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Florists’ Reviews Autumn Wedding Contest
Enter our latest contest by sharing your autumn wedding work According to The Knot and WeddingWire, October and September are the most popular months for weddings (No. 1 and No. 2, respectively), surpassing June (No. 3) for the past several years! So,...
Inflation Busters
Tips for protecting profits as costs rise. By Phillip M. Perry Abstract: Inflation. Retailers must deal with rapid cost increases by managing cash flow efficiently and communicating effectively with customers and suppliers. The benefits of inventory reduction must be...
COMING EVENTS
Floral industry happenings and gift markets through October 2022. NOTES: This information is current as of mid-July 2022; however, some organizations are still re-evaluating their live/in-person events. Before planning to attend any event, check the...
Designing for Profitability
Tips for buying, designing and selling flowers and arrangements that will improve your bottom line and cash flow. By Patience Pickner, AIFD, CFD, PFCI I love pretty much everything about this beautiful industry we are in: the flowers, the people and the emotions our...
Creating “That Flower Feeling”
A spectacular new marketing campaign, with the goal of increasing cut flower consumption in the U.S., provides assets that individual businesses in the flower industry can use in their own marketing efforts. In January of this year, CalFlowers, The...
Garden Rose Nuptial Arch
An artful mingling of commercially grown garden roses and foraged materials creates a stunning natural yet elegant aesthetic. Floral design and text by Patience Pickner, AIFD, CFD, PFCI Photography and Videography by Cassandra Scholl Model: Jenna Vaad...
Terraced Rock Garden
How to create a distinctive and artistic floral design that mimics a multidimensional rock-wall garden, in miniature. Floral design, photos, video and text by Donald Yim, AIFD, CFD, PFCI Smithers-Oasis Design Director Sponsored by Smithers-Oasis North America The...
Website Development for the Floral Industry
A list of industry-serving website developers and software systems to bring ecommerce success to your floral business. By Andrew Joseph There’s nothing wrong with having a brick-and-mortar floral shop that caters to your customers’ needs. Period. Along...
Delivery Systems, Tips and Tricks
The importance of transporting your floral products and getting them to their destination safely By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Safely and securely transporting your flower arrangements and plants is a crucial part of the flower business, and until recently, florists...
Florist Spotlight: Stacey Bal Carlton, AIFD, CFD, EMC
Stacey Bal Carlton, AIFD, CFD, EMC The Flora Culturist Chicago, Ill. How did you get started in the floral industry? I am a second-generation floral designer and educator. I have been around flowers since I was in utero. My mom is a florist, as well. The connection to...
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FRESH FROM THE FARMS INTO CASCADING BOUQUETS / Creative Edge September 2020 Video!
Welcome to the September 2020 CreativREAD THE FULL September 2020 Article on my website at https://www.hitomigilliam.com/creativeedge/september2020 There you'll find multiple images of all 3 bouquets, along with additional insight and a list of plant material and...
Introducing the “Sketch and Score Method”
A “surprise package” is a regular component of floral design competitions. It also can be part of the testing and evaluation process for earning professional credentials.
Fall And Winter Weddings
The David Austin Wedding Roses team took advantage of the September light, when they filmed An English Country Wedding. And, wow, did the roses respond! The natural light showcased their glorious colors and subtle tints, tones and shades, accentuated through the translucency of their many petals.
Crescent Design Form
To learn more, enroll in Basic Floral Design Online: https://www.floraldesigninstitute.com/new-basic-floral-design-online.html There are hundreds of recognized design forms and styles which go in and out of style over time. A design from currently gaining popularity...
MIDOLLINO TATAMI STRIPS / Tips & Techniques with Hitomi Gilliam
I’ve been making Midollino tatami strips for a number of years now…. and have enjoyed building beautiful and fluid Linear structures with them. One thing that has always bothered me though, is the exposed seams left when adding additional lengths. When previously...
PURE STYLE | Klaus Wagener Floral Design | BLOOM’s Floristik
Total Calm: The pale greyish-white stone dish appears to float, underscoring the calmness of its floral filling reduced to only a few elements. Inside the bowl, watered floral foam keeps the radiantly white flowers fresh, which despite the monochrome design give the...
Learn How to Make a Wire Wristlet with Floriology NOW
Elevate your designs using wirework with our Wire Accessories 101 course. Enroll in our innovative, online floral design classes! You can stream our interactive courses, which are taught by AIFD® instructors- anytime, anywhere- with Floriology NOW. Enroll here:...
Metallic-leaf Armature
For the creative types, happy accidents give birth to beautiful designs. Thanks to over spraying, “metallic leaf” is created, providing floral designers with endless applications.
Dahlia Care and Handling
Grown in a multitude of colors, shapes and sizes, Dahlias are among the world’s most beautiful and popular blossoms. Keeping them alive and beautiful as a cut flower can be a bit tricky. In this video clip, Leanne Kessler AIFD shares her care and handling tips as she...
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...
