NEW ISSUE
Our December 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.
- Readers’ Choice Awards
- The Art and the Algorithm of Valentine’s Day
- Florist Spotlight
- Wired for Love
- For the Camera Shy
- Retail Forecast 2026
- Coming Events
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LATEST NEWS
The Fresh Floral Trend Taking Over Fashion
Floral headwear is blooming in popularity, capturing attention with its natural beauty and artistic flair. From delicate headbands and floral crowns to bold hats and sculptural masterpieces, these designs celebrate flowers as the true focal point. Full Article at...
That Flower Feeling is Taking Flight
After more than four years of vision, investment, and dedication, That Flower Feeling (TFF) is officially taking flight. CalFlowers, the California Association of Flower Growers and Shippers, proudly announces the formal operational separation of TFF —...
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...
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Alexandra Farms 2023 Garden Rose Design Contest
The 2023 “Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Design Contest” is your next opportunity to showcase your floral design creativity and mastery to the world. Floral designers are invited to share their best work using garden roses in our sixth annual contest, which...
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FEATURES
International Design Stars
We searched the world over to bring you some of today’s most creative and innovative floral artistsBy Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CFD, CCF The designers you are about to meet might be from the farthest corners of the globe, but they all have one very important thing in...
Global Trends in Floristry 2021
These top trends in the floral industry worldwide can provide inspiration for modifying your business and staying relevant to today’s consumers. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CFD, CCF When you’re in the business of creativity, staying current on the latest trends can give...
Best in Blooms May 2021
Florists’ Review is thrilled to present the winner and the other three finalists in our new “Best in Blooms” contest series. Over 75 talented floral designers from across the country submitted photos of their floral design work for our jury’s consideration in this...
Picture-Perfect Weddings of 2021
By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CCF For better or worse, 2020 profoundly changed the landscape of the wedding industry. But if there's one thing last year has shown us, it's that love doesn't stop for a worldwide pandemic – and neither do florists. For over two decades,...
The Great Reset: Garden Trends Report
Celebrating 20 years of spotting trends in the green industries, Garden Media Group (GMG), a boutique marketing and public relations firm based in Kennett Square, Pa., has unveiled its “2021 Garden Trends Report, ‘The Great Reset.’” The report offers a peek into what...
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TRENDS
Seeing 20/20: 2020 Gardening Trends
It’s here! Garden Media Group’s annual must-read report on trends in gardening and the green industry. Even if you don’t offer much in the way of gardening products or advice, read this report: It provides insights into societal megatrends that are impacting much more than just the lawn and garden industry but still will affect your business. Read more […]
Classic Blue
Classic Blue is the color for 2020! Discover how Pantone chooses it annual “Color of the Year,” what it means, and how to apply it to floral design and merchandising your store. [Read more …]
The Meaningful Language of Flowers
Show your customers how to say more than just “I love you” with their Valentine’s Day bouquets – and year-round, too. To learn more, read on […]
Christmas Trends 2020
Yes, Christmas 2020! Now is the time to start looking toward next year. To learn more from Bill Schaffer, AIFD, AAF, PFCI and Kristine Kratt, AIFD, PFCI, read on […]
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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Delivering the Farmgirl Flowers Brand Everywhere
Writer Jane DeMarco takes us on a visit with Christina Stembel, owner of FarmGirl Flowers. to learn how she went from bicycle couriers in San Francisco to a nation-wide flower delivery empire – and how she got us all to ask the question: “What’s in your wallet!?” FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW […]
Bloomers
Building a reputation along with store inventory is key to maintaining clients and shop success. Learn how Bloomers in San Francisco did just that. […]
Bloomers
San Francisco florist builds an enduring brand around sustainable design.
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Serpentine Memorial Arrangement
A graceful “S”-shaped design offers both symbolism and functionality Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Smithers Oasis North America Designing flower arrangements to surround cremation urns is an increasingly common request for florists, as the...
A Touch of Spring Fever
Tulips and fresh branches provide welcome seasonal elements in a charming, salable design. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD This delightful and affordable spring-spirited design receives additional volume and dimension—and perceived...
How to Create a “Prom Bar”
Entice greater sales with an alluring and interactive display of prom-flower accessories. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Teenagers throughout North America are planning now for their spring formals and proms, and that means lots of orders...
Wearable Flowers for Prom
A quick-and-easy coordinating trio of designs to boost your prom sales and profits. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Presented by Reliant Ribbon To really boost your prom flower sales this year, excite your customers by showing them creative...
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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...
Getting the Brand Together
Discover the dos and don’ts of how to establish, grow and promote your brand. By Andrew Joseph If we told you there was a way you could establish and grow a relationship between your brand (company) and consumers, how much would you pay? Well, you don’t have to pay...
A Glimpse into the Life of a Farmer-Florist
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Andrea Gagnon LynnVale Studios Gainesville, Va. Main Website: lynnvale.com Founded in 2002, LynnVale Studios is dedicated to cultivating creativity through floriculture and fine art. This beautiful and bucolic...
Are You a Great Manager?
Tips for becoming a more productive and effective manager. By Phillip M. Perry Great management skills are more important than ever in today’s tight labor market. Businesses large and small need to take steps to retain top-performing people and attract new ones....
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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...
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...
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 (Dec. 18-26) and...
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