The Journal

With April approaching, the school holidays are just around the corner, and there’s a lovely autumn feeling settling in as we begin the gentle lead-up to Easter. The mornings are...

Valentine’s Day has been and gone in a blur of ribbon, roses and very full flower buckets. It’s always one of our busiest (and loveliest) times of the year -...

  If there’s one thing we’re carrying into 2026, it’s a continued focus on thoughtfulness. Thoughtful flowers.
Thoughtful gifts.
Thoughtful decisions - even on the busy days. We’ve never believed in doing...

On March 31, 2020, I took over ownership of The Flower Crate, full of excitement for the journey ahead. But with the world in the turmoil of Covid-19, I couldn’t...

This past weekend, Boon Street’s 10th Birthday celebrations were nothing short of spectacular! It was amazing to see so many people in Lovegrove Lane, soaking up the festival atmosphere—enjoying delicious...

This March, we’re celebrating a huge milestone—The Flower Crate is turning FIVE! It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re so proud to still be here, offering a carefully curated selection of thoughtful,...

Spring has appeared out of a gloomy long winter with a flourish and fanfare of fresh blossoms. The trees somehow seemed ready to burst forth with more gusto than usual,...

Welcome! I'm Alex, I took over ownership of The Flower Crate in 2020. With the doors closed due Covid it allowed me time to pause, reflect & plan for the...

Basing ourselves in the quiet leafy streets of Surrey Hills for four nights to attend the Reed and Life In Style Gift Fairs gave us the opportunity to not just...