Page 196 - Australian House & Garden (January 2020)

H G THE CREATIVE TYPE

NEL SON PRI NGL E

Owner of Sydney florist Bloomey’s, Nelson shares the notable events and influences on his creative journey.

Ibecameafloristbychance. I got a has a home in Bowral; both places If I had to pick a favourite style,
job at a local florist, which evolved are wonderful for recharging the I’d probably say Italian. The fashion
into full-time work and meeting my batteries – although I don’t get and design are just incredible.
business partner, Janet Bourke. away as often as I’d like. Weekend My favourite flower? It’s impossible
Gardeninganddesignwerealways functions come first! to pick just one, it changes with the
encouragedinmyfamily.Floristry WhenI’mnot working, I like to spend seasons. I can’t live without flowers,
is the perfect combination of these time with friends. Living and working especially at home. #
two creative pursuits. on the same street is fabulous. There Bloomey’s; (02) 9360 1788 or
Aflorist’sworkdaysarelong.I’m are loads of great people and a www.bloomeys.com.au.
normally up at 4am for the markets, terrific community spirit.
which is followed by tending to the Floristryand interior design have
shop, functions, and/or styling alotincommon. The homes and
homes. I try to finish up by 5.30pm. gardens I work in nourish my
Maintainingahealthywork/life creativity – there’s always something
balance can be a challenge when new going on. I always look
you have your own business. I’m very forward to my next project.
fortunate that my family has a farm IadoreEuropean style – it’s timeless,
in the NSW Hunter Valley and Janet elegant and endlessly inspiring.

NELSON’S FAVOURITE Styling by Kate Nixon. Photograph by Anson Smart (portrait) & Alamy (bluebells).
THINGS From top
IC Light C/W ceiling/wall
light, from $800,
Euroluce. Casual jacket,
$2350, Giorgio Armani.
Pretty bluebells.
Farmhouse Kings
Cross restaurant.

194 | AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN