NG YI LIAN,
founder of Yi Lian Ng Floral Atelier
My story...
I’ve been a florist for five years and I choose it because I love creating. The interest sparked when I was the bridesmaid in charge of flowers for a good friend’s wedding. It was after seeing my floral creations for her wedding that many friends encouraged me to go into it full-time.
In the beginning I was skeptical and filled with self-doubts. However, life became a little challenging at that juncture, so I was looking for a distraction on top of my then full-time job as a fashion editor and I turned to floral creations.
The latest floral trend...
Tropical foliage arrangements have been quite wellloved lately. Big statement vase arrangements of palm and monstera leaves are all the rage and for good practical reasons — they are affordable and hardy. Floral tips...
Proportion and colours are always key. As long as these factors are wellbalanced and thought through, any floral arrangement will look good.
Styling the living room...
The spot where most eyes are drawn to in the living room – like the coffeetable – is the best area to place a beautiful floral arrangement .
Favourite arrangement...
Those with unexpected elements. With floral arrangements, you don’t always have to use flowers per se. I once made a bouquet with many food-like elements, such as the corns, pineapples, cabbage flowers and wheat. I just love the surprising twist because that’s not what most would expect from a floral arrangement. For this particular bunch, it was a very tongue-in-cheek arrangement while remaining eye-catching and still looking like a floral arrangement.
Favourite flower...
The weirder flowers, the better. I really do not have typical favourites such as hydrangeas or peonies. I love what nature bring us — visiting the cold room is always a joy to see what the seasons have brought in.