New Wingham Chamber of Commerce member Elaine Turner has always loved creating beautiful craft items and sharing the joy they bring to other people.

As a new retiree with time on her hands, Elaine soon realised she wanted to focus her energy on building a “beautiful business” she could really enjoy.

She started Florasensia Everlasting Floral Creations in May this year and hasn’t looked back.

Elaine first started making floral wreaths 15 years ago as gifts for friends and family. This evolved into more of a demand for her creations and she started to sell them for various occasions including Christmas, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and also for gravesides.

Elaine is a one woman band and all her craft is hand made at her lovely home near Wingham.

She can create all artificial floral arrangements including wreaths, bridal garlands, floral crowns, floral hair pieces, table teacup centrepieces and recently floral garlands for show horses. Wall art with vintage flowers are her speciality.

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Elaine is currently undertaking a Diploma in Floristry and said this gives a thorough structure to her design work.

Sourcing quality flowers to make her creations, Elaine ensures they are well made and will last for her clients.

“I also search for vintage flowers and bring them back to life in various arrangements and wall art,” she said.

“My passion is beautiful arrangements with quality artificial flowers and making sure that I have a full understanding of what my clients want.

“I create mock up designs first and go through these visual designs with them. They know exactly what I am creating for them.”

Elaine cites bright colourful designs in floral crowns and hair pieces as the latest trends as well as the vintage rustic look in wreaths.

She urges people to seek professional help with their flowers. 

“Too many times, I hear clients say that they have been disappointed previously in orders that they had requested.

“I ensure that I provide my clients with professional advice on colours and styles that will suit their needs.”

Elaine is happy she is continuing to serve the local community. She says the best thing about working in Wingham is the friendly people that she meets on a daily basis and the passion they have in seeing our town grow.

“It is important as a small business owner to be an integral part of the community,” she added.

Elaine does the public relations for the Wingham Show Society and is secretary of the Wingham Bluelight Disco.

Phone Elaine on 0404 474940 or find Florasensia on Facebook. Also online at www.florasensia.com.au