EMILY (aka Mim)

Hi, I’m Mim! I’m a qualified florist here at The Willow Branch.

I started at The Willow Branch in 2020 as a little apprentice and now have taken over as Owner/Manager as of March 2025!

My goal in life is to make everyone around me happy and being a part of The Willow Branch team allows me to do so every day.

When I’m not at work you’ll catch me online shopping, fishing or having a little pamper day.

I’m loving my journey here so far and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me and also our amazing team 🙂

ALYCE

Hey, I’m Alyce! I love all things quirky and colourful. When I’m not working with beautiful blooms at The Willow Branch I spend my days out hunting for hidden gems at vintage stores and op shops, watching trashy reality tv or lounging around at home with my husband Cody, our three cats Pumpkin Posy and Boss and our three legged dog Ralph.

I am a lifetime flower lover and enjoy foraging for blooms and foliage whenever I can. Ask any of the girls at the store and I am sure they will tell you I am obsessed with all things native. I love the wild look with lots of texture and fun colour combinations.

After relocating back to Gippsland due to covid I have adjusted to the quiet country life better than I thought and am loving the peaceful lifestyle out on the farm. My long term goals include owning a goat, learning how to drive manual and opening a wedding venue in the old barn on the family property.

AMY (aka Lil’ Amy)

Hi I’m Amy but the girls at work call me Lil’ Amy and so can you! I completed my floristry apprenticeship through working at The Willow Branch over the past couple of years.

My favourite part of my job is that I get to play with flowers, and I aspire to be as creative as possible daily. I have such a strong passion for floristry and I am so grateful for the opportunities I am given at work.

My favourite flower personally would have to be the Phalaenopsis Orchid. the beauty of those flowers I strongly believe is unmatched. Mind you dahlias, ranunculus, tulips, zinneas and even the occasional gerbera are all up there.

CAT

Hi, I’m Cat!

I started the Willow Branch over 10 years ago, bringing a passion for flowers to the Gippsland area.

You can find me instore, caring for all the flowers that make our wonderful bouquets, or helping our amazing team here shine by passing on my years of knowledge.

Come say hi, especially if you bring in your lovely dogs xx

EMMA

Hi, I’m Emma! Growing up I always loved to be in the garden with my Nan surrounded by flowers and helping out where I could. That’s where my love for floristry and flowers began.

I’m naturally drawn to all things creative and this is just one of them, there are endless possibilities when it come to flowers and I love the freedom of being able to make something different each day, bringing smiles to people faces, it’s something I could never get tired of.

When I’m not working at The Willow Branch you can probably find me shopping, hanging out with friends or family and of course taking care of all my indoor plants.

HARRI

Hi I’m Harri! I started working at The Willow Branch at the beginning of 2024. I love the atmosphere The Willow Branch brings and vibrant colours that I get to see everyday!

If I’m not at work, I love everything exercise whather that be running, pilates or going to the gym.

My favourite flower has always been a sunflower but since working at The Willow Branch I have fallen in love with Anthuriums!

JACINTA

Hey! I’m Jacinta. I’ve just started my floristry apprenticeship here at The Willow Branch. When I’m not working my life mostly revolves around video games, TV and movies, music, and obviously my dog.

Every day I’ve spent at The Willow Branch has been filled with fun and new experiences and I’ve been lucky enough to gain some new friends!

I’m super excited to keep learning and trying new things and I can’t wait to see where this road takes me. Hope to see you soon!

KELLIE

Hey I’m Kellie! I started working at The Willow Branch earlier in 2024. Working at The Willow Branch is a fun and exciting place to be. I get to work with kind and inspiring people every day. I enjoy learning all things flowers and I am slowly building up my experience and knowledge in the shop.

When I’m not working you can find me out with my horses, camping and exploring the bush or cozied up somewhere with a good book. Since I started working at The Willow Branch I’m seeing so many new and beautiful flowers and I think my favourite would have to be roses right now!

LAKODA

Hi I’m Lakoda, I lead the market mornings, help with wedding set ups, shop assistance and deliveries.

Since leaving high school I’ve worked in jobs based around horticulture, garden and landscape work. This grew my passion and knowledge towards plants & flowers even more.

Nature has always amazed me and I absolutely love the outdoors. In my spare time outside of work I enjoy travelling, camping, pilates, thrifting, photography, and anything creative. I run a small business on the side creating flow artwork called ‘Artistry By Lakoda’, I also love to draw.

Some of my favourite flowers are sunflowers, dahlias, grevillea’s, gerberas, roses and zinnias.

LOUISE

Hi I’m Louise, my childhood was filled with nature loving days of flowers, dirt, tree climbing and of course animals. I got the opportunity to do a floristry apprenticeship in my early 20’s and never looked back aside from taking a break to enjoy being a mother to my two gorgeous children. I am so blessed to be a part of The Willow Branch team. I get to create using amazing blooms and work with really lovely and inspiring people.

My spare time is usually spent with my family and dogs, gardening, bushwalking, going for drives and visiting parks. I also love taking photos, a snap shot in time of memories in the making to look back on.

ZOE

Hey I’m Zoe, I start my apprenticeship next year and you will find me at The Willow Branch on Sunday’s taking care of all the plants! I grow my own native plants and flowers, and have my own small business making earrings called Zoi Earrings.

I love making fresh bouquets in lots of colours and in my spare time you will find me in my garden!

I play netball and love riding my motorbike and horses in my spare time and I especially love going on holidays with my family.

SAMMIE JAY

A big shout out to the Willow Branch! They’re always so very welcoming and friendly! They’ve quickly become one of my most favourite little shops!

Today when I went in there, they were busy (as usual), I purchased what I wanted and also had questions about my orchid that I’d taken in for them to help me with. They were very knowledgeable and gave me the upmost best customer service and advice. Here’s to, hopefully, many more years of my orchid flourishing! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

ASHLEIGH LYNCH

I went into The Willow Branch today to buy some flowers for a friend. Everyone there was lovely and helpful, excellent service provided, a lot of love and care put into the arrangement and the quality of the flowers is incredible.

They also have a great variety of pots and other items, including beautiful candles etc available. I will definitely be coming back and would recommend to anyone looking for a good florist!

NAOMI JOHNSON

I have purchased several dried flower arrangements and they are stunning, they are happy to custom make whatever you are after. The girls are extremely friendly and always happy to help. Quick turn around, big thumbs up to Cat for all her help with my last dried arrangement.