In addition to being the owner of StudioDeco, floral stylist Hilda de Haan is an enthusiastic (and enthusiastic) teacher of floral design. 'I have been teaching for almost twenty years now. I also have a business at home with which I do subscriptions, mourning arrangements and wedding arrangements with decoration. That means making something beautiful every working day with a lot of passion, creativity and beautiful natural products, and passing it on to young people. I still love doing that after all these years.

'For example, during my flower arranging lessons at the VMBO in Buitenpost, I try to enthuse adolescents about our beautiful flower profession. Unfortunately not so many young students choose a career in flowers while it is such a beautiful profession. Through my enthusiasm I try to 'plant a seed' so that they might choose this profession.

'I get my inspiration from a variety of things. I am a member of several study clubs, read a lot of professional literature and follow quite a few top arrangers via social media - with whom I regularly sign up for an inspiring and stimulating master class.'

"Autumn for me means beautiful warm colors, fruits and an abundance of materials such as berries, leaves, tendrils, fruits - and especially a host of beautiful flowers in many colors.