About
My journey to set up Botanicalia is one that many can relate to. I've always loved crafting and rediscovered this passion during the pandemic when I couldn’t buy the floral gifts and home decorations I wanted. This period of time also allowed me, like many others, to reconnect with nature and appreciate its beauty.
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In my previous corporate role at Visa in Europe I offered to create, organise and lead numerous sustainability-focused crafting workshops for colleagues in support of corporate charitable volunteering initiatives. Over eight months, I engaged with over 250 colleagues through 12 workshops and got fantastic feedback from the participants. My experience as an Executive Assistant and events planner provided me with the skills to manage, set up, and execute these workshops effectively alongside the training I received from Moyses Stevens, Capel Manor and Hadlow Colleges in London and Kent.
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The positive impact these workshops had on my colleagues inspired me to take a bold step. I decided to start my own small business, combining my passion for crafting with the joy of sharing my experience and expertise with others. Thus, my journey began, driven by a love for creativity and a desire to make a difference.​
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Business Mission
Workshops
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Offering quality, diverse, value for money seasonal crafting workshops using everlasting botanicals (dried, fresh that dry, pressed) as well as living plant arrangements with a focus on sustainability
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Providing collaborative, interactive activities for corporate, private, public groups and individuals, suitable for a wide range of occasions
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​​Promoting creativity and self-discovery
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Uplifting and relaxing attendees by reconnecting with nature and appreciating its beauty
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Providing attendees with a sense of achievement
Corporate/Craft Retail Pop-up sales
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Offering a range of beautiful items, including fresh flowers and plants as well as handmade dried and pressed floral gift items and cards for sale across a range of affordable price points. These can be custom made on request for that personal touch. Suitable for any occasion, as personal or corporate gifts. The pop-up also offers botanical crafting sets for children and adults and includes a range of botanical beauty gifts. ​
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Values
Everlasting botanicals is at the heart of everything and the core values of the business are the use of florals and materials that can be repurposed, focusing on sustainability and locally sourced items when available.
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