Our Story

“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for a moment. I want to give that world to someone else.” -Georgia O’Keeffe

At Paint By Flowers, we too believe that each flower can be as encompassing, enthralling and evocative as an entire world. We don’t want you to just stop and smell the roses; we want to engage all of your other senses too. And by stocking only the highest quality products available in the Tristate area and utilizing only the most efficient and innovative design practices we aim to ensure that each sense is delighted. We strive to provide the best services for all your floral needs.

We are a flower shop located in Astoria, Queens and we service all parts of NYC. As a florist, we love our neighbors and enjoy engaging in local activities as well in our community.

Paint By Flowers will always have what you want, what you need or what you never expected... 

Our Services include: 

Landscaping

Wedding

Set Design

Celebrations

Funeral

Art Installation

All Holiday Observations

Workshops

We offer premium items and flower delivery in NYC

We are also a very dog-friendly establishment!

About Us

Marina Costas, Owner/Head Designer

Flowers run in Marina’s family. Taught by her florist father;the tricks and talents of the trade come naturally to her. A painter by passion and practice, Marina sees flowers as just another medium of expression and emotion. Marina’s resourceful and imaginative nature greatly assisted her in her past career as a set designer and production assistant for a wide range of  independent films and TV shows like The Perfect Murder. A New York Native, Marina lives and works in Astoria, Queens with her 13-year Maltipoo named Lucky.

Myan Melendez, Manager/Assistant Designer

A Jack of All Trades with a taste for adventure and appetite for challenge, the one constant in Myan’s life has been a love of plants and flowers. As a former educator at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Myan still enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for growing things. Working at Paint By Flowers allows for the creativity and potentiality that Myan has always craved. A New York Native with roots in The Bronx, Myan resides in Queens with her sister, her many houseplants and ever changing array of fresh cut flowers.