The London Look: Nikki Tibbles

It's certainly no exaggeration to say that Nikki Tibbles is the most interesting person in London. Just look at her! A rock and roll florist slash philanthropist with a serious penchant for ear piercings and tattoos!?

When she's not running about dreaming up magical floral arrangements for her business Wild At Heart, packing a punch at the city's poshest parties and most luxurious boutiques - in outfits as colorful as her displays, might we add - Nikki's rescuing dogs, re-homing over 2,000 to date through the efforts of her amazing foundation.

Curious where you'll find this Londoner out and about, what's her most overused Briticism or her remedy for a rainy day?

Where are you from originally?
Bristol.

What brought you to London?
I was working with an advertising agency who relocated to London.

How long have you been here?
25 years.

What neighborhood do you call home?
Notting Hill.

What's your job?
I run my fabulous business Wild at Heart curating our shops, fabulous bouquets, events all over the world. In my spare time I run my charity The Wild at Heart Foundation.

What do you actually do all day?
Lots of meetings and walking my dogs.

Social smoker?
No.

Go-to pint?
Never.

Crisp of choice?
Ready salted.

Preferred pub?
The Horse Guards Inn in Tillington.

What's worth the wait?
True love.

Tube or Boris bike?
Neither – too many people and too sweaty.

Tesco or Sainsbury's?
Neither - farm shop for me.

Weekend getaway trip?
My little home in the country in West Sussex.

Favourite restaurant?
Strakers.

Marmite or marmalade?
Marmite.

British stereotype that rings true?
Narrow-minded, ill-tempered and always talks about the weather.

How do you take your tea?
Black.

Most British thing about you?
My parents.

Least British thing about you?
Loving the rain.

Remedy for a rainy day?
A very long walk.

First thing you miss when you leave London?
My friends.

Private Members Clubs - yay or nay?
Mixed feelings.

Where in town are you almost always?
Notting Hill.

Where in town would you never be caught dead?
Not bothered where I am.

Best place for a fun night out?
Home.

How would you describe your style?
Eclectic.

Top shopping spots?
Shopping for me has changed dramatically – very happy with adidas, a sweatshirt from Pleasing and a pair of jeans.

What's your greatest extravagance?
Every spare money I have I like to spend on saving dogs all over the world.

Cheap thrill?
Driving over 20 mph.

Who's your favorite person in town?
Changes weekly depending on where I want to eat.

What's your most overused Briticism?
Battenburg.

Reading anything good at the moment?
The Secret Life of Trees.

What are you most excited for next?
Tomorrow.

[Photos by Kirk Truman]