White or coloured flowers?

Colour but in the softest possible shades. Pale pinks, soft violets and lilacs - sugared almond shades basically - with a few whites thrown in.

Tell us about the first flowers you ever received and how they made you feel?

A boyfriend I had when I was younger used to buy me sunflowers, not the most obvious of blooms and not a flower I would buy now but gosh they are a most cheery flower, they very nearly smile at you!.

Is there a significant flower that has played an important role in any of life’s milestone moments?

More reminiscent and nostalgic as opposed to milestones. Hyacinths and their delicious aroma always remind me of my Mumma and happy cosy winter times. Sweet peas remind me of home in Scotland in the summer where my stepmother grew them in abundance and so they were always by my bed. Pale pink garden roses bring me back to both my grannies who loved them. And the scent of freesias just remind me of happy days and times.

What do you love most about flowers?

That they can make a room. And that they bring joy, as well as delicious scent. They needn’t be grand or even plentiful. For me, a small bunch of cut flowers from the garden are just as satisfying as a dozen stems of peonies or a bunch of hydrangeas.

What is your most powerful memory involving flowers and scent?

Lavender for me is one of the most potent and addictive scents. Almost my entire life I have been obsessed with lavender and have at least 2 lavender bags in my bed at any one time. I travel with a lavender bag, I actually make them too, and I have pure oil from France that I dot around the house, and bathe in at night. I visit lavender fields often, all over the country and the world. It’s a smell of great comfort and reassurance to me, as well as one of relaxation.

Which flowers do you like to give and why?

Depends on the time of year. But I generally like to give hydrangeas, as they last for ever and ever in the home, and then can be planted outside to grow and grow. They are a most rewarding bloom. Summer offerings will be peonies or sweet peas and full vintage roses like ‘all for love’ roses.

Which flowers do you most like to receive?

Anything that includes any of the aforementioned flowers. In a pastel palette. Hand tied little bunches, posies even. Never a big bouquet.

How does your flower choice reflect your personal style?

My preferences are very consistent with my style, not that I’ve ever realised it til now. The colour palette, feminine, delicate, understated variety of bloom I like definitely reflects the clothes I am drawn to.

What’s your favourite flower season?

Summer! Sweet peas. Peonies. Summer roses. All blissful and happy making.