About Us

Meet Phillipa, a creative entrepreneur driven by passion for inspiring, life-giving floral design. She works in an art medium that allows her to build a story using unexpected colours and textures of what is like a secret garden.

A journey as a successful equestrian led Phillipa from just-because arrangements and flowers, to creating bespoke pieces for committees Australia-wide. She has spent over 25 years in the equestrian world which included coaching, judging and horses competing at a national level.

| How did it all start?

One of the most coveted prizes an equestrian can be awarded for a major win is a floral garland that is wrapped around the neck of the horse and paraded during its lap of honour. It is here, midway through judging a horse show and admiring one of the garlands that was being awarded, Phillipa stopped to look at the detail. This was the turning point for Phillipa, who from then on never met a flower she did not stop to smell.

She decided to attempt to create one herself, and it started on a bedroom floor with an archaic sewing machine. It quickly escalated into a budding business, HM Garlands, and Phillipa became known for creating works of art to be adored and cherished, the garlands often framing the walls of peoples homes.



| And so she bloomed

Her reputation as a flower creator soared and she won the tender for the show horse council of Australasia as their official garland supplier with major magazine coverage. Phillipa was booked for shows across the country including Brisbane Royal Show, Horse of the year committee and countless events around the nation.

Her breakthrough moment came during the 2015 Melbourne Royal Show when Phillipa was commissioned to create the major pieces for awardment, including the most prestigious equestrian event in the country, The Garryowen. Phillipa changed the face of the garland industry and broke new ground by using the history of the event as the concept of the garland. It was this moment that catapulted her garland into success that she became booked out a year in advance.

To Phillipa, hers are not just a collection of flowers. Each creation is the culmination of the dream of winning and the magic of that moment.

Phillipa’s design standards are guided by unwavering core principles:
● Promoting the use of local products and respecting biodiversity.
● Always working closely with her clients to create unique pieces carrying sentimental meaning.
● Using natural resources responsibly and respecting the environment.

In between growing her floral empire and travelling the country, Phillipa also started her family in 2020, and took a sea change break to focus on her new addition.

| What comes next

Enter 2022, and Phillipa has been quietly working away on a new collection and elevated direction for HM Garlands. Phillipa is focusing on interior home and personal space styling, creating bespoke pieces of artificial floral arrangements.

Christmas has always held a special place in Phillipa’s heart and family, and naturally, this is where HM Grande Flora kicks off. Each piece is unique, and pulls together a handmade masterpiece to spread joy and love to those around it.

Table centrepieces come alive and sprinkle Christmas magic, using colours such as Hamptons whites, golds and reds, and materials like pine cones from the ancient trees in the Southern Highlands. Each piece tells a story and each piece is made with a festive feeling of family love and joy; and everyone is invited to the party.

This is just the beginning. The future holds bespoke pieces for all areas of the home and office, including the spontaneous corners of your world.

“Welcome to HM Grande Flora 2022. I hope you enjoy the Christmas collection and I urge you to always, always stop to smell the roses.”
~ Phillipa