The Story Behind the Paper Fuchsia

Each flower I create begins as an observation in my garden — any excuse for a little “research” outdoors, and I’m there. My garden is both sanctuary and sourcebook; a living archive of forms, textures, and colours waiting to be reimagined in paper.

So when the opportunity arose to collaborate with Amy of Rock the Heirloom, it felt only natural to turn to the garden once more. Amy suggested the fuchsia — a flower she has long adored — and, as luck would have it, it was flourishing in abundance just outside my studio window.

Here are the fuchsias from my own garden — I adore their nodding blooms and vivid colours. I studied the way they cascade from the branches, down to the quiet beauty of each bud, before capturing their likeness in paper. This is my portrait of them, and I hope it brings you joy.

In my own garden, the fuchsias are a constant delight. I give them a prune each year to keep their shape neat and to tame any unruly stems. Mine grow happily in a pot, so I can move them about with the seasons — this summer, with their profusion of blooms, they’ve taken pride of place outside my kitchen French doors. I love catching sight of their nodding flowers while having my afternoon brew; they make the simplest moments feel a little more beautiful.

The Paper Fuchsia, however, requires no such care. There’s no pruning or watering needed — just everlasting colour. It blooms gracefully on its own, bringing that same vibrant joy indoors all year round.With its vibrant cascades of pendulous blossoms, the fuchsia is both graceful and spirited — a flower that seems to dance in the breeze. I gathered a few stems to study how they curved and swayed, noting the details of each bud and bloom before translating their character into paper, using delicate hand-sculpting to create the ruffled petals.

The result is the Paper Fuchsia Plant, set in a weathered terracotta pot — a piece that holds the elegance of nature and the permanence of craft. More than a decorative object, it is a keepsake bloom: a tribute to English gardens and to Amy’s exquisite eye for heirloom pieces.

Alongside the other paper flowers that bloom in my own webshop, the Paper Fuchsia is also available through Rock the Heirloom, where it rests beautifully among Amy’s curation of vintage finds — ready to bring heritage charm and everlasting colour into your home.