<h2>Biography</h2>
Beginning as a floristry apprentice at the age of 17 in Marmilhat, I’ve competed in several competitions over the years starting in 1999 in the French &quot;Coupe Espoir Interflora&quot;, and being awarded Silver medal at the French Oscar for young florists in 1999.
Having worked in the industry for 28 years, I’ve opened two of my own shops, the first in 2001 in my hometown Gerzat and the second in Riom in 2018. I’ve been an ambassador and demonstrator of HORTISUD for French flowers at the Hyères Flower Market since 2011, demonstrating in France, Holland and Switzerland and online to promote French flowers. I have also been a FLORIFORM trainer in France and an ambassador and demonstrator of Smithers Oasis France® since 2011.
My team and I are renowned in the region in the wedding world, working on between 80-100 weddings a season in different castles and estates. We have worked on the weddings of several celebrities over the years including Renaud Lavillenie (Gold medalist in the pole vault at the Olympic Games in 2012), Paul Jedrasiak (French rugby player) and Larissa Ngangoum (Miss Cameroon 2014).

<h2>Career Highlights</h2>
There’s a lot I’ve been proud of but it has to be being crowned winner of the French Florists' Cup in 2011 and obtaining the title &quot;Un des meilleurs Ouvrier de France&quot; in October 2018.

<h2>Hobbies and Interests</h2>
Walking in nature, travelling, Do-It-Yourself projects and manual activities.

<h2>What inspires your competitor's style and floral designs and why?</h2>
Nature and my garden. I like the opulence of flowers, my favourites are classic flowers: Peony, Ranunculus, Garden Rose, Anemone and Dahlia.

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A gorgeous bouquet of fresh flowers handcrafted by a local florist, beautifully arranged in a lovely ombre effect ceramic jug, so mum doesn&rsquo;t need to lift a finger. Plus she can keep using the jug long after the flowers have faded. Perfect. This year our Mother&rsquo;s Day designs are all about gorgeous pastels with pops of colour. Expect to see blooms in shades of baby pink, cream, and lemon with bursts of cerise and tangerine, and highlights of pale blue and lilac. &bull; This Mother&rsquo;s Day bouquet will be handcrafted by their local florist. &bull; It might not look exactly like the pictures because each bouquet is bespoke, made by hand. &bull; It's guaranteed to look gorgeous for at least 7 days, or we'll put it right. &bull; It could feature buds, but they'll open up quickly. &bull; The packaging is all recyclable or biodegradable. &bull; It comes with a lovely card, the florist will add your message inside (usually by hand). &bull; If you need pet-friendly flowers, pop that request (or any others) in the box that asks if there&rsquo;s anything you&rsquo;d like the florist to know. They&rsquo;ll try to make it happen but we can&rsquo;t guarantee it.

A gorgeous bouquet of fresh flowers handcrafted by a local florist, arranged in a lovely ombre effect ceramic jug, so mum doesn’t need to lift a finger.

France

Stéphane Chanteloube

Biography

Career Highlights

Hobbies and Interests

What inspires your competitor's style and floral designs and why?