We recently spent the most beautiful morning filming with Joost Bakker, whose job description, it must be said, it kinda hard to pin down.
Joost (pronounced ‘Yoast’) is an artist / florist / passionate foodie / multidisciplinary designer, and a champion of no-waste living. He’s the visionary behind Greenhouse by Joost no-waste restaurants, Melbourne’s Brothl (sadly recently closed) and a host of other inspired creative initiatives which seek to make us all think a little more about where our food comes from, and where our waste goes. In person, Joost is a bundle of infectious optimism and energy, always wide-eyed and full of endless ideas and new discoveries to share.
The morning we spent filming with Joost in Monbulk was, without doubt, the most photogenic morning we’ve ever had the great fortune of capturing on camera! I can’t imagine a more perfect time of year than autumn to capture this beautiful part of Victoria.
Joost’s mornings are happy and busy. He usually starts his day picking foliage, branches and blooms from his property, a carefully cultivated 6 acre block. He always stops to sit down with his wife Jennie and three young daughters for a shared breakfast at about 8.00am, and when he can, he loves to walk the kids to school. (The most scenic walk to school we’ve ever seen!). Then it’s off to the city for a morning of floral installations and client visits.
Like so many self employed creatives, for Joost, there is no real division between life and work. Every day is busy, and the busier the better.
‘I’m most creative when I’m busy. When I’m not under the pump, I’m not creative at all. When I’m super busy, up early, gotta get stuff done, I’m also coming up with a million ideas.’ – Joost Bakker.
Simply gorgeous
Amazing and inspiring. Loving the videos Lucy and team!
Gorgeous film that gives a glimpse into Joost’s morning. I’ve admired his vertical gardens for ages. I think I would go to the Stokehouse just to see Joost’s Autumn floral arrangemnts!! Totally fabulous!
Ciao
Robyn
I love the video. More of them please. X
My favourite so far – what a treat!
Beautiful. Totally relate to his creative process whist busy :)
Congratulations Paris on a beautiful film.
Well done Lucy – so awesome. Who did the music? Be great to know. Oh – and we did the Bank of Melbourne commercial! World is getting smaller Lucy!
Cheers
Wilf
I love love love this. Your series really shows the magic of mornings and an opportunity to see into people’s lives (don’t we all like this?).
Thank you.
Loved this one. The film itself is visually stunning, from the trees in the hills to the city alleyways. Very inspiring.
Now THIS made my heart skip a beat. How beautiful is our country (oh, and Joost!)
GP
What a wonderful film. Joost is a fascinating and very inspiring person. Loved it. Thank you.
What a beautiful and inspiring piece!
Beautiful
So cool! Love it!
Thank-you DF for Melbourne mornings – have been loving them. This one in particular showing off Melb/ vic spectacular autumn and yet another amazing talent in our midsts. Very proud to be a melbournian.
Gorgeous film! Congrats to everyone involved. Even though we too live and work here in the Dandenongs, I never tire of its beauty. I’ve thorougly enjoyed Joosts creations over the years – very inspiring!
The colours and light in this are sensational! Another superb edition to the series, well done team!
MMM…inspiring and refreshing…thanks!!
This Melbourne morning made me homesick for the simplicity & ease of my childhood…
I grew up just around the corner & went to the same school…
I miss the sweet smell of the mornings & the rumbling thunder storms over the hills…
Thank you for sharing Joost…
X t.
Gee I so love this series…thankyou.
How beautiful and inspiring, love this!! Some of my favorite people!!
I love these films, thank you!
I luv this series of beautifully shot short films you have been doing. It is great to see a peek into how other creative people work and live. Very inspiring :-)
Beautiful- Keep ’em coming – loved it
I have always said that I am not a morning person and really struggle to get out of bed. This film has inspired me to have a go at getting out of bed early to start my day. So inspiring! I want to make the most of the peaceful time, not be in a rush to get my kids to school, be creative… Thank you so much for your beautiful, inspiring work – all of you! xxx
I feel like I say the same thing on all of these, but I’ll keep saying it if continual expressions of enthusiasm mean more of these gems. I love this series, and the home related films. So beautiful and inspiring.
I really resonate with the “I’m at my best when I’m busy”. I prefer to have 87 projects on the go and feeling the pressure that one and the option of puttng my feet up. Nothing gets done!
I LOVE his work and now have an insight into his life, I like him even more as a person. Inspirational, thank you.
Can’t view this – all I keep getting is the Bank of Melbourne ad.
Hi!
I love this video, it always inspire me to have a productive day. However, I cannot access it for some time now.
Do you know anything about the problem?