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What are the most prominent trends or changes in the sympathy business you’re seeing in your area? How have these trends/changes affected or changed sales of flowers?
Building Corporate Business One Amazing Structure At A Time
This new monthly column and corresponding video on floristsreview.com.com explores how talented owners of brick-and-mortar flower shops have become fi nancially and creatively successful. Each edition will feature a business owner/designer talking about how he or she is making his/her flower store deliver for customers, as he/she expands his/her floral art and provides financially.
Question Of The Month
We offer a monthly subscription service, and one client sends her subscription arrangement to someone in the community anonymously each month. Every month a shocked recipient asks who sent them flowers
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Erika Stephens lives off the grid with her family on the remote Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. The internet there is spotty at best, and Erika has long been hesitant about using social media.
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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...
European Floral Art
Floral designs and text by Max Hurtaud Max Hurtaud Master Florist Brussels, Belgium maxhurtaud.com @maxhurtaud Photos by Gaziano Photography Brussels, Belgium @gaziano.photography Floral art never stops evolving, and from one country to another, it differs...
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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CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2021 Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
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Tropical Flower Arrangement
You will love this exploration of tropical flowers as Leanne creates a lavish arrangement with flowers from Green Point Nurseries. Watch now…
Common Flower Types Ottawa Flowers Educational Video Series
Ottawaflowers create beautiful flower arrangement with a simple grouping technique. Watch here…
The Style Marc Red Rose Holiday Arrangement Tutorial
Create a gorgeous centerpiece with red roses, holiday greens and seasonal accents with Marc Wilson of The Style Marc and Fallon Carter of Fallon Carter Events. Watch here…
Spreading Some Holiday Cheer with a Few Simple Winter Containers! ??? // Garden Answer
Florists have big hearts! Creative ways that they are giving back to their community and warming hearts this holiday season. Watch one florist from Garden Answer here…
How to Make Standing Spray Flower Arrangements
Standing spray flower arrangements may seem a little daunting but are a must in the florist industry. Watch how to master them with a few simple steps here…
Champagne Soirée
If the holiday season is a time for entertaining at your home and/or office, this dazzling design, by Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, will make a dramatic and elegant statement for you! See more…
Christmas Compote
Leanne breaks from the traditional colors of red and green as she creates a beautiful muted color, antique look centerpiece, perfect for any elegant dining table. Enjoy…
Cranberry Christmas Flowers
Busy? This is a perfect arrangement for you! Flowers to enjoy…..the easy way! Watch now…
BALL ROAD SHOW
Ball SB – This year we have all been forced to change our way of working in many ways, but nothing has stopped us and we kept trying. Watch now…
New Catalog and Website for Ball Seed Cut Flowers
The 2025-2026 Cut Flowers catalog and updated website showcase the floral varieties that resonate with today’s consumers, backed by business support from the Ball Seed Cut Flowers team. Full Press Release Below Ball Seed Cut Flowers Sets Your Program Up for Success ...
Pantone Unveils Mocha Mousse as the 2025 Color of the Year
Pantone has announced Mocha Mousse as its 2025 Color of the Year, a rich and inviting shade that blends warmth, sophistication, and versatility. Inspired by nature this earthy tone sets the stage for a year of grounded yet modern design. Read the Full Article from...
Poinsettias
The History and Popularity of Poinsettias in the Floral Industry By Nita Robertson AIFD The poinsettia, with its vibrant red and green foliage, has become a quintessential symbol of the holiday season. This iconic plant has a fascinating history and remains a...
Embrace the Holidays with Flowers
Don't miss a special LIVE Session on Instagram with That Flower Feeling and Jenny T Floristry (@jennyt.floristry) on December 13th. Full Press Release Below Source: That Flower Feeling Embrace the Holidays with Flowers: A Special LIVE Session by That Flower Feeling...
Tips to Reduce Waste and Maximize Inventory
By Nita Robertson AIFD Efficient inventory management and waste reduction are cornerstones of success in the floral industry. These practices not only enhance profitability but also promote sustainability and improve customer satisfaction. By employing strategic...
Wicked Director Planted 9 Million Tulips for the Movie
The popular new movie Wicked showcased millions of tulips in spectacular movie sets. See the movie and create a “Wicked” inspired bouquet of your own. Full Article at Flowerpowerdaily.com Wicked Director Planted 9 Million Tulips for Movie By Jill Brooke How many...
TPIE sneak peek
The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) is fast approaching. On January 22, the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will open its doors for this 3 day expo. Full Article at Floraldaily.com US (FL): Here’s the TPIE sneak peek Tropical...
Inspiring floral communities with Aniska Creations
Ana and Anais Vivas, the mother-daughter duo behind Aniska Creations shared their inspiring journey, their dedication to empowering fellow florists, and how they provide essential tools and resources through workshops and classes. Full Article Here Source- Produce...
AI and ChatGPT for Florists
In this blog, Brandy Ferrer shares her experience using AI and ChatGPT to enhance her floral business. Full Article Below Source Smithers-Oasis AI and ChatGPT for florists with Brandy Ferrer by Smithers-Oasis Remember when your flower shop got its first computer?...
