Sophie Wolanski

Our friend Sophie Wolanski of Muck Floral is an amazing florist known for her masterful - often foraged - floral creations. Muck Floral has recently moved to a new location on Surrey Cres in Grey Lynn. We are happy to share Sophie's unique edit of five Everyday Needs pieces that she uses daily at work and at home.

1. Vitra toolbox 

I don't like to admit it but I'm not the tidiest person. I talk a lot, I move around a lot and I put things down absentmindedly while talking and moving. This culminates in many a misplaced clipper / stapler / measuring tape... I haven't lost my clippers once since adding the Vitra toolbox to my work station. I love all the different compartments sizes - it's perfect for the virgo in me.

2. Stanley thermos

My Stanley thermos comes to the flower market with me every morning. Before Stanley I just took glass mason jars, but they get hot, and it's not a good look with loose leaf tea concoctions. Stanley is much more practical. 

3. Dustpan and brush set

I have a serious passion for good brooms. People don't realise how big of a role sweeping is in a florists life, and a good broom makes all the difference. I will admit I am a total broom snob and will only use horsehair, so this one suits me perfectly.

4. Belgian linen tea towel // Check

I recently bought the tablecloth version of this linen and I am so in love. Growing up, and still when I go home, my mother has always had an amazing collection of tablecloths. They aren't fancy but have been collected over decades and from all around the world. This was the first tablecloth of my own and I didn't realise until I lay it out how much I love the tradition of clothing a table. And I just love the sunshine colour this brings into a room.

5. Japanese Koinobori carp windsock

A friend of mine has a really big one of these hanging in her kitchen. She is moving overseas and I'm going to miss her so I just bought this one to remind me of her. I love that it symbolises courage and strength so I will hang it in my new studio to bring me energy.