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natural floral design • art installations • online flower classes // Get in touch!
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floral styling & natural installations for stores, events and photoshoots • weddings & gatherings • loves nature, thrifting & autumn days

Interested? anne [@] inspirestyling.com

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23/07/2024

Fancy a trip to calm forests, wildflowers fields and oh right.. the most amazing floral retreat? In.. let’s say.. a week or 3? 😄

We have just 2 spots left for Estonia, on August 9-11 August! They are for last minute deciders and my fellow procrastinators.

You know who you are 😏

You’re the one that can already see yourself in our sea of flowers, the one that dreams about it at night, the one that lights up talking about this.. 🤩

But you’re also the one that keeps making up reasons why you’re not ready for it. You think you should be further along your flower journey before you can invest in yourself.

You think you should be ‘better’ first. More serious, more settled, more confident.

I’m here to tell you: YOU ARE READY 👏🏻

You don’t need to be more anything. You just need to be ready to hop on a plane and open yourself up to this experience. Even if it terrifies you.

I did just that, back in 2019. I went to a retreat like this, even if it was hella scary to travel solo for the first time. But let me tell you: it was beyond worth it! I literally do what I do know because of those days 💛

It was the perfect timing for me, even if I didn’t feel ready. I think the very fact I was searching for clarity meant I was ready!

You’re not going to find direction, creativity and motivation on your sofa, scrolling on instagram. You need a new environment, a supportive community, a step outside your comfort zone.

So again, if you have been putting off making that decision: This is your time. Take the leap and we’ll be there to catch you! 🪂

All info on my website, ask about our flexible payment plans!

📷 .o.bender

07/07/2024

“I caught myself repeating your words to myself recently: “Come on Stéphanie, stop overthinking, just go for it!””

Well, there’s my teaching mission succeeded: getting inside your head! 👀

It sounds creepy, but I mean well. 1:1 alumni Stéphanie can testify ☺️

I strive to make my students fell supported, encouraged and if it’s up to me: like they are never alone!

So if you end up with my voice in your head afterwards, I did something right.

Here’s another piece of Stéphanie’s testimonial, just for the fun of it (fun to me at least haha!) 💛👇🏻

“You are completely yourself, the person I know from Instagram, your membership and even the emails. Because I felt this so clearly, I could be myself too. You reassured me and gave a gentle push every now & then. “Stop overthinking, just go for it!”.

Our conversation about branding and finding my USP gave me a clear and solid base for my future business. I can’t wait to get started on this!

One of the biggest eyeopeners was the fact I am allowed to create just for me. It’s not about waiting for the ‘right time’. So much time passes where I don’t create at all anyway!

I want to keep challenging myself to work bigger, to learn new things and to experiment. “Just go for it!” 😉”

So.. what do you say? Want my voice stuck in your brain too?

JUST GO FOR IT and head to my site for more info 🌼

first pic on film by me, other photos by

30/06/2024

If you are dreaming of perfect instagram moments, this is not it.

Because our Floral Artistry workshop in Estonia isn’t another workshop that’s all pretty and no substance 🕳️

It’s an in-depth experience that touches almost every aspect of a creative life with florals. We offer you business advice, talk about branding, help you create floral art, teach you how to photograph your own work, sustainable installation techniques, work on concept development, photo styling, nature-friendly foraging and more! 🤩

Don’t get me wrong, we are ALL for aesthetics, but we’re even more for knowledge, connection & creativity.

If you are too, take a look at our packed schedule on my website! I think you will appreciate it 😁

This mini-retreat (incl lodging!) is beginner friendly but offers rooms for more experienced creatives too 🌸🌿

Drop your questions below, if you have any!

06/06/2024

Creating content doesn’t mean you need to create showstopping installations or extravagant centerpieces every day.

Sometimes all you need is leftovers, fallen flower heads and a few garden clippings.

Create a floral flatlay - like this May garden portrait - and you’ll have flower related content for your website/social media/etc in no-time! And without spending hundreds on flowers 💸

Pro tip: everything looks better on black!

This background is a piece of plywood that I painted in a very dark charcoal colour. You can get small quantities if you buy sample tins of paints 👌🏻

I painted the back in a dark brick tint and have 1 other board with taupe & ochre. Another tip: use your brand colours!

You can also use fabric, stone, wood, the back of a rusty baking sheet, canvas, etc.. loadssss of options!

Find a floral flatlay class in my online flower school membership 🌸

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03/06/2024

The frothyness of May, captured in a sketch-like illusion arch. Created with father & daughter duo during their 2:1 masterclass with me 💜

The excitement in their eyes while creating this was everything an educator can wish for. And to end a day like this underneath a wisteria curtain.. that’s just a bonus 🤩

Good to know 👉🏻 My last spot for a 2:1 or 1:1 class this year is Sept 5/6!

Or join one of my upcoming workshops 🌿

Dreamy photos by

29/05/2024

The secret is out! We are now offering FREE lodging for our Estonia workshop! 🥳🥳

Our hostess with the mostest Anete worked her magic and made sure we can offer you lodging & daily car pickups during our workshop days! At ZERO extra costs. Gasp. 😱🤩

All you have to do now is get yourself to Estonia and we’ll take it from there!

You will be staying in a fully equipped apartment 20 min from our beautiful workshop venue, together with 1 other attendee (/future friend ;))

In the mornings, our lovely ladies will pick you up and they will bring you back in the evening. You can 100% fall asleep in the car if you want 💆‍♀️  We’ve got the places booked from 8-12 August, so you can get settled in before our first day and have a good cry in bed after our farewell dinner 😭

The apartments are 600m away from a train station, with a direct connection to capital Tallinn (55min). And from Tallinn station, you’re at the nearest airport (TLL) in 8 minutes. Easy peasy!

SWIPE to find out what else we have in store for you 💛🌸🌿

And if you like what you see - head to my website to secure your spot!

Places are limited as we prefer quantity over quality 👌🏻

17/05/2024

Big news. Huge. Everyone’s favourite Australian florist, will be in the Netherlands for one day! And you are invited! 🥳

Join Petrina & myself in a magical cut-your-own flower garden for this unique workshop. We will treat you to the best of both worlds: Petrina’s joyous bouquets and my Dutch masters inspired arrangements 🌼

In the morning, Petrina will teach you how to create a handtied bouquet with flowers straight from the garden. She will explain and show how to get that airy, joyous, colourful and bold look! Life’s too short to be a minimalist anyway 😁

After a lovely high tea/lunch break, I will teach a Dutch masters arrangement class! When in the Netherlands.. ;)

I will teach you about my favourite sustainable techniques, what kind of flowers I like to use for this and how to place them in your own piece of floral art. All with the most beautiful, local and seasonal flowers!

At the end of the day, you get to take home your bouquet, your arrangement - in a special vase! - and some fun gifts.

Date: Sat July 13
Time: 10am - 4:30pm cest
Location: Pluktuin Stoutenburg (near Amersfoort), the Netherlands

Tickets for sale now! Check the link in ’s bio 👏🏻

16/05/2024

A Spring table garden from a few weeks ago 💜

The meadowy part is actually coming to my online school later this season! I recorded a new video class while creating this. Join to watch this & all my other classes whenever you want ☺️🌸

As always, this is foam free and made with reusable materials only 🌿

Don’t forget to SWIPE right to drool over the yellow butterfly ranunculus I used and to see the full setup 📷

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14/05/2024

GUESS WHAT TODAY IS?!

It’s Tuesday. Lol, sorry. But it’s also the Tuesday after Mother’s Day. Which means that florists worldwide are finally able to breathe again 🧘🏻‍♀️

We know you’ve been way too tired, stressed and busy to even think about yourself. Let alone take the time to plan something for yourself.

Like.. I dunno.. a relaxing retreat that will boost your creativity & business.. maybe one in a beautiful calm environment.. 😇🌲🌼

But now that the Super Bowl of flowers is over, it’s time to put yourself first!

And since we care so deeply about our flower community, we decided to extend the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT on our Estonia Floral Retreat tickets until May 31!! 🥳🥳

All the details are on my site, or check my latest reel - it’s a 8 minute ramble about what we will do from Aug 9-11 😁👌🏻

Let today be the day you invest in YOU & your creative dreams!! 🧚🏼‍♀️✨

06/05/2024

5 TIPS on how to design like a Dutch painter! (not that I asked them, but I’m Dutch so I got half of this down ;)) 🎨

1. Find flowers that have variegated petals, stripes, contrasting hearts or other things that provide extra visual interest 🌻

2. Be mindful about where you add dark or light flowers. Dark flowers will add shadows and fade to the background, light flowers add highlights and appear to be closer. Play with those effects and see what changes in your piece 🌘

3. Look for ingredients (both floral and non-floral, like your styling props) that have different textures & shapes to create lots of visual interest. In this case: a wooden stool and gold vessel ⚱️

4. Find indirect sidelight to photograph with. In my case, a wall next to a North facing window. The lower the light, the more moody and dramatic your flowers look 🥀

5. Gently mist your arrangement with water to add shine. The drops will also look beautiful in close ups (swipe for proof! ✨

If you are ready for a LOT MORE.. join our Estonia floral artistry retreat!!

I will teach you how to create your own Dutch masters design using local, seasonal & slow flowers. And the amazing will teach you how to photograph it, how to find the right light, work with backdrops, all the good stuff!

Plus: I’ll treat you to styling tips during some 1:1 time while you get ready to shoot 📷

You have one week left on the early bird discount 🥳 And we offer payment in terms to help lighten the load of your investment 💛

01/05/2024

This is what happens when I create freely without a plan. A sketch like cloud that feels like a fairytale! 🧚🏼‍♀️

It was time for an updated version of the purple cloud I made 5 years ago. You might have seen it on pinterest 🤓

That - and the abundance or purple in our garden - was my starting point. But unless you count filling water tubes and grabbing the first 2 pieces of chicken wire I saw, I didn’t prepare this design.

I didn’t have a shape in mind. I didn’t draw something. It simply developed as I created.

It wanted to be lush, whimsical and not too dense. And those wisteria vines definitely wanted freedom. So I listened to my materials and gave them what they needed 💜

And that’s exactly what creative play is for! To unlock designs inside of you, to experiment, to try out new techniques, shapes or materials. To let go of expectations.

I didn’t expect this to look like a sketch. Like someone just penciled down some lines while talking on the phone. But scribbly lines are my favourite so I’m glad it does! (that’s why that last photo might be my fave :)) 🌿

✨ If you desperately need time to develop your creativity & skills, consider joining our Floral Artistry Retreat in Estonia! 9-11 August, only 8 spots left -> more info on my grid! ✨

What’s your process like when you’re creating for yourself? Do you have a plan or are you team Elsa? (let it gooooo ❄️)

28/04/2024

If your own creative freedom is constantly on the backburner.. you might want to keep reading!

It’s so easy to put your own creativity last constantly. You’re making things for clients, you are trying to keep up with emails, growing season, orders, dirty buckets, all of it. No wonder you put yourself at the bottom of your priority list 🙈

But in the long run, this will burn you out creatively. You will loose your passion for flowers, because you simply didn’t allow yourself to spend quality time with them. Your portfolio will reflect your clients and not your dream direction, because you didn’t make time for your own work.

That’s why it’s so important to make time for creative play. To dedicate time to work on your craft. To find new inspiration and to discover where that might lead you!

So allow yourself to spend some serious quality time with flowers this August during our Floral Artistry Retreat in Estonia 💛

We will have 3 glorious days at a small flower farm surrounded forests and wildflowers. Just being there will calm your busy mind down (ask how I know) 🌾

3 days dedicated to slow flowers, floral art, developing your creative eye & vision, connecting with fellow flower lovers (in a small group, so introvert proof!) and simply: having the best time!

3 days to help you develop your creative & technical skills, build your portfolio and grow your business!

Find all info & tickets for this one-of-a-kind flower workshop via the ✨ l i n k i n m y b i o ✨

And gentle reminder: the early bird discount of €200 is up until May 12 🥳

Let’s re-ignite your passion for flowers and give your creativity a much needed boost this Summer! 👏🏻

22/04/2024

Your official invite to join our Floral Artistry Retreat in Estonia!!

Let me warn you: This is not your average flower workshop. It’s SO MUCH MORE!! 🤩

On August 9-11 I will be back in Estonia to teach you all about natural floral design! And we’ve got a special early bird discount to celebrate the launch! 🥳

So what’s so special about these days? 
Well.. let me walk you through our schedule!

DAY 1 starts with a welcome lunch and a deep dive into branding. I will ask you questions until we get to the core of things. Easy stuff like: WHY do you do the things you do? Lol, sorry in advance. I mean well!

Afterwards, your mind can chill during a foraging hike in the forest! Basically, we’re gonna run around with scissors. What’s not to love?   DAY 2 starts with a session on authentic marketing on social media. Because we prefer real people over fakeness always!

Time to create your own Dutch masters inspired arrangement now! After my demo, you get to play with all the gorgeous slow flowers 🌼

Once finished, the amazing teaches a floral photography class. You have front row seats here and will learn from the best in the business! 🙌🏻📷

Also included is 1:1 time with both Kreetta and myself while you capture your design using natural light and backdrops & props we provide. We keep our group small (max 10p), so we can give you all valuable personal feedback!

DAY 3 is the big finale as we create a stunning large scale foam free installation together! With local flowers only 🌿

You will learn about concept design, composition and the practical side of large scale designs. We end our day with a photoshoot and farewell dinner in the magical setting we created ourselves! 💛😭🥰

These 3 days are PACKED! Did I mention you’ll also get 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners? And a full gift bag, life long connections and a stunning photo gallery?
 This really is an extraordinary workshop and I just know you will LOVE it 🫶🏻

You have until May 12 to get your discounted EARLY BIRD ticket, so invest in yourself and secure your spot now! 🥳

🌸 L i n k i n b i o 🌸

photos by .o.bender

08/04/2024

Do you feel overwhelmed just THINKING about foam free installations? 🤯

Where do I begin? Which mechanics do I need? What flowers do I choose? Where do the flowers get their water? How many flowers do I need? How much time do I need? How does the whole thing stay upright?

SO. MANY. QUESTIONS.
*panic mode has entered the chat 😵‍💫

Fear not friend, because I’m here to help!  Lol, I need a superhero tune with that sentence! And a flowery cape! 🦸🏻‍♀️

During my 1:1 - or 2:1 (bring a flower friend!) - masterclass I will answer ALL your questions. Yes, even what my favourite flower is. But I will also teach you how to create a natural looking installation, from scratch, without foam.

No secrets, no gate keeping, you will hear it all. My tips, favourite techniques, theory about flower shapes & colours, but also my mistakes and things to avoid. And I said it: we build from scratch. There are no shortcuts during the class because I want you to learn every single step.

All so you can go home feeling like you are ready to do it on your own!! 👏🏻

Every installation in this post is made during a private masterclass. My students had zero experience with large scale designs (or even floral design in general!), but with my help, they all knocked it WAY out of the park 🏆

The last spots in Spring:
May 16-17
May 21-24

Combine a day on installations with a second day on smaller designs like arrangements & bouquets or personalised branding/marketing classes to make the most of your time with me!

Book a 1:1 or 2:1 via my website or drop questions below 👇🏻

23/03/2024

Wait.. since magnolias are edible, does this count as a salad? 🤔

If you want to learn how to create your own flower salad in a vase (lol).. sign up for my membership! This magnolia urn design class is coming soon - as well as a magnolia editorial bouquet video 🤩

It’s all about repurposing those beautiful, seasonal ingredients. There will be more videos like that coming this year - encouraging you to not waste flowers (&money!), to practice loads and to create ALL the portfolio work.

Besides, if your seasonal flowers look like this.. why wouldn’t you want to create allllll the things?

Allright, if you need me.. I’ll be editing these 2 videos while I snack on pink petals 🌸

And if you haven’t overloaded your friends with magnolia content yet (I sure have 🙈).. feel free to share this post!

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20/03/2024

This whole setting is Bridgerton dreams come true. That harp was the perfect - very extra - finishing touch 👌🏻 (swipe to find it!)

Our Ambrosia workshop in NY was one for the books. Fairytales obviously.

It was a privilege to teach alongside 💜 And an utter joy to teach foam free installations to our 12 attendees!

What would be YOUR dream workshop? What country, season, topic? Tell me!👇🏻

You can always pitch me your workshop/retreat ideas via email! That’s how I ended up in NY & Estonia last year 😁

photos by 💜💜 other vendors in comments!

10/03/2024

Who else gets awkward every time a camera points their way? ✋🏻

You probably can’t tell from my feed but I always forget to breathe, feel like I have too many limbs and give a nerdy thumbs up every time I’m in the frame 😆

But it has gotten MUCH better the past year and that is because I took a ton of self portraits.

I’m talking simple - hi it’s me holding a bouquet - portraits. Basically selfies, but with more distance and no duck faces 🦆

I use a very simple bluetooth remote shutter that works on my iphone. So no more running back&forth for the self timer. Especially with flowers that is a pain!

I hide my remote in my hand and shoot until my jaw hurts from forced smiling (see last photo) And then I delete everything where I look stupid. So uhm.. 99% of my camera roll. No-one has to know I needed 273 shots for that 1 great one.

Seeing yourself on camera can be SO cringy, but the more you see yourself, the more you get used to it. And the more you will learn what works for you.

The limbs will always be awkward though. But maybe that’s just me and my spider monkey arms & legs 🐒

SWIPE to see some of the 273 shots that didn’t make the cut (zoom in for funsies) and COMMENT below: how awkward are you on camera? 🥸

25/02/2024

Hi, I’m Anne! I’m here for the florists who want to do more than fill vases and make bland bouquets 💐

I believe every creative deserves to embrace their unique style. So if the thought of clients that ask you to create things you áctually love makes you all happy-teary-eyed (like you just saw a kitten 🥹), you’re at the right place!

Because I’m not here to teach you an one size fits all trick. I’m here to teach you solid - foam free - techniques so you can run wild with them. With new skills in place, the only limit is your imagination! (okay and maybe the budget 😏)

Let’s show the world there’s more to flowers than gerbera daisies! (sorry gerbs)

I have 1:1 and 2:1 masterclass openings in week 15, week 20 & week 21. Did someone say Spring flowers?! 😍

More info on my website 🌼

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28/01/2024

Woven branches, windfalls gifted by a storm, strong enough to hold a human, her child and her story.

I didn’t built it to carry them in a literal sense.. although it might be able to if I added a few layers. It was surprisingly sturdy. Or maybe unsurprisingly, because I put in branch after branch like a giant bird 🦅

To me, there is something healing, meditative, almost sacred about braiding branches together. And it’s empowering. I can see myself create a structure where there was nothing. But it’s also empowering in a bigger sense. We are stronger when we are connected, when we stand together. We are safer, we can lean on each other.

Maybe that is what Christina felt when I built this nest for her. The strength, but also the shelter it provided. Like an embrace by strong arms. Safety. 🪺

I’m happy and honored I got to make this piece for her. I know how much it meant.

As always: zero foam here! I used water tubes for the fresh flowers and a few pieces of wire. They are all back in my toolbox.

I’m open for art / photoshoot inquiries - email me if you need an installation! Bring a budget 🌿

photo by / for

~ caption text recycled from original post because it says everything I want to say ~

11/01/2024

“I decided to treat myself to a 1:1 class with Anne and I haven’t had a single regret! I learned a lot in a short time, about different flower shapes and types, colors, heights, the spiral technique and installation mechanics. Anne was very patient, relaxed and coached me throughout the day. And she answered all my questions.”

Lovely Rekha made her own dream come true and booked a 1:1 day with me. And it was a beautiful, pastel colored fairytale!

I know what you’re thinking: “but Anne, pastels?”

Well yes. When you get to work with gorgeous zinnias, yarrow and dahlias grown by , you take the pink and run with it! 💗

With Spring - aka the best flower season - on the way I’m here to remind you bookings for 2024 are open! 🌷

Just drop a TELL ME MORE in the comments and I will send you my info package 👇🏻

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17/12/2023

Kerst zonder kitsch met Anne&Anne ✨ Kijk naar BinnensteBuiten op di 19 dec, 19:05 (npo2) en laat je inspireren om een natuurlijke & feestelijke krans te maken!

De leukste naamgenoot was samen met haar top team bij mij om een super leuk kerstitem op te nemen voor ! SWIPE voor een impressie - en een dikke spoiler van wat we gaan maken 🌿

Het was echt een hele gezellige dag dus ik was allang blij - maar nu kunnen jullie nog meekijken ook 👏🏻

Je ziet mijn atelier, gaat mee op takkensafari en extra bijzonder: je hoort me in het Nederlands, haha! 🤓

Ik zet de popcorn vast klaar!🎄📺🍿

Kijk je mee dinsdag? 💛

(sorry, this post made more sense in Dutch, hit the translation button to read about my tv adventure!)

13/12/2023

Part of me is far from ready to accept it’s almost the end of the year, but another part is already reflecting on the things I’ve done.

One of those things was the workshop in Estonia. What a dream! The most beautiful, locally grown flowers to work with, an amazing group of students and the best team.

I probably shared my favourite moment of these 2 days before but when we all stood outside to really see what we created together.. well, that was just magic!

I’m not exactly sure what 2024 will bring (since planning isn’t my strong suit) but I’m positive there will be more workshops like this!

Until then, enjoy these stunning photos by .o.bender and all the details in the inside/outside installation my students made 😍

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05/12/2023

LIVE WREATH CLASS on Dec 10, 11am CET ✨

It’s almost time for my annual live wreath class! So start gathering materials and stock up on cookies 😁

MAKE ALONG INGREDIENTS:

💫 a foam free wreath base/ring OR flexible branches like willow, grapevine or wisteria to create your own

✂️ floral clippers

🧵 metal bindwire on a spool / paddle wire OR natural twine if you want to make something compostable

⚔️ wire cutters

🌿 at least 2 big hands full of branches, foliage and / or flowers you like (dried, fresh, evergreens, responsibly foraged things, garden clippings, weeds.. just use what you can find!)

🍊 optional: ribbon, little bells, dried orange slices, seedpods, pinecones, battery operated LED lights, other fun embellishments

🕯️ vibes! music, cookies, mulled wine, hot chocolate, elfs on shelfs, candles, incense, your singing kid, cats, you name it!

Not in the mood to create? You can always just watch and enjoy some festive vibes & my random chitchat!

I’ll save the session (hopefully) so you can revisit / watch later.

TAG your friends to invite them to our little Holiday party! 👇🏻🌲✨

27/11/2023

How to get out of a creative rut:

🍂 Give yourself time & space to mess up - perfectionism never helped any project. If this doesn’t work for you, find a creative hobby that can help you to release some of the pressure.

🍁 Change the atmosphere in your room. Find different music, light, scents, make some interior changes, etc.

🍂 Look for inspiration outside your industry & style. Seeing flowers all day won’t put original ideas in your head - it will only reinforce the comparison game. Turn to art, fashion, music, food, a new museum, anything!

🍁 Work with other creatives. I made this flower cloud with macramé artist . It was so interesting & inspiring to see how she enhanced my flowers with her textile art.

🍂 Take a break. You can’t be ON all the time. My Northern Hemisphere friends are almost entering Winter. It’s completely normal to slow down this season, just like the rest of the natural world. Hibernation anyone? 🦔

What’s your favorite way to ignite your creativity? Tell me in the comments!👇🏻

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15/11/2023

Ask yourself this: would you be here if I never showed my face?

People may come in because of pretty flowers, but they stay for your personality & your unique business! 👾

So you need to show yourself here 👏🏻

That doesn’t mean you have to take duckface selfies in a bikini. It just means you have to show up every now and then so people can get to know you. Aka: form a bond with you. Aka: buy from you and recommend you to others.

Just think about it, what account do feel most connected to? The one with all the product photos and the perfect logo? Or the one that has pictures of the maker, some behind the scenes clips and a real story?

People want to connect with people 🫶🏻

I get so bummed when I can’t find a face or a name on a profile (or if I have to scroll endlessly to find one pic). Unless I already know you, it’s a reason to not follow, even if your work is beautiful. Just being brutally honest here! 🙈

To avoid people walking away I have some beginner proof tips for you - SWIPE and get ready for your close up 🥸

And remember: you don’t judge others when they show their face right? Trust me, they won’t do it to you either. If they do, send them to me.

Need more peptalks? Join the online membership or book a mentor session with me! 💛

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A peek into my latest video class! Sit back & enjoy the next 2 minutes 💜 Do you want to learn how to make large, garden (& maybe Bridgerton ;)) inspired arrangements? And so much more? Sign up for my online flower school and start learning now! TAP the link in my bio to join 🌿

The making of a Spring fairy garden. Foam free and full of luscious flowers 🤍🌿 Sit back, relax and let me do the work! . . #annevanmidden #foamfree #foamfreeflowers #foamfreefloristry #nofloralfoam #springflowersmakemehappy #seasonalflowers #seasonalfloweralliance #fritillariapersica #floralart #floralartnow #clematislove #spirea #floralinstallation #sustainablefloristry #sustainableflorist #flowerclasses #learningfloristry

Remember yesterday’s flower photo? This is the bouquet I made with those beautiful ingredients! I love the movement and small treasures like the fritillaria & narcissus 💜 Of course, a year after I made this, I see room for improvement. I would add more blossom to add highlights to the darker areas. And it could use a few more tulips to balance out the amount of foliage. Not to say I don’t like this, but I know more now than I did a year ago. And that’s normal. Do you ever criticize your own work? I’m talking constructive criticism, not beating yourself up over nothing. We all do that from time to time 😅 I think the constructive version can really help you the see areas where you can grow. And more importantly: it can help you see how much you’ve grown already! If you want to give it a go: grab a photo of something you made at least a year ago and try to think how you would design it now. Maybe you would use a different technique, other ingredients, placement, colors.. anything goes. Even the way you photographed it. Make notes or sketches if you want, consider it a case study. You don’t have to share or tell anyone, it’s just for you. The fact that you can see improvements, no matter how small, is proof of your growth so far 👏🏻 Notice how I used the word improvements, not mistakes or failures. Because they are not mistakes. You did the best you could do at the time. And you created something with your hands!! We are always learning & growing. I’ve shared these words before and I will share them again: don’t compare to anyone but your old self!

Enjoy the making of a very special nest for @crookedgarden 🌿 This 2 minute video / timelapse doesn’t show all the work, but you can see a glimpse! ☺️ Here’s the total picture: brainstorming, sketching, 2 days of collecting windfall branches in the rain, testing the structure on our driveway, scrubbing buckets, ordering & processing fresh flowers, packing up the car (next level tetris), driving 2,5 hours up North, unloading the car, 2 days of installation building, styling the set for a photoshoot, taking out the fresh flowers, packing the car, driving 2,5 hours back home, unloading the car.. and finally: enjoying the beautiful photos by @lisannejagerphotography & all your amazing compliments 💜 Oh and in a week or so: scrubbing buckets again 😁 • • #annevanmidden #foamfreeflowers #nofloralfoam #flowerinstallation #floralinstallation #flowerart #floralartnow #foamfreeinstallation #floralart #flowernest #floristry #floraldesign #floristsofinstagram #whatfloristsreallydo #springflowers🌸 #bloemenkunst

Guess what?! The dahlia wedding bouquet class went live today! 👏🏻 Get ready for (next years) Summer weddings and learn about working with dahlias. The absolute diva's of the season, that can be notoriously difficult to work with. I will teach you how to support them with other flowers, how to spiral your way through this wedding bouquet and how to create visual interest. And you will find more dahlia (&wedding!) tips in the recipe guide! And did you hear members will get access to ALL past classes from now on? So you can buy this single class.. or sign up and get instant access to 13 video classes, all live replays ánd the online community.. I would know what to do! 🤷🏻‍♀️ - find a link in my bio! Questions? Drop them below 👇🏻 #seasonalflowerfix

Let’s take the mystery out of cascade bouquets! You don’t need any wire, toxic plastic foam holders, tubes or weird tricks! You just need the spiral technique and some clever ingredients. Learn how to create a realistic, garden style cascade bouquet in this new online class. Buy it separately or if you’re ready for more.. sign up for the membership! You’ll get monthly video classes covering various projects, styles and techniques, class guide downloads, monthly live group sessions and a loving flower mentor (me!) ánd a worldwide community that has your back! Link in bio - sign up and start learning today 👏🏻 #seasonalflowerfix

We all love a timelapse don’t we? Watch me fiddle around with flowers as I turn a garden style piece into a small installation. The base piece is in a low, rectangular tray filled with chicken wire and 2 pin frogs for structure and weight. I used a vase and additional vessels behind it to make sure my taller flowers had a water source. And some of the flowers were simply without water because I used this for a photo only. I had this image in mind, a self portrait with lots of flowers. And I saw this mirror and figured: that’s it! Once I finished this little install I set up my tripod so you could see me & the flowers but not the camera. The scene looked better with lots of skin so I created a little nook with curtains so my neighbors couldn’t see me pose naked 😅 Find the end result on my grid!

I know I say this about every class but I really am SO EXCITED about this one! 💜 It’s not just that it’s a fairy garden with some of my favorite flowers (yay!), this also a great foundational class that will teach you the skills you need to create all kinds of ground installations. So much info 👏🏻 Start small with a garden like this to build confidence and scale up to ceremony circles, mantlepieces, aisle gardens, you name it! The foam free fairy garden class is available now! Find a link to my online classes in my bio. Buy the single class with forever access for €99 or sign up for the membership for just €25 / month. Not only will you get this video class and the next monthly classes, you also get access to the live zoom sessions (flower crown class this Sunday!) and an online community to grow with 🌿 The prices for the membership will go up next month, but if you sign up before July you will pay what you pay now as long as you are a member! How’s that for a great deal?! 😄 Link in bio! Drop questions below 👇🏻

About 3 hours of flowering squeezed into a few minutes of timelapse. So satisfying! With lots of flowers from our local cutting garden, some beauties from my own garden and potted plants that will be planted afterwards. All foam free, all seasonal, local and magical! ✨ Have a look at the next video to see how it looks a day later 👏🏻

Just to show you foamfree methods don’t mean a shorter flower life! If you choose your ingredients mindfully it can stay beautiful for your event day! Little disclaimer: my studio is dark & chilly, this will wilt a little faster in the blistering sun that is shining now 🔥 Learn more foamfree methods in my online membership! Fairy garden (small edition) class coming this month ✨

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