Fleurs de Nadia

Nadia Straschko’s earliest memories include happy days spent in her grandmother’s flower-filled garden in Victoria’s Macedon, and the traditional Ukrainian floral folk designs that her great-grandmother used to embroider. “These moments connected me to the way flowers represent meaning in my heritage,” says Nadia. “To this day, flowers have never been far from my sight.”

After studying agriculture and winemaking, Nadia discovered floristry in Sydney and knew she’d found her calling. Relocating to Adelaide, where she gained access to local growers and established a garden of her own, she started Fleurs de Nadia in 1995. Since then she’s been creating gorgeous botanical arrangements with an emphasis on seasonal and sustainable elements. “I’m inspired by the seasons, by the flowers and greenery that are naturally available,” she says. “I love to gather them and see what works together.” fleursdenadia.com