Nora, champagne spirit from Amsterdam Centrum

'Champagne first, then tell me everything about your day.' That is Nora's opening move, delivered with a grin as she shrugs off her coat. Spirited in the best possible way, she turns an ordinary evening into a small adventure before the first glass is even poured.

Many of her mornings start at the Bloemenmarkt on the Singel, a short stroll from her base in Amsterdam Centrum, where she picks whatever blooms look most dramatic and carries them home like trophies. Flower markets make her ridiculously happy, and she can lose a whole morning comparing peonies. Fashion design is her creative outlet. She sketches outfits on the backs of receipts and has an opinion on every hemline she passes. Champagne, naturally, is how she celebrates, and she believes most nights deserve a reason.

Honey blonde hair, long and glossy, frames hazel eyes that light up at every new idea. Twenty-six and athletic at 166 cm, Nora has the energy of someone who loves the outdoors, and her style follows suit: sun-kissed resort glamour, bold reds, a flash of leopard print, a look made for rooftop terraces and warm nights. She would rather take the stairs two at a time to a rooftop bar than stand waiting for a lift.

Adventurous at heart and warm to the core, she enjoys a change of plan and a new neighbourhood to explore, and the ride across town is part of the thrill: the taxi threading along the canals, bridges lit like strings of pearls, anticipation building with every turn. She speaks English with enthusiasm and a real curiosity about whoever is sitting across from her, and she has a knack for remembering names, small details and the exact wording of a good toast. By the end of the night you will probably have one of your own.

Designers at heart could also meet Tina, who sketches too, and for a second vote on bubbles, Tiffany is a devoted champagne fan. For Nora herself, the recipe is simple. Chill a bottle, send the message, and keep one eye on the street below for headlights slowing outside your door.