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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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SAF to Take Floral Industry Issues to Capitol Hill

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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Florist Special With BOUJEEHAUS

Florist Special With BOUJEEHAUS

Boring is never an option for Jess, the owner of this business. Old flowers replace the bland, while dramatic design details take the spotlight over the drab. Full Article Here Source- Thursd Florist Special With BOUJEEHAUS Jess, the creative force behind BOUJEEHAUS...

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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...

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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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Hand-tied Cascade Bouquet

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 even though...

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Prom Corsage and Boutonniere

Prom Corsage and Boutonniere

This year, especially, prom-goers will want to make personalized statements and lasting impressions with their attire and their flowers, so be ready with plenty of beautiful ribbons and accessory options to create the perfect floral wearables for their all of their...

Green Garden Tablescape

Green Garden Tablescape

With subtle touches of whimsy, this versatile component design idea is appropriate for virtually any occasion and any season of the year. Floral designs and text by Jasmine Corzo Bath Sponsored by Melrose International Event designers, the next time you meet with...

Contemporary Romance

Contemporary Romance

This artful, modern and sophisticated flower heart design is sure to alter the mind-sets of flower-complacent consumers this Valentine’s Day. Floral design by Andrea Ancel, AIFD, CFD; FTD director of design Photos and videos by James Merri, FTD director of production...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Event Rentals

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 their...

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Trends in Decorative Accessories

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...

Houseplant Trends and Marketing Tips

Houseplant Trends and Marketing Tips

Consumer interest in houseplants is at an all-time high, and it shows no sign of waning. Here are the latest info on today’s houseplant market, along with the hottest trends and most creative marketing ideas. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Houseplants not only improve...

Beware of the Silent Flower Killer

Beware of the Silent Flower Killer

Ethylene, an odorless and colorless gas, is deadly to many cut flowers and potted plants. Here’s everything you need to know to protect your flowers and plants. By American Floral Endowment Ever heard of ethylene? No doubt, many of you have, but for those who haven’t,...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

Dutch Lily Days 2023

Dutch Lily Days 2023

By Jules Lewis Gibson A visit to the Netherlands is a treat for any flower lover. From June 6 to 9, 14 lily bulb exporters opened their doors to visitors from around the globe for “Dutch Lily Days,” and I was invited to be one of those visitors It is the premier event to...

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The Evolution of the Garden Rose

The Evolution of the Garden Rose

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD With their incredible beauty and undeniable fragrance, garden roses are in a class of their own. The amazing cup shape, complex colors, petal count and formation, and fragrance set them apart from other roses and make them so...

Pets and Petals

Pets and Petals

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Flowers aren’t just for humans; animals love them too! There is something so adorable about pets wearing flowers, especially for weddings and other special events.  In FR’s second annual “Pets and Petals” contest, more than 30...

Red Twig Farms: Everyone’s Farm

Red Twig Farms: Everyone’s Farm

Red Twig Farm located in New Albany, Ohio Red Twig Farms (RTF) is no longer just an Ohio flower farm; it is now “everyone’s farm.” Situated in New Albany, Ohio, on approximately 8 acres (just under 6 acres in production), Red Twig Farms specializes in tulips,...

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