27/06/2023
Hello Hello, Everyone!🌼
Oh, my word I am jumping out of my skin! I am so excited to finally introduce myself to all of you.
I am Ameré (call me Ammie), owner and founder of Palesa Floral Design. What a dream come true. I am South African born and bred, but immigrated to New Zealand and living the blessed life.
Destiny is in the name:
Palesa is my given name by the South Sotho people of South Africa. Names are given according to situations, or how they see you, or how they feel about you. For instance, arriving with the rains after a drought you might be called P**e, derived from “pula” meaning rain. Upon arrival with a new-born baby the elderly Sotho ladies will congregate and hold the baby whilst discussing amongst them what this baby should be called. The baby will then be returned to the mother and their given name will be explained. How they would have known that flowers will be my life’s calling is a mystery, but Palesa means a beautiful flower. [destiny]
Passion is in the heart:(The journey)
After school the big question mark “What do I want to do with my life?” I decided to study Events Management at The Aleit Academy, because of the vast variety of opportunities that the industry offers. One day we did a floristry course and BOOM, I felt butterflies in my stomach, shaking with excitement and burst into tears! That evening I told my parents that I found my purpose and passion in life. From that moment onwards I knew that one day, I will start my own business in floristry design.
I completed my diploma, freelanced for amazing florists that I now call friends and started doing wedding flowers for friends and clients. I have planned and coordinated multiple weddings and events, and managed a events venue in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
When we decided to immigrate to New Zealand, I knew that this is when and where destiny and passion will meet and the start of my journey for Palesa Floral Design. So, here I am, ready and excited to be doing what I believe I was blessed with doing. Weddings, Events, special occasions, corporate functions, and anything that needs a special floristry touch - that is where we would love to be and be a part of.
So, get ready- it’s all coming! Your floristry vision is safe with me.
Thank you to everyone’s love and support.
Please feel free to contact me for any collaboration or enquiries. ([email protected])
Much love,A.
