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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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Philadelphia Flower Show Highlights

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...

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A Guide to Tulip Colors

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,...

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The Art (and Algorithm) of Valentine’s Day 2026 

How AI, sustainability and emotional design are transforming one of the industry’s biggest days.  By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD  With Valentine’s Day 2026 landing on a Saturday, florists nationwide are bracing for a complex mix of opportunity and chaos. The good news?...

Guided by Nature 

Korean floral design beckons tranquility in a hectic world.  By Bianca Bina  Spacious, balanced and natural. Grounded in foundational principles, Korean design is built on a simple yet intentional framework that embraces ethereal, asymmetric forms. Every element...

2025 Holiday Trends

Big bows, bold blooms and vintage vibes capture the spotlight. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CCF In a season brimming with velvet ribbons, oversized ornaments and cozy color palettes, this year’s holiday decor trends are all about curated contrast. Think maximalism meets...

Seed Breeding for Healthy Resistance

Take an inside look at how a leader in breed development delivers innovation to the flower industry. By Bianca Bina Every ruffle of a petal, every shade of a beloved hue, each delicate fragrance and all the unique qualities that make every flower distinctively...

Decking the Halls for Profit: How Florists Can Build a Holiday Installation Business

Every year, offices, hotels, and retail spaces scramble to transform their interiors for the holidays. From lush garlands cascading over grand staircases to lobby trees twinkling with designer ornaments, holiday décor is no longer an afterthought—it’s a branding...

FEATURES

Create with Intention

Create with Intention

  "Florists and designers share their proactive experiences and the effects on their businesses." When working in a creative field such as floral design, getting stuck in the occasional rut comes with the territory. Rather than let those ruts bring them down, many...

The Age of Studio Floral Designers

The Age of Studio Floral Designers

  "How the floral industry is changing, and what’s next for studio and retail designers" As the new year continues to take shape, it’s a good time to look at some of the trends that have begun to take root in our industry of late. One of the most interesting...

Success in 2019 Begins with You

Success in 2019 Begins with You

  "Finding time for yourself is key to creating a successful work/life balance in the new year." You’ve made it through another busy winter holiday season, and the beginning of 2019 is a great time to take a deep breath and relax before the hectic schedule surrounding...

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TRENDS

Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending

Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and...

A Florist’s Guide to Indian Weddings

The abundance of flowers—and business opportunities—in multi-day Indian nuptials. By Nita...

At the Altar, Down the Aisle: Ceremony Floral Trends

By Molly Lucille In the thick of wedding season, it can happen fast. We can lose ourselves during...

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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT

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DESIGN TUTORIALS

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Rustic Armature

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 purposes,...

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Crown the Graduate

Crown the Graduate

Offer your customers a distinctive option for graduation flower gifts with this innovative mortarboard cap adornment. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Graduations will begin in just a couple of months, and there are many ways to celebrate...

Flower Necklace

Flower Necklace

Comfortably wearable flower designs are a specialty at Miami’s Aniska Creations, and co-owner Ana Isabel Vivas shares her technique for creating her bespoke flower necklaces. Floral design, photos and text by Ana Isabel Vivas “I have a passion for floral...

Hat Box Arrangement

Hat Box Arrangement

Orlando’s The Floral Way Studio has established two branding “trademarks,” both of which have created a unique and instantly recognizable identity for the business and its design work. Floral design by Johnny Ramos Establishing a “signature style” for your flower...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Merchandising Ideas to Create Customer Experiences

Merchandising Ideas to Create Customer Experiences

Elevate your product displays with these modern and sales-enticing techniques By Tonneli Grüetter Native Poppy Native Poppy Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to keep one’s shop fresh and exciting for in-person shoppers is a challenge every florist has felt at some point in...

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Can You See Me?

Can You See Me?

What’s Happening with Instagram By Tonneli Grutter On Monday, July 25, 2022, mega influencer Kylie Jenner said the magic words that thousands of florists and small-business owners have been feeling the crushing weight of for months: Make...

Florists’ 2023 Trends Report: Sneak Peek Webinar September 21st

Florists’ 2023 Trends Report: Sneak Peek Webinar September 21st

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 2:30 pm EST for a Free Webinar Florists’ 2023 Trends Report: Sneak Peek Webinar Presented by BloomNation and Florists' Review  Join us for an invite-only sneak peek of the Florists’ 2023 Trends Report compiled by BloomNation....

Winning the War for Workers

Winning the War for Workers

How to recruit and retain in a candidate-driven market. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses large and small are having a tough time finding and keeping enough employees. It’s not only florists! Traditional top-down dynamics between employers and job-seekers no longer seem...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

Interflora World Cup 2023

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...

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Marketing to Gen Z

Marketing to Gen Z

What you need to know to reach this next generation of consumers. By Andrew Joseph With each succeeding generation thinking it is the cat’s meow, it is important to realize that for your flower business to survive and thrive, you can’t simply have a marketing plan in...

Destination Weddings and Events

Destination Weddings and Events

Tips for landing exciting design jobs—both big and small—outside of your market area. By Jill Brooke The sun! The sand! The glamour! The creative opportunities! The Instagram moments! Schaffer Designs, Philadelphia, PA Creating the floral décor for a destination...

Roselily® Series is the Gold Standard of Double Lilies

Roselily® Series is the Gold Standard of Double Lilies

With top-level features such as substantially more petals, pollen-free, mild fragrance, and longer vase life, Roselily is the superior choice of lilies Roselily® Series Is the Gold Standard  Lilies are among the most recognizable flowers on the market today....

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