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from the legacy that I am building. I<br />
believe they must have choices in life.<br />
Whether it’s taking over the business or<br />
following their own career path.<br />
“I also love going out with my sisters<br />
or friends. And, I enjoy hosting them,<br />
cooking up a storm and running away<br />
from the dishes,” she chuckles.<br />
But, it’s not only her family and a bunch<br />
of flowers that bring her joy - there’s<br />
just something about a stylish pair<br />
of sneakers she can’t resist. Especially<br />
since she’s on her feet most of the<br />
time. Needless to say, she loves it, and<br />
wouldn’t want it any other way. Just like<br />
her fave flower – the Ranunculus, aka,<br />
Buttercup – Bridget will always strive to<br />
be vibrant, growing and blooming.<br />
“We can learn a lot from flowers.<br />
The thing about them is that they<br />
bloom anyway - they don’t compete<br />
with others.”<br />
One thing’s for sure, Bridget knows<br />
the meaning of hustle. It just comes to<br />
show that once you set your mind on<br />
something, add heaps of positivity and<br />
don’t wait for life to hand opportunities<br />
to you on a silver platter, you can<br />
achieve anything.<br />
Details: Visit @floras_flower_haven and<br />
@kagishocatering on Insta, and Flora’s<br />
Flower Haven and Kagisho Catering and<br />
Décor on Facebook.<br />
What’s trending...<br />
Bridget shares a few of the latest<br />
wedding flower trends…<br />
• Whimsical centrepieces Most<br />
people don’t prefer the round<br />
traditional floral centrepieces anymore<br />
- instead they are going for airy looking<br />
floral arrangements in porcelain and<br />
coloured vases.<br />
• Flower pressing Most people are<br />
opting to pressing and framing long<br />
lasting flowers. I see this trend kicking<br />
out dried flower arrangements which<br />
has been ongoing for a while now. It’s<br />
also a great way of preserving your<br />
wedding bouquet.<br />
• Bold colours In recent years we have<br />
seen a trend in nude and under toned<br />
colours, pampas grass etc. Coming out<br />
of the pandemic, people are looking<br />
for ways to liven up their events. I have<br />
seen a rise in colour blocking flower<br />
arrangements even at weddings.<br />
Expect to see larger flowers, daring<br />
bouquets and a pop of colour in 20<strong>24</strong>.<br />
Top tips to get the most out of your bouquet<br />
Choose the best location. Fresh flowers thrive in cool areas. Also avoid direct<br />
sunlight and kitchen areas where it’s usually hot. Freshly cut stems are light<br />
sensitive and will quickly get dehydrated and die.<br />
Clean your vessel. Cleaning your vase with a strong detergent will ensure that<br />
there is no trace of microbial growth which often lies on the walls of the vase<br />
and will quickly kill your flowers.<br />
No foliage or leaves in the water. Use a scrapper or knife to remove any foliage<br />
or leaves that might be inside the water. Foliage or leaves that are immersed in<br />
the water usually stimulate microbial growth.<br />
Feed your flowers. Just like human beings, flowers also need to eat. Pour flower<br />
food in the vase whenever you change water. This will help them to bloom<br />
efficiently.<br />
Change water daily. Regularly changing water is yet another trick to help keep<br />
your flowers looking and smelling fresh. Furthermore, give your stems a fresh<br />
cut to create a new path of absorbing water. Aim to keep the stems a couple of<br />
centimetres from the bottom of the vase.<br />
Remove wilted flowers. Flowers release a gas called ethylene gas which<br />
affects the life span of your flowers. To prevent a dying flower from killing off its<br />
neighbours, take it out as soon as possible.<br />
<strong>May</strong> <strong>24</strong> Get It Magazine 13
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