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Our September Issue
Welcome to our new edition of Florists’ Review! As always, we strive to provide our readers with the latest trends and insights in the world of floristry.
- The Cultural Code of Cut Flowers
- Regional Wedding Trends
- Autumn Wedding Contest Winners
- Modern and Modular
- Romantic Wedding Centerpiece
- How to Attract and Win High-end Wedding Clients
- New Prescriptions for Rising Health Costs
- Collaboration is Key
- Coming Events and More
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LATEST NEWS
Trending Pots and Planters
Caroline Woods , Product Design Manager from Accent Decor, shares her expert take on the top four trend elements that influenced the new Accent Decor pots and planters collection. Full Article Here Source: Accent Decor TREND WATCH: Must-Know Pots and Planters...
Vase to Venue Delivery Solutions with Christine Foley
Veteran Florist, Christine Foley, applied her 40+ years of experience to solving a delivery dilemma. She invented The Flower Caddy - a game changing eco-friendly, durable product designed to transport flower arrangements safely and stress-free. Learn more about her...
QR Zipper™ Partners with American Floral Endowment
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is proud to announce a new corporate sponsorship agreement with QR Zipper™, an innovative technology company that bridges physical gifts with digital messages. The agreement supports AFE’s Sustainabloom initiative and other industry...
Mother’s Day Spending Nears Record Highs
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, shoppers in 2024 spent $33.5 billion, averaging $254.04 per person. That’s the second-highest average in the survey’s history, just behind 2023’s record. Full Article Here Source:...
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Enter Our Latest Best in Blooms Design Contest
Sponsored by Alexandra Farms & Smithers-Oasis North America Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS Fall 2023 Contest Enter Florists' Reviews Best in Blooms Design Contest today for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature...
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FEATURES
“ROOTS” AIFD Symposium Recap
AIFD’s spectacular 2022 National Symposium By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Photo credit to AIFD® Official Photographer, Nico Alsemgeest “ROOTS,” the 2022 National Symposium of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), took place July 4-8, at the Caesars...
American Grown Flowers
Cut flowers produced in the U.S. are favored by a growing number of consumers. Discover more about the “American grown” flower industry and burgeoning movement in this exclusive FR report. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Fields at Sun Valley's Willow Creek Farm...
Destination Weddings and Events
Tips for landing exciting design jobs—both big and small—outside of your market area. By Jill Brooke The sun! The sand! The glamour! The creative opportunities! The Instagram moments! Schaffer Designs, Philadelphia, PA Creating the floral décor for a destination...
Going Tropical
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Colorful and exotic tropical cut flowers transport the admirer to a tropical place with blue skies, warm sand and bright sunshine. Because of their fascinating beauty and charm, tropical flowers hold a special place in the hearts of...
The Evolution of the Garden Rose
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD With their incredible beauty and undeniable fragrance, garden roses are in a class of their own. The amazing cup shape, complex colors, petal count and formation, and fragrance set them apart from other roses and make them so...
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TRENDS
The Colors of 2021: Illuminating the Year Ahead
Story and Design by Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CFD Photography by Oana Foto If ever there was a time...
Social Media Trends for 2021
Talkwalker & HubSpot release a new report revealing how to be more successful with social media during—and following—the era of COVID. Now, more than ever, a sound social media approach can save a business in today’s COVID-19 climate. Read how…
The Art of Permanent Botanicals
For Danna DiElsi, founder of The Silk Touch in Norwalk, Conn., a long-term love affair with faux florals has grown only stronger over time. Read why…
Permanent Happy Hour
Like so many others, Robert Carroll was forced to close the doors to Felice Design Studio in mid-March due to COVID-19. “We decided to design a series of permanent floral arrangements to brighten homes during this dark time,” so Carroll created the “Happy Hour Collection”. Cheers and more info here…
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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Happy Canyon Florist
Whoever said “It takes a village” must have had Happy Canyon Flowers in Denver, Colo., in mind. This unique gift store boutique is a successful niche business model founded on out-of-the-box retail
Instagrammer of the month – May
He’s been the mayor of the small town of Clayton, N.C., since 2003. But Jody McLeod, AIFD, NCCPF, is also a longtime florist who’s been in the retail floral industry as a shop owner
Bart Hassam Respecting the Flower
In the floral industry, many of our “rock stars” are internationally renowned designers and “World Cup” champions. When we are in their presence, there is a sense of awe and hero worship.
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Garden Tablescape
How to create a beautifully curated coalescent composition Floral design, photography and text by Holly Heider Chapple Owner of Holly Chapple Flowers and Hope Flower Farm, Founder of Chapel Designers, Leesburg, Va. Presented by Alexandra Farms Working with such extraordinary...
Young-at-heart Roses
A modern and youthful approach to arranging a dozen red roses for Valentine’s Day Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Wow your customers this Valentine’s Day with a creative approach to an arrangement of a dozen roses. Many consumers don’t know...
Harvest-season Centerpiece
Created for Thanksgiving Day celebrations, this table decoration honors holiday traditions while incorporating modern influences. Floral design, photography and text by Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD “Thanksgivings”—celebrations of the harvest and other blessings received...
Awesome Air Plants
All the rage among consumers, these fascinating and versatile plants offer unlimited creative design opportunities. Floral design, photography and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Air plants (Tillandsia) are some of the most versatile, fascinating plants and...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Balloon Trends
Exploring the latest advancements in balloon décor and development By Nita Robertson, AIFD The flower industry has long embraced various forms of complementary décor to enhance floral arrangements, and balloons have become an increasingly popular choice. Once considered a...
Marketing for the Holidays
Practical ideas for making the coming holiday season your busiest and most profitable ever. By Andrew Joseph One of the biggest mistakes any florist can make is not making any special marketing plans for the fall and winter holidays. The first thing to do is determine...
Logistics for Success in Your Holiday Decorating Business
By Tonneli Grüetter The winter season is right around the corner ready to welcome a healthy dose of holly jolly holiday profits for florists, especially those offering professional decorating services. Adding professional winter holiday decorating services to your...
Smart Mentoring
Tips for passing along the skills and knowledge of your top employees to other staff members By Phillip M. Perry You’ve spent good money attracting, hiring and training great employees. But what happens when your skilled workers retire or move on to other pursuits?...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Readers’ Choice Awards 2023: Celebrating Your Favorites
FR’s inaugural recognition of our readers’ favorite designers—and more—of the year By Tonneli Grüetter In October, we opened our polls for the first time ever, inviting you to have your voices heard, and, indeed, you spoke up! Over the course of two weeks, 1,500 of the most...
How to Impress Event Planners
By Jill Brooke In many ways, an event planner is a casting director. It’s not only lights, camera, action but also the ability to have a list of characters to perform different roles in the production. After all, some clients are looking for a boho chic wedding while...
Cut Rose Varieties You Should Try in 2023
By Tonneli Grüetter Believe it or not, winter is almost over. Florists everywhere can rejoice on March 20, the first day of spring 2023. As the days become longer, floral designers tune their focus to the distant sound of wedding bells, graduation marches and prom...
Rose-colored Love
The family of new “taupe”-colored roses now have a connotation in the language of flowers. Red roses are getting some competition in the love department. Their new cultural rival? The new family of taupe-/sand-/tan-/beige-/toffee-/light-brown/earth-toned-colored...
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