Katie holding a pizza box at the Bloom Retreat outdoor garden party.

My Storuy

Design and flowers have always been a part of my life…

Growing up, I was surrounded by creativity; my mum was always creating something with her hands.

Our kitchen table was her studio, and her garden was a space to fill with ceramic and mosaic pieces.

My grandmother, on the other hand, nurtured a different kind of passion: her love for growing flowers.

Her stories were always filled with warmth as she described the countless blooms she grew on her farm and in her gardens, no matter where she lived.

Little did I know, that same love and passion were quietly blossoming within me too.

FROM A 9-5 TO A LIFE
AMOUNG THE FLOWERS

Katie in the early stages of the business

The moment I started working with flowers, I knew I had found my passion. Creating with flowers gave me a deep sense of purpose, like I’d finally found the thing I was meant to do.

Outdoor garden scene with vintage and modern furniture, including a long white wooden table with mismatched chairs, a pink sideboard, candelabras, and a wooden canopy with sheer curtains, all set on grass with a corrugated metal fence and trees in the background.

But my story didn’t start with flowers.
It began with a love for vintage style furniture.

I spent my weekends collecting old pieces, painting them, and hiring them out for weddings.

Each setting came with a little coffee table, and on that table, I’d place a simple arrangement of flowers.

I didn’t realise it then, but that’s where the spark began.

A man with tattoos and a woman sit at a white desk, looking at papers. The man is writing, and the woman has her hand over her mouth. There is an iMac computer and various papers on the desk in a bright room with white walls and empty shelves.

I fell in love with meeting people and seeing how happy those small details made them.

In 2016, I left my 9–5 corporate job to chase the dream of building an event hire business.

I had $600 in my bank account, no business plan, and absolutely no idea what I was doing, just a whole lot of self belief and the mindset that if it didn’t work out, I’d figure out what’s next.

Bride and groom sharing a kiss at their wedding ceremony, standing in front of floral arrangements with white flowers and greenery, outdoors in a garden setting.

That leap of faith became The Queen’s Quarters, a space where my love for design, flowers, and people could grow into something much more than I ever imagined.

I began my social media journey back in 2016 too, on Snapchat, sharing the everyday behind the scenes of building The Queen’s Quarters during the week and designing weddings on the weekends.

I had no marketing experience, but I quickly realised I was building a loyal community of people who showed up day after day to follow along with the mess, the magic, and the momentum of it all.

It wasn’t curated. It wasn’t perfect. But it was real and relatable. Connecting with people and supporting them through my own journey became the foundation of everything we do.

There are a few stories (and a whole lot of adventure) in between, but eventually, those twists and turns led Rob and I to our rundown, two acre block in Lyndoch.

A woman with a wide-brimmed hat smiling while holding a large colorful bouquet of ranunculus flowers in a garden.

Over the past eight years, I’ve poured my heart into building The Queen’s Quarters and Little Lyndoch Flower Farm, both businesses built on more than just flowers.

I’ve always wanted to create meaningful moments, encourage creativity, and show others what’s possible when you back yourself.

A woman arranging white and blue hydrangea flowers under a large outdoor white umbrella.

These days, I wear a few hats, floral designer, flower farmer, content creator, and mentor to other creatives.

My experience across all of these roles helps me guide florists and flower growers to build confidence, embrace imperfection, and take brave steps toward their dreams.

Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into your next season, I’m so glad you’re here.

Katie