Meet The Team: Larry - Florist

Introducing Larry, one of our day-to-day florists.

Born in North Queensland, Larry lived there for 30 years while she worked in medical administration and management until she moved to Alice Springs - this is where she accidentally "fell into" floristry, working for her friend's sister in her shop. Larry stayed in Alice for 5 years, during which time she became a mother to her first-born son, Jude. She then adventured on to Tasmania for 10 months, where she had her second born, a daughter, Charlie. Soon after Larry and her family moved back to the Northern Territory and landed in Darwin, where she became part of the Beija Flor team. Soon to become Mum to baby number 3, find Larry in our Coconut Grove shop making show stopping floral arrangements. 

Favourite Flower?

I love tulips, poppies, chincherinchees. I love flowers that keep changing after being cut - a tulip continues to grow longer and taller. Poppies start as furry orbs that explode into colour and chincherinchees keep popping more star-shaped magic even when you think they are done.

Fav Florist Task?

I love making bunches in a retail setting - I enjoy the variety of day to day. I also love doing the "fiddley stuff" like buttonholes for weddings.

Best Advice as a Creative?

Don't overthink it, your first instinct is often correct. Also, never assume you know it all, be collaborative, ask peer options and input. Many creative brains make magic happen!