Tell us a little bit about your label (art) and what you do?
Daring Flowers products are innovative quirky green solutions for small areas, mostly using succulent plants and only minimum care is required.
I started Daring Flowers to help people like me that like plants and nature, but doesn’t have a green thumb or large areas to grown and care for normal plants.
What inspires your work?
Well, nature is the main inspiration. I like to recreate natural environments and bring them inside. Any décor style can be improved by living plants.
Also, it’s proven that plants have great effects on our brain, elevating moods and improving our state of mind. I want to share this with everyone, even those who live in small apartments and/or don’t have time to grow living plants.
What jobs have you done other than being an artist?
My background is Marketing. After leaving my job as program account manager, I have worked here and there as fundraising coordinator and project managing marketing campaigns.
What memorable responses have you had to your work?
My customers are amazing and have always great things to say. I think one of the best comments I have was from a husband who bought a vertical garden as a 5th anniversary gift to his wife: “My wife was so happy and said it’s by far the best gift I ever gave her!” I guess I helped that couple to be happy!
One thing you can’t live without?
Coffee.
What gets you up in the morning?
Toby, my dog who wakes me up 6am to go for a walk.
How would your best friend describe you in 3 words?
Trustworthy, spontaneous and funny.
What is the next skill you want to learn?
So many things in my list, I can say one.
What is your dream project?
Decorate restaurants and business with plants and customised planters.
Favourite or most inspirational place in Sydney?
I love the city.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
Let it go a little. Stop been compulsive perfectionist…
What advice would you give to new, aspiring Makers?
Try to combine what you do well and what your customers want, but be true to yourself and to the public. Be original!