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Welcome to hand-picked

Kelly Scawin is the talented creative, designer and founder of hand-picked

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Kelly Scawin is the creative force and founder behind Hand-Picked, a floral design studio rooted in a love of nature, a sense of home, and the joy of sharing beauty with others.

After years abroad working in hospitality across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, Kelly returned home in 2013 with a refined eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the art of experience. Her career leading creative teams and curating memorable moments in the food and beverage industry shaped her instinct for service, style, and storytelling — all qualities she now brings to her floral work.

Settling in the Bay of Plenty, Kelly founded Hand-Picked in 2017, combining her love of people with her passion for design and nature.

Her ethos is simple: to create floral experiences that feel effortless yet unforgettable. Kelly is known for her refined sense of style, her openness to bold ideas, and her ability to transform spaces with flowers that reflect each couple’s unique story.

  • Hand-Picked is my go to for flowers, the daily bunches are all amazing. It's so easy to order online and have them delivered no matter what the occasion is! As a wedding planner I have also worked with Kelly on weddings, she is so easy to deal with and delivers beautiful and unique pieces.

    Odette Keegan

  • Huge thank you to Kelly and the team for creating such incredible florals for our wedding. They were such a stunning backdrop for our ceremony and reception. The bouquets and buttonholes were also incredible. Thank you for making this an incredible process. Kelly was so great to work with!

    Lydia Jackson

  • We engaged with Kelly to provide our Wedding flowers We went in with limited desires/wants and trusted Kelly to create something beautiful. Kelly provided an absolutely brilliant arrangement that fitted our Scottish theme perfectly. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her passion & knowledge & great service took a lot of stress out of the planning process for us. We would highly recommend handpicked to anyone looking for a florist!

    James Sandison

  • Kelly did an absolutely beautiful job with my wedding flowers. She was nothing but friendly, positive and helpful from the very first enquiry, as she helped bring my ideas to life. I could not recommend her and the Hand-Picked team enough.

    Caitlin van Mason