About Us - A Friendship Creating Floral Art & Impact
Hello and welcome to Inspired Floral Designs NYC!
Inspired Floral Designs NYC was born from one of life's most unexpected and extraordinary gifts - a friendship between Whitney, 47, and Barbara, 98, that began serendipitously over five years ago and instantly felt like a lifetime of loyalty, trust, and love. Whitney's journey into floral art began during the pandemic, photographing flowers on her walks to and from work as a senior living program director in NYC - a creative act of healing that grew into greeting cards, scarves, and a full collection of wearable and shareable art. Rooted in her childhood memories of her grandmother's garden, her background in dance, and her work as a certified health coach, Whitney approaches every photograph and design with spontaneity and an open heart, seeing flowers as living, breathing dancers - petals opening and closing, a ballet with a bee, a conversation between stillness and movement. Barbara's story is equally remarkable: a former showroom model who rose to prominence in NYC's fashion world in the 1950s and 60s, a commercial print model, and a businesswoman who ran four fashion companies over 40 years - and a painter who began creating in 1950, only to have her artistic voice silenced for decades by a careless word, until Whitney's encouragement brought her back to the canvas. Now, Barbara channels her talent into designing stunning scarves and other creations for Inspired Floral Designs NYC, proving that it's never too late to embrace your creativity. Together, Barbara brings her impeccable eye for design and enduring elegance to every creation, and Whitney her boundless artistic vision leaving a lasting impression of beauty and inspiration on everyone who encounters their work. They are proof that age knows no limits, that creativity has no expiration, and that the most beautiful things in life like flowers, like friendship are always in motion. Rooted in friendship, fueled by creativity, and guided by purpose, Inspired Floral Designs NYC creates original, ethically made art that gives back to the earth, to communities, and to everyone who wears and shares it. Thank you for being part of this journey. 🌸
Our Scarves
Our collection is more than accessories - it's wearable art. Each scarf is individually crafted with passion, designed in NYC, and ethically printed, cut, and hand-finished, ensuring that no two pieces are ever alike. The artisanal process brings out a distinct character and charm that mass production simply cannot replicate.
Our silks are of the highest quality and ethically sourced, offering a tactile experience as beautiful as it is distinctive. Vibrant colors, subtle textures, and original floral artwork come together in every piece - a visual and sensory celebration of nature's beauty.
Our signature collection, The Edit: Floral Art in Silk, features high-grade silk twill scarves elegantly finished with hand-rolled edges. Each one is a wearable expression of original floral artistry designed to be worn, admired, and treasured.
To wear one of our scarves is to make a quiet, confident statement: that beauty matters, that individuality is worth celebrating, and that art belongs in everyday life. Be sure to explore our full collection including our beautiful greeting cards, inspired luxury candle, jumbo coffee mugs, totes, journals, and more.
Thank you for visiting Inspired Floral Designs NYC where beauty, nature, hope, and inspiration come together.
With love,
Whitney & Barbara 🌸
