PORTFOLIO
JOANNA MACHOWSKA
What makes you happier than seeing a vase of brightly coloured, fresh flowers first
thing in the morning? Behavioural studies have shown that placing flowers in the bedroom, kitchen, hallway or wherever you get ready to start your day, can help beat the morning blues. People with fresh flowers in their homes are more likely to feel relaxed, less anxious and more empathetic towards others. If you’re studying for exams or preparing a major presentation at work, flowers will also help with stress and take the edge off.
Proteas have distinctive flowers with a central boss surrounded by tough often rigid outer petals. These dramatic flowers are ancient plants that link the flora of South Africa with our own native plants.
Millions of years ago Australia and South Africa were joined and part of a much larger southern continent called Gondwana. Over time this supercontinent broke up and the landmasses drifted apart. Their cargoes of plants developed and changed but many retained features of their common ancestry. Proteas along with the closely related leucadendrons and leucospermums are native to South Africa and date back to Gondwana as do Australia’s waratahs, banksias and grevilleas. Their common ancestry is recognised as they are grouped into a family known as Proteaceae.
As well as clearing the air and your head, fresh flowers are important for
boosting creativity. And, it’s healthier than pouring yourself countless cups of coffee when you’re stumped. You can also add bright flowers and fresh plants to your child’s bedroom or play area, as this will cater to their growing imagination, while encouraging responsibility. If you’re feeling uninspired, grab a ficus and place it on your desk in your home office.
O rchid According to Gaffney, these rare blossoms
symbolize love, beauty, luxury and strength. Plus, they send the message of exotic seduction. "If someone gives you orchids, they're a little wilder than the person who goes for a dozen roses." Orchids also hold up well over time, says Law, both in bouquets and pots.
Seeing and smelling fresh flowers in your home will also boost positivity,
energy and enthusiasm. People who keep fresh flowers and potted plants in their home are more likely to carry optimistic energy throughout their day and work life. Flowers with bold, saturated colours will have a bigger impact in boosting your energy levels.
Succulstemsentsandareroots.a group of plants that store water in their swollen leaves, This enables them to survive in some of our driest environments. As well they have other characteristics such as waxy leaves or hairy covering to reduce water loss. The spiny and spiky cacti are just one group of succulents that have taken protection from grazing animals and the climate further than most! Succulents also have a tremendous variety of shapes, forms, textures, colours and flowers. There are more than 100 species suitable for growing in containers or in a rockery.
3oonna 6lllildoria 6Plodwwska 9 Leeder Ave 2222 Penshrust, NSW
Date of Birth:17 /02/ 1980 email joanna 1702@gmail.com mob: 0415308369
V��e: To produce marvelous designs by grouping flowers in an innovative manner, and to deliver a high quality service to the customers through extremely professional and dedicated works.
Summnry of S/tllLJ: Experienced in creating floral Impeccable inherited creative skills Strong love and interest in playing with flowers Ability to follow and deliver customers' instructions Strong knowledge of floral products and designs Expert in caring for floral plants and flowers Ability to use computer for taking orders and making appointments Excellent customer service mentality with outstanding organizational skill
ProfeMionnl &per�: Florist , stylist, designer , team leeder in wedding company Anna Wang Stylist, 27 Cuthbert Cre, Enderson Park,NSW Australia Feb 2013 -2016 Decorator, florist, stylist, Macquarie Paradiso Function Centre, 2/279287 Macquarie St, Liverpool NSW(2013-2104) Casual Work for Labour Solution Australia(Lynch Group Australia Pty Ltd) as a freelance florist on Mother's Days, Valentine's Day(2015) Freelancer as a illustrator, graphic designerand art craft artist; Jo White Fox www.jowhitefoxdesign.au (owner) Running Occasional workshop for kids and adults ( Pop in Space, Leichardt) ��..-reating Christmas decoration and greeting cards.
Introducing the customers with readymade designs Designs new flowers arrangments, Arranging the bouquets by trimming, cutting and wrapping the flowers and gifts Design and Adding special features in the bouquets as instructed by the customer
Visiting the customers places on receiving orders for decoration of rooms or daises Performing clean-up of the object/place to be decorated Planning decoration plan and consulting it with the client for their confirmation Pasting, clipping individual flowers and mixed bunches throughout the hall/dais
Selecting the freshest and the best quality flowers and foliages and using it optimally Applying appropriate design patterns and colors considering type of occasion and the surrounding environment.
il��edltcaUon: Advanced Diploma in Graphic Designer and Illustration., Enmore Designer lnstitut, Sydney,Au(2014-2015) Graduated in Visual School of Art , Rzeszow,PL(1995-2000)