The Power of Flowers: Why We Create with Nature in Mind
Whitney Glandon
There’s something about flowers... an undeniable energy, a quiet strength, a joyful burst of life that inspires everything we do.
At Inspired Floral Designs NYC, flowers are more than just a pretty subject. They’re our creative heartbeat, woven into every painting, photograph, tote, scarf, and card we make. From the dancing curve of a petal to the bold colors of a blooming garden, nature continually calls us to create and to share that beauty with you.
My extensive background in dance has had a profound effect on my work in the visual arts. When I'm photographing flowers, I see them as a dance, whether it's a single flower or a solo, a duo, a trio, or a group performance. There is magic happening - the magic of growth, rebirth, love, and eternal change. The flowers are living and vibrant creatures, almost ready to speak. Within stillness there is movement. Flowers are the embodiment of beauty without limits. And the movement within them is limitless as well - petals opening, petals closing, petals falling off, the process of wilting, or a ballet with a bee or a bird. These are all delicate and exquisite conversations - true beauty, and the beauty I love to capture. As a flower grows and blooms to its fullest self, then wilts and returns to the earth, there is a dance happening within. We are here to witness just that if we pay close attention…if we are open, spontaneous, and in the present moment.
Flowers hold emotions. They mark moments of celebration, comfort, remembrance, and joy. When we designed Mimi’s Garden, we weren’t just painting blooms, we were honoring a dear friend whose love of flowers mirrored our own. And when Barbara, at 97, picked up her brush to paint Peace, it was as if every flower on the scarf was dancing in celebration of her renewed creativity.
Nature gives us an endless palette, rich with movement, texture, and surprise. That’s why we paint and create from real life, from our walks, our NYC gardens, photographs, and from our memories. Then we bring those paintings to life again as scarves you can wear, cards you can share, totes you can carry or prints that brighten your space. All that is asked of us is to open our eyes and hearts to the beauty that surrounds us in the wondrous world of flowers. Flowers are MAGIC!
But we also know that honoring nature means protecting it. That’s why every order from our shop helps plant three trees in sub-Saharan Africa through Forest Gardens. Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword to us-it’s part of how we give back to the very source of our inspiration.
Flowers remind us to bloom where we’re planted. To find beauty in the present moment. And to keep creating, no matter our age or season in life. We invite you to surround yourself with that beauty—to wear it, gift it, live it.
Explore our latest floral collection and let nature inspire you, too.
Ready to bring a little flower power into your everyday?
Here are a few of our favorite pieces inspired directly by nature:
🧣 The Edit: Floral Art in Silk
Our newest silk twill scarf collection, designed from original paintings and bursting with color, movement, and floral magic. Luxury silk twill fabric, hand-rolled hems, and vibrant colors!
🎨 Tulip Soirée Fine Art Print
A vibrant celebration of flowers in motion—now available as a giclée print for your home or studio.
💌 Petals in the Wild Greeting Card
Write a note - perfect for someone you love (or even yourself).
👜 Floral Totes & Everyday Accessories
Carry the beauty of nature with you—whether it’s on your morning errands or weekend adventures.
🌳 And remember—every order plants three trees.
Thank you for helping us grow something beautiful, inside and out.
Thank you for taking the time to read!
Love,
Whitney xx
