Who are we?
Meet The Team
As a child growing up on a London Estate, it was the Fiddle Leaf Fig tree in the front room of my Grandparents home that had me mesmerised. The fact that the tree existed within the walls of a house, not in a park, made this a specimen of awe and wonder for a city child.
When I opened Grace & Thorn in 2011, I was tired of seeing uninspiring rows of houseplants in plastic brown pots next to flowers forced into tight bouquets struggling to breathe, so I decided to do my own thing and bring out the best in plants, ready for their next home and encourage flowers to dance and sing! Since then my philosophy has been simple: help people to see flowers and plants in a different way.
Keep it Green.
Nik x
Founder
Nik
If I didn't work for G&T I would... be annoying less people
Fave G&T piece: In Bloom and Begonia Angel Wings
Most likely to be caught... swearing
What's your party trick? A French exit, the guilt I feel after when I'm lying in bed at 11pm... nahhhh no guilt
Head Of Events
Jack
If I didn't work for G&T I would... be on a beach somewhere
Fave G&T piece: I'll take a deluxe English Country Garden please!
Most likely to be caught... Controlling the music in the shop and studio
What's your party trick? I never trick and tell… haahhaha
Studio Manager
Bethany
If I didn't work for G&T I would... Whenever me and by best friend have a few drinks, we bang on about starting a diverse underwear brand (business plans on beer mats and everything) so probably that!
Fave G&T piece: The Wes or good old Cheese Plant
Most likely to be caught... Playing questionable indie throwbacks in the shop haha
What's your party trick? I make a mean cocktail (does that count?!)
Retail Manager
Shannon
If I didn't work for G&T I would... be on an island somewhere living my best life
Fave G&T piece: Calathea Warscewiczii & The Wes
Most likely to be caught... eating everything and anything
What's your party trick?
Falling asleep absolutely anywhere
Florist
Catherine
If I didn't work for G&T I would... be smothering dogs somewhere
Fave G&T piece: English Country Garden or Philodendron
Most likely to be caught... hassling shop pups
What's your party trick? Making large Pizzas disappear!
Studio Support Florist
Asha
If I didn't work for G&T I would... be waiting for the job centre to open
Fave G&T piece: It's A London Thing. Albeit, reared in Essex (Oi OI!) and made in Mauritius.
Most likely to be caught... Wearing a 15 year old pair of leggings with holes in, MCing at my local Weatherspoon's. Easily done!
What's your party trick? No tricks. (highly questionable) I AM THE PARTY
Freelance Writer
Abi
If I didn't work for G&T I would... be sunning myself in the garden!
Fave G&T piece: Wild Thing - lots of feathery grasses, thistles and wildflower vibes for me please!
Most likely to be caught... in the snack box
What's your party trick? Misplacing my phone/keys/wallet/scissors - sometimes in above mentioned snack box!
Dogs
Belle & Nuccio
If I didn't work for G&T I would... be chilling on the sofa
Fave G&T piece: Anything we can eat
Most likely to be caught... Chilling in the Sun
What's your party trick? Staring at our Mama ALL DAY LONG