My story, the heart and soul behind The Flower Press Shed.

Hello, I’m Tami, (the founder) of The Flower Press Shed, and I’d love to share a little bit about myself and the inspiration behind my work. The Flower Press Shed isn’t just a business to me – it’s a dream born from a lifelong love of nature and the desire to help others preserve life’s most meaningful moments.

Inspired by Nature and Family

What began as a childhood passion for pressing flowers has become my heartfelt way of honoring memories, emotions, and the stories tied to them. Every flower tells a story, and maybe this is my way of holding onto those precious moments just a little longer- helping others do the same through the beauty of preserved blooms.

My love for flowers began in childhood, nurtured through days spent in the garden and allotments with my parents and grandparents. One Christmas, aged eight, I unwrapped my first flower press — a gift that changed everything. It even came on family holidays, ready to preserve new treasures. Pressing flowers still feels deeply therapeutic, working with the seasons and discovering how each bloom transforms when pressed.

What Drives My Passion

At the heart of my work is a simple belief: that life’s most meaningful moments deserve to be treasured. Every petal I press and every arrangement I preserve carries a story – your story. Whether it’s your bridal bouquet, funeral flowers, or just a collection of blooms that mean the world to you, I see it as my mission to handle them with care, respect, and love.

Motherhood has shown me how fleeting time can be. I love the thought that those precious memories can live on as timeless keepsakes- a gentle reminder that something so beautiful to be enjoyed in your home for years ahead.

Turning a Dream into Reality

My journey began during the Covid-19 pandemic, a time of reflection and change for so many. It was then, while pregnant with my first child, (who has a very rare genetic syndrome called Koolen-De- Vries) that I made the leap to start The Flower Press Shed. Shortly after giving birth to Petal (my second child) I became a single mummy. Becoming a mother had always been my dream, though I never imagined I'd be doing it alone so soon.

Navigating the whirlwind of postpartum hormones, breastfeeding, sleepless nights, and a blur of what seemed like a mountain of appointments after discovering my eldest had a rare disability - all while carrying the weight of a broken heart, I knew I needed to trust my instincts and take a leap of faith.

My biggest challenge to date - motherhood and raising a 2 week old and a 15 month old, so my adventure which had huge risks attached, began. I left my role as a CBT Practitioner and pursued my lifelong dream. I wanted to create something that allowed me to connect with others in a meaningful way while surrounding myself with the beauty of nature. And so, The Flower Press Shed was born.

My Love for Flowers

Flowers have always been my happy place. There’s something truly magical about receiving your precious bridal bouquets and hearing the stories behind them. I haven’t yet been lucky enough to be a bride myself (at 42, there’s still time, right?), but your wedding blooms fill my heart with so much love and positive energy, filling my soul with love. Each bouquet tells a story, and being trusted to preserve those memories for you is an honour I don’t take lightly.

Connection and Wonder

When I’m not working on flower pressing, you’ll often find me by the sea. Norfolk and Cornwall hold a special place in my heart, and being by the water feels like coming home. I love starting my mornings with a swim three times a week – it clears my mind, fills me with energy, and sets me up for a wonderful day ahead. I love connecting and chatting with others, when it comes to getting admin tasks done, I often escape to Starbucks for a combo of admin, tea and cake! I feel Hypnobirthing, pregnancy, and the human body are deeply interconnected subjects and passions of mine, one day I hope to offer a supporting door to expecting mothers creating a positive birth world, as was mine, maybe write a positive birthing book one day, we can dream right?

A Little About Me

I’m a single mummy to two little beauties — Bay (4) and Petal (2) — and I feel endlessly grateful for them, especially as I was once told I’d never be able to have children. I’m someone who feels everything deeply; a true sensitive soul. If you’re crying, there’s a good chance I’ll be crying too.

I’m a huge reflector and a natural cheerleader for the people in my life. I truly believe in manifesting the life you dream of living and finding joy in the little things — like an endless supply of decaf tea and a slice of cake (or two!).

Grateful for This Journey

I can’t tell you how much I love what I do. I feel immensely grateful for this wonderful opportunity to do what I love. Whether it’s a bridal bouquet, a treasured bloom from a loved one, or simply flowers that make your heart sing, I pour my heart into every petal I press.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your story. It’s a privilege to preserve your precious memories and create something that brings you as much joy as it brings me.

With love and gratitude,
Tami, Founder of The Flower Press Shed