Like many in the floral industry, Julia Prokhorova’s path to floristry was not a straight one but rather a passion that turned into a business.
Ali Chrisler, Ph.D., owner of Blue Ribbon Floral in Washington, D.C., cut her teeth in the floral industry while hanging out in her mother’s flower shop as a child. A third-generation florist, Chrisler was preceded in the industry by both her mother and grandmother, who were also florists. Inspired by her heritage, Chrisler named her business Blue Ribbon Floral, after her grandmother’s shop, Blue Ribbon Bouquets.
Describing herself as a “seasoned entrepreneur,” Desiree Ontiveros has more than a decade of experience in the luxury lifestyle and fashion worlds, has found success in the balloon design business. Find out more here…
Twenty-something floral designer @Rebecca Schrag is blazing her own trail on Kansas City’s floral scene. Learn More…
@Laura Draghici never dreamed that she would grow up to be owner of one of the most popular floral design studios in the country. Learn how she did it in this month’s Florist Profile.
Learn how Canadian Florists created a successful business by creating arrangements, “you would not see in a grocery store or anywhere else. They’re more stylish, they have more unusual flowers, they have more of a variety of flowers. And they’re put together in a very artsy way.”
Rebel Girl Floral is not your traditional flower shop. At least that’s the belief of owners James and Sothea Keller, who wanted to create something different when they started the Long Lake, Minn.-based business in 2019.
Poppy Flora Studios is more than just a florist. Sarah, the founder, is regarded as one of the masters of nature-inspired design. Her style is not only aesthetically beautiful and artistic but always with the intent to inspire.
