Botanic Isles

Laura Cooke

“Real Scottish Flower And Nature Jewellery”

Shop Announcement:

Welcome to Botanic Isles on Folksy, real Scottish flower and nature jewellery. We hand pick and hand press botanical elements from all over Scotland to bring our customers the best and most unique jewellery. "For those that would rather have flowers in their hair than diamonds around their neck..."

♥ We send all orders first class and signed for from the UK.
♥ 5% of all online sales goes to Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue in Beith, Scotland.
♥ All our items come beautifully presented in Botanic Isles's own luxury stamped packaging.

We love to create one of a kind, bespoke items for our customers. If you have an idea of something you would like preserved into jewellery send a message our way.

DELIVERY INFO:
We send all orders first class and signed for with the Royal Mail.

As seen in Sabat Magazine.

Stockists (Scotland):
National Trust for Scotland
Glendoick Garden Centre, Perth
Wallace Monument, Stirling
Blair Castle, Pitlochry
The Gift Gallery, St Andrews
The Katz Pyjamas, Broughty Ferry
Crieff Visitor Centre, Perthshire
Lindores Distillery, Newburgh
Hashtag, Stirling, Stirling
Hashtag, Callander
Silver Linings, Perth
Nancy Smilie, Glasgow
Decadent Riot, Glasgow
Many Thanks, Mauchline

Northern Ireland:
The Kilmorey Arm's Hotel In Kilkeel, Co.Down,

Ireland:
Aiseiri Antiques River Lane Carlingford, Co. Louth

For wholesale availability, please email laura.cooke [!at] hotmail.co.uk.

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About Botanic Isles

Botanic Isles

The seed of an idea

Growing up in Scotland and having spent my life here, I have surrounded myself with the wonders and diversity of Scottish nature and felt the contentment and happiness it brings. From a young age I would pick wildflowers and keep them, only to notice that they would not stay in their original form, often decaying and disintegrating. As I grew older I began experimented with ways of preserving the little treasures I would find. I tried pressing flowers in books, putting fresh flowers in tiny vases with a little sugar water, keeping seeds and pinecones in airtight Tupperware boxes. Eventually, each little botanical element would rot away and I would loose that memory.

In 2016 I discovered resin as a tool for preserving flowers and with much trial and error I have developed my own ways of working. We use resin which is kinder to the environment as well as being non toxic once dry to animals and humans. Each and every botanical element is hand picked and hand pressed by me in order to maintain its original vibrancy and is picked directly from Scottish soil and is pressed immediately. Needless to say I keep a pocket flower press with me everywhere I go. Each and every item has a description of where it was picked and when it was pressed, so you have the knowledge of exactly where in Scotland your botanical element came from. Each finished resin piece takes between 5-14 days to make. It is truly a labour of love and we put our very all into each and every piece.

I love to receive custom orders and have a vast portfolio of such which I am happy to share. Previous custom orders include the preservation of wedding flowers, children's teeth and pet ashes and fur. This is often very delicate work and extensive knowledge is applied (resin reacts differently with every single species of flower, seed or other item). The prices for custom orders begin at £30. Don't be shy, I am happy to give a full pricelist of custom orders and tailor the item to suit your individual needs, including those on a budget.

Thank you for your time to look at my store. I appreciate each and every order and message I receive.