
01/02/2025
This artistic early spring bouquet was selected by Homo Faber Guide as part of my portfolio represented by the guide. I’m proud to be a member of this leading European initiative by the Michelangelo Foundation, a community dedicated to promoting craftsmanship, and have been part of it since 2021.
I created this bouquet using an enigmatic color palette: white, lavender, purple, blue, and eucalyptus green, featuring two contrasting shades of anemones, tulips, eucalyptus, and some delicate early spring branches.
I absolutely love this bouquet and the stunning series of images captured by Dutch photographer Cher van Pelt
Some of you might be wondering about the enigmatic model holding the bouquet. Let me introduce you to my dear friend Shalini Audhoe , a multifaceted talent from the Netherlands. She is an actress, model, dancer, singer, and martial artist, holding two Master’s degrees in Psychology. Shalini also graduated as an actress.
She has appeared in both theater and screen productions, most notably portraying Rupi Rampasat in the 6th season (2024) of the Dutch crime series Mocro Maffia, streaming internationally this year. Her theater credits include She Kills Monsters (2024) and the musical Chicago (2023), where she played Go-to-Hell Kitty and June.
Shalini was crowned Miss Indian Beauty Queen Netherlands and later earned the titles Miss Indian Globe 2018 and Miss Global India 2019.
Beyond the arts, she’s a fierce athlete, she became the Dutch National Boxing Champion in 2010 and District Champion in 2011. Her passion for boxing and martial arts continues to this day.
I love Shalini with all my heart and am incredibly proud to call this powerful, beautiful woman my friend! Hope you enjoy the story.