NEW ISSUE
Our August 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.
- Instagram Star Feature
- 2025 Holiday Trends
- Decking the Halls for Profit
- Seed Breading for Healthy Resistance
- Handcrafted Paper Flowers
- Summer Citrus Garden Tutorial
- The Procrastinator’s Guide
- Boost Your Brand with Canva
- Protecting Your Floral Business
- Holiday Sales Boosters
- Coming Events and more!
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LATEST NEWS
The Fresh Floral Trend Taking Over Fashion
Floral headwear is blooming in popularity, capturing attention with its natural beauty and artistic flair. From delicate headbands and floral crowns to bold hats and sculptural masterpieces, these designs celebrate flowers as the true focal point. Full Article at...
That Flower Feeling is Taking Flight
After more than four years of vision, investment, and dedication, That Flower Feeling (TFF) is officially taking flight. CalFlowers, the California Association of Flower Growers and Shippers, proudly announces the formal operational separation of TFF —...
Trending Pots and Planters
Caroline Woods , Product Design Manager from Accent Decor, shares her expert take on the top four trend elements that influenced the new Accent Decor pots and planters collection. Full Article Here Source: Accent Decor TREND WATCH: Must-Know Pots and Planters...
Vase to Venue Delivery Solutions with Christine Foley
Veteran Florist, Christine Foley, applied her 40+ years of experience to solving a delivery dilemma. She invented The Flower Caddy - a game changing eco-friendly, durable product designed to transport flower arrangements safely and stress-free. Learn more about her...
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A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists' Review Presents our 25th Annual Picture Perfect Wedding Contest It's here! Our Annual Picture Perfect Wedding contest is here for you to submit your best wedding florals for 2023 in any or all of the categories below: • Bouquets • Reception Décor •...
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FEATURES
International Design Stars
Our annual spotlight on floral design luminaries delivering innovative performances on the global stage. By Tonneli Grüetter It is with great excitement we share our curation of rising “International Design Stars” for 2023. Each year, we look forward to preparing this...
Preparing for Graduation Season
Tips for making the most of often overlooked sales opportunities. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Elementary, middle and high schools; vocational and technical schools; colleges and universities, offering multiple academic degrees—they all have them: graduation...
Florists’ Review’s “Top 50 Wedding Florists of 2023”
By Tonneli Grüetter What makes a great wedding florist? Is it wow-factor, resilience under pressure or perhaps the ability to translate the unspoken language of love from client dream to big-day reality? To limit the vibrance and diversity of today’s wedding industry...
Making the Most of Mother’s Day
Tips for planning and preparing for the third busiest holiday in a florist’s year, as well as merchandising, marketing and sales advice. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Neumann Lilies Although Mother’s Day this year falls as late on the calendar as the second Sunday in...
Prom 2023
Tips, hacks, advice, trends and more for making this prom season your most efficient and profitable ever. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Proms are important for florists for a couple of reasons. First, promoted well, they can generate hundreds or even thousands of...
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TRENDS
Graduation Flower Trends
By Tonneli Grüetter Graduation season is quickly approaching. A sharp uptick in demand for flowers...
American Floral Trends Forcast 2022
By Tonneli Grüetter 2022 look books from our favorite hard good producers, interior design firms,...
Top Ten Social Stars of 2021
Most Shared @artbalkon Moscow, Russia Most Talked About @johnny_crows_garden Devon, U.K Top Ten...
Wreaths For Every Occasion
With Interest in Wreaths Exploding, Discover the Latest Trends in this Category of Floral Design...
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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Creating Narratives Through Floral Installations
Twenty-something floral designer @Rebecca Schrag is blazing her own trail on Kansas City’s floral scene. Learn More…
Inside Chic Fleuriste
@Laura Draghici never dreamed that she would grow up to be owner of one of the most popular floral design studios in the country. Learn how she did it in this month’s Florist Profile.
Celebrating Life’s Special Moments
Learn how Canadian Florists created a successful business by creating arrangements, “you would not see in a grocery store or anywhere else. They’re more stylish, they have more unusual flowers, they have more of a variety of flowers. And they’re put together in a very artsy way.”
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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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 foliages has...
Festive and Fruity
Flowers and fruits can create delicious compositions; this one has a tropical flavor. Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Fresh fruits and/or vegetables always add great textural interest, form and color to floral designs. This...
Mother’s Day Brunch
A collection of component arrangements creates a tablescape for a celebratory family feast—a novel flower gifting idea for honoring Mom this year. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by OASIS Floral Products/Smithers-Oasis North America...
Pocket Boutonnières Made Easy
Two methods for creating this new generation of boutonnières Floral design and text by Patience Pickner, AIFD, PFCI Photos by Photography by Scott Chamberlain, S.D. Presented by Fitz Design POCKET SQUARES I designed this pocket “boutonnière” for a customer who prefers...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
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 can...
Event Rentals
Diversifying your portfolio of services into the event-rentals segment can offer myriad opportunities for expanding your business and creating additional revenue streams. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Botanica International Design & Décor Studio Florists can diversify...
Retail Forecast 2024
High interest rates and slower economic growth are expected to put increasing pressure on retail profits this year, but, on the bright side, many economists expect inflation to decrease to desired levels by year-end By Phillip M. Perry Fasten your seat belts, and...
Pricing for Profit
Tips and strategies for establishing retail pricing structures that will ensure your business’s profitability and financial stability. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Effective pricing is essential for the success of your florist business. By understanding your costs,...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
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 exhibit at...
“Best in Blooms” Winner and Finalists
Meet the winner and finalists in the “Certified American Grown” edition of FR’s flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Sponsored by Certified American Grown Florists’ Review is delighted to present the winner and finalists in our latest...
In Season: Protea
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Botanical Name: Protea Common Name: Sugarbush Family: Proteaceae Pink Ice Resendiz Brothers The many species in the genus Protea are among the most fascinating flowers on the planet. The best-known genus in...
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...
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