Question: I understand you are getting married, how hard is it for you to pick out flowers?Answer: I am finding it quite hard. Every day there is a new flower that comes on the market. It is quite hard to pinpoint the right flower. Every day the flowers that I want changes. One day I think I am going to put this and this together, and the next day it is completely different. When we have customers I always say have you picked out your dress yet? If they say no, you can almost guarantee they will be back, because once they get their dress their ideas for the flowers will change completely. I would love to do my own flowers if I had the time, but Petals will definitely be handling it.Q: Where are you getting married?A: We would like to get married in St George, because that is where we live. We were hoping the Unfinished Church, but I understand it has been closed now because of structural concerns. We are looking around St George because it is such a beautiful part of the island. Mind you, there are so many beautiful places in Bermuda, I don't know how people can decide. Hopefully, all my family will be coming from England.Q: How crazy is it on Valentine's Day?A: This is my first year at Petals, so I am not sure. I only recently arrived here. I have worked in other places and it is very busy. There are hundreds of deliveries made, and lots of people stopping in. We always have extra flowers for those people who didn't plan ahead.Q: Are you doing anything special for Valentine's Day?A: I don't think about that. Hopefully, he is planning something. He knows that at the end of Valentine's Day I am usually pretty tired.Q: Are there different trends for Valentines Day each year, or is it pretty much the same thing year after year?A: Roses are the most important flowers at Valentine's Day, but here at Petals they have a variety of orchids, and beautiful peonies. Those can be quite a sentimental gift as well. I don't think giving roses is a cliche at all. Even if it is just a single rose, it is still lovely to receive one.Q: Do you go home with your hands bleeding after Valentine's Day?A: I wouldn't say bleeding, but your hands aren't in a good state because of the thorns on the roses.Q: What led you to the profession?A: My attraction to floral design began after graduating from high school in Kent, England. I wanted to pursue artistic interests and set my sights on Art College. However, family needs meant that the working world beckoned instead. I found a parttime position in a florist in England. I really enjoyed it and they took me on. I was living in Herne, Kent. When I saw an advertisement for a florist in Bermuda, I jumped at the chance. I like the job, because every day is different. It is always nice to see the joy on people's faces when they receive flowers.Q: How is the economy hitting the floral industry?A: I have noticed that wedding parties are down in size. Now couples are looking at how they can use an arrangement at church and also for the reception. A lot of couples are looking at ways to cut costs.Q: Do you ever teach flower arranging?A: I have trained a few young people who have just come into the business. You need to have an artistic flair. It is such a creative job. I love the job.Q: At home, do you always have flowers on the table?A: No (laughter) not at all. It sounds terrible, I know. A florist should. It would be nice, but I am just so busy at work.Q: Do you have any other hobbies?A: I do a lot of artwork. I paint. I also love being out in the garden. That's probably why I don't have any flowers inside, they are all out in the garden.