Posy Drop - Delivering Floral Happiness, Locally
Imagine hearing the sound of someone at your door and upon opening it, being on the receiving end of a fresh, delicately crafted posy of flowers, hand delivered, just for you. How does it make you feel? Loved, surprised, touched…all of the above?
Now, imagine being the giver of those flowers, and witnessing this reaction, day after day. It is scientifically proven that giving to others makes you feel happy and perhaps that’s why I could positively feel the joy radiating off the page when I read Kate Gordon’s answers about her new(ish) business, Posy Drop.
Can you please tell me a little about Posy Drop, and what makes you passionate about your business?
Posy Drop is a local flower delivery service offering beautiful handmade and hand delivered posies between Bertram, Kwinana and Golden Bay.
I purchase fresh flowers based on seasonal availability and offer varying colour palettes and flowers each day — this means there is always something that will take your fancy and each posy is a unique surprise for both the receiver and the person who is sending the flowers!
I really love being able to deliver posies of love to the local community, we have a really wonderful local community here in the Rockingham area and seeing people’s reactions to being spoilt with some beautiful flowers and gifts makes my job one of the best in the world! Even with the early morning runs to buy fresh flowers!
(Is it just me or does visiting a flower market sound like a divine way to start your day? — Jodie.)
What part of the city of Rockingham (or Mandurah, or Kwinana…) are you from and what do you think makes that part of the world unique?
Posy Drop is based in Safety Bay — I absolutely love our little bay, it is a hidden gem of amazing coastline, quiet beaches and friendly community-minded locals.
How does sustainability and environmental-friendliness feature in your business?
I try to use as many biodegradable options as possible when producing, packaging and delivering my posies. I have also been expanding my knowledge in floral foam-free options for events and wedding flowers and will be continuing to implement this more in the future.
How do flowers add value to our lives?
Flowers can brighten anyone’s day!! No matter the occasion, flowers are always suitable whether you want to wish someone a happy birthday, thank them, let them know you are thinking of them or show your sympathy.
What are your tips for building a beautiful bouquet?
A cohesive colour palette is the perfect base for any bouquet, having a beautiful main focal flower and incorporating locally grown flowers and foliage – we have some amazing local growers!
What is your favourite, local day out?
Definitely a day enjoying one of our local beaches! We are spoilt for choice!
How can people — either clients or even other businesses — work with you? And do you offer workshops?
Send me a message on my social media, the “contact me” form on my website, via email or even give me a call. I love being a part of all your important events and local community functions and events, so I’m always happy to hear how we can work together.
At the moment I do not offer workshops, after only owning the business for just over a year I didn’t want to jump into everything all at once. However, I am always expanding my knowledge and it is something I’d like to offer in the future. If anyone has an idea they’d like to run past me for an event or a workshop, I’m always open to new floral adventures!
How did you come to be involved in Posy Drop?
I began my Posy Drop journey in 2020 as a delivery driver delivering posies to the local community. A year later I was fortunate enough to take over the business as my own and continue delivering handmade and hand delivered posies to the local community! I think being able to hand deliver the flowers myself is one of my favourite parts of Posy Drop as I get to see everyone’s reactions when they receive their beautiful posies! It honestly makes my day!
Posy Drop deliveries run on Monday, Thursday and Friday and delivery is free between Bertram and Golden Bay (yet another reason to buy local). Follow Kate’s Facebook and Instagram accounts to have images of beautiful flowers, as well as the latest Posy Drop updates, delivered to you regularly and to support another of our local businesses. Or get in touch with her at admin@posydrop.com.au.
And if you do set up a workshop or partnership with Posy Drop, please let me know so that I can promote this for you on Southern Harbour’s Instagram and with a blog!
