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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...
Studio Versus Store: Which Business Model is Right for You?
By Nita Robertson. AIFD, CFD A career with flowers can take on many different forms. Here, we will explore the studio and retail flower shop business models. A huge factor in deciding which business model is right for you is personal lifestyle choice and goals—as...
New Year’s Resolution: Make More Money with Quality Flowers
By Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., AAF Research Coordinator American Floral Endowment Reduce shrinkage and increase profits by making a New Year’s resolution to follow strict care and handling practices each day. Every florist operation can achieve improved profits with...
Realistic Pricing
Tips for pricing your flower arrangements so that they are affordable and appealing to your marketplace while generating a reasonable profit for your business. By Patience Pickner, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, SDCF When I present programs or create videos, I am often asked the...
In Season: Hellebores
By Tonneli Grüetter Hellebores are winter-blooming annuals that feature resilient deep-green foliage. Because of their winter bloom times, hellebores have earned the nickname “winter roses.” Despite this beloved moniker, hellebores (genus Helleborus) have no...
Valentine’s Day Contest Winners
Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on Tuesday February 14th 2023. Get inspired and create some unique designs for the upcoming holiday of love. Think outside of the box and be creative! To help inspire you for Valentine’s Day 2023, we invited floral designers to...
A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists' Review Presents our 24th Annual Picture Perfect Wedding Contest It's here! Our Annual Picture Perfect Wedding contest is here for you to submit your best wedding florals for 2022 in any or all of the categories below: • Bouquets • Reception Décor •...
Retail Forecast 2023
To weather the gathering clouds and growing turbulence in an economy that is predicted to continue to slow, retailers will have to track cash flow closely, invest selectively and hire prudently. By Phillip M. Perry After two years of frenetic activity and a...
The Most Profitable Flower Shop I Have Ever Seen
By Alex Frost As consultants to many of the top florists in the country, my colleagues at QuickFlora and I have had the privilege of seeing all types of retail flower operations over the last 20 years—the good, the bad and the ugly. One question we...
Stay Sharp
Your Guide to Floral Cutting Tools by Tonneli Grüetter SCISSORS Scissors are an excellent choice for beginning florists not yet ready to try the knife. Scissors are available in many styles and should be selected to suit the user’s dominant hand. We recommend keeping...
Picture-Perfect Weddings 2018
"Our 20th annual contest showcases the talents of nearly 50 florists across the U.S" “A picture is worth a thousand words.” For a bride and groom, those pictures are captured memories of intangible moments from the happiest day of their lives. For the floral...
Celebrating Garden Roses – and Your Design Talent
Alexandra Farms launches its 2019 “Garden Rose Design Contest" On the heels of its resoundingly successful inaugural “Garden Rose Design Contest” in 2018, Alexandra Farms – the world’s preeminent grower of garden roses – is excited to announce the launch of its...
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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…
How to Make a Contemporary Design with Cymbidium Orchids
This week Debbie is demonstrating how to make a contemporary flower arrangement using three simple materials, cymbidium orchids, steel grass and a tank vase. See more…
The Softer Side of Autumn
The spirit and ambiance of the autumn season can be communicated with more than the traditional seasonal flowers and colors, as demonstrated in this contemporary centerpiece by floral designer and business consultant @Frank Blanchard, AIFD, CFD. Learn More…
Formal Linear Floral Design Style
One of the more dramatic design styles is Formal Linear. In this impressive style of design the focus is on the lines of the arrangement, the accent area and use of negative space. The composition is of a relatively few, well organized materials emphasizing bold forms and clean lines.
Fall Centerpiece 2020
Fall Centerpiece created for general floral design class.
Fun Floral Creating with Kids
This video shows a fun activity to do in the Autumn, together with kids you can create these great leaf trees. All you need are some pretty autumn leaves, a pot and sticks and we show you how to make some great floral arrangements from this. This activity is great for kids from 5 years old and…
How to Make a Long, Low Table Centrepiece this Autumn
This week for our Colorstrology series, Debbie is demonstrating how to make a long and low table centrepiece for a dinner party in an autumnal colour palette, incorporating the claret red with orange and green. For arrangement details, click here…
? Christmas Wreath Tutorial | Anemone Blue Florist ?
Watch this cute tutorial from Anemone Blue Florist on how to make your very own natural Christmas wreath using their amazing and festive Christmas wreath kits. Hang it on your door or use it as a table centre! See more, click below…
Italian Destination Wedding
What if your client's ideal wedding venue is located far from home or even on the other side of the globe? Mayesh can help you overcome the hurdles of planning destination weddings, making the journey from dream to reality smoother and more seamless. Read Full Article...
AIFD Welcomes New Inductees
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®) proudly announces the induction of its newest members during the prestigious “Emerge” Symposium held in Orlando, FL, July 2-6, 2024. Full Press Release Below Source: AIFD American Institute of Floral Designers...
Create a Preserved Wedding Bouquet
In this tutorial learn the process of crafting a breathtaking preserved wedding bouquet that showcases your expertise and creativity using preserved flowers from SecondFlor. Full Article Below Source: SecondFlor Create a Preserved Wedding Bouquet with SecondFlor: the...
Rosaprima Presents the Bloom & Blossom Event
A Celebration of Floral Innovation Across U.S. Wholesalers Rosaprima is excited to present the Bloom & Blossom Launch Event, a nationwide showcase of the latest Rosaprima and Floraprima varieties. From August 15th to 31st, florists and designers can explore these...
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...
