Advertisement

NEW ISSUE

dec fr 25 cover

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

To purchase a print copy of the issue, please visit our SHOP

LATEST NEWS

floracraft
Lori Wheat on Leading the Society of American Florists

Lori Wheat on Leading the Society of American Florists

In this episode of The Bloom Show, Lori Wheat, the new president of the Society of American Florists (SAF) and third-generation owner of Lafayette Florist in Colorado, joins host Sahid Nahim for an inspiring discussion on leadership, education, and the future of the...

read more
Floraprima Introduces the Poppy Collection

Floraprima Introduces the Poppy Collection

Delicate, expressive, and emotionally resonant—the poppy is a flower unlike any other. After months of research, testing, and innovation, Floraprima proudly unveils the Poppy Collection: five distinct varieties available year-round, crafted for florists and designers...

read more
FloraLife Unveils Ambitious Sustainability 2030 Plan

FloraLife Unveils Ambitious Sustainability 2030 Plan

WALTERBORO, S.C. – FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company and worldwide leader in postharvest solutions for the floral industry, has announced its new FloraLife Sustainability 2030 Plan, a comprehensive strategy that builds upon its 2025 achievements to...

read more

🌼MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Next Gen LIVE! - safnow.org
kurt adler banner ad
SAF

FROM OUR PAGES

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

Winter Holidays 2024

Winter Holidays 2024

Your guide to product and design trends, marketing ideas, and need-to-know information for this year’s end-of-year religious and cultural celebrations. By Nita Robertson, AIFD The winter season of religious and cultural holidays—Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New...

The Therapeutic Power of Flowers

The Therapeutic Power of Flowers

Stories of Nurturing Mental Health in America By Nita Robertson, AIFD In the hustle and bustle of modern American life, mental health is an increasingly prevalent concern. Stress, anxiety and depression affect millions of individuals, impacting their daily lives and...

Celebrating, Promoting and Selling American-grown Flowers and Foliage

Celebrating, Promoting and Selling American-grown Flowers and Foliage

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Throughout the American countryside, there exists a community of cut flower farmers whose passion blooms as brightly as the petals they cultivate. Their dedication goes beyond just growing flowers; it’s about fostering a connection with the...

Pets and Petals

Pets and Petals

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Welcome to the whimsical world where pets and petals intertwine! In our 2024 “Pets and Petals Design Contest,” nearly 60 talented floral designers showcased their creative and clever floral designs crafted specifically for animals. From elegant...

🌼MORE ARTICLES

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...
Prom 2024

Prom 2024

Everything you need to know to engineer an efficient and profitable prom season—and create a...

read more

🌼MORE FLORAL TRENDS

smithers-oasis
FTD-Display Ad
and more dec 25

DESIGN TUTORIALS

🌼SEE ALL

Romantic Wedding Centerpiece Tutorial

Romantic Wedding Centerpiece Tutorial

DESIGN A DREAMY AND VERSATILE ARRANGEMENT FOR CEREMONIES AND RECEPTIONS. This wedding-style centerpiece features exquisite roses in pink as well as warm peach tones. For placement, the arrangement works well on a round table, long table or even on a bar.  Footed vases are...

rosaprima
Fantastical Fall Install

Fantastical Fall Install

A dynamic suspended design for seasonal occasions and events Floral design, photos and text by Paulina Nieliwocki Blue Jasmine Floral Berkeley Heights, N.J. The soft curves and blended textures in this suspended floral design celebrate the autumn season’s bounty and...

Blooming Olive Tree

Blooming Olive Tree

This tall, stately tree-based flower arrangement offers versatility for placement in homes and offices as well as at special events and occasions. Floral design, text and photography Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Ragon House Decorating with faux flowers and...

A New Era for Wrist Corsages

A New Era for Wrist Corsages

BoutStix™ has become a go-to for many florists when making boutonnières. New to the BoutStix™ line is Wristix™, providing an exciting new option for the creation of wrist corsages. Presented by Boutstix Creating stunning wrist corsages has never been easier than now,...

🌼 SEE MORE

BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Retail Revival

Retail Revival

Is your flower shop in need of a makeover? By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD For florists, the shop space is more than just a storefront—it's a reflection of their creativity, brand identity and values. A well-designed floral studio invites customers in, enhances workflow and sets the...

FTD membership
Color Theory

Color Theory

Tips for understanding how colors interact, to elevate not only your designs but also your professionalism Text and floral design by Amy Balsters The Floral Coach Alexandria, Va. Photo by Akbar Sayed Photography You can gingerly process and handle your flowers. You...

Building a Brand

Building a Brand

Tips for establishing an image and reputation that will attract likeminded customers and build loyalty and advocacy By Nita Robertson, AIFD Your brand identity is the foundation of your flower business, shaping everything from your logo and color scheme to your...

International Women’s Day 2025

International Women’s Day 2025

Last year, more than 1,800 florists downloaded our materials to participate in International Women’s Day. Boost your sales with our new free eight-week IWD marketing campaign created specifically for florists. Our goal is to establish International Women's Day as a...

🌼MORE BUSINESS ARTICLES

CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

That Flower Feeling to Host Industry Webinar

That Flower Feeling to Host Industry Webinar

"From Impulse to Habit — Driving Daily Floral Consumption with Just Add Flowers” Anaheim, CA — That Flower Feeling, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to promoting a culture of everyday floral enjoyment, will host an industry-wide webinar, "From Impulse to Habit: Driving Daily...

FTD display ad
Unveiling the Beauty of Hydrangea

Unveiling the Beauty of Hydrangea

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Hydrangea, with voluminous blooms, a range of bloom types and a broad color palette, have long been cherished by florists for their versatility as mass flowers that add texture, stunning color and modern elegance to any design. With year-round...

The Enchantment of Cut Flower Breeding

The Enchantment of Cut Flower Breeding

Insights into the lengthy, painstaking and expensive process of developing new flower varieties. By Nita Robertson, AIFD It all begins with the seed. Around the world, plant breeders are working in labs and greenhouses to develop better cut flowers for florists and...

Bucket-list Floral Experiences

Bucket-list Floral Experiences

The top flower and garden shows, exhibitions, festivals and tours across the world that, once attended, will be among the highlights of one’s life. By Jill Brooke When thinking about bucket-list flower experiences, some obvious choices come to mind. However, there are...

🌼MORE ARTICLES

livingflowers-banner
Florists' Review Subscribe Newsletter

florists' review

For all the latest industry news, contest announcements, new product introductions and much more join our weekly newsletter club.

Your information is safe with us! We do not sell or trade our customer’s data with third parties.