Blooming in Paradise: Rachelle Lombaard's Journey with Faire Flowers in Mallorca
Feb 3, 2025
- By
Anne-Sophie Castro
sustainability 2030
Blooming in Paradise: Rachelle Lombaard's Journey with Faire Flowers in Mallorca
Feb 3, 2025
- By
Anne-Sophie Castro
Based in Palma de Mallorca, Rachelle Lombaard has cultivated a unique floral oasis. Originally hailing from South Africa, Rachelle's journey has been a blend of creativity and passion for the natural world, leading her to establish Faire Flowers—a bespoke floral design business that caters to the needs of both locals and visitors alike. With a background in yachting and an unwavering love for flowers, Rachelle has not only embraced the island's charm but has also infused it into her work, creating stunning arrangements that evoke emotions and celebrate life’s moments.
ASC:
Hi! Could you introduce yourself in a few words?
RL:

Hi! I’m Rachelle, a South African florist based in beautiful Palma de Mallorca. I’ve always had a passion for creativity and nature, which led me to pursue a career in floral design. Mallorca has been my home for several years now, and its vibrant energy and natural beauty have been a huge source of inspiration for my work.

ASC:
When did you settle down in Mallorca and how did you come to create your project Faire Flowers?
RL:

After a wonderful seven years in yachting, I moved to Mallorca a few years ago after falling in love with the island's charm and lifestyle. I wanted to combine my love for flowers with the unique needs of Mallorca’s community, from luxury yachts to local events. Faire Flowers started as a small idea to provide elegant floral designs with a personal touch, and it’s grown into a business that caters to a wide variety of clients.

ASC:
According to you, why are flowers so important in our everyday life ?
RL:

Flowers bring a unique sense of joy, beauty, and connection to any space or occasion. They have this incredible ability to evoke emotions, whether it’s celebrating life’s milestones or simply brightening someone’s day. In our fast-paced world, flowers remind us to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us.

Photo: Chrisan Ruth
Flowers bring a unique sense of joy, beauty, and connection to any space or occasion. They have this incredible ability to evoke emotions, whether it’s celebrating life’s milestones or simply brightening someone’s day.
Photo: Anna Kleckova
ASC:
Could you describe your activity and tell us more about the type of products you propose?
RL:

Faire Flowers offers bespoke floral designs for weddings, events, and subscriptions, as well as workshops to connect people through creativity. We focus on fresh, high-quality flowers sourced locally when possible and internationally when specific blooms are required. Sustainability is important to us, so we also aim to use eco-friendly techniques and reduce waste in our arrangements. For us, it’s really important that our clients enjoy the process and our tailored services of bringing their floral vision to life.

ASC:
What kind of services do you provide and who are your clients?
RL:

Our services range from designing weddings and event florals to providing weekly or monthly flower subscriptions for homes, yachts, and businesses. We also offer workshops, like wreath-making and floral design classes, which have been incredibly popular. Our clients include local residents, hotels, wedding planners, yacht stewards, and event companies.

ASC:
I am curious about the upcoming events you will create… Would you like to talk about it?
RL:

Of course! We’re currently planning some exciting workshops, including one onboard a motor yacht tailored for interior yacht crew. It’s a chance to teach them how to create beautiful arrangements for their guests. We’re also collaborating with our long standing client, Hotel Kimpton Aysla Mallorca for a monthly flower arranging workshop that focuses on building community among locals and we are always excited and eager to work with local businesses curating workshops for new launches or team building. And, as always, wedding season is just around the corner, so we’re busy preparing for that as well!

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