Different perspectives,
a more beautiful world.
Butterfly’s Rest partners with independent artists, makers, and small businesses whose work brings beauty, intention, and individuality to everyday life.
Alongside our flowers, we thoughtfully curate objects, goods, artwork, and creative experiences that feel at home within the world of Butterfly’s Rest.
Artist + Maker Partnerships in Seattle
Retail PartnershipsThoughtfully curated,
with intention.
Our retail collection is intentionally small and continually evolving.
Our goal isn’t to fill shelves. It’s to bring together flowers, objects, people, and ideas in a way that feels considered, personal, and full of character.
We work with makers in several ways depending on the work, the relationship, and what makes sense for both Butterfly’s Rest and the maker.
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Consignment is a retail partnership in which a maker provides an agreed selection of products for Butterfly’s Rest to sell over a defined period. The maker retains ownership of the inventory until it is sold, while Butterfly’s Rest manages the retail experience and receives an agreed commission on sales.
For new retail relationships, we generally begin with a three-month consignment period. During this time, Butterfly’s Rest provides meaningful retail representation, including thoughtful merchandising, customer service, point-of-sale processing, inventory tracking, and sales support.
Throughout the agreed term, we introduce the collection to our community, observe customer response, and evaluate how the products fit within our studio.
At the end of the initial term, we review the partnership together and may renew the arrangement, refine the assortment, explore a wholesale relationship, or conclude the partnership.
This arrangement offers makers a dedicated opportunity to introduce their work to the Butterfly’s Rest community while allowing both parties to explore the potential for a lasting retail relationship.
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Wholesale is a purchasing relationship in which Butterfly’s Rest purchases a curated selection of products from a maker at an agreed wholesale price. The maker receives payment under the agreed purchasing terms, while Butterfly’s Rest takes ownership of the inventory and assumes the financial risk of selling it.
Once purchased, the products become part of our broader retail assortment. Butterfly’s Rest oversees merchandising, presentation, pricing, and sales, thoughtfully integrating each product alongside our flowers and other offerings.
Unlike consignment, wholesale does not include a guaranteed display period, dedicated placement, or promotional support.
This arrangement provides makers with a straightforward purchasing relationship while allowing us the flexibility to curate and evolve our collection over time.
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The Feature is a selective six-month partnership created to give the work and perspective of one creative partner a deeper presence within Butterfly’s Rest.
Each Feature is thoughtfully selected, considering the work itself, craftsmanship, perspective, story, and how it can live within the broader world of Butterfly’s Rest. In return, Butterfly’s Rest makes a greater commitment to the partnership throughout the six-month feature.
The selected partner receives prominent representation within the studio, expanded storytelling, dedicated promotional support, and one complimentary approved workshop or event during their feature.
Because The Feature includes a greater commitment of space, time, creative direction, promotion, and studio resources, it follows its own partnership and commission structure.
The Feature is curated by Butterfly’s Rest and offered selectively. It is not automatically available through Consignment or solely by request. If you’re interested in being considered for a future Feature, we invite you to introduce your work through our Maker Partnerships form.
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Exclusive Collaborations allow Butterfly’s Rest and a maker to create something together that does not already exist.
This might take the form of a custom vessel, exclusive colorway, limited edition, seasonal collection, artist edition, floral-related object, or another concept developed specifically for Butterfly’s Rest.
Rather than simply selecting existing inventory, we work together to shape the idea, considering how each partner’s perspective can contribute to the final piece or collection.
The creative process, production responsibilities, financial structure, branding, exclusivity, launch, and sales terms are established individually for each collaboration.
Exclusivity generally applies to the specific product or collection we develop together rather than to the maker’s entire business unless otherwise agreed.
Workshops + EventsA space to gather,
create, and share.
Butterfly’s Rest is not only a place to encounter flowers and beautiful objects. We want the studio to create opportunities for people to gather, learn, make, and connect.
We welcome select artists, makers, educators, and creative businesses interested in sharing their work with the community.
Workshop and event opportunities are separate from our retail partnerships. You do not need to sell your work at Butterfly’s Rest to host an experience with us.
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One-Off Workshops + Events are individual creative experiences hosted within the Butterfly’s Rest studio.
They may include a workshop, demonstration, pop-up, artist conversation, Meet the Maker, small creative gathering, or another approved experience.
This option is designed for hosts who want to bring an idea to the studio without committing to an ongoing schedule.
The host generally develops and operates the experience, while Butterfly’s Rest provides the agreed studio space and standard available amenities.
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Recurring Workshops + Events are designed for artists, makers, educators, and creative businesses who want to establish a consistent series within Butterfly’s Rest.
Rather than reserving the studio for a single date, we establish an agreed schedule over a defined period. This might be a monthly workshop, seasonal gathering, creative series, recurring class, or another experience that benefits from consistency.
The host generally develops and operates the experience, while Butterfly’s Rest reserves the agreed studio time and space according to the partnership terms.
A recurring arrangement creates a familiar place for hosts to develop their programming, build relationships with returning participants, and become a more consistent part of the creative community surrounding Butterfly’s Rest.
our selection processCurated with intention.
Butterfly’s Rest is a floral design studio first.
The objects, goods, and experiences we welcome into our space are thoughtfully selected to complement a world rooted in flowers, creativity, gifting, gathering, and everyday rituals.
We favor a small, considered assortment over an expansive collection. For most retail categories, we generally partner with one primary maker or brand at a time, giving each collection room to stand on its own.
Every partnership is considered through the lens of quality, presentation, and how naturally the work belongs within our studio.
Our assortment evolves with the seasons, our creative direction, and the relationships we build.
What we look forA Natural Fit
Work that complements our floral offerings and feels at home within our curated studio.
Craftsmanship
Work that feels well made, considered, and created with care.
Thoughtful Design
Intention in the materials, details, function, and overall experience.
Presentation
Thoughtful packaging and a cohesive visual identity that elevate the gifting experience.
Originality
A distinct perspective and sense of individuality.
A Strong Story
A meaningful perspective behind the person, process, or work.
Interested in working together?
We welcome introductions from makers, artists, and creative businesses whose work resonates with our approach.
Share a little about yourself and what you envision creating together. We review each submission thoughtfully and reach out when an opportunity feels aligned with our collection and current needs.