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Goals for 2022
Goal-setting is one of the most important activities you can do to keep your business from becoming stagnant and to stay focused on profitable areas. Business goals set the stage for ongoing success. While setting goals at the beginning of the year is standard, it’s...
The Art Of Hosting Floral Design Workshops
A guide to planning and hosting workshops to increase your revenues. By Andrew Joseph Blooms on Boswell There’s an old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but that’s not always practical advice when it comes to running a business like a flower shop....
Delivery Options for Flower Shops
Consumers Want It Fast, and They Want It Now Accelerated delivery options are a must for flower shops. By Alex Frost For more than 100 years, retail flower shops have primarily used their own delivery vehicles and in-house drivers to make local deliveries. This was...
Cohesive Social Media Marketing Planner
An Easy Five Step Plan For Developing a Consistent and Unified Social Media Presence By Tonneli Grüetter Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google My Business, Yelp—the growing list of available social media platforms becomes more diverse each year. For many small-business...
Valentine’s Day Contest Winners
Every February 14, lovers worldwide celebrate with flowers. Across the United States and in other places around the world, flowers, candy and other types of gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. We wanted to share floral inspiration...
Decking the Halls
Offering professional holiday decorating services for homes, offices, country clubs, hotels, restaurants and myriad other business can provide a substantial new source of revenue for your business. By Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD Cindy Anderson AIFD,CFD,PFCI Offering...
Orchids Direct to Your Door
With iBuyOrchids.com, you can now choose from dozens of varieties of fresh cut orchids directly from Thailand delivered to your door overnight. No longer are you bound by the limited selection at your local wholesaler; you can now choose from more than 20 varieties of...
Reflections of a Starry Winter Night
A nontraditional seasonal design inspired by a nighttime stroll through the winter woods. Floral design by Paulina Nieliwocki / Text by David Coake / Sponsored by Melrose International Drawing inspiration from the colors of the stunning cut-glass vase and the...
An Artful Approach To Valentine’s Day
INSPIRATION FOR CREATING MODERN AND ARTISTIC DESIGNS FOR THE HOLIDAY OF LOVE. Floral Design and Text by Jasmine Corzo Bath All of my life, I have appreciated and studied fine art. As a floral artist, I have learned to allow the botanical materials to guide my designs....
Florist Spotlight: Blue Jasmine
Blue Jasmine Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Paulina Nieliwocki @bluejasminefloral Paulina’s effervescent personality is a perfect match to the whimsically exquisite floral designs she creates. The soul of a teacher who found a new passion and career when she pivoted...
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“Technique” Materials and Suppliers
NOUVEAU VERTICALby Hitomi Gilliam, AIFDBASIC:STRUCTURE Cylinders (9”), OASIS™ Floral Mesh (Silver), OASIS™ Bind Wire (Natural), OASIS® UGLU™ Adhesive Dashes, OASIS™ Bullion Wire (Silver) and OASIS® Water Tubes (4”) from Smithers-Oasis North America; glass rods;...
Kissed by Frost
When available foliages aren’t quite right for a wintry aesthetic, shifting the color can provide just the right look. …
Fall Filigree
Creating amazing armatures and bouquet collars is standard practice among contemporary floral artists today. In addition to being functional, these structures can lend a signature element to the designers’ compositions. Often, however, they can be labor intensive to create – so much so that their cost isn’t affordable or justifiable (if the floral designer adequately charges for his or her time and materials!). […]
Halloween Chic
Believe it or not, Halloween weddings are on the rise the U.S., and wedding publications and blogs, from Brides and Martha Stewart Weddings to e Knot and MyWedding, have produced features on the topic. There are any number of reasons nuptial couples choose Oct. 31 as their wedding date, and not all who do want traditional, spooky-or ghoulish-themed floral décor. […]
Gold Metal Ribbon
This versatile design provides myriad uses, functions and applications, and its crossover aesthetic makes it harmonious with a variety of décor styles. …
Bubbly Table Runner
Balloons say “fun,” but they also can create elegant and romantic décor for weddings, parties and other special events.
Tropical Nouveau Bouquets
"Blending nontraditional botanicals and hues can create a modern aesthetic for fall and winter weddings" Basic This hand-tied bouquet utilizes an armature (cage structure) formed of Oasis Florist Netting as its core mechanic. Bouquets for fall weddings don’t have...
Hands-on Hand-tied
"This modern hand-tied bouquet highlights the strength of vibrant color and striking textural applications " A well-constructed hand-tied bouquet will always be timeless and versatile in global floral design. While it stands the test of time in every sense of the...
On Pins and Petals
Designed for both form and function, safety pins also pierce and secure Hypericum berries throughout the bouquet. Experiment with building and utilizing a variety of botanicals
to make it your own.
New Tulip Variety “Baptized” in NYC
Consul General of The Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York, Ahmed Dadou, presented an exclusive New York tulip variety to the City of New York at Union Square Park. Full Article at Flowerpowerdaily New Tulip Variety “Baptized” in NYC By Jill Brooke At what will...
David Austin Launches Three New Wedding Roses
Bessie, Hettie and Millicent are the newest wedding roses in the David Austin collection. Full press Release Below- Source David Austin Introducing Three New Iconic Roses David Austin's lifelong love affair with the classic Old Rose has led him to create many...
Set the Stage with Conservatory Stands
Floral designers committed to environment-friendly foam-free arranging have long turned to Accent Decor for containers to support their unique mechanics and needs. Check out the step by step design tutorial by Sue McLeary.. Source: Accent Decor Blog Set the Stage with...
Solar Eclipse Creativity from Florists!
A few floral artists shared their fun and creative interpretation of the solar eclipse using flowers. Full Article Below Source Solar Eclipse Creativity from Florists! By Jill Brooke You got to love the creativity of some floral artists. After all, flowers express...
Popular Lily Varieties Used in Top Perfumes
Lilies play a prominent role in the world of perfumery because of their unique scents and versatility. Source: Flowerpowerdaily Full Article Below "Popular Lily varieties in top perfumes" In the world of perfumery, lilies play a prominent role because of their unique...
Dine Amongst The Flower Fields
Certified American Grown’s Annual Field to Vase Dinner Returns to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California, on April 11th. 2023 Field to Vase Source: Certified American Grown Press Release Experience the Spectacular: Dine Amongst the Biggest Bloom in Years at The...
Introducing Peach Wave by Rosaprima
The Peach Wave rose is the latest addition to Rosaprima's Peach Fuzz Collection. Read Full Article Here. Source: Rosaprima Introducing Peach Wave 13 March 2024. Rosaprima In the vast world of flowers, a new rose variety has been added to the Rosparima Collection,...
Event Designer Alina Naesca Shares Spring Inspiration
United Selections' latest collaboration with Alina Neacsa: International Event Designer Alina Naesca encapsulates the essence of Easter and the rejuvenation of springtime. She adorned the corridors of Romania's Bethlen Haller Castle, offering a preview of the Nova...
Alexandra Farms Names New Rose After Holly Chapple
Breaking News- Alexandra Farms is proud to announce a special addition to their prized Princess Garden Roses Collection with a classically stunning new variety: Princess Holly’s Hope®. This special garden rose has been years in the making at Alexandra Farms and is...
