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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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LATEST NEWS

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U.S. places hold on 25% tariff on Colombian imports

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...

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Wedding Floral Trends

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...

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Mellano & Company celebrates 100 years in business

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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Preserved Flowers for Valentine’s Day

Preserved Flowers for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a golden opportunity for brick-and-mortar florists to captivate new customers and increase sales. By incorporating preserved flowers into your offerings, you’ll not only stand out, but also provide your customers with lasting memories. Full Article...

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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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Eco-Friendly Suspended Arrangement

Eco-Friendly Suspended Arrangement

NYC floral designer Juan Villanueva shares a dramatic design idea that is considerate of the environment Floral design, photos and text by Juan M. Villanueva Villanueva Designs New York, N.Y. At Villanueva Designs, we often incorporate dramatic suspended floral designs into our...

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Luscious Summertime Tablescape

Luscious Summertime Tablescape

Floral design by Gilberto Espinoza Freihoff Dogwood & Fir; San Diego, Calif. Photography by Sadi, Whimsie Studios Text by Ashley Desque Location: Random Ass Farm; Vista, Calif. Linens and dinnerware: The Hostess Haven; San Diego, Calif. Flowers courtesy of Random...

How To: Make a Floral Collar for Fido

How To: Make a Floral Collar for Fido

Flower Adornments for PETS is a Fun- And-Growing-Trend, and this easy technique makes creating them a walk in the (Dog)Park. Floral design and photos by Sue HinesModel: Mr. BeauContinue Reading: 8min ReadWhen florist Sue Hines, of Sue Hines Floral in Medical Lake,...

Real-Life Still-Life Tablescape

Real-Life Still-Life Tablescape

Inspired by centuries-old Dutch and Flemish paintings of flowers, this versatile component design offers opportunities for many applications and derivations. Floral design and photos by TJ McGrath Text by David Coake Continue Reading: 12min Read Events are springing...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Managing Online Reviews of Your Business

Managing Online Reviews of Your Business

Tips for responding to comments posted about your business—both good and bad reviews By Andrew Joseph According to no less an authority on not being ignored, famed author and bon vivant Oscar Wilde once said, “There’s only one thing in the world worse than being talked about,...

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Industry Leader Jose (Joey) Azout from Alexandra Farms

Industry Leader Jose (Joey) Azout from Alexandra Farms

FR talks with the president of Alexandra Farms, a boutique grower specializing in nostalgic, romantic, fresh cut garden roses in Bogotá, Colombia, about his amazing company, the floriculture industry in Colombia, and the soaring popularity and demand for garden...

Online Education Directory for Florists

Online Education Directory for Florists

A comprehensive list of organizations offering webinars or classes dealing specifically with flower design or flower business education, as well as accreditation opportunities.  By Andrew Joseph There’s always room for improvement. It may have been a while since...

Seven Must-have Event Contract Terms

Seven Must-have Event Contract Terms

Contracts are essential for professional florists, to prevent potential misunderstandings and conflicts with clients, as well as to protect their businesses if something unexpected happens. By Corrine Heck and Myranda Sauls Details Flowers Software Have you ever had a...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

My Magical Trip to Alexandra Farms

My Magical Trip to Alexandra Farms

by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD In March, I went to Colombia to discover a piece of the country’s more than 8,000 hectares (approximately 20,000 acres) of land devoted to cut flower cultivation. Imagine you’re standing in a flower farm on a beautiful sunny day, with a perfect...

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Sustainable Floristry

Sustainable Floristry

What is it, and where do we start? The “FREESIA Challenge”! By Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD, CFD All floral designs are crested by Hitomi Gilliam and photographed by Colin Gilliam “We believe flowers and plants are essential to the well-being of humanity. We believe...

How to Avoid Burnout

How to Avoid Burnout

Advice for staying fresh as a daisy and maintaining your love for flowers. By Carrie Wilcox, EMC When people learn that I’m a florist, they often say things like, “You’re so lucky you get to play with flowers all day” and “You must love every minute of your job.” I am...

Flowering Branches

Flowering Branches

By Tonneli GrĂĽetter Is there anything more beautiful than the emergence of delicate cherry blossoms fluttering in the spring? What about the minimalist majesty of a sweet Southern Magnolia branch kissed with ancient moss on its gently cracked bark?  It...

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