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American Floral Trends Forecast 2023
Florist Spotlight: Mariela Mazzei
Studio Versus Store: Which is Right for You?
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July 2021 “Best in Blooms” Winner

by FR Team | July 16, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

Meet the winner and other finalists in FR's new bimonthly flower design contest. Florists’ Review is excited to present the finalists in the second installment of our new “Best in Blooms” contest series—the theme of which is “The Great Gatsby.” More than 70 floral...

Holiday Gift and Planning Guide

by FR Team | July 15, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

PRODUCT IDEAS AND TIPS FOR MERCHANDISING, MARKETING, STAFFING AND MORE, TO HELP MAKE THE COMING WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON YOUR BEST EVER By Jennifer Howard 2021 is poised to bring holiday celebrations back in earnest, and consumers will be amped up for renewed holiday...

Christmas Trends 2021

by Jules Lewis Gibson | July 7, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

Getting ready to deck your clients’ halls? Make sure you’re in tune with these three dominant trends for the coming holiday season. By : Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CFD, CCF The holidays are just around the corner. If you haven’t started thinking about trends in containers,...

From Field To Studio

by Jules Lewis Gibson | June 28, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

Danielle Dall’Armi, owner of Rose Story Farm in CarpinteriaChanging consumer attitudes and COVID’s disruption are redefining all channels of the floral marketplace. By Debra Prinzing, PFCI According to the just- published “2021 National Gardening Survey,” conducted by...

Seed to Sale

by Jules Lewis Gibson | June 15, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

The Journey of a Flower “Big, open, fluffy blooms—with lots of saturated color. Our bride, Meryl, wanted the full effect of old-fashioned romantic garden roses for her wedding day,” shares Holly Heider Chapple of Holly Chapple Flowers. Chapple’s northern-Virginia-...

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Engaged Employees

A great workplace, with staffers who enjoy their jobs, can drive both productivity and sales. By Phillip M. Perry “Hire motivated people who can help your business grow.” That popular mantra has always been easier said than done. And today, the...

“Best in Blooms”

Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Sponsored by Melrose International Florists’ Review is excited to present the winner and top two finalists in our March 2023 “Best in...

Email Marketing Guide

Some consider it low-tech, but if it works (and it does—still), who cares? By Andrew Joseph Some people, when considering ways to market their flower enterprises, are old school—newspapers, magazines, billboards, fliers and pamphlets while others...

The Perils and Pleasures of Transporting Flowers

Tips for getting your designs to their destinations safely and easily. By Jill Brooke Ask any florist the best part of his or her job, and the answer will be the same. It’s that time composing an arrangement and producing a symphony of color with...

The Day in the Life of a Studio Florist

Studio florists typically work out of nonretail spaces, often outfitted for large-scale wedding and event design. Clients are served via online, telephone or in person by appointment. The majority of studio florists design for weddings, parties,...

Florist Spotlight: Mariela Mazzei

Florist Profile Mariela Mazzei Madonna Lily Miami, Fla. @madonna__lily_ Mariela was the winner of our 2021 Valentine's Day Contest. FR: How did you get your start in the florist industry? MM: I’m from Venezuela, so I grew up in all surrounded...

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