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Instagrammer Of The Month
When Florence Kennedy started using Instagram a little more than six years ago, she did so for one simple reason: “Mainly to spam friends with photos of my dog,” she says.
Solabee Flowers & Botanicals
Two beautiful stores rise from the ashes of 2008’s Great Recession. In 2008, Solabee’s co-owner, Sarah Helmstetter, and I had both been managing floral departments in two different locations. The financial crisis hit, and within three months, our floral departments had lost 60 percent of business. It was a blood bath. I took a layoff option and set out to find work, which wasn’t there. Sarah and I teamed up to help each other.
Question of the Month
How big of a trend is “floral couture” in your shop and among your customers? If you sell “wearable florals,” what items are the most popular? Or is this trend something that we, as florists, are just entertaining ourselves with?
Instagrammer Of The Month – Art By Bianca
When she was young, Bianca Rosen would spend lots of time in the garden with her mother, time that helped nurture an innate passion for nature that she’s always had with her. That time and passion also melded well with Bianca’s creative and artistic tendencies – and her longstanding fascination with flowers.

Botanical Couture: Bridal
The five hottest trends in wearable flowers and interviews with two floral designers who created successful businesses in this arena. By Tonneli Grüetter From the fantastical to the practical, botanical couture is back. In the world of weddings, using flowers to...
Top Budget-friendly Flowers
Affordable “everyday” flowers offer great potential and possibilities for creative floral designers. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD There are many beautiful cut flower options are more budget friendly but still enable floral designers to achieve a modern look. The key...
Florist Spotlight: Susan McLeary
Susan McLeary (a.k.a. Passionflower Sue) susanmcleary.com passionflowersue.com @passionflowersue Floral design educators have a special role in the industry nurturing new florists and helping experienced designers grow and become better. Not every floral designer is...
Cyber Security for Your Flower Business
How to counter fraud in a digital world. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses of all sizes face a growing risk of financial loss from fraudulent internet transactions. Here’s just one example: When the controller of a California business received an email from the CEO...
FR’s Show Your Pride Design Contest Winner and Finalists
Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD June is a month of celebrations: Since 1959, the month has been designated as “National Rose Month,” and in 2014, June was established as “Immigrant Heritage...
How To Provide “Five-star” Customer Service
Tips and inspiration for elevating the experiences that customers will have with your business to an unrivaled level. By Melinda R. Cordell Providing extraordinary service is crucial for building a loyal customer base and growing your business. But there’s more to it...
Top 10 Florist Education Opportunities in 2023
Invest in yourself this year by participating in one or more of these spectacular instructional events. By Nita Robertson, AIFD,CFD For florists looking to grow their businesses, investing in one’s education is one of the best ways to do that. Bettering oneself...
Buy Local, Sell Local
Offering locally and regionally crafted and grown products in your retail shop can have many positive impacts—including increased sales. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Selling locally and regionally made products, including unique artisan-crafted décor and gifts,...
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...
Alexandra Farms 2023 Garden Rose Design Contest
The 2023 “Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Design Contest” is your next opportunity to showcase your floral design creativity and mastery to the world. Floral designers are invited to share their best work using garden roses in our sixth annual contest, which...

Best in Blooms Contest July 2021
BEST IN BLOOMS CONTESTWin a Florist Spotlight feature in Florists' Review magazine and have your work featured across all of our social media platforms, AND win a $500 credit with Certified American Grown partners AND $300 credit from Smithers-Oasis!!!! Floral...
Best in Blooms Contest May 2021
BEST IN BLOOMS CONTESTWin a Florist Profile feature in Florists' Review magazine and have your work featured across all of our social media platforms, be a guest on our Lunch and Learn YouTube/Facebook series, AND win a $500 credit with BallSB and more!!!! Submit your...
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I Love You, A Valentine’s Day Heart Arrangement
Leanne creates a clever & quick heart shaped Valentine’s Day arrangement that will be perfect for this busy holiday! Watch here…
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How to Make the FTD Candy Hearts Arrangement
Mercury Network shows us how to make the FTD Candy Hearts Arrangement. Watch here…
How to Make a Rose Boutonnière
Amour Florist & Bridal gives us a tutorial on making a Boutonnière to match the Bridal Bouquet. Watch now…
How to Make A Winterberry Design Part 1
Dr. Steve, Rittners Floral School, shows us how we can create floral designs that are intended for a season, not just a holiday. Watch his step by step video here…
Mayesh Design Star: Avant Garde Ceremony with Drew Rios
Mayesh Design, CA, star Drew Rios walks you through the design process of a dramatic, out of the box, Avant-Garde Ceremony installation. Watch here…
#frombudtoopenbloom
As part of the celebratory release of From Bud to Open Bloom, the company presents this Q&A session with David J.C. Austin himself. A great interview to start the new year. We hope you enjoy…
Valentine’s Day Production Bows
In this video how-to demonstration Leanne shares how to make large quantities of finished bows fast and easy. Enjoy…
Shaw’s Florist
Meet the great people of Shaw’s florists! Watch here…
Rose Arrangment tutorial | Three Different Ways to Arrange Roses
Geranium Lake Flowers show us three different ways to design with roses, from easy to technical. Watch here…

Prepare Your Floral Business for Thanksgiving Season
Rio Roses shares ten tips to help you boost your business this holiday season. Full Article Below Source Rio Roses Prepare Your Floral Business for a Bountiful Thanksgiving Season October 18, 2024 Rio Roses Thanksgiving, Holiday - P.R.E.P. Thanksgiving...
2024 Fresh Look Expo Webinar
Register for the upcoming HFNA webinar, "A Fresh Look at Floral Design Using Hawaii-Grown Tropical Flowers and Foliage," on November 1st to learn more about Hawaiian flowers and be inspired by amazing floral designers. Don't miss this amazing opportunity. Note from...
Expo Flor Ecuador
Floraldaily reports on the Expo Flor Ecuador show that took place in Quito last week. Full Article Here floraldaily.com The article below is by Floraldaily Photo report Expo Flor Ecuador Expo Flor Ecuador 2024 is a wrap. The third edition again took place in Quito...
Augusto Solano Recognized with AFE’s Ambassador Award
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 AFE Ambassador Award Recipient — Augusto Solano, Executive President of Asocolflores. Full Article Here Source: AFE Augusto Solano of Asocolflores Recognized with AFE’s 2024 Ambassador Award We are thrilled to...
Jet Fresh Flower Growers Partners as VIP® Rose Distributor
Jet Fresh Flower Growers is thrilled to announce its partnership as an Authorized VIP® Rose Producer and Distributor for North America and the Caribbean. This collaboration promises to bring the unique beauty of VIP® Wax Dipped Roses and Jet Fresh Ecuadorian Grown...
Dia de los Muertos
By Nita Robertson AIFD Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. During Día de los Muertos, people honor and remember their deceased loved ones. The belief is that during these days, the spirits of the dead return...
Fleurs de Villes’ 2024 Flower Show
Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE returned to Hudson Yards for its fifth year from October 4-13, 2024. This free flower show showcased local florists' creativity beyond traditional bouquets, featuring 10-foot floral mannequins that interpreted various people throughout...
That Flower Feeling Hosts Upcoming Webinar
That Flower Feeling (TFF) is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar titled “Marketing Flowers for Self-Care: The Importance of Evolving the Floral Industry,” scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Full press release below Source: That Flower...
Fall 2024 Hottest Floral Trends
BloomNation shares fall trend insights with bold creativity and seasonal themes, offering florists new ways to captivate customers. Full Article Here Source: BloomNation Fall 2024 Hottest Floral Trends The Fall 2024 floral trends are moving beyond traditional earthy...