Anna Potter is a founder of Swallows & Damsons a UK based flower shop with a worldwide reach of over 180k followers on Instagram (January 2019) after completing a Fine Art degree at Sheffield Hallam University, Anna began her journey in floral design, learning whilst working in various flower shops. Founded in 2008 Swallows & Damsons has remained a little flower shop in the heart of the community whilst contributing internationally to Design Sponge, Food 52, Domino Magazine and creating content for Gucci and Architectural Digest. Other features include Elle Decoration, The Telegraph and Milk Decoration. Known for bringing an unexpected and uniquely wild feel to floristry Potter moves beyond the confines of blooms in floral decoration, incorporating a wealth of natural products and curiosities. Celebrating imperfections, subtlety in colour and form in her designs, with inspiration from the rich darkness of Dutch still life paintings. Swallows & Damsons are modern day influencers in a new wave of floral art and design.
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