Fleeting moments, lasting impressions

Stephanie Nicole Kuk (“cook”) - Seneca Polytechnic Graduate 2026 of Floral Design. Floral designer based in Toronto, Ontario. And this is my precious dog, Milo (he is also the inspiration to the logo).

Whenever someone asks me “so, Steph - how did you decide on this field?” I must admit: I did not find flowers, flowers found me.

For the longest time I had always found flowers beautiful, but also pointless - they were as premium as they were impermanent. It wasn’t until back in 2023 when my mother suddenly passed, as I stood in the service hall, surrounded by an abundance of flowers, I was overcome with how each bloom was a testament to how much she was loved and cherished.

That was when I realized how powerful flowers really were.

That profound realization soon sparked a sense of purpose I couldn’t ignore, and in 2025 that was when I decided to start my journey at Seneca College. It was an invaluable experience that opened many more doors for me, and I am excited to see where this lifetime of flowers and creativity will take me.