The Glasgow florist’s eye for colour is put to good use in both her west-end home and her sculptural bouquets and arrangements.
In between styling local bars such as the Finnieston and the Kelvingrove Café, hosting masterclasses at Jo Malone in Princes Square, talking through wedding flowers with prospective brides, and creating floral arrangements for hotels, private homes and businesses, Ruby Grimes tries to grab five minutes to slow down and take stock. The Glasgow-based florist made the decision to give up the lease on her shop in Hyndland five years ago, opting for a studio and workshop space instead, and investing in a classic little French van so her business, Ruby Flowers, could become mobile. “I wanted to give myself freedom and not be tied to a shop,” she smiles.