Meet the Artist

Hello, I'm Kristie.

The founder, flower preserver, creative mind and one-woman show behind The Dainty Co.

I'm a lover of beautiful flowers, thoughtful details, a good Diet Coke (never coffee), and my two miniature schnauzers, Winston and Nora, who are convinced they're the most important members of the business.

I'm also the person answering your emails, carefully unpacking your flowers, pressing every little petal and eventually turning them into something you'll get to enjoy in your home for years to come.

Yep, it's all me these days.

How did I end up here?

Well, it wasn't exactly part of the plan.

After years of working as a marriage celebrant, I'd seen hundreds of beautiful bouquets come and go. So much thought went into choosing them, only for those gorgeous flowers to start fading a few days later.

And I kept thinking, surely there's a way to make them last?

One thing led to another, a lot of experimenting happened, and in February 2024, The Dainty Co was born.

What started as a little creative idea quickly became something much bigger than I ever imagined.

There have been different studios, wonderful people working alongside me, plenty of lessons learned and more flowers than I could possibly count.

But the part I've always loved most? The people.

Hearing the stories behind your flowers, getting to know you, and seeing your reaction when you finally get your artwork back.

That never gets old.

A little studio. A lot of heart.

These days, I'm keeping The Dainty Co intentionally small.

I take on a limited number of preservation bookings so I can give every collection the time, care and attention it deserves.

No production lines or cookie-cutter designs. Just me, a studio full of flowers, a very organised collection of flower presses and a whole lot of patience.

Every flower is carefully pressed, reconstructed and arranged by hand, with each piece designed around the flowers and the story behind them.

Some arrive from weddings, others from celebrations, milestones or moments of remembrance.

And every single one is different.

From me, to you.

I know your flowers are more than just flowers.

They're a little reminder of a person, a place, a feeling or a day you'd love to hold onto.

And the fact that you trust me to look after them? That's something I don't take lightly.

So whether you're planning months ahead or have a bouquet sitting on your kitchen bench that you're not quite ready to part with, I'd love to help you keep a little piece of it.

Thanks for being here, for supporting my little business and for letting me do something I genuinely love.

With love,

Kristie x
Founder & Floral Preservation Artist