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
American Floral Endowment: 2025 Year in Review
Alexandria, VA - As the year wraps up, join the American Floral Endowment (AFE) in celebrating the many accomplishments across the industry. Thanks to generous donors, AFE has continued making meaningful strides to fund programs that strengthen the floral community....
Sustainabloom Introduces Sustainability Planning Template for Retail Florists
Alexandria, Virginia - Sustainabloom has released a brand-new free resource to help floral retailers take actionable, measurable steps toward sustainability. The Sustainability Planning Template for Retail Florists is designed to make sustainability planning...
That Flower Feeling Aims to Make Flowers an “Everyday Essential” with New Campaign
New initiative builds on proven "Self Care Made Easy" test market success, calls on industry to partner through investment and free toolkit activation. Carlsbad, CA – That Flower Feeling, the floral industry’s newly independent national marketing initiative, today...
1-800-FLOWERS.COM is Now on DoorDash
Today, we’re excited to announce that 1-800-FLOWERS.COM is now available on DoorDash, bringing its iconic floral arrangements and gifts directly to customers through the DoorDash app. Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, the new partnership expands...
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Best in Blooms Contest 2025
Enter Florists' Reviews Best in Blooms Design Contest today for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature in Florists' Review magazine AND win a $500 credit from Smithers-Oasis North America and 240 stems of beautiful...
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FEATURES
New Podcast Episode
Please join us for our latest episode of the Flower Hour with Florists Review. In this episode Florist’ Review talks with the talented floral designer Beth O'Reilly and Laura Walsh, marketing director at Smithers-Oasis NA. Guests: Floral designer Beth O'Reilly and...
2024 “Reader’s Choice Awards”
Celebrating Your Favorites FR’s second annual recognition of our readers’ favorite designers—and more—of the year By Molly Lucille As 2024 winds to a close, we’re thrilled to announce the return of our second annual “Reader’s Choice Awards,” where our community comes...
Australia’s Floral Revolution
A look at the trend-setting florists on the continent down under—and their floral design aesthetics By Tonneli Grüetter Move over demure pastels and mindful greenery; Australia’s flower scene is having a major moment, and it’s anything but subtle. Down under, a floral...
“Best in Blooms”
Celebrating Creativity and Innovation in Floral Design Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and OASIS Floral Products Florists’ Review is excited to present the winner and finalists for...
Florists’ Review’s Inaugural “40 Over 40”
Celebrating Our Best Vase Life By Tonneli Grüetter In the vibrant world of floristry, where creativity blossoms and every bouquet tells a story, Florists’ Review proudly presents its first-ever “40 Over 40” issue. This special edition celebrates the flower industry...
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TRENDS
Elevating Petals and Pastries
The Art of Upselling a Moment Ideas for safely decorating wedding cakes and cake tables in keeping...
Trends in Wedding Bouquets for 2024
By Nita Robertson, AIFD With each passing wedding season, fresh trends in bridal bouquets emerge...
Make Graduation a Blooming Success
Sales, marketing and design ideas for these annual celebrations of educational achievement By Nita...
“Eco-Optimism”
Garden Media Group’s “2024 Garden Trends Report” The 2024 report showcases seven trends for the...
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Fungi Fusion Tutorial
An artful interplay of elements gives rise to a breathtaking design. Floral design, text and photos by Yeon Chung, Kawa Flowers, Portland, Ore. I find joy in the changing seasons, envisioning floral art that brings together wild mushrooms, vegetables and flowers. My goal here...
Blossoms and Butterflies
Add a playful touch to a lovely design. Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD Floral design is more than arranging flowers; it's an opportunity to tell a story, evoke emotion and create a lasting impression. On these pages, I have crafted a...
A Tablescape for Spring Events
Go bold with a polychromatic color scheme. Floral design, text and photos by Lea Romanowski, AIFD, CAFA, CFD Designing on the Edge Calgary, Alberta, Canada Presented by Oasis Floral Products My inspiration: my best friend, while lying in a meadow and looking outward,...
Prom Bouquet and Traditional Wrist Corsage
Elevate your flower design offerings with ribbon. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Reliant Ribbon company Prom season brings an exciting opportunity to showcase both timeless traditions and modern trends in flower design. While...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Arranging Your FutureÂ
The exit strategy every florist needs. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD For many florists, retirement planning isn’t just low on the priority list—it often doesn’t exist at all. Long hours, tight margins and a culture that celebrates artistry over financial strategy make it easy to...
Prom Season: A Blooming Opportunity for Florists
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Fitz Design Tips to Grow Your Prom Business For high school students, prom represents a magical night filled with excitement, style and self-expression. Prom season is about more than just a dance. It celebrates youth and...
Marketing International Women’s Day
Tips for creating a strategic marketing plan that will make this March 8 worldwide celebration a major flower-giving occasion By Nita Robertson, AIFD International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, is a powerful global observance that honors the...
Managing Stress During Busy Seasons
Tips for achieving higher performance and a better balance by Christi Lopez, EMC The magic of what we, as florists, do often lies in how we bring beauty and emotions to life through flowers. Whether it’s a wedding, a funeral or a special celebration, we are there to...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Crowning Glory: Explore the Art of Headpieces
Floral design and text by Julia Prokhorova, AIFD, CFD, TMF | Wild Veggie Bouquet | Corpus Christi, Texas Photos by Cora Johnson | Cora Johnson Photography | Corpus Christi, Texas There are so many reasons to wear a dramatic...
Invest in Yourself to Up Your Business Savvy
Our comprehensive guide to business education features 25 incredible courses available for FREE. By Tonneli Grüetter Whether you’re looking to launch a new flower business or manage an established shop that’s hit a knowledge ceiling, you’re not alone. Every florist,...
Winners of the Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Design Contest
Alexandra Farms Announces Winners of Its “2024 Garden Rose Design Contest” By Teresa Schafer It’s time to reveal the winners of Alexandra Farms’ “2024 Garden Rose Design Contest”! Again this year, we received hundreds of entries, and the judges have spoken. Four...
“Best in Blooms”
Meet the winner and finalists in the “Certified American Grown” edition of FR’s flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Certified American Grown Florists’ Review is delighted to present the winner and finalists in our annual “Best in Blooms”...
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