16/06/2026
So…this feels really strange to write.
After a lot (and I mean a lot) of thinking, I’ve decided that Plantlet will be closing at the end of July.
This is one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made and honestly, one I’ve gone back and forth on more times than I can count.
Plantlet has been my entire world for just over seven years. It’s been there through every version of me, every exciting moment, every stressful moment, every “what on earth am I doing?” moment, and every “wow, I actually made this happen” moment. I’ve poured so much of myself into this little shop and it’s given me so much back.
I’ve met the loveliest people through Plantlet. Some of you have been coming in since the very beginning. Some of you pop in every week for a mooch and a chat. Some of you have become genuine friends. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever be able to put into words quite how grateful I am for all of that.
I know this will probably come as a surprise to a lot of you. It’s certainly not something I’ve decided overnight, and it’s taken me a long time to get to a point where writing this feels like the right thing to do.
The shop isn’t closing because I don’t love it anymore. I really do. And it isn’t because the shop has suddenly stopped doing well.
But over the last year (or probably longer if I’m honest with myself) I’ve found myself craving something different. Running a small business is amazing, but it’s extremely consuming. There’s no real off switch from it all. Even when you’re technically not working, you’re still thinking about stock, bills, social media, events, displays, emails, plants that need watering…you get the idea.
The quieter weeks recently have given me a bit of space to think and I’ve realised I want to close the shop while I still love it, while I’m still proud of it, and while it still feels like the happy little shop I always wanted it to be.
Independent shops are finding things tough right now and I could probably keep pushing on for longer but I don’t want to get to the point where I’m exhausted, burnt out and no longer enjoying something I’ve spent so long building. I want to look back on Plantlet with nothing but pride and happiness.
I’ll be sharing more details and dates, but for now I just wanted to be honest with you all. If you’ve been meaning to visit, have a little browse, pick up a plant you’ve had your eye on, or just come and say hello, now is the time!
There are lots of lovely things still to find a home, and I’d love to see as many familiar (and new!) faces as possible before I say goodbye.
After closing, I’m planning to take a little bit of time to breathe and rest. Then I’ll be starting the search for whatever comes next. Basically…I’ll be looking for a job! So if anyone knows of any opportunities, jobs, companies looking for someone, or just has any ideas, I’d genuinely love to hear from you please!
Thank you for every purchase, every recommendation, every kind message, every commission, every plant rescue mission, every chat, every laugh and every bit of support you’ve shown me over the years.
I’d love these final weeks of Plantlet to feel warm, happy and full of gratitude. A proper Plantlet ending.
And then I’m excited (and terrified, and excited again) to see what comes next.
Don’t worry, I’m keeping the Plantlet name and social pages, so this isn’t a total disappearing act. I have absolutely no idea what I’ll be up to next but feel free to stick around and find out!
Also, a small warning…if you come into the shop there is a very real chance I might cry on you. Consider yourselves warned!!
Izzi ❤️🌿
