The Stories Behind the Blooms
Floral Arrangements Inspired by Culture, Tradition, and Meaning
Every flower holds a story. At Pilon Fleur, we design arrangements that honor the deep roots of Black, Caribbean, and diasporic traditions. From ancestral symbolism to cultural celebrations, these blooms speak volumes, and we’re proud to share their meanings with you.
Rooted in Bloom: A Spring Story
This Easter arrangement lives in a handwoven African Market Basket, filled with yellow ranunculus, cheerful daisies, delicate hellebores, fragrant eucalyptus and a few hidden eggs symbolizing new life, rebirth, and the promise of spring.
It’s more than a seasonal design. It’s a quiet blending of my African, West Indies, and Haitian roots with the spirit of the season. In Ghana, Easter is marked by vibrant community celebrations, colorful parades, and joyful gatherings that reflect both reverence and renewal. In the West Indies, Easter traditions are often tied to food, faith, and family. Easter in the West Indies often begins with sunlit mornings filled with the aroma of hot cross buns, the sight of floral dresses, and the joyful gathering of generations.
This piece is part of my Language of Flowers series, where every stem carries story, memory, and meaning. From the soft resilience of hellebores to the sunny optimism of ranunculus, each bloom reflects a piece of home, heritage, and hope.
Rooted in Beauty: An Ode to Ancestral Tools and Tropical Blooms
This arrangement pairs delicate artificial orchids with a bold and grounded vessel, a traditional West Indies mortar and pestle. Once used to crush herbs, spices, and grains, this everyday kitchen tool now cradles soft, enduring petals, symbolizing the fusion of legacy and reinvention.
In many Caribbean homes, the mortar and pestle is more than functional; it’s a symbol of tradition, nourishment, and family rhythm. Here, it holds space for beauty, a reminder that even utilitarian objects can become vessels of grace and storytelling.
This piece is part of my Language of Flowers series, where my cultural memories live not only in the blooms, but in the objects that hold them.