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LATEST NEWS
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...
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...
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...
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Enter FR’s 2025 Autumn Wedding Contest
We are excited to see your most stunning fall wedding creations and share them with our readers! Let's make this autumn season the best one yet! Upload your photos today for a chance to showcase your winning design work to the floral world! You have the chance to win...
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FEATURES
Florists’ Review’s “Autumn Weddings Design Contest”
Meet the winners of our annual seasonal design competition By Nita Robertson, AIFD Soon the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp. Autumn has become the most popular season for tying the knot. According to the “2023 Real Weddings Study” conducted by The Knot,...
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
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
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
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...
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TRENDS
Prom 2024
Everything you need to know to engineer an efficient and profitable prom season—and create a...
American Floral Trends Forecast 2024
A study of five major trends influencing floral design this year Anthologized by Tonneli GrĂĽetter...
The Beauty of Dried and Preserved Flowers
A crash-course on these once-again-fashionable botanicals By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Dried...
Holiday Trends 2023
Tips for decorating residential and commercial spaces in the latest styles. By Jill Brooke Holiday...
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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DESIGN TUTORIALS
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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...
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
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
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,...
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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...
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...
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
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...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
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...
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
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
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...
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