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After graduating from the Maureen Sullivan Floral Design School in Vancouver, I went in search of work. It wasn’t easy for someone very young and with no experience. I worked at a couple of florist stores and then landed a job as lead designer at a small shop, still barely making minimum wage.
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Gathered Around Nature
Creating a captivating tablescape or in-store display starts with great components. Here, floral designer Erik Witcraft,AIFD, CFD, pulls together a stunning collection of decorative accessories which can be adjusted for any season, occasion or color scheme.
Garden Rose Lantern Centerpiece
Watch as floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, creates a beautiful and versatile lantern arrangement that can be used for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. This trend-forward design showcases Alexandra Farms’ exquisite blush-pink ‘Tsumugi’ Wabara Garden Roses nestled among a virtual “forest” of textural foliages – all “growing” around, through and over an ornate Victorian iron lantern. READ MORE…
Rock ’n Roses
This alternative floral design idea—like rock ’n roll—may not appeal to all, but it will find fans among those who appreciate new and nontraditional expressions of art. Find the beat here…
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A contemporary design for a hipster bride or an adventurous prom-goer who want an unconventional bouquet, check out this decorative architectural aesthetic from Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD…
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WHITE WINTER BERRY SWAG kit and how to w/ Anna from Dee’s. Decorate a lantern or wreath for winter
Florists offer creative and inventive Swag Kits to customers. See video from Anna at Dee’s Louisville explaining how to assemble and use on wreaths or lanterns here…
Spring Hand Tied Tutorial
Watch techniques on how to make a spring hand tied bouquet filled with gorgeous seasonal blooms, from The Rose Shed here…
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Joyce Mason-Monheim shows us how to create a heather heart for your Valentine designs and how to insert it into any floral creation. Watch here…
Terrarium How To
In this video Jenny at Jenny T Floristry shows us how to build two different styles of Terrariums using Cactus, Succulents and Airplants. Watch now…
Wedding Floral Trends
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Preserved Flowers for Valentine’s Day
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All About Carnations – January’s Flower
Hail the carnation, the humble flower of January. Full Article Here Source- Flowerpowerdaily.com All About Carnations – January’s Flower By Jill Brooke Photo Credit: Tularosa Flowers Hail the carnation, the humble flower of January. The carnation, the flower for...
Celebrating National Tulip Day 2025
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Suntory Flowers Launches European Division
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BloomNation Announces Launch of Partnership Program
The program invites wholesalers, growers, floral suppliers, and individual affiliates to collaborate in supporting independent florists while benefiting from a rewards-based system. Full Article Here Source: BloomNation BloomNation Announces Launch of Partnership...
Introducing the Mayesh Floral Clippers
Mayesh is thrilled to unveil their brand-new Mayesh Floral Clippers—the perfect combination of precision, comfort, and durability. Full Article Here Source- Mayesh Introducing the Mayesh Floral Clippers: A Florist’s New Favorite Tool At Mayesh, we know that the right...
