Season 8 Episode 2 : Debra Hayes Floral Is No Tall Poppy
Debra Hayes is a floral stylist and teacher and with a cracking good name (hehehe!).
Her true love is flowers (and just quietly also baking); it’s her everyday. She is so passionate about the floral industry, her flower shop and teaching others through her workshops it’s hard not to get caught up in the infectiousness of it all. She really is brand Debra Hayes.
Beautifully captured by Ridhwaan Moolla
You can also find her dabbling in home and garden styling and writing her first book in her spare time, but mostly she enjoys getting to know her customers, for they are what she loves about her work the most.
“You meet the best people in this job and you get to be a part of the highs and lows in their lives, whether it be for a wedding or a funeral or just a little bunch for Mum – I never tire of the seeing difference that flowers and thoughtfulness can make in someone’s day.”
Deb's business is based at her beautiful Parisian (I think it is) store on Angove Street in North Perth, with a corner store vibe and purpose built small studio out back where she hosts her unique Perth floral workshops, with the wreath workshop is simply one NOT to missed! I’ve been twice now for the flowers (the baked goods - won’t lie) and dry sense of humour (Deb’s of the world unite).
She also runs larger event workshops in various locations across Perth and regional areas as well as being a travelling guest demonstrator.
With over 27 years experience in her marriage to the Perth flower industry, Deb is actually a self-taught florist (#mindblown) who started her own business at 23 with no experience but loads of passion and hard work. After an incredible stint of 17 years as the creator of Manic Botanic Flowers, Deb now fills her days with what she loves the most…arranging blooms, working with like minded creative’s and teaching others through her workshops.
Image by Ridhwaan Moolla
As a business owner, retail florist and teacher Deb’s wealth of experience shines through in her engagement with her clients and her students. She firmly believes that with a little guidance and flexibility everyone can find their creative side.
You can book into one of Deb’s beautiful workshops by visiting here (and I strongly suggest you do); otherwise, take a little meander along Angove St, North Perth. It’s a sure fire way to find yourself face to face with Perth’s most gorgeous flower shop and florist.
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Deb xx