“I’ve always been fascinated by nature, but there were a few keys moments, like joyfully learning to garden with my Nonno who grew all sorts of things in his expansive backyard in Haberfield, and discovering beautiful flower filled gardens whilst wandering through Reading University where another grandfather was a Dean. In my early 20s I started a very simple garden and design blog to house all the plant-filled things I stumbled across in the real world and online. Through writing for the blog, I came across American florist Amy Merrick and my mind was opened to the beauty and magic of floristry as a career. I found my first gig as a florist at Guillon Fleurs in Paris, and then became an assistant to Jardine Botanic back in Sydney. Now a good friend, Jardine has an incredible passion for flowers and she really encouraged me to start my own floral business, which I did in 2015.” — florist and founder of @leaf_supply @sophia_kaplan on her journey as one of Sydney’s most influential florists. ✨ For this instalment of #TheMakers, head to the link in our stories & bio now. 💫 📷 @g4george & @roryjamescarter