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Talking about FlowerTok
TikTok’s #flowertok provides an unmatched way to reach new flower-loving consumers while delivering more target audience, consumer trust and views than other social media apps. By Tonneli Grüetter From NYC to KC, it’s time for florists everywhere to start taking...
Got You Talking! Most Talked About Florists of 2022
The top 10 most-talked-about florists of 2022 in FR’s floral community. By Tonneli Grüetter No. 10 Yassi Taheri Yassi Taheri Floral Design Tehran, Iran yassitaheri.com @yassifloraldesign There is an undeniable joy every florist feels in seeing familiar materials used...
The Global Holiday Spirit – Cultural Holiday Calendar
Working for the religions and cultures already prevalent in your community can help increase revenues. By Andrew Joseph As a florist, you always the challenge of coming up with inventive ways to increase your revenues. There are larger displays, a more varied offering...
Test Start: Flower Business
Pop-up Stores Offer Many Options and Benefits By Jill Brooke Everyone finds their aha moment in unexpected places, and for Brenda LaManna, founder and president of Damselfly Flowers, which is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., and currently has seven...
Finishing Touches
Learn how to maximize your sales by upselling; your customers (and your bottom line) will be glad you did. By Andrew Joseph A customer has the flowers in hand and is happy with what he or she has. And so are you. But wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to...
Avoiding Overtime Penalties
Retailers can incur costly penalties for violating the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here’s what you need to know about wage-and-hour regulations, to keep your business safe from prosecution. By Phillip M. Perry Wage-and-hour law has...
Dried Botanical Trends Across the Pond
By Yoli LaGuerre, AIFD, CFD, EMC Photo by Yoli LaGuerre, AIFD, CFD, EMC Floral designers are members of a community of curious and passionate people, constantly exploring the magic of what inspires them. This curiosity propelled me to travel to Katowice, Poland, in...
Water Quality and Flower Longevity
Are you doing everything right, but your flowers still don’t last as long as they should? It could be your water. By Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., AAF Research Director, American Floral Endowment Flowers live or die based on the availability of water to stems, leaves and...
“Best in Blooms” Winners November
Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest bimonthly flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Florists’ Review is delighted to present the winner of and finalists in our November “Best in Blooms” flower design contest. We received more than 40...
Four New Looks in Holiday Décor for 2022
By Tonneli Grüetter Holiday season 2022 is nearly here, and much like the seismic shifts we have seen in fashion this year, such as the ousting of skinny jeans, we are expecting a big refresh in the category of holiday décor. Try these four trends to delight your...
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Classic Armature Vase Arrangement
Vase arrangements are often easier to create and flower placements are more secure when a designer uses an armature over the opening of the container. In this arrangement of glorious pink ‘Tsumugi’ Wabara Garden Roses from Alexandra Farms, floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, creates an armature with Oasis Aluminum Wire and Oasis Beaded Wire that is both functional and decorative, READ MORE…
How to Make a Grouped Cushion Funeral Tribute
In this video, Debbie demonstrates how to make a grouped, textured cushion funeral tribute using a variety of different flower varieties in claret, greenery and reindeer moss, finished with hessian ribbon pleated edging.
A Winter’s Tale
@David Austin Roses takes us on a white winter wedding classic tale, and although Winter Weddings may be considered minimalist by some, it can be truly overflowing with style and character. Learn more…
Modern Monochromatic Bouquet
Building “architecture” into a bridal bouquet can help elevate a simple cascading bouquet into something truly spectacular and modern. @Erik Witcraft AIFD @Rio Roses
Responsible Pricing
Responsible Pricing: Today on Flower School Live Leanne resumes the discussion on pricing. There were so many questions and so much discussion during our last pricing program that we decided to continue the discussion.
Designing with an Idiot: Creating DIY Dried Flower Arrangements!
Fall is here, which brings out one of our all-time favorite things: dried flowers! Watch now as professional floral designer, Jessica, shows resident idiot, Stephanie, how to spruce up your holiday decor with some easy dried flower arrangements!
Butternut Squash Tutorial * Bouquets to Art *
In this video you will learn how to make a bouquet using a butternut squash, inspired by classic art pieces by Claude Monet. This is perfect for the Holidays and a great addition to your Thanksgiving table centerpiece!
Thanksgiving Arrangement with Donald Yim
Join OASIS® Floral Designer, Donald Yim as he shows you how to create a beautiful Thanksgiving arrangement for your home
Let’s Get Horizontal
There are so many good reasons you might want to create a design with a strong horizontal line: for a spot in a client’s home, for example, or you might simply want to take advantage of the soothing, restful quality that horizontal lines bring to design. Learn More…
Florabundance Celebrates 30 Years
Florabundance, a leading wholesale flower distributor, proudly announces its 30th anniversary with a community-focused celebration featuring large outdoor floral installations. The event, titled "Petals of Appreciation” will take place in high foot traffic...
We Value Your Feedback!
Please take this survey to help improve technology for florists and planners by giving insights into the wedding and event industry. All respondents will be ENTERED into a drawing for a $150 Amazon gift card. Source True Client Pro Please take a few minutes to share...
J Schwanke Receives Distinguished Service to Floral Industry Award
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®) presented one of their highest honors to laureate member J Schwanke, creator of the public television show J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom, at their National Symposium in Orlando on July 3, 2024. Full Article Here Source...
Flower Math: Calculating Rose Petals
David Dahlson from Mayesh Wholesale provides valuable insights on estimating the quantity of rose bunches required for adorning wedding aisle petals. Full Article Here Source Mayesh FLOWER MATH: CALCULATING ROSE PETALS Ready for some fun flower math?! We're bringing...
AIFD Symposium Emerge
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) successfully concluded its highly anticipated Emerge Symposium, held from July 2-6, 2024, at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event attracted over 700 attendees from numerous...
Dutch Lily Days 2024
From June 4 to 7, thirteen lily bulb exporters opened their doors to the international lily trade, giving visitors insight into the quality and characteristics of the large number of diverse varieties. Full Article Below Source Impressive Dutch Lily Days 2024 From...
New Fund Established Honoring Kathleen Kennicott
In October of 2023, the Katie Kennicott Memorial Tribute was established, honoring Katie's life. Through months of continued contributions and additional funds from Katie's loving husband, Harrison "Red" Kennicott, the fund has grown from a tribute fund (under...
Chrysanthemums for summer vibes
Chrysanthemum styling ideas tailored to the summer trends of 2024. Full Article Below Source Chrysanthemums for summer vibes These are the summer trends of 2024 Manfred Hoffman - creative director of the German florists' association FDF - and floral arranger Oliver...
Summer Social Media Campaigns for Florists
By leveraging the right social media strategies, you can turn this season into a blooming period for your business. The article below shares social media campaign ideas to help you boost engagement and grow your florist business. Full Article Below Source Sizzling...
