29/07/2026
People often ask why I became a Florist.
Back when I was 17 at art college, I knew I wanted to learn a craft that would eventually allow me to build my own business. I loved anything creative I could shape with my own hands, which led me to train in ceramics and stained glass.
Then, a conversation with my auntie—who is a botanist—changed everything. I decided to dive into floristry.
I completed a course at Reaseheath, worked in a shop in Manchester, and even spent a year living in Paris before coming home to freelance. On February 1st, 2002, when I was just 22 years old, my Mum, my Auntie, and I finally opened the doors to Living Colour.
Unbelievably, Living Colour turns 25 next year! x
