7 Sep, 2024

The Last… With Cali Rand

Cali is a garden designer, having trained at the English Gardening School in 2012.  Previously, after studying at Central St.Martins, Cali had  a successful modelling career during the Nineties.  Now based in Somerset with her family, she is modelling again in her 50s.

Time you danced? 
June. At a friend’s wedding.

Thing you bought from an actual shop?
A key ring.

Thing you brought online? 
A handmade woven dog bed.

Person you spoke to?
M husband.

Podcast you listened to?
Women are Mad.

New brand you discovered? Ottiumberg.

Film you watched at the cinema?  Inside Out 2 with my daughter. It’s very good.

TV series you watched at home?
The Bear.

Restaurant you ate at?
Holm in Somerset.

Takeaway you ordered?
Thai. 

Book you read?
I don’t read books –  I’m so dyslexic. I listen instead.

Magazine you flicked through?
World of Interiors.

Country you visited?
Greece.

Town you walked around? 
Bath.

Time you cried? 
Last week.

Time you laughed until you cried?  This week. 

Thing you do at night before switching off the light? 
Apply skin oil.

Meal you cooked? 
Pasta.

Cocktail you drank?
Pina colada. Just a sip – it was my husband’s.

Play you saw? 
A pantomime with Sir  Ian McKellen. 

Thing you baked? 
Bread.

Thing you burnt? 
Bread.

Time you said sorry? 
Yesterday.

Website you bookmarked?
Etsy.

Song you added to a playlist?  Something I heard in yoga – can’t remember. Something chilled.

Person you kissed?
My daughter.

Travelled by bus? 
Two months ago – a London bus. Love them.

Radio station you listened to? 
Times radio.

Time you swore?
Today.

Biscuit you ate? 
A chocolate digestive.

Item of clothing you wore two days running? 
A bikini  – on holiday.

Thing you smelt?
TomatoesI’d grown.

Time you said I love you? 
Yesterday 

Loving right now…

 Kelways 
They grow lots for Chelsea Flower Show, and are great for inspiration.

Common Farm Flowers workshops
I’m contemplating doing a little course.

Craftsman’s Cabin
I’m booking for my friends to stay. It’s magical.

Alex Pole frying pan 
My new frying pan. Love how their pieces are made. Stunning.

Sarah Madeleine Bru jewellery
Collectors jewellery pieces you will treasure.

Dig Delve
I just love all their features on gardening , cooking etc.

Follow Cali: @calirand