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
CalFlowers Match Challenge 2026 Contributions
CARLSBAD, CA – That Flower Feeling is excited to announce the CalFlowers Match Challenge for 2026 contributions. For every $1.25 raised, CalFlowers will match $1.00, up to a total of $300,000, providing a major incentive for the floral industry to unite and support...
That Flower Feeling Appoints Debora Steier to Development Committee
Carlsbad, CA – That Flower Feeling has appointed Debora Steier to its Development Committee. The organization leads the national movement to inspire Americans to enjoy flowers daily, most notably through its newly released "Just Add Flowers" direct to consumer...
American Floral Endowment’s New Video Highlights the Power of Floral Community
Alexandria, VA - The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has released a new video that highlights the organization’s long-standing commitment to strengthening and advancing the floral industry. With engaging visuals, the educational video illustrates how the floral...
ANDMORE Launches “The Market Makers” Podcast
ATLANTA, GA – ANDMORE is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast, The Market Makers, a weekly series spotlighting the authentic journeys of creative and business leaders shaping the future of design, furniture, lifestyle and home. Hosted by ANDMORE’s CEO, Jon...
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Call for Submission for the Pets in Petals Contest
We invite you to showcase your finest creations in pet floral arrangements.We want to see your furry friends adorned with flowers. All type of animals are welcome. It's simple, submit images showcasing your finest floral designs on animals for an opportunity to...
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FEATURES
International Floral Design Stars
Our annual spotlight on artists who are delivering innovative performances on the global stage with flowers. By Tonneli Grüetter It is with great excitement we share our curation of rising “International Design Stars” for 2024. Each year, we prepare this feature with...
Flowers in Your Hair and Everywhere
The Renaissance of Wearable Flowers By Molly Lucille Presented by Boutstix Magnets Throughout history, people have adorned themselves with flowers. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans adorned their champions and gods with head wreaths of blossoms, laurel and olive;...
55 Top Event Florists of 2024
By Tonneli Grüetter Florists’ Review is proud to share our “55 Top Event Florists of 2024,” selected from regions across America. These industry leaders represent the bright future of event florals. Standing on a level all their own, these talented designers blend...
Mother’s Day Success
Ideas and strategies for making the coming holiday your most efficient and profitable ever By Nita Robertson, AIFD Flowers and plants have long been the top gifts to express love and appreciation on Mother’s Day—cut flowers and arrangements, outdoor bedding and garden...
Women on the Flower Farm
Growth and opportunity in an evolving industry at Alexandra Farms By Teresa Schaffer For more than 60 years, the flower industry in Bogotá, Colombia, has empowered women to be independent, self-sufficient leaders in their communities and their homes. Before the 1960s,...
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TRENDS
Flower Hats: Blooming in Popularity
Get on board with these statement-making high-society-approved fashion accessories. By Jill Brooke...
2023 Wedding Dress Trends with Bouquet Styles to Match
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Contributor: Angela Desveaux, founder and editor-in-chief of WedLuxe...
American Floral Trends Forecast 2023
It is with a sincere feeling of joy we share that “change” is in! Much like the dominant...
Got You Talking! Most Talked About Florists of 2022
The top 10 most-talked-about florists of 2022 in FR’s floral community. By Tonneli Grüetter No. 10...
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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Sunshine and Zest
Create this lively and lovely tablescape for a springtime brunch. Floral design and text by Julia Prokhorova, CFD, TMF Wild Veggie Bouquet, Corpus Christi, Texas Photos and video by Cora Johnson Cora Johnson Photography, Corpus Christi, Texas Presented by Dümmen Orange...
Autumn Armature Bouquet
and Coordinating Boutonnière Farm-fresh cut flowers from Budzi inspire a vibrant floral designs ideal for fall nuptials. Floral design and photos by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, TMF Presented by Budzi BUDZI is a grower, importer and wholesale distributor of fresh cut flowers,...
Garden Tablescape
How to create a beautifully curated coalescent composition Floral design, photography and text by Holly Heider Chapple Owner of Holly Chapple Flowers and Hope Flower Farm, Founder of Chapel Designers, Leesburg, Va. Presented by Alexandra Farms Working with such...
Summer Flower Fashion
For a garden party or wedding—or other outdoor celebration—this delicate composite flower necklace makes a dramatic style statement. Floral design and text by Molly LucilleDenver, Colo. Photos by J Hendricks PhotographyLas Vegas, Nev. This easy-to-wear composite...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
The Power of Flower Arrangement Recipes
Take the guesswork out of calculating your true costs and profit margins. By Nita Robertson, AIFD In the fast paced and ever evolving world of floristry, creativity and efficiency must go hand in hand. Whether designing for daily orders, weddings or large-scale events, having a...
Balloon Trends
Exploring the latest advancements in balloon décor and development By Nita Robertson, AIFD The flower industry has long embraced various forms of complementary décor to enhance floral arrangements, and balloons have become an increasingly popular choice. Once...
Valentine’s Day Success Guide
Real-world strategies, tips and considerations for making the upcoming holiday your most successful ever By Nita Robertson, AIFD For florists, Valentine’s Day is the Super Bowl for sales, and the effort you put into preparation can significantly impact your success....
Creating a Marketing Calendar for 2025
By Nita Robertson, AIFD An annual marketing calendar is an invaluable tool that enables business owners to strategically plan and organize promotional activities for their businesses throughout the year. It serves as a roadmap for marketing initiatives, ensuring that...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Fashion and Floral Design
Exploring the beauty of wearing blooms By Molly Lucille The flower industry has found endless paths to activation as collaboration between art mediums becomes part of the flower world’s zeitgeist. From runways to editorial shoots, high fashion has started to fall in love...
Do You Have What It Takes for a Really Big Show?
Tips for creating an exhibit for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest horticultural event in the USA (this info also applies to participating in smaller flower shows in your area) By Jill Brooke It’s not a surprise that many florists dream about creating an...
Four Simple Steps for Long-lasting Valentine’s Day Roses
By Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., AAF Research Coordinator at the American Floral Endowment (AFE) Professor Emeritus of Floriculture at the University of Florida Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day with gifts of flowers, candy, cards and more, creating the largest retail...
50 Must-attend Floral Events in 2024
Education, inspiration, rejuvenation, relationship and connection building, exotic locales—national and international conventions and trade shows in 2024 offer something for everyone in the flower industry. The floral industry is blessed in many ways, and one of those...
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