Floral Journal
Sustainability & Behind The Muse
Our values and our craft. How we think about sustainability, what makes a bespoke florist different, and the story behind The Floral Muse.
Why Everlasting Flowers Are the Greener Gift
Crochet and preserved flowers last 3+ years — longer with proper care — no cold-chain waste, fewer repeat purchases, and a worry-free gift for pet and allergy homes. An honest, balanced look at why everlasting blooms are so often the greener choice.
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9 July 2026
What Makes a Bespoke Florist Different
Bespoke flowers are made for you — designed, arranged and finished around a person and a moment, not stacked in buckets. Here's how an independent Leeds florist differs from supermarket bunches and relay services.
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30 June 2026
Sustainable Ways to Enjoy Flowers for Longer
Simple, sustainable ways to make flowers last longer — from proper vase care and drying spent blooms to composting and choosing everlasting crochet and preserved flowers.
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19 June 2026
Meet the Maker: The Story Behind The Floral Muse
The story behind The Floral Muse — an independent Leeds studio making fresh, hand-crocheted and preserved flowers, delivered locally and shipped UK-wide.
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5 June 2026
Floral Foam: When We Use It, and When We Don't
Floral foam is single-use plastic that sheds microplastics, so we work without it wherever a design allows — and use it sparingly where the mechanics genuinely need it. Here is what it is, why we limit it, and the reusable alternatives we reach for first.
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21 May 2026
Are Your Flowers Eco-Friendly? Our Approach
We won't pretend to be perfectly green — but we do make careful choices. Here's how we think about sustainability at The Floral Muse: seasonal local flowers, minimal waste, as little floral foam as the work allows, and everlasting crochet and preserved blooms.
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