Julia and Heidi are a mother & daughter team who started FLINT in 2002 with a dream to open a shop selling beautiful and unusual clothes, homewares, books and fresh flowers and found the ideal location for our venture in the historic county town of Sussex, Lewes. They began with a small shop in a beautiful 15th Century building on the High Street and after a many successful years' trading, moved to a much larger premises, a 14th Century converted church a little way along the road.
After sixteen years of happy trading, with a successful interior design practice and floristry business on the side, they decided it was time for a change and wanting to leave on a high, decided to close the shop doors in 2020.
Heidi and her husband moved to an old farmhouse in the country not far from Lewes, and it was there that the next phase in their journey evolved. Taking inspiration from the garden and fields all around the house, they cultivated a cutting garden and began experimenting with botanical dyes and harvesting their own flowers to use in our various floral commissions. A small barn in the garden was turned into a studio and this is where they are now based and where they happily continue to work together on our various projects.
Julia continues to style flowers for all sorts of events and work on our interiors commissions. She also makes paper flowers and has built a following all over the world. See more of her work here. Heidi also works as a freelance stylist. Together they host pop ups at our studio and invite customers to shopping events and workshops on everything from pressed flowers to wreath making.
The products they make have sustainability at heart. From the bags they make to the lavender they harvest, everything is done with nature in mind and mindful of the impact on nature.
Whether you're a retailer interested in stocking products made by FLINT, you have a press enquiry or would like to know a bit more about the workshops they host, please send Heidi an email - sales@flintcollection.com
@heidifrancisstylist
@Flowers_in_paper
We have the great pleasure of holding a couple of workshops out and about in Sussex this June. Come and join us for a lovely creative afternoon of crafting, where Julia Smith will be teaching how to make a glorious paper flower keepsake. The first event will be upstairs at the wonderfully inspiring Gypsy Rose Flowers, at Strand House in Rye. on Saturday June 20th 2-4.30pm. Julia will be showing us how to create a magnolia flower and tea, cake and prosecco will be served. To reserve your place, contact Gypsy Rose directly or click the link below to reserve your place via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-rose-x-flint-tickets-1989909861964 The second event will be at the delightful Robin of Alfriston on the High Street...
Curated Gifts for Mother's Day Mother’s Day is a chance to recognize the women who shape our lives. At FLINT, our Mother’s Day Gift Edit offers a selection of carefully chosen pieces, beautifully made. Each item is selected with intention, distinctive keepsakes if you will, making it easy to find a gift that feels personal without being over the top. Simple, thoughtful, and enduring—gifts that complement her style and celebrate love. Explore the Mother’s Day Gift Edit →
At FLINT, we think the most meaningful gifts are often the simplest ones. The objects that quietly settle into everyday life and start to feel like they’ve always been there - beautifully crafted jewellery and accessories and precious hand made pieces are destined to be tokens to treasure. Our little edit of lovely things brings together pieces we genuinely love — chosen for their craft, usefulness and ease. Things that feel thoughtful without feeling forced, and that still make sense long after Valentine’s Day has passed. Whether you’re buying for someone you share your life with, a friend you care about, or yourself, these are gifts made to be used, enjoyed and kept. Explore the Valentine’s Day Gifting Edit
Our seasonal edit of gift ideas and decorations is ready for you to discover. We're also taking orders for fresh and dried flower wreaths and arrangements, feel free to drop us an email to discuss any requirements or if you'd like to learn more.
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