Some recent examples of our press coverage:
SERVE UP SUNSHINE - April 2010
Our handmade sea urchin glass jug is featured as part of a page dedicated to "Little Luxuries" for your kitchen. The jug "captures the light and shimmers with its fabulous tactile nodules delivering a little drama at the kitchen table."
Product featured: handmade sea urchin glass jug - £64.00
CHOOSE THE BEST - April 2010
Our handcarved sandpiper is selected as one of the accessories that can help create a cosy, country cottage look. "Display this printed bird in a bathroom."
Product featured: hand carved sandpiper - £39.00
PRESENTS IN MIND - December 2009-January 2010
Our handmade desert island shoreline bottle is recommended in the "Something for... the ladies" section of Coast's Christmas present guide.
Product featured: desert island shoreline bottle – £39.95
HAVE A CRAFTY CHRISTMAS - December 2009-January 2010
Our mother-of-pearl sparkling garland is shown in a feature on how to make a perfect coastal Christmas gift.
Product featured: desert island shoreline bottle – £39.95
SEAS THE DAY – November 2009
Susannah Pringle discusses the inspiration behind the launch of florestine. “Most people are happy on the coast... It gives you a joie de vivre - a holiday feeling. And it's nice to have a reminder of that when you return...”
Products featured: bright colours happy sailing boats - £9.95, driftwood love heart wall hanging - £94.00, gold and chocolate carmen necklace - £84.00, nautical stripe extra large luxury beach towel - £44.00, large marina blue and white sail bag - £64.95, hand carved swimming herring shoal - £39.95, sea weathered flat boat - £16.00
CREATING SOMETHING FROM NOTHING IS SO EXCITING – November 2009
This is an extensive profile of florestine founder Susannah Pringle. “A passion for the coast has give one woman a new life and career.” The article includes striking photos of her and her products set against a backdrop of Swanage, a delightful coastal town in Dorset.
Products featured: hand carved fishing tern flock - £59.95, bright colours happy sailing boats - £9.95, gold and chocolate carmen necklace - £84.00, pink and purple carmen necklace - £84.00, orange and pink festival necklace - £89.00, hand-carved bird searching - £18.50, sea-weathered flat boat - £16.00, large white starfish - £2.00, handmade shell heart - £27.00, large handmade shell heart - £36.00, handmade rimini blu tall vase - £49.95, handmade rimini blu sphere vase - £49.00, handmade rimini blu platter - £59.95, handmade desert island shoreline bottle - £39.95, handmade desert island shoreline goblet - £14.00, oblong handmade lagoon shallows vase - £54.00, tall handmade desert island shoreline vase - £79.50, large handmade aquamarine bowl - £15.00, aquamarine handmade bowl - £11.75, bright colours dangling wood fish - £5.25, decorative wood and shells garland - £24.00, couronne shells hanger - £9.95, shell encrusted deco ball - £16.00, low tide driftwood mirror - £149.00, deco fishing tackle photograph - £49.99, fishing boats at rest photograph - £49.99, red and lilac fishing nets photograph - £49.99, final harbour 3 photograph - £49.99
LIVING THE DREAM – October 2009
This article profiles founder Susannah Pringle. “We want to embrace the diversity of the coast, so we offer a range of seaside styles from quintessential British to cool New England, using the natural beauty of materials such as driftwood, sea-smoothed pebbles, intricate shells or recycled sailcloth.”
Products featured: sea treasures tall tower lamp - £185.00, shell-encrusted driftwood heart - £45.00, large handmade shell heart - £36.00, hand-carved swimming herring shoal - £39.95
BLUE HUES - October 2009
Our handmade turquoise jug is recommended in a "green shopping" selection focused on "Blue hues - The colour of cloudless skies and crystal-clear seas are treasured summer memories. Enjoy them in your home with your pick from our eco-friendly buys."
Product featured: handmade turquoise jug – £39.95
NAUTICAL ROPE TOWER LAMP FLORESTINE COASTAL – September 2009
Our nautical rope tower lamp is featured “standing on a chunky plinth of tufa volcanic rock and created from natural, recycled materials each piece is an original work of art.”
Product featured: nautical rope tower lamp - £149.00
THE BEST ... GARDEN LIGHTS AND LANTERNS - 22 August 2009
Our bamboo storm lantern is selected by The Week as one of "The best... garden lights and lanterns."
Product featured: bamboo storm lantern – small - £34.00, medium - £49.95 and large - £63.00
WHERE LIFE’S A BEACH - 8 August 2009
“Florestine is a Dorset-based online home store that is dedicated to all things coastal. If shore-scrubbed pebbles, seashells and driftwood are your thing, then log on right away. Shown here is its Bamboo storm light, which comes in three sizes…”
Product featured: bamboo storm lantern – small - £34.00, medium - £49.95 and large - £63.00
LIFE AFTER THE CITY - 3 August 2009
Interview with Susannah Pringle, founder of florestine, former city headhunter.
... “We spent a long time sourcing suppliers around Europe and tried to capture the relaxed, natural essence of the coast by working with smaller artisans and family-run businesses that put pride and soul into the goods they create.” ...
LOOK WHAT THE TIDE BROUGHT IN - 29 July 2009
"We’ve discovered a lovely little online seaside store which has everything you need to give your home a bit of beach hut charm. www.florestine.com is packed with cool coastal photographs, driftwood wall hangings, weather-beaten pottery, candles scented with the smells of the seaside… we love it." ...
Product featured: driftwood love heart wall hanging - £94.00
NOW OPEN – 15 JULY 2009 - FLORESTINE
“New online shop Florestine specialises in all things coastal. There are hundreds of great buys, from gifts and beauty products to jewellery and sculpture. ”...
Product featured: starfish, driftwood and pebble lamp - £75.00
COASTAL LIVING IDEAS FROM FLORESTINE - 8 July 2009
“There’s a new shop on the block and, if you love coastal inspired interiors and home accessories, then you’re likely to enjoy Florestine. …
“We’ve had a good browse through their home products and can confirm that they do indeed have some gorgeous items.” …
Products featured: Rimini Blu bird - £79.00, final harbour 2 photo- £49.99, large shoaling fish mirror - £169.00, shoaling fish platter - £22.00
