NINA POWIERZA
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Nina Powierza and her business partner Kim Farr opened their online floristry business Nina and Co. 10 years ago. Kim and Nina say, “We love making beautifully romantic bouquets that are wild and feminine.” Do you have any children? Two daughters; Josephine and Alba, studying textiles and science at Massey and Auckland Universities. Do you have any pets? Tintin the Persian, and Saddler the horse. How do you keep fit? Horse riding Your best friend would say of you... “She never answers her phone.” Your mother would say of you... “Put some lipstick on would you dear?” You are passionate about..? Champagne, French pastries, Jimmy’s fish ‘n’ chips. And dispassionate about..? Tortured looking, highly structured floral art. We just don’t do it. What’s your secret talent? Headstands. Where do you live? In my head. Where do you spend your holidays? Whauwhau. What’s your perfect Sunday? Riding up the beach. What were you going to be when you grew up? Never thought about it, I was too busy being a kid.
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How did you come to be a florist? I used to grow sweet peas with my neighbour in Gisborne, Mr Haxon, when I was very little. Then when we moved to Nelson I’d pick the beautiful roses where we lived and take them to school. I just loved flowers, the smell, their beauty... What’s your favourite Ponsonby Cafe? Santos. Your favourite Ponsonby restaurant? Orphan’s Kitchen, Prego, Jimmy the Fish, Swashbucklers. Favourite Ponsonby store? Tessuti. And your favourite Ponsonby fashion label? Miss Crabb, Ingrid Starnes. What’s inspired you recently? The Film Festival. Name your desert island distraction..? Game of Thrones. The house is on fire and your family and pets are safe - what do you save? Josephine’s art, photos, my pillows. “I’d be lost without my...” ...horse. One thing you have learned about life is..? Take everything with a grain of salt; wait for the tide to come in and go out; just chill; be wary of zombies; love your animal. F PN NINA AND CO, flowers and gifts, 19 Williamson Ave T: 09 376 5812 www.ninaforflowers.co.nz
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