formerly, go with the flow design co

Julia Flora

Hi! I’m Julia, the heart and hands behind Julia Flora Studios. Based in Guelph, Ontario, I’m a pressed flower artist with a passion for turning nature’s fleeting beauty into timeless art. From floral preservation to unique pressed flower creations, everything I make is infused with care, creativity, and a deep love for the natural world.

from first bloom to forever art

For the Love of Flowers

My journey began in 2016 with a simple yet life-changing gift—a bouquet from my boyfriend. Curious to preserve its beauty, I pressed my first flower, a single carnation, and was immediately hooked. That moment opened the door to a whole new world, where art and nature intertwine.

Ever since, I’ve been captivated by the endless possibilities of flower pressing, finding joy in experimenting with new blooms and creative ways to showcase them.

pressed in time

The Magic of Flowers, Frozen In Time

What drew me to pressed flowers was the way they transform. Their intricate textures, vibrant colours, and delicate details become frozen in time, unveiling a different kind of beauty. To me, a pressed flower reveals its soul, showcasing a side of nature often overlooked.

What I love most about pressed flowers is how they capture every delicate detail, freezing a moment in time.

art x nature

Where Nature and Art Meet

Nature is my greatest source of inspiration. From the delicate curves of petals to the vibrant hues of blooming flowers, I find endless wonder in the small details that make each flower unique. My approach to creating is rooted in curiosity and playfulness—I love experimenting with arrangements, colours, and compositions, letting the natural forms guide my designs.

Every piece I create is a reflection of the fleeting beauty found in nature, carefully preserved and reimagined as timeless art. Whether it’s a keepsake from a special occasion or a design inspired by a wildflower field, I aim to capture the essence of nature’s elegance and transform it into something that can be cherished forever.

Stories Told in Petal Silhouettes

The Glow of Pressed Petals

I’m especially drawn to the way light interacts with pressed flowers, which is why I often frame them in double glass. This allows the silhouettes and delicate details to come alive, revealing a new dimension of beauty and highlighting the unique characteristics of each bloom.

I always suggest keeping your floral frames out of direct sunlight to prevent fading. However, when soft light passes through, casting shadows, something truly magical happens. The way the light interacts with the frames creates an entirely new aesthetic, one that feels almost otherworldly. They are like an art form in their own right, adding depth and character to the scene. It’s a beautiful reminder of how light can transform even the simplest objects into something extraordinary.

Everchanging and eternal

Art That Grows With You

At Julia Flora, we embrace everything that flowers have to offer, celebrating the beauty and natural transformations that occur throughout their life. While this is captured in the what I press, it’s also about the changes that unfold over time. The flowers I use are 100% natural and will inevitably show signs of fading and aging over time, which is natural and inevitable. We cherish this ever-changing beauty, with each stage bringing new shades and characteristics as the years go by. Each version is beautiful in its own right.

Our floral art grows with you, holding memories, emotions, and the incredible beauty and potential of nature and art. The frames we create are ever-changing, evolving with you throughout life and all that it brings. We celebrate the beauty and wonder of flowers and the art of pressing them, cherishing their infinite beauty in every step of their life—both alive and pressed.