The Homes That Held Our Year

Beam Irwin
Dec 29, 2025
2 min read

As the year comes to a close, my thoughts return not to milestones or numbers, but to places — the homes that opened their doors and made room for Blooms by Beam Paper Flowers.

This year, the flowers travelled far beyond the studio. They found their way into light-filled kitchens where mornings unfold slowly, onto mantelpieces that quietly collect stories, and into rooms shaped by thoughtful choices and personal histories. Each home received them differently, allowing paper stems to settle into daily life rather than mark a fleeting occasion.

Paper Geraniums in spaces made beautiful by Esme Amberg

What struck me most was how naturally they belonged. In houses layered with antiques and timeworn surfaces, they offered a gentle counterpoint. In modern interiors defined by restraint and light, they softened the lines. Some arrangements were styled with intention; others were simply placed and left to live. A reminder that beauty rarely needs direction once it finds the right setting.

Paper Hellebores at The Flint House

Throughout the year, seeing photographs shared by you has been a true privilege. Each image told a story not only of the flowers, but of the lives unfolding around them — tables set for gatherings, corners chosen with care, rooms designed to be lived in rather than simply admired. It reinforced something I hold close: these pieces feel complete only once they arrive home with you.

A garden of paper flowers on Hollie Rich’s desk, Photography by Kate Leichhardt

Paper Geranium in photographer Sarah Grigg’s home

As we look ahead, I want to thank you for trusting Blooms by Beam with your spaces. Your homes give meaning to the work, and your considered eye continues to shape what I create next.