“Where flowers bloom,
so does hope.”
Floralista
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.
Question Of The Month – October
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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.
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Best in Blooms Contest November 2021
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Best in Blooms Contest September 2021
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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…
Heather Heart Valentine’s Day Design
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…
Artful Rose Necklace
This versatile, intricate piece of floral jewelry is simple, fast to create and offers high profit potential. Watch here…
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…
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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…
GRAMMYs Big on Blooms
Suntory Flowers showcased their beautiful flowers at the Grammys again this year. WE LOVE L.A. was the theme throughout the 67th Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles where millions of dollars were raised by the music industry and its fans Press Release Below: Suntory...
At the Altar, Down the Aisle: Ceremony Floral Trends
By Molly Lucille In the thick of wedding season, it can happen fast. We can lose ourselves during this hectic time and feel like each wedding begins to blur together. We can fall into the trap of losing touch with the importance of the wedding ceremony. The ceremony...
Introducing Redvolution: A New Era for Red Roses
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Announcing Fitz Inspired Floral Design Retreats
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