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Some consider it low-tech, but if it works (and it does—still), who cares? By Andrew Joseph Some people, when considering ways to market their flower enterprises, are old school—newspapers, magazines, billboards, fliers and pamphlets while others believe the more...
Prom 2023
Tips, hacks, advice, trends and more for making this prom season your most efficient and profitable ever. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Proms are important for florists for a couple of reasons. First, promoted well, they can generate hundreds or even thousands of...
The Perils and Pleasures of Transporting Flowers
Tips for getting your designs to their destinations safely and easily. By Jill Brooke Ask any florist the best part of his or her job, and the answer will be the same. It’s that time composing an arrangement and producing a symphony of color with lush roses, perky...
Rose-colored Love
The family of new “taupe”-colored roses now have a connotation in the language of flowers. Red roses are getting some competition in the love department. Their new cultural rival? The new family of taupe-/sand-/tan-/beige-/toffee-/light-brown/earth-toned-colored...
Picture Perfect Weddings
Meet the winners of Florists’ Review’s 24th annual “Picture Perfect Weddings” contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD For 24 years, florists have eagerly sent submissions to our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings” contest. This year, once again, we received...
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Studio florists typically work out of nonretail spaces, often outfitted for large-scale wedding and event design. Clients are served via online, telephone or in person by appointment. The majority of studio florists design for weddings, parties, corporate events and...
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Enter FR’s Latest Best in Blooms Design Contest
Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS March 2023 Contest Sponsored by Melrose International Enter FR's Best in Blooms Design Contest today! Enter for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature in Florists' Review magazine AND win a $500 credit...
American Floral Trends Forecast 2023
It is with a sincere feeling of joy we share that “change” is in! Much like the dominant social themes we have seen play out within the media landscape, floral design is shifting in radical directions both toward and away from traditionalism. In the midst of...
Oasis® Mache Products
The perfect forms for highlighting your creativity and design skills—and providing your clients with eye-catching works of art! Made with Deluxe OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife and compostable Mache backings, OASIS® Mache Products are quality accessories for...
“Garden Rose Design Contest” Winners Showcase
"Alexandra Farms’ second-annual contest generated excitement around the world, drawing entries from more than 200 designers in 34 countries." Cheers to Alexandra Farms – the premier grower of premium garden roses in Colombia – for hosting its spectacular “Garden Rose...
‘Floral fusion’ the theme of 2018 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show
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‘Floral fusion’ the theme of 2018 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show
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Happy Holidays from Oasis Floral Products | Donald Yim
Uses midnight foam to help with your Fall and Holiday arrangements. See how here…
Barker & Stonehouse | Winter with The Wilde Florist | How to make a winter wreath
Create a lovely winter wreath with Kirsty Johnson of The Wilde Florist, watch here…
Make A Wreath with Eucalyptus and Evergreens!
Create your own beautiful eucalyptus and fresh greens wreath for the season! Not only does it look amazing, but it smells great every time you come and go! Watch here…
Classic Armature Arrangement
For this modern compact vase arrangement, floral designer @Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, designed a wire armature that is both decorative and functional: It adds a touch of glamour to the composition while supporting the placement of the flowers’ stems. Learn More…
Happy Holidays from Oasis Floral Products | Kevin Ylvisaker
Happy Holidays from Oasis Floral Products | Kevin Ylvisaker
Winter Wedding Bouquet
Garden roses and textural accents are on-trend for winter weddings. Beginning with luxurious garden roses. This armature based hand-tie bouquet is sure to be a favorite!
Autumn Pear Harvest
Learn techniques for adding fruit to an arrangement as she creates a beautiful round arrangement with Bosc pears, autumn chrysanthemums, dahlias and spray roses…
How To Create A Minimal Design With High Impact
How to create a minimal design with high impact featuring cane and ornithagolum ingredients using a low container, see more…
Floral Design Demo #4, Part 1: Handtied Bouquet on Upcycled Frame by Nicky Markslag
The first Flower Arranging livestream by Nicky Markslag! Nicky Markslag is an International Freelance Florist who has traveled the world to create flower arrangements…
Elevate Your Floral Photography
The "Floral Photography Checklist" provides tips and techniques for turning your floral creations into visual masterpieces. This essential guide, presented by New Bloom Solutions, is designed for floral professionals who want to elevate their creations into stunning,...
Tropical Floral Design Guide
Mayesh offers a free, invaluable resource for florists seeking to expand their expertise in tropical flowers and foliage. Download your free Tropical Guide today! Full Article Below- Source: Mayesh Introducing Our Tropical Floral Design Guide We're excited to announce...
A Milestone for Fitz Design
In the vibrant world of floral design, where creativity blooms and innovation thrives, it's always exciting to witness extraordinary achievements. Today, we’re delighted to share some fantastic news about one of our floral industry leaders: Fitz Design. Recently, Fitz...
Continental Floral Greens Announces New Partnership
Continental Floral Greens announced a significant development in its journey to provide top-quality floral products. The company has officially partnered with and leased the renowned Sun Valley Floral Farms in Willow Creek, CA. Source: Produce News Full Article Below...
Facebook Advertising Trends to Boost Your Floral Sales
Facebook is a powerful tool to reach new customers and keep current ones engaged. Learn more about current trends below. Source: Rio Roses Full Article Below How to Use 10 Top Facebook Advertising Trends to Boost Your Floral Sales July 18, 2024 Rio...
A Jacket Made of Garden Roses
In mid-February, alongside fashion designer Ra’iesa Kasimbeg and photographer Nora Maria, designer Yusif Khalilov constructed and modeled a 700-bloom head jacket composed of the most vibrant and peach-toned Juliet (Ausjameson) roses! Source: Alexandra Farms...
BloomNation launches Point of Sale 2.0
BloomNation, a floral industry technology platform, announces the launch of its Point of Sale (PoS) and Dashboard 2.0, which aims to transform how florists manage and grow their businesses. Source: Floraldaily.com BloomNation launches Point of Sale 2.0 for florists...
Alexandra Farms Wins Seven Awards at SAF’s Outstanding Varieties Competition
We are delighted to announce that Alexandra Farms won seven awards at this year's Society of American Florists' Outstanding Varieties Competition, including one of the top honors: Best in Class. Source: Read Full Article Here: Alexandra Farms Alexandra Farms Wins...
FloraCheers!® Bottle Bouquet Arrangement Tutorial
FloraCheers!® by Floracraft is inspired by a viral social media trend providing a mechanic that fits snuggly on the neck of a wine bottle, on the top cage of a champagne bottle, or other narrow-neck bottles. See the design tutorial blog below. Source:Floracraft...
