NEW ISSUE
Our July 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.
- Florist Spotlight
- From Petal to Pistil
- Foliage Manipulation
- Holiday Decor with Ribbon:
What’s Trending - Rooted in Resilience
- Trade Associations
- Collaborate with Confidence
- Invest in Yourself
- Creative Tutorials
- Coming Events and more!
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LATEST NEWS
Philadelphia Flower Show Highlights
The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show had another amazing event full of floral artistry and inspiration. Full Article Here Source: Flowerpowerdaily Philadelphia Flower Show Highlights from “Garden of Tomorrow” By Jill Brooke The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show announced its...
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 new networking...
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 for their simplicity,...
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 Article Here Source-...
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FEATURES
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”...
The Great Tablescape
By Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD Tablescapes are wonderful ways to decorate tables for any special occasion, especially the holidays. But exactly what are tablescapes? Tablescapes are artistic arrangements of multiple articles on a table to create a dramatic table décor...
Wreaths For Every Occasion
With Interest in Wreaths Exploding, Discover the Latest Trends in this Category of Floral Design By Tonneli Grüetter The wreath business is big. But has your business fully tapped into this a booming niche? From easy-selling dried wreaths to the heartfelt floral...
July 2021 “Best in Blooms” Winner
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...
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TRENDS
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
Plant Horoscope
Houseplants are wonderful things. They can bring life to your living space and improve your physical and mental health. In fact, the research speaks for itself.
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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
Mastering Floral Contracts
Secure Your Business’s Future By True Client Pro Why Contracts are Essential for Florists Contracts are essential for florists; they are the unseen heroes that protect both florists and their clients. While creating stunning arrangements is your passion, well-crafted contracts...
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...
Cyber Security for Your Flower Business
How to counter fraud in a digital world. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses of all sizes face a growing risk of financial loss from fraudulent internet transactions. Here’s just one example: When the controller of a California business received an email from the CEO...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Proflora 2023
Highlights from Colombia’s international cut flower trade show By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Started in 1991, Proflora is a biennial international trade show for the cut flower industry organized by Asocolflores, the Association of Colombian Flower Exporters, to promote the...
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...
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 weddings. In fact,...
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 month or two is...
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