NEW ISSUE
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
The 12 Best “Jeopardy” Questions Inspired by Flowers
Fun trivia questions inspired by flowers. Full Article Here Source: flowerpowerdaily.com The 12 Best “Jeopardy” Questions Inspired by Flowers By Jill Brooke Of the many flower related questions, here are 12 “Jeopardy” questions inspired by the garden....
Call for Submission for the Pets in Petals Contest
We invite you to showcase your finest creations in pet floral arrangements.We want to see your furry friends adorned with flowers. All type of animals are welcome. It's simple, submit images showcasing your finest floral designs on animals for an opportunity to...
New York Botanical Garden’s 2025 Orchid Dinner
This February, the New York Botanical Garden hosted an enchanting evening that beautifully blended floral artistry, a historic backdrop and a glamorous guest list. Full Article Here Source: Accent Decor Inside the New York Botanical Garden’s 2025 Orchid Dinner...
Strategies to Boost Your Administrative Professionals Day Sales
Administrative Professionals Day, on April 23 this year, is a great time to appreciate office staff. This article shares strategies to capitalize on this popular gift-giving occasion. Full Article Here Source: Rio Roses 7 Proven Strategies to Boost Your Sales for...
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FR’s Show Your Pride Design Contest Winner and Finalists
Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD June is a month of celebrations: Since 1959, the month has been designated as “National Rose Month,” and in 2014, June was established as “Immigrant Heritage...
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FEATURES
Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists' Review Presents our 23rd Annual Picture Perfect Wedding Contest. It's here! Our Annual Picture Perfect Wedding contest is here for you to submit your best wedding florals in any or all of the categories below: • Bouquets • Reception Décor • Ceremony...
Blooming Installations
Floral Installations Reimagined By Jill Brooke, founder FlowerPowerDaily.com It used to be that floral arches were only used for weddings for that picture-perfect nuptial moment. Even during the pandemic, with shrinking guest lists and budgets, the floral arch and...
ORCHIDELIRIUM
All About Our Five Favorite Orchids By Tonneli GrĂĽetter Since orchids became popularized during the 19th century, botanists have hybridized more than 100,000 new types of orchids, spanning every color and form known to the human imagination. But their diversity did...
Flower Refrigeration 101
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT MAKING THINGS COOL By Andrew Joseph The first clue we at Florists’ Review can give to those examining the concept of adding a cooler unit for their flower businesses—it’s right there in the headline: “Flower.”It can be a flower display refrigerator...
Trends and Forecasts For The Balloon Industry
The outlook appears buoyant: Balloon designs and décor from the past are on trend again, and the pandemic has spawned a new appreciation for these inflatables by consumers. By Brenda Silva In today’s balloon industry, it seems the adage “Everything old is new again”...
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TRENDS
Bleached, Dried and Divine
To say that floral designers are obsessed with them would be putting it mildly.
The Business of Sympathy: How has it changed in the age of COVID-19?
Florists' across the country are reporting a very quickly changing landscape when it comes to...
Chicago Florist Staying Positive Amid COVID-19
When Kelly Marie Thompson was 22 years old, she had a big dream of starting her own flower shop. “I didn’t really have a business plan,
Friendly Flower Fight
Debra Prinzing, PFCI Photography courtesy of Netflix and Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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Lori McNorton Blooms on Boswell
Having worked as a designer in other flower shops for more than 30 years, Lori McNorton bought her own shop, Blooms on Boswell in Topeka, Kan., in Jan. 2019 This is her success story. Read more […]
Julio Freitas — The Flower Hat
Montana flower man Julio Freitas uses Instagram to build his business and a national reputation for himself. Learn how you can do the same! [Read more …]
Buying a Floral Business
What a story! Knowing nothing about flowers or the flower business, Janine and Francis Reynolds abandoned established careers in other fields to buy a flower shop less than two years ago. Check out how and why they did it and how they’re utilizing their expertise gained from other types of businesses to make the shop they bought an even greater success. [Read more …]
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Settings in a Snap
An easy and versatile idea for creating fun yet effortless environments at weddings, parties and other events Floral design by Taylor Doyle, The Floral Eclectic located in Dallas Texas Photos by Opal & Onyx Photography, Haley Katherine Photography and Lexie Krug Photography...
A Rainbow of Flowers
This polychromatic ombré composition would be splendid for virtually any spring and summer occasion, including “Pride Month” celebrations. Floral design and video by Alexandra Scholtz WildFlora Design Studio Studio City, Calif. Photos by Bex Falk Photography Los...
Lush Garden Design
A lovely garden-style arrangement features decorative design elements from Smithers-Oasis—including black floral foam. Floral design, photos, video and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Presented by Smithers-Oasis North America This modern garden-style design...
Spring Vegetable Arrangement
An imaginative seasonal design inspired by—of all things—a boiling pot of soup. Floral design, photos and text by Iuliia Prokhorova, CFD, TMF I created this arrangement of vegetables to have a spring vibe, but you can create a similar design for any time of the year...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Blossoming Leadership
Twelve tips for developing your management skills and managing your team effectively By Nita Robertson, AIFD Leading a floral team effectively involves balancing creativity with strong leadership skills. By setting a clear vision; fostering a positive work environment; and...
What Is a CSA, and How Can One Help Your Flower-growing Business?
By Tonneli Grüetter In recent years, small-scale flower farmers have gained a new secret weapon: code-name “CSA,” which is an initialism for Community Supported Agriculture. The basic function of a CSA is to create a season-long stable and predictable stream of income...
Private Labeling: Local, Personalized, Profitable
Discover how “private labeled” products can resonate with today’s consumers, expand your brand and generate greater sales. By Melinda R. Cordell How do I love thee, private-label products? Let me count the ways. 1. Private labeling allows you to add to your brand with...
Top Budget-friendly Flowers
Affordable “everyday” flowers offer great potential and possibilities for creative floral designers. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD There are many beautiful cut flower options are more budget friendly but still enable floral designers to achieve a modern look. The key...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Holiday Tables
Inspiring seasonal settings from florists around the country By Jill Brooke It is no secret that people entertain at home more during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas holidays. This becomes an opportunity for florists to customize experiences for their clients,...
Balloon Mania
Balloons are popping up everywhere in event décor, so here are a few current trends and décor tips to help your balloon business bloom. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Celebrations and balloons have always gone hand in hand, but they have become extremely trendy again in...
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 your favorite floral...
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 to appeal to...
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