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Sustainable Floristry
What is it, and where do we start? The “FREESIA Challenge”! By Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD, CFD All floral designs are crested by Hitomi Gilliam and photographed by Colin Gilliam “We believe flowers and plants are essential to the well-being of humanity. We believe...
How to Avoid Burnout
Advice for staying fresh as a daisy and maintaining your love for flowers. By Carrie Wilcox, EMC When people learn that I’m a florist, they often say things like, “You’re so lucky you get to play with flowers all day” and “You must love every minute of your job.” I am...
Flowering Branches
By Tonneli Grüetter Is there anything more beautiful than the emergence of delicate cherry blossoms fluttering in the spring? What about the minimalist majesty of a sweet Southern Magnolia branch kissed with ancient moss on its gently cracked bark? It...
Modern Boutonnière Styles
Wearable flowers for men have become more dramatic, daring, creative, stylish and personal. It’s about time! By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Boutonnières have really changed in recent years. Now there are so many ways to make them modern and stylish, personalize them,...
Wedding Dress Trends 2022
Wedding Dress Trends 2022 And Beautiful Bouquets Designed to Coordinate with Each Style By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Contributor: Jen Campbell, Green Wedding Shoes Collaborating with Jen Campbell, editor and creative director of the Green Wedding...
Seven Must-have Event Contract Terms
Contracts are essential for professional florists, to prevent potential misunderstandings and conflicts with clients, as well as to protect their businesses if something unexpected happens. By Corrine Heck and Myranda Sauls Details Flowers Software Have you ever had a...
Stylish Designs for Flower Girls
The youngest—and often most precocious—members of wedding parties always steal the show (well, almost), and so should their flowers. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD There’s nothing sweeter than the moment the smallest member of a wedding party walks the...
Submission For Creative Pet Florals
Flowers are not just for humans; our furry, feathered friends deserve flowers too! A call for submission for your fabulous pet florals. We want to see your creative florals for all types of animals. Please submit your beautiful pictures of your pet floral creations...
35 Under 35
Meet 35 of our industry’s brightest millennial and Gen Z stars. By Tonneli Grüetter Join us in celebrating the return of Florists’ Review’s “35 Under 35” acknowledgment of rising stars in the flower industry. On the following pages, we celebrate 35 of the top floral...
Easter and Mother’s Day
By: Art Conforti PFCI Many consumers will place orders for both o these holidays; all you have to do is suggest it- and give them a little incentive. Take advantage of these holidays that are close together and get them to place their next order.
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Celebrating the Publication of Slow Flowers Journal
Debra Prinzing introduces her new book, Slow Flowers Journal, Volume One (Wildflower.Media, June 2020) and the original inspiration for the Slow Flowers Movement.
Floral Couture Mystic UnVeiled
The aesthetics of floral couture captivate the creative imagination. Join Francoise Week’s And Carol Jillian behind the scenes of their latest photoshoot collaboration!
Tatami Grouping Arrangement
Erik Witcraft AIFD handcrafted tatami armatures establish a structured vertical emphasis that supports a more organic garden-style design grouping.
Ann’s Florist, Coffee & Wine Bar
Kim Fuentes is the floral designer and gift buyer at Ann’s Florist, Coffee & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This is her success story …
Garden Roses and Midollino Movement
Join @Erik Witcraft AIFD as he creates a dramatic and rhythmic design grouping using midollino, bullion wire and fragrant garden roses from @AlexandraFarms.
Pineapple Centerpiece
With the warm breeze of summer carrying the fragrances of the season, this fun pineapple arrangement is a creative option for tropical-themed weddings or outdoor parties. As fruit-and-flower combinations
Pop-art Centerpiece
Today, it is up to every designer to embrace his or her voice while reducing the creative noise. This fun “pop-art” centerpiece allows one to see possibilities in the most unusual places.
Rings for the Flower Girl
Flower girls always need something “to have and to hold,” and traditional options have typically been baskets of flowers or flower petals. But with modern brides wanting
Botanical Wall Art
Where is it written that a framed work of art has to involve a canvas and paints? With this innovative design idea, floral designer Annie Chen, AIFD, demonstrates how to create astounding
A Promising Future for the Floral Industry
The next generation of the floral industry is getting ready to kickstart their hands-on internships at top production and retail operations around the country through AFE’s Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program and Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program. ...
Celebrate American Grown Flower & Foliage Month
New for this year, floral industry members can now access a comprehensive marketing TOOLKIT provided by Certified American Grown. By leveraging these resources, participants can enhance their promotional efforts, engage with their communities, and spread awareness...
Rosaprima Launches Newest Spray Rose Collection
Celebrate the launch of the newest spray rose collection from Rosaprima. In this exciting campaign delve into the rich palette of personalities embodied by each vibrant rose color. Full Article Below-Source: Rosaprima We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of our...
Tips for Promoting Sympathy Flowers
Sympathy flowers beautifully express love and respect during times of loss. They offer comfort to grieving families and add a touch of beauty to sorrowful moments. However, marketing these flowers requires a delicate and thoughtful approach. Rio Roses provides...
ANDMORE Launches Enhanced Market Planning Tools for Buyers
Get more out of your market experience at this summers gift markets. By signing into AtlantaMarket.com or LasVegasMarket.com, buyers can create a Market Plan that seamlessly connects with the @Market App – allowing them to take their plan on-the-go at Market. See Full...
Royer Family Fund Provides Travel Grants for Retail Florists
A new travel grant has been established through the American Floral Endowment (AFE) by a generous bequest from the estate of Ken and Jean Royer. Ken and Jean Royer Family Fund Provides Travel Grants for Retail Florists For Immediate Release Source AFE Alexandria, VA -...
SecondFlor’s Premium Preserved Flowers Now Available in the U.S.
SecondFlor.us is thrilled to continue its expansion into the US market, bringing American professional consumers the unparalleled convenience and enduring beauty of preserved flowers. Full press Release Below- Source Secondflor SecondFlor’s Premium Preserved Flowers...
Discover Tavola
Rosaprima announced the website launch of their sister brand, Tavola! Full Article Below Source Rosaprima June 2024 We are thrilled to announce the website launch of our sister brand, Tavola! Developed with the same commitment to excellence that has defined Rosaprima...
The Enchantment of Cut Flower Breeding
Insights into the lengthy, painstaking and expensive process of developing new flower varieties. By Nita Robertson, AIFD It all begins with the seed. Around the world, plant breeders are working in labs and greenhouses to develop better cut flowers for florists and...
