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Florist Spotlight: Blue Jasmine
Blue Jasmine Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Paulina Nieliwocki...
Florist Spotlight: Jean-Pascal Lemire
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Carithers Flowers
Voted best florist for 16 consecutive years by Atlanta magazine, Carithers Flowers has been a staple in that city since the 1970s. A long tradition of excellence has been successfully carried on for a second generation…
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American Floral Trends Forecast 2025
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International Women’s Day 2025
Last year, more than 1,800 florists downloaded our materials to participate in International Women’s Day. Boost your sales with our new free eight-week IWD marketing campaign created specifically for florists. Our goal is to establish International Women's Day as a...
The Value of Vessels
Making the case about the importance role containers play in creating the perfect floral designs By Jill Brooke At the recent Fleurs de Villes “ARTISTE” show in New York City’s Hudson Yards, florist Lorena Eni, owner of LEF/Lorena Eni Flowers in the borough of...
Balloon Trends
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A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists' Review Presents our 26th 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 2024 in any or all of the categories below: • Bouquets • Reception Décor •...
2024 “Reader’s Choice Awards”
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Australia’s Floral Revolution
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Enter Our Latest Best in Blooms Design Contest
Sponsored by Alexandra Farms & Smithers-Oasis North America Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS Fall 2023 Contest Enter Florists' Reviews Best in Blooms Design Contest today for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature...
Florists’ Reviews 2023 Autumn Wedding Contest
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Harvest-season Centerpiece
Created for Thanksgiving Day celebrations, this table decoration honors holiday traditions while incorporating modern influences. Floral design, photography and text by Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD “Thanksgivings”—celebrations of the harvest and other blessings received...
Awesome Air Plants
All the rage among consumers, these fascinating and versatile plants offer unlimited creative design opportunities. Floral design, photography and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Air plants (Tillandsia) are some of the most versatile, fascinating plants and...
Autumn Trios
A simple but sophisticated composite design celebrates the beauty of fall. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Inspired by the fall season, I wanted to create an easy yet modern composite design that can would be appropriate for any autumn...
Life’s a Peach
An enchanting floral display inspired by one of summer’s most succulent fruits—a concept that provides myriad opportunities for creating festive fall and winter tablescapes. Floral design, photos and text by Paulina Nieliwocki Blue Jasmine Floral Berkeley Heights,...
Pleasingly Purple Flower Pillars
Featuring spectacular genetically modified “purple” flowers from Suntory Flowers, this flower installation is stunning for weddings and events of all kinds. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Presented by Suntory Flowers Limited The broken...
Hand-tied Cascade Bridal Bouquet
How to design a cascade-style bouquet with a sustainable approach Floral design, photos, video and text by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, CFD, TMF Presented by Alexandra Farms Design mechanics for hand-tied cascade-style bouquets can be tricky, especially when taking a...
Rhythmic Spring Bridal Bouquet
An exuberant hand-tied design created with a chicken-wire armature. Floral design, step-by-step photos and text by Shelayne Hammack, Twist Flowers located in Reno, Nev. Bouquet photos by Jessica Lillian, Jessica Lillian Photography,Reno, Nev. When developing a color...
A Modern Centerpiece
This moody, monochromatic masterpiece is a study in color and texture. Floral design and text by Ashley Overholser Primavera: Modern Floristry; Atlanta, Ga. Photos by Frank Piazza (“Frankie Zaza”); Atlanta, Ga. Floral design is living artwork, and as...
A Rainbow of Flowers
This polychromatic ombré composition would be splendid for virtually any spring and summer occasion, including “Pride Month” celebrations. Floral design and video by Alexandra Scholtz WildFlora Design Studio Studio City, Calif. Photos by Bex Falk Photography Los...
Two Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Varieties Earn Ribbons
Two Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Varieties Earn Ribbons at SAF's 2025 Outstanding Varieties Competition We are pleased to announce that Alexandra Farms won two awards in the Cut Garden Rose category at this year's Society of American Florists' (SAF)...
Roselily: A Double Bloom That Doubles Your Design Potential
For florists, innovation often begins with the flowers themselves. The Roselily—a groundbreaking hybrid developed in the Netherlands—has quickly become one of the most exciting additions to the professional flower market. With its pollen-free double blooms, extended...
Extending the Vase Life of Gerbera Flowers with Silver Nanoparticles
A team of researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has discovered an innovative way to nearly double the vase life of gerbera flowers using eco-friendly silver nanoparticles derived from tea leaf extract. The study found that these nanoparticles...
Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending
Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and patio pots are created 2–4 times a year, often using permanent botanicals (though fresh is also an option). These can be coordinated with door décor such as wreaths and...
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Your Chance to Win BIG & Support Our Industry! Your Chance to Win Big is Here! We're kicking off our exciting raffle, and your participation directly fuels our mission to promote flowers to consumers nationwide. Every ticket you buy helps us change perceptions...
The Beauty of the Black Dahlia
The Black Dahlia flower embodies a rare blend of beauty, depth, and story. Though no dahlia is truly black, these dark-toned blooms—ranging from deep burgundy to plum—create an almost-black illusion under certain light. Their velvety petals, strong form, and cultural...
Proflora 2025: Explore. Connect. Experience the Magic.
Every two years, Bogotá transforms into the heart of the global floral industry—and in 2025, that pulse beats stronger than ever. From October 1–3, Proflora returns to Corferias Convention Center, offering an immersive experience for breeders, growers, florists, and...
That Flower Feeling Appoints New Board Members
San Marcos, CA – That Flower Feeling, the digital-first marketing association dedicated to making flowers an essential part of everyday self-care, is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new Board Members and a new Marketing Committee Member. These additions...
Agility Isn’t Optional
If there’s one thing the last few years have taught us in the floral industry, it’s this: agility isn’t optional. From navigating the pandemic to weathering global shipping chaos and now facing the ripple effect of government instability and tariff uncertainty,...
