Bouquets, Boardrooms and Belonging
Workday: 12/05/2025
Although it was the start of a new week, Monday hardly felt like a fresh beginning. Having worked throughout the weekend in preparation for the upcoming board meeting on Tuesday, it felt as though the days were seamlessly woven together with little pause. Yet despite the full schedule, my tasks for the day were filled with creative joy. I was entrusted with designing the table displays for the board dinner and cocktail events a role that allowed me to blend spatial awareness with storytelling.
In the morning, I went to the supermarket with one of the other interns to source the materials. This not only made the task more efficient but also strengthened our teamwork and communication. Working together helped us make quicker decisions, stay focused, and support one another in navigating a long shopping list with creativity and care.
Once back, I studied the rooms where each gathering would take place such as Marie’s Salon and the Gothic dining room carefully identifying the dominant tones: rich pinks, maroons, and crisp whites. These became the guiding palette for my vases, napkins and floral choices, setting the scene for a visually cohesive and meaningful experience.
Although I had never arranged flowers professionally before, I embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. It became a rewarding exercise in mood-setting through colour, texture and placement, thinking not just of visual beauty, but of how each bouquet could contribute to the overall tone of the event. More formal arrangements were placed in spaces of authority and tradition, while softer, more whimsical displays were chosen for relaxed moments like cocktails and conversation. I even made arrangements around the office and villa to improve the everyday environment and connect with the hardworking Casa Cine residents, who are currently immersed in preparing for the Cannes Film Festival. It was a small gesture, but one that felt meaningful, bringing vibrancy and care into shared spaces.
To close the day, I was invited by the entire Clews family to join them for dinner—an evening that I’ll always carry with me. Being welcomed so warmly into their company felt like more than a gesture of thanks; it was a moment of genuine connection and shared reflection. We reminisced, laughed and exchanged stories, and I was reminded of how deeply grateful I am to be part of this experience.
Their belief in me has shaped my journey at the Château in ways I couldn’t have imagined, and their kindness gave me an extra wave of motivation. With their support in my heart, I ended the night energised and determined to give my all to tomorrow’s board meeting, an opportunity that only comes twice a year and carries with it the weight and wonder of everything we’ve built together.