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Our May Issue is Here!
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.
- International Design Stars
- Florist Spotlight: Glenn Arvor
- How Flowers Affect Our Mental Health
- The Power of Flower Arrangement Recipes
- How to Expand Your Business with Wedding Planning
- How Greenery Helps You Profit Artistically and Financially
- Creative Tutorials
- Coming Events and more!
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LATEST NEWS
TFF Partners with Philadelphia Flower Show
That Flower Feeling is excited announce their participation in this years Philadelphia Flower Show, taking place from February 28th to March 9th. Learn how you can get involved. Full Press Release Below Source: That Flower Feeling- January 28, 2025 TFF Partners with...
U.S. places hold on 25% tariff on Colombian imports
A resolution was reached, placing a hold on the proposed tariff. Full Article Here Source: floraldaily.com U.S. places hold on 25% tariff on Colombian imports Yesterday, the flower industry in the US and Colombia was anxiously holding its breath as tensions escalated...
Wedding Floral Trends
Here’s what we expect to see in the world of wedding floral design in 2025 and how luxury roses can play a leading role. Full Article Here Source: Alexandra Farms Emerging Floral Trends for 2025 Jan 153 min read From abundant altars to bright and bold florals, these...
Mellano & Company celebrates 100 years in business
To mark this milestone, Mellano & Company is embarking on a year-long celebration entitled 'Blooming into a New Era!' The celebration will highlight the generations of families and faces who have played an integral role in the company throughout the years while...
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Hottest Wedding Dress Trends and Bouquet Styles That Compliment Them
There’s no shortage of uber-chic bridal dresses in 2021 Whether your brides are planning micro weddings now or full-fledged affairs later this year, one thing’s for sure: There’s no shortage of uber-chic bridal dresses in 2021. From frothy ruffles and flirty capes to...
Only the Best Blooms for Mom
Article by Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CFD, CCF Designs by Jaime Webber, The Floral Bar, Texas Anna Day, AIFD, CFD, Anna Day Designs, Arizona Alex Nutting, Aesme Floral Studio, London Katya Rusin, Lavka Flowers, New York Jen Lagedrost Cavender, NECTAR + BLOOM, California...
How the Global Flower Industry Has Adapted to the Pandemic
While there are many common threads across the globe, there are also contrasting perspectives regarding how different areas have coped with the impact. Read observations and lessons learned from seven markets on different continents here…
Everlasting Beauty
It used to be easy for florists to spot a “silk” flower a mile away. Not anymore. Permanent Botanicals are designed with such high quality that they not only look exactly like their fresh counterparts but also feel and, in some cases, smell just like them. Read more…
2020-2021 American Floral Trends Forecast
Exciting new Floral Trends for 2020-2021 from eight of North America’s leading floral design artists. See holiday and seasonal interpretations of four trends, with the latest colors and styles applied. Read more…
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TRENDS
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 […]
If You’re Going To San Francisco
Most people who have spent any time in San Francisco talk about how much they love the city. Small wonder; it’s a totally awesome place. San Francisco’s natural beauty, creative vibe and legendary social movements are an important part of what makes the city unique. This cool coastal city has a relatively small population…
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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Bloomers
San Francisco florist builds an enduring brand around sustainable design.
Instagrammer Of The Month
Learn more about Cherrie Silverman, AIFD, AAF, CPF, of Cherry Blossoms Florist, our Instagrammer of the Month […]
Floralista
After graduating from the Maureen Sullivan Floral Design School in Vancouver, I went in search of work. It wasn’t easy for someone very young and with no experience. I worked at a couple of florist stores and then landed a job as lead designer at a small shop, still barely making minimum wage.
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Mystic Crystals
Introducing extraordinary new products that will add an exciting new element to bridal bouquets and boutonnières this wedding season. Floral design and text by Patience Pickner, AIFD, PFCI Chamberlain, S.D. Photos by Tami Carda Photography Presented by Fitz Design Fitz Design...
Heart’s Delight
Creative craftiness elevates the appeal of the quick-to-produce and easy-to-deliver Valentine’s Day arrangement. Floral design, text and photos by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Inspired by the holiday of love, I wanted to create a fun design that has lots of consumer...
Cascading Beauty
Convey a decidedly autumnal aesthetic in wedding designs—regardless of color palette—by combining dried botanicals with fresh. Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD The changing seasons inspired me to create a lush cascade-style bridal...
Dynamic New Convention Design
With its dramatic vertical and horizontal planes, this design style generates arrangements that can be not only exciting and distinctive but also budget friendly yet profitable. Floral design, photography and text by Mike Hollenbeck, AIFD, CFD from Floral Artistry ...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Using Gift and Home Markets to Enrich Your Flower Business
By ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers) As you know, the flowers aren’t the only things that make an arrangement special. The vessel and accouterments add distinguishing qualities to a design. However, finding truly unique and unusual accents can be difficult, and...
Engaged Employees
A great workplace, with staffers who enjoy their jobs, can drive both productivity and sales. By Phillip M. Perry “Hire motivated people who can help your business grow.” That popular mantra has always been easier said than done. And today, the challenge is tougher...
Email Marketing Guide
Some consider it low-tech, but if it works (and it does—still), who cares? By Andrew Joseph Some people, when considering ways to market their flower enterprises, are old school—newspapers, magazines, billboards, fliers and pamphlets while others believe the more...
The Perils and Pleasures of Transporting Flowers
Tips for getting your designs to their destinations safely and easily. By Jill Brooke Ask any florist the best part of his or her job, and the answer will be the same. It’s that time composing an arrangement and producing a symphony of color with lush roses, perky...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Interflora World Cup 2023
Highlights from the world’s preeminent floral design competition. By Jill Brooke To thunderous cheers, Germany’s Nicolaus Peters was crowned champion of the 2023 Interflora World Cup—the world’s biggest floral design competition—during a glamorous gala design finale and dinner...
Delphinium
By Jill Brooke BOTANICAL AND COMMON NAMES • Delphinium elatum / Delphinium × cultorum (‘Guardian’ series, ‘Triton’ series, ‘Ariel’ series, etc.) Candle larkspur, English larkspur, Alpine Delphinium,...
Trends in Decorative Accessories
A look at what’s hot in 2022 in the world of home accents—trends that impact not only your giftware buying but also your floral design styling. By Andrew Joseph Accents. We’re not talking about twangs and drawls or whatever one calls the older Boston voice; no, we’re...
“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...
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