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West Van Florist Home & Garden
Lara Mathias-Santos is the design manager at West Van Florist Home & Garden in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. This is her success story. Read on […]
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Writer Jane DeMarco takes us on a visit with Christina Stembel, owner of FarmGirl Flowers. to learn how she went from bicycle couriers in San Francisco to a nation-wide flower delivery empire – and how she got us all to ask the question: “What’s in your wallet!?” FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW […]
Bloomers
Building a reputation along with store inventory is key to maintaining clients and shop success. Learn how Bloomers in San Francisco did just that. […]
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Lavish Traveling Centerpiece
Playing a bit of a trick on the eyes, floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, creates a stunning oblong candle centerpiece for a wedding reception. While the lush design appears to be a collection of four individual arrangements, it is a single horizontal unit. Featuring Alexandra Farms’ spectacular peachy-pink ‘Miyabi’ Wabara Garden Roses, the design also comprises spray garden roses, ‘Green Ball’ Dianthus and pepperberry. READ MORE…
Post-Wedding Brunch
The day after a huge wedding, it’s nice for everyone to mingle and catch up with a post-celebratory brunch. Watch as Erik demonstrates how he created a showstopper brunch buffet arrangement featuring flowers from Rio Roses perfect for such an occasion.
Classic White Bridal Bouquet
Using wire rings, sparkling wired-crystal garland, the most incredible ‘Princess Miyuki’ garden roses from Alexandra farms and fragrant white peonies, Erik takes a classic style bridal bouquet and elevates it to a luscious modern sparkly bouquet.
Dramatic Delphinium
This hi-impact design features Pantone’s color of the year with Rio Roses products such as dark blue delphinium and beautiful yellow roses. Learn the tricks Erik uses as he creates structure and style with unexpected elements.
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Draw a single vertical line that points directly downward to a circle below it, for the focal area. What could be simpler and more straightforward? Read more to see this design that is as powerful and expressive as an exclamation point.
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This innovative centerpiece idea offers beauty—and versatility—for buffet tables at all types of celebratory events. Created by Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, and featuring flowers from Rio Roses/Equiflor, it’s perfect for any event, just imagine it for an Easter or Mother’s Day buffet!
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Introducing the Mayesh Floral Clippers
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AFE 2025 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open
Applications are now open for the American Floral Endowment's 30+ Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships through the online scholarship platform! Full Press Release Below- Source AFE 2025 Scholarship Applications Now Open!May 1 Deadline Applications are now open...
Valentine’s Day Success Guide
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