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natural floral design • art installations • online flower classes // Get in touch!

floral styling & natural installations for stores, events and photoshoots • weddings & gatherings • loves nature, thrifting & autumn days

Interested? anne [@] inspirestyling.com

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11/05/2025

Does being a cat mom count too today? I think yes. (Atlas update below! 💛🌎)

After we lost Nalu last year, I lost a bit of my heart. She’s been my baby girl for almost 18 years. I still think about her every day and like her brother Kalare, she will always be with us 🖤

But this week hits the 2 month anniversary of bringing sweet Atlas into our life. We adopted this scared 3 year old at on March 15.

After that moment from slide 4, we didn’t see him live for weeks. He hid under our guest bed, terrified me.

We kept an eye on him with our wildlife cameras, that we put inside. And then he suddenly appeared on the stairs. And we had cuddle parties on the landing. And he drooled all over the floor. Always with one paw up, making air biscuits 🍪

Since then, we had many ‘firsts’ with Atlas.

The first time he came downstairs to cuddle.
The first time he came downstairs during the day.
The first time he hopped on the couch with us.
The first time he didn’t run away when we moved.
The first time he came into the office while I was there.
The first time he stepped on the balcony.
The first time he stretched out in a sunny spot, right next to me.
The first time he came running when I called him 🥰

Atlas is still a little on edge, we think he has had some bad experiences with humans. But he’s learning to trust us. And he’s learning that he can relax here.

On some days, he even follows me around a bit. Other days he sleeps under our bed and I barely see him.

Adopting an animal is a process with many ups & downs. And we are SO here for it. We love our drooling flamingo baby. I’m an extremely proud cat mom that takes dozens of photos every day. (writing this as he hops next to me on the couch, purring loudly 🥹)

Thank you for asking about him and cheers to my fellow childfree cat moms! You’re the best ❤️

Also.. if you want to talk about cats to me in real life.. join our Floral Artistry Retreat in Italy next year! There will be at least 3 cat people there so you’ll be in good company 😁🐱

08/04/2025

When the magic of Spring meets the magic of film photography 🤍✨

1. a lush Spring tablescape on film
2. what do you prefer? This one on film..
3. or this digital photo? Drop your fave in the comments!
4. video of the whole setting
5+6. recent publication in magazine, ft two of my designs 🌿
7. a little smoke plume might be one of my favorite ‘props’
8. a week later.. 😆🥀

31/03/2025

March moments in & around the studio 🧡

23/03/2025

As a florist you..

• sweep more than Cinderella ever could 🧹
• spend more time on ladders than you’re comfortable with 🪜
• go through liters of hand creme every year
• wish there was a bucket fairy 🧼
• often look like a pretzel on the floor
• ‘occasionally’ drag home weeds & branches
• use more chicken wire than a chicken farmer
• deal with insects more than you might want
• can’t wear fancy clothes.. • ..or nailpolish
• see potential vessels in almost everything
• have a favourite pair of snips
• are stronger than you look 💪🏻
• but still wonder why your back hurts after taking photos of your work
• or honestly.. why your back hurts in general 😆🍤

Tell me, did I miss anything? 👇🏻

thanks to my amazing photographer friends for capturing these very real florist moments! (tagged in pics)

11/03/2025

March flowers make me feel anything but hellebored 😏

Some creative play with garden flowers and a hairpin holder from (via ) 🖤

28/02/2025

Guess what?! This Witches’ Road / Tim Burton inspired dried floral landscape is coming to Anne’s Flower School next week! 🧙🏻‍♀️🧝🏻‍♀️🧚🏻

And ooh, this is gonna be a good one folks!

The video is a deep dive on my creative process, so it’s a little different than usual. But VERY interesting, if you ask me (I know you didn’t) 🤓

It’s all the stuff I usually do behind the scenes. Random thoughts, every decision I make, staring into the abyss, trying something and taking it out again, what vibe I wanted to capture on these photos, all of it.

So you’re not just learning how I created this, but also WHY I do what I do. It’s an exclusive insight in how I work. Technically, but more importantly: creatively ✨

If you’ve been wanting to level up your flower designs, this is your sign!

JOIN NOW - link in my profile 🌿

PS: my flower school happens to be the perfect place for everyone that feels a little different 🧌

13/02/2025

I have to break my ‘no wedding posts’ rule for that first photo. I know Yasmine looks like a bride, but this was actually a workshop! (I still don’t do weddings, sorry ;))

Well.. not A workshop. An AAA workshop 🤓

The made in heaven combination of Abigail , and myself 👯‍♀️

Our ‘Ambrosia’ workshop, back in May 2023 was one for the books! We filled Alicia’s spectacular studio in upstate New York with a TON of local flowers and 12 very excited students from all over the States (&Canada!).

We spend 2 fabulous days together. Abigail taught classes on arrangements & bouquets, I guided a large group installation. Foam free, as always.

I’ve shared photos before butttt I just wrote a blogpost on the whole experience! To honor that moment, here are a few of my favourite photos 💜

For more: head to my journal! I’ve added a direct 🔗 in my B l 0 👆🏻

If you want me to host a workshop at your venue/flower farm, send me an email! I’m always ready to explore new places & teach new flower lovers 🤩

vendor list in comments 🧚🏼‍♀️

07/02/2025

THIS is why I do what I do. Do you see all this beauty? Can you believe this is ALL student work?! 😍

Seeing my students create absolutely stunning designs, despite their ‘I can’t do this’ claims beforehand, is simply amazing. And their proud smiles when they look at what they made.. someone hand me a tissue! 🥹

The growth I get to witness in such a short time is spectacular. Floral design is not just about skills or technique. It’s about believing in yourself, about tapping into your creativity and finding your style. And when you are able to do all that, magic happens!

If you want to grow like this, book a 1:1 or 2:1 class with me this Spring 🌷 It’s the BEST flower season here in the Netherlands 🤩

I have options late March, April and early/late May. Feel free to ask me about my availability the rest of the year.

Did you know most students book 2 days with me? Especially the ones travelling understand the value of a second day.

The extra time gives us the chance to dive deep and really set you up for success when you get back home. Day two is usually the day everything ‘clicks’. The “I can do this!” mindset kicks in and the inner critic becomes more quiet 👍🏻

Day 1 is dedicated to either 2 smaller designs (bouquet, arrangement) or 1 design & 2 mentor sessions (like branding, marketing, building your portfolio).

Day 2 is all about installations (&photography). I’m biased but that’s always my fave day!  90% of my students book the optional professional photographer, so they can walk away with gorgeous images of themselves&their work. Why waste a perfect portfolio moment like this? 👌🏻

A nourishing vegetarian lunch is included on both days, as is your custom curated ‘shop’ with seasonal flowers and foliage. And obviously I won’t let you leave without a giftbag stuffed with my fave products&tools! 🎁

You can read more on my W E B S l T E - you know where to find it!   Now tell me, what would be your dream class curriculum? 👇🏻

03/02/2025

I don’t know about you, but I just had the LONGEST January of my life. I swear this month had 97 days 👵🏻

I’m trying to focus on the good things & people in life and not get too caught up in the state of the world. But oof, it’s hard.   This January reminded me of 2021. I felt like a hot mess and sketched a hurricane inspired installation 🌪️

This is what I wrote next to my sketch: “Because isn’t that how it feels? Like you are stuck in the eye of the hurricane? Comforted by flowers around you, flowers that bring beauty & hope in the chaos?”

4 years later, this stormy installation feels so appropriate. I don’t know anyone that isn’t worried about politics, human rights, costs of living, online developments or the climate crisis 😵‍💫

The world feels wild and raw and scary.

And that’s okay.

Honestly, I would be more worried if no-one was upset.

Remind yourself that it’s a good thing you feel sad. It means you CARE ❤️‍🩹

Feel what you feel, take your time and when you have some energy: create something. Find some natural treasures and create. Create a story. Create what’s inside you. Create things that provide hope. It doesn’t matter if it’s pretty or not.

Art isn’t supposed to be pretty, it’s supposed to make you feel something. And the more people feel something, the better. We need people that give a sh*t. More than ever 👏🏻

And if you want to learn how to create foam free designs that tell a story.. HIT ME UP!! Spring flowers are right around the corner. If that isn’t hopeful, I don’t know what is.

March and April spots are up for grabs! DM for more info or head to my website 👆🏻🌿🌷🌞

08/01/2025

The secret to an inspiring workspace that never bores you?

Fill it with items you absolutely love. Preferably vintage. Then add a mountain of flowers. And finally: a sprinkle of amazing people to share it with 👌🏻

I would love to share my space, flowers & knowledge with you during a 1:1 or 2:1 masterclass!

So if you (&your flower friend) are ready to learn all about sustainable design techniques, running a creative business, branding, marketing and working with seasonal flowers.. THIS IS YOUR CUE!

Join me in my studio for a full day (or 2!) of learning this Spring 🌷

Find all info on my website 🌿

Drop questions below or in a DM! 💛

(photographers tagged)

31/12/2024

Happy 2025 folks! Let’s take care of ourselves and each other this year - and every year.

It’s time to invest in our communities, to support local makers & small businesses, to spend time offline and outside, to get crafty and reuse everything we can, to plant more native plants in our gardens and feed the birds - always.

It’s time to make space for ALL the feelings (not just the socially acceptable ones).

It’s time to accept our kin for who they are.

It’s time to build the world we want to see.

But first, it’s time to eat another oliebol and think about some of the good things 2024 brought us ❤️

YOU being one of those things! Thank you for spending time with me here 🥰

Cheers to a new year! 🥂✨

(flower fireworks from the ‘Grief’ installations I made for my dads book)

24/12/2024

Holiday wishes from my maximalist festive home to yours. May this time of year bring you everything you want & need ✨

SWIPE for some scenes that capture my December 🕯️

Crafty things, reused materials, thrift trips, gorgeous gift wraps, countless vintage ornaments, shiny crystals, cosy dinners, wreaths of course.. and ALL the lights!! I had the time to go all out this year and I loved it ☺️

Life has been a bit of a nightmare this Fall, so to end the season with bright, sparkly moments was both needed & healing.

I wish I could give everyone a handful of it, because I know this time of year can be painful. Just know I’m sending you all the love & warmth.

And just a little reminder: You are perfect the way you are, don’t let anyone tell you differently. Not at the Christmas dinner table, not anywhere else ❤️

Lots of love,
Anne

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