What inspired you to create Grandiflora?
A great passion for flowers, which was inspired by Constance Spry

How did you start Grandiflora?
It initially started with a business partner, who left 3 years later, on a shoestring. We found the location, an old laundry, and were inspired by the potential to have a great shop window, and open plan working area in a studio environment, in the landmark building the Macleay Regis.

What's going on at the moment with Grandiflora and what's on the horizon?
Our third Grandiflora book ‘Grandiflora Events’ is in the pipeline and we have exciting changes ahead with a new website imminent, and the Grandiflora studio opening to focus on flowers by appointment and events, with continued phone and internet orders generating even more beautiful bespoke flower work.

In Sydney, what is your favourite…
…Restaurant
Billy Kwong on Crown Street, Surry Hills
and Hugh Wennerbom’s pop up restaurant in Chippendale. (I can’t choose between them!)

…Café
Fratelli Paradiso in Potts Point

…Bar
Bambini Trust, Elizabeth street, Sydney

…Fashion destination
Popeke at Little William St in Paddington
and Restricted Premises on Roslyn Street, Kings Cross

….Art & entertaiment venue
White Rabbit gallery on 30 Balfour Street, Chippendale.

…Hot-spot for a great night out with friends who live out of town?
Velluto Champagne and wine lounge 50 Macleay street, Potts Point and wander around the area