With their delicate blue petals and evocative name, these dainty blooms have long symbolised connections that withstand time, distance, and even loss. Whether worn in memory of a loved one, or pressed to perfection, forget-me-nots tell a timeless sentiment - a desire not to be forgotten and a promise to always remember.

The bountiful blooms and vintage charm of hydrangeas have long captured our attention, including for flower pressers. They have contrasting significance to us, but there's no doubting that they're stunning and interesting both fresh and pressed.

Lavender has featured for centuries to serve our cosmetic, medicinal and culinary needs. It’s renowned for its sweet smell, and has a multitude of purposes. Whether you love it or hate it, it’s beautiful when pressed and adds height and movement to compositions.

Daisies are a humble flower and have a long-held significance to us. The birth flower of April, daisies often conjure images of spring and summer. They also evoke memories of childhood and a personification of youth and purity. But where did our connections to this flower begin and what significance do daisies hold?

Discover the history of flower pressing for the purpose of art, and our fascination with this ancient art form.