Our Story

My Story

My name is Mande Santosh Bhanu Kumar, born and raised in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam, southern India. As the eldest of three brothers, I grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and a deep connection to my family. My father, Satyanarayana, worked as a civil employee in the Indian Navy, imparting the values of discipline and hard work. My mother, Maheswari, provided the loving foundation of our home.

Throughout life, certain moments leave a lasting impact. For me, that moment came At 14, my fascination with invention was ignited by the cartoon Dexter’s Laboratory. This early interest in science led me to pursue mechanical engineering. During my second year of college, a Tech fest challenge inspired me to transform a toy car into a robotic walking creature. Despite my initial nervousness, the positive feedback from my peers boosted my confidence and drove me to create more innovative designs.

Micro Art:

On the artistic front, I am most renowned for my micro art, which involves carving intricate designs on pencil leads. What sets me apart in this field is my ability to transform ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art through meticulous craftsmanship. My micro art project, “SANART,” has gained widespread attention and acclaim, with my work being featured in newspapers and receiving positive reviews online. I am particularly proud of my India Book of Records achievement for carving a miniature Charminar on a pencil lead, a testament to my skill and dedication.

Our Philosophy

At the heart of our studio practice is a love of the shape and form of flowers, combined with a creative edge. We’re passionate about celebrating nature in our installations and working with seasonal flowers and foliage helps us to keep within nature’s own cycle. We are, and always have been, committed to finding ethical, sustainable solutions to the challenges within our industry. From using recycled packaging and wrapping, to donating waste flowers and plants to Flower Angels (a charity the promotes wellbeing through flowers), we are continually looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint and benefit the local community.

Our Clients

We’re proud to have established a reputation for our creative designs and personal approach and count among our clients Tate, the Natural History Museum, Mappin and Webb, and Linda Farrow. We’ve worked in some of the capital’s most fascinating venues, including St Paul’s Cathedral, Claridge’s, RIBA and Kew Gardens and are pleased to be recommended by The Barbican, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel and Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants.

Restaurant Cherry Blossom

Restaurant Green Garden

Restaurant Secret Horizon

Restaurant Green Wine

The Owner

With more than a decade’s experience at the forefront of floral design, Fiola Johnson is one of London’s most respected florists. Having trained under the iconic Jane Packer, she later worked for some of London most prestigious florists on luxury events and celebrity weddings. In 2008 she founded Fiore to reflect her own intimate and artistic approach. Born and raised in London, Marianne has always loved the city’s relentless pace and creativity, something that’s an endless source of inspiration to her. Yet she also craves the peace and natural beauty of the great outdoors. It’s this balance, between the vibrancy of the city and the beauty of the natural world that defines Fiola’s own individual style.

Drawing on her love of colour and texture, she combines romance and wildness in rich, generous compositions that are both thoughtful and unexpected. Her studio and shops are havens from the urban jungle; like calm oases in the midst of the metropolis. They are bursting with full blooms, hanging plants and potted trees. It’s in these green and peaceful spaces that Marianne and her team create their designs, inspired by the city just outside.

Fiore is a floral atelier, workshop and retail space led by Fiola Johnson. Our studio specialises in producing truly original, innovative floral designs for events, shoots, workplaces and weddings.