Hello, I'm Nadia.
My journey in floral artistry began long before I touched my first stem – it started in the gentle moments watching my grandmother's hands. Until she was 92, she wove two kinds of magic: the vibrant blooms she cultivated in her garden, and the intricate tapestries that brought those flowers eternal life through thread and skill. This dual artistry – the cultivation of living beauty and the artistic interpretation of nature – forms the foundation of my design philosophy today.
My Ukrainian heritage deepened this connection through my mother's treasured linens, where delicately embroidered petals told stories of our family's artistic legacy. These early influences taught me to see flowers not just as beautiful elements, but as threads in a larger tapestry of meaning and memory – each bloom carefully positioned to create a harmonious whole, just as my grandmother placed each stitch with purpose and love.
While my path began in the practical soil of Agricultural studies at Roseworthy, my inherited artistic instincts called me toward a more creative expression. My formal floristry training in Sydney refined my technical skills, but it was the return to Adelaide that truly allowed my vision to flourish. Here, surrounded by the abundance of local growers and blessed with my own garden in Adelaide Hills, I can fully express the artistic principles passed down through generations.
At Fleurs de Nadia, every arrangement I create is a living tapestry – a careful composition where each flower is placed with the same thoughtful intention my grandmother brought to her needlework. This blend of horticultural knowledge, artistic heritage, and deep respect for nature's beauty allows me to craft designs that honour both the flowers themselves and the special moments they're chosen to celebrate.
