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LATEST NEWS
New Tulip Variety “Baptized” in NYC
Consul General of The Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York, Ahmed Dadou, presented an exclusive New York tulip variety to the City of New York at Union Square Park. Full Article at Flowerpowerdaily New Tulip Variety “Baptized” in NYC By Jill Brooke At what will...
David Austin Launches Three New Wedding Roses
Bessie, Hettie and Millicent are the newest wedding roses in the David Austin collection. Full press Release Below- Source David Austin Introducing Three New Iconic Roses David Austin's lifelong love affair with the classic Old Rose has led him to create many...
Set the Stage with Conservatory Stands
Floral designers committed to environment-friendly foam-free arranging have long turned to Accent Decor for containers to support their unique mechanics and needs. Check out the step by step design tutorial by Sue McLeary.. Source: Accent Decor Blog Set the Stage with...
Solar Eclipse Creativity from Florists!
A few floral artists shared their fun and creative interpretation of the solar eclipse using flowers. Full Article Below Source Solar Eclipse Creativity from Florists! By Jill Brooke You got to love the creativity of some floral artists. After all, flowers express...
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25th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”
See the incredible floral creations that vied for Florists’ Review’s “silver jubilee” wedding design awards. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms, Fitz Design, and True Client Pro A “picture-perfect wedding” refers to floral décor for a wedding...
Free International Women’s Day Marketing Plan
Our goal is to establish International Women’s Day as a significant occasion for honoring women through the tradition of giving flowers. March 8th, IWD, is an excellent opportunity to express our gratitude to mentors, teachers, friends, family, and all the...
How Important is Being Sustainable for Your Business? VERY!
By Jill Brooke It is becoming not only a feeling but also a certified fact that caring about sustainability practices as a florist is good for business—as well as the world. Let’s start with the results from a recent consumer research study titled “U.S. Consumer...
Houseplants for Profit
The latest info on today’s houseplant market, along with the hottest trends and marketing ideas. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Selling plants can be profitable; however, choosing the right niche is critical. That niche can include green houseplants, flowering plants,...
“Best in Blooms” Winner and Finalists
Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Smithers-Oasis North America. Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Florists’ Review is delighted to present the winner and finalists in our November “Best in Blooms” flower...
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TRENDS
American Floral Trends Forecast 2024
A study of five major trends influencing floral design this year Anthologized by Tonneli Grüetter...
The Beauty of Dried and Preserved Flowers
A crash-course on these once-again-fashionable botanicals By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Dried...
Holiday Trends 2023
Tips for decorating residential and commercial spaces in the latest styles. By Jill Brooke Holiday...
Flower Hats: Blooming in Popularity
Get on board with these statement-making high-society-approved fashion accessories. By Jill Brooke...
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Sustainably Designed Broken Arch
The right mechanics make designing spectacular wedding arches fast and easy. Floral design and text by Susan McLeary Photos by Patrick Kolts for Accent Décor Last year, I was asked by Accent Décor to collaborate on a number of solution-focused structures and vessels designed...
Rustic Armature
A grapevine structure not only adds movement and textural interest to a modern “everyday” arrangement but also makes it quick and easy to design Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Armatures often serve both decorative and function...
Hand-tied Cascade Bouquet
An organically flowing design for all seasons. Floral design, photos and text by Maria Yamile Bulos Flores San José del Cabo (Los Cabos), Baja California Sur, Mexico For this cascade bouquet, I wanted to use flowers and colors that are available in any season, and...
Festive and Fruity
Flowers and fruits can create delicious compositions; this one has a tropical flavor. Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Fresh fruits and/or vegetables always add great textural interest, form and color to floral designs. This...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Software for Wedding and Event Florists
A look at three companies that offer wedding and event planning software developed specifically for florists—by florists. By Andrew Joseph Until about 25 years ago, keeping track of one’s inventory, revenue and expenses was all done by hand, written on accounting balances, and...
Event Rentals
Diversifying your portfolio of services into the event-rentals segment can offer myriad opportunities for expanding your business and creating additional revenue streams. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Botanica International Design & Décor Studio Florists can diversify...
Retail Forecast 2024
High interest rates and slower economic growth are expected to put increasing pressure on retail profits this year, but, on the bright side, many economists expect inflation to decrease to desired levels by year-end By Phillip M. Perry Fasten your seat belts, and...
Pricing for Profit
Tips and strategies for establishing retail pricing structures that will ensure your business’s profitability and financial stability. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Effective pricing is essential for the success of your florist business. By understanding your costs,...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Do You Have What It Takes for a Really Big Show?
Tips for creating an exhibit for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest horticultural event in the USA (this info also applies to participating in smaller flower shows in your area) By Jill Brooke It’s not a surprise that many florists dream about creating an exhibit at...
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...
Singular Sensations
A deep dive into the trend of monobotanical flower arrangements By Jill Brooke At New York Design Center’s recent home furnishings trade show, the Baker | McGuire showroom had distinctive flower arrangements placed throughout. These weren’t vases filled with a variety...
Valentine’s Day Inspiration
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD For the upcoming Valentine’s Day, which, in 2024, will be on a Wednesday, we want to help inspire you to develop artistic unique designs that appeal to your customer base while giving that wow factor. For Florists' Reviews 2023 Valentine's...
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