‘The World Cup participation was a fairly spontaneous action’

After winning the selection round, floral designer Melissa Smedes may represent the Netherlands during the Fleurop Interflora World Cup on September 7, 8 and 9 in Manchester, England. Who is Melissa, what inspires her and how will she, as one of the youngest participants, approach the competition. A conversation with this ambitious florist on the eve of the competition.