The Journal
Stories, reflections, and seasonal features celebrating craftsmanship and the pleasure of a life well-made.
Notes & News
Holding the Shape of Spring
On grey winter days, when the garden offers the first little shoots of promise, colour feels especially welcome. In a small studio just outside Manchester, founder of The Paper Flower Boutique Deborah Wall is already surrounded by it. Petals in soft blush, deep violet and fresh green gather across her worktable, each one cut, dyed and shaped by hand. While the season outside is still turning, spring is quietly taking form indoors.
Curated Collections
Skincare Balms & Oils for the Coldest Months
Notes & News
Listening to Your Skin Through Winter
Founder Stories
Meadow and Thyme
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