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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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How the Global Flower Industry Has Adapted to the Pandemic

by Sharon Mulkilinski | February 6, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

While there are many common threads across the globe, there are also contrasting perspectives regarding how different areas have coped with the impact. Read observations and lessons learned from seven markets on different continents here…

Everlasting Beauty

by Kat Castagnoli | January 1, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

It used to be easy for florists to spot a “silk” flower a mile away. Not anymore. Permanent Botanicals are designed with such high quality that they not only look exactly like their fresh counterparts but also feel and, in some cases, smell just like them. Read more…

2020-2021 American Floral Trends Forecast

by J. Keith White | December 1, 2020 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

Exciting new Floral Trends for 2020-2021 from eight of North America’s leading floral design artists. See holiday and seasonal interpretations of four trends, with the latest colors and styles applied. Read more…

Sympathy Reimagined

by Kat Castagnoli | November 1, 2020 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

With strict limitations in place as a result of COVID-19, the sympathy flower business has changed dramatically. Gone are the days of large church services, gravesite gatherings or celebrations of life. They’re now replaced, largely, by Learn More…

Creative Colaboration

by Kat Castagnoli | October 1, 2020 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

With millions of florists and wedding vendors facing debilitating business losses, the creatives you’re about to meet opted to band together, rather than struggle alone, and forge their own unique collaborations.

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Instagram Star of the Month

20 Questions with Floral Designer Sophie Powell 1. Where can people find you on social media? SP: Instagram @u.fl.o.sophie 2. Where are you located? SP: London, U.K. 3. What is your business name: SP: U.FL.O.—Unidentified Floral Object 4. Who is...

The Art of Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are a perfect gift line for flower shops that can bring in new customers and extra revenue all year long. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Gift baskets are fantastic gift choices, and they are a perfect fit for flower shops wanting...

Autumn Weddings Design Contest

Meet the winners in FR’s annual seasonal design competition. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD If you do lots of weddings, you probably know that autumn is now the most popular season for weddings and that October is now the most popular month for...

Permanent Botanicals

Tips for marketing, selling, buying and designing with faux flowers and plants—plus a few of the latest trends in this resurging category. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Patience Pickner, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, SDCF Today’s...

Making Time for Holiday Workshops

No time for a break, get yourself geared for a holiday-themed workshop! By Andrew Joseph Although the fall season replaces summer this month, a florist’s work is never done, especially where the anticipation of offering holiday workshops in just a...

Holiday Feature

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD As we enjoy the last weeks of summer, holidays loom right around the corner. It is time to prepare for all the wonderful fall and winter celebrations, secular and religious, including Thanksgiving (Nov. 24), Hanukkah...

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WFFSA Floral Distribution Conference 2025: A Huge Success in Miami

By Nita Robertson AIFD The 2025 Floral Distribution Conference, hosted by the Wholesale Florist & Floral Supplier Association (WFFSA), was held from March 2-5, 2025, in Doral, Florida. The conference exceeded expectations, offering a wealth of...

A Guide to Tulip Colors

Spring is around the corner so no better time to dive into the world of tulips. Full Article Here Source- Mayesh A Guide To Tulip Colors: Stunning Varieties And Their Meaning Tulips are one of the most iconic flowers in the floral world, beloved...

SAF to Take Floral Industry Issues to Capitol Hill

On March 17-18, floral professionals from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., for the Society of American Florists' (SAF) 44th Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD) to advocate for policies that impact the floral industry. Full...

Florist Special With BOUJEEHAUS

Boring is never an option for Jess, the owner of this business. Old flowers replace the bland, while dramatic design details take the spotlight over the drab. Full Article Here Source- Thursd Florist Special With BOUJEEHAUS Jess, the creative force...

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