Saskia Havekes's guest appearances

Saskia Havekes

Design Your Life with Vince Frost

House of Style

Tilly Money

Karen McCartney

Sarah Wilson

Janine Allis

James Victore

Paul Smith

Julie Mathers

Andrew Davies

Rob Brown

Ronni Kahn

Scott Dadich

Vince Frost

Rob Galluzzo

Jenny McCarthy

Henry Wilson

Howard Hughes

OwlTail

In the second instalment of the exclusive Australian Made series, Vince chats to Saskia Havekes the founder of Sydney florist Grandiflora. At a time of so much uncertainty in the world, the Australian Made series will focus on brilliant people here in Australia, celebrating designing and making local. Established in 1995 in a small shop in the Eastern Sydney suburb of Potts Point, Grandiflora was the birthplace of a dream career of Saskia. Since its inception over two decades ago Grandiflora has grown immensely, influencing aesthetic for interior styling, hospitality, fashion, editorial and even the modern rituals of giving and displaying flowers.  Saskia is not just a florist but also an author and a fragrance creator. She has published four fantastic books, a number of them based around the Grandiflora brand and aesthetic. 2013 saw the Paris launch of her first two fragrances and now soon to release her 8th and final one.  Listen in as Vince and Saskia discuss her childhood growing up in the bush, how her parents were big influences on her creatively and how from an early age nature was the driving force of her inspiration.  The pair also discuss how the opening of her business and some of the key findings she has learnt along the way as well as what it is really like to be a florist on Valentines day! Enjoy! Grandiflora Design Your LifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second instalment of the exclusive Australian Made series, Vince chats to Saskia Havekes the founder of Sydney florist Grandiflora. At a time of so much uncertainty in the world, the Australian Made series will focus on brilliant people here in Australia, celebrating designing and making local. Established in 1995 in a small shop in the Eastern Sydney suburb of Potts Point, Grandiflora was the birthplace of a dream career of Saskia. Since its inception over two decades ago Grandiflora has grown immensely, influencing aesthetic for interior styling, hospitality, fashion, editorial and even the modern rituals of giving and displaying flowers.  Saskia is not just a florist but also an author and a fragrance creator. She has published four fantastic books, a number of them based around the Grandiflora brand and aesthetic. 2013 saw the Paris launch of her first two fragrances and now soon to release her 8th and final one.  Listen in as Vince and Saskia discuss her childhood growing up in the bush, how her parents were big influences on her creatively and how from an early age nature was the driving force of her inspiration.  The pair also discuss how the opening of her business and some of the key findings she has learnt along the way as well as what it is really like to be a florist on Valentines day! Enjoy! <a href="https://grandiflora.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grandiflora</a> <a href="https://designyourlife.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Your Life</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Designing with flowers with Saskia Havekes

Saskia Havekes built her floristry business, Grandiflora, from the ground up - reaching international acclaim, working for the likes of Chanel &amp; Hermes, authoring 4 books and expanding into ranges of fragrance. Today on the podcast, we speak with Saskia about what it takes to run a business, how to stay on your toes and enjoy the ride along the way..

Saskia Havekes built her floristry business, Grandiflora, from the ground up - reaching international acclaim, working for the likes of Chanel &amp; Hermes, authoring 4 books and expanding into ranges of fragrance. Today on the podcast, we speak with Saskia about what it takes to run a business, how to stay on your toes and enjoy the ride along the way..

Saskia Havekes on the business of flowers

Take a trip down the tree lined streets, the 'Paris end' of Potts Point in Sydney with us this week as we talk to celebrated florist Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora. On the eve of Grandiflora's 25th anniversary we talk to Saskia about her early influences, growing up in the Australian landscape surrounded by art and design. Still up at 4am, three times a week to visit the flower markets, this force of nature has expanded her craft into fragrances, candles, bedding and is a published author. Saskia speaks in the most beautiful artistic way, so join us as she takes us on a painterly depiction of the life of a florist.For more info on Saskia and Grandiflora, and to see our edit of our favourite pieces, check out the House of Style Journal at https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2019/episode04/grandifloraFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/houseofstylepodcast

Take a trip down the tree lined streets, the 'Paris end' of Potts Point in Sydney with us this week as we talk to celebrated florist Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora. On the eve of Grandiflora's 25th anniversary we talk to Saskia about her early influences, growing up in the Australian landscape surrounded by art and design. Still up at 4am, three times a week to visit the flower markets, this force of nature has expanded her craft into fragrances, candles, bedding and is a published author. Saskia speaks in the most beautiful artistic way, so join us as she takes us on a painterly depiction of the life of a florist. For more info on Saskia and Grandiflora, and to see our edit of our favourite pieces, check out the House of Style Journal at <a href="https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2019/episode04/grandiflora" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2019/episode04/grandiflora</a> Follow us on Instagram at <a href="https://instagram.com/houseofstylepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/houseofstylepodcast</a>

Episode 04 Grandiflora: Saskia Havekes