“Where flowers bloom,
so does hope.”
Up, Up and WAY Away
Describing herself as a “seasoned entrepreneur,” Desiree Ontiveros has more than a decade of experience in the luxury lifestyle and fashion worlds, has found success in the balloon design business. Find out more here…
Creating Narratives Through Floral Installations
Twenty-something floral designer @Rebecca Schrag is blazing her own trail on Kansas City’s floral scene. Learn More…
Inside Chic Fleuriste
@Laura Draghici never dreamed that she would grow up to be owner of one of the most popular floral design studios in the country. Learn how she did it in this month’s Florist Profile.
Celebrating Life’s Special Moments
Learn how Canadian Florists created a successful business by creating arrangements, “you would not see in a grocery store or anywhere else. They’re more stylish, they have more unusual flowers, they have more of a variety of flowers. And they’re put together in a very artsy way.”
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Bucket-list Floral Experiences
The top flower and garden shows, exhibitions, festivals and tours across the world that, once attended, will be among the highlights of one’s life. By Jill Brooke When thinking about bucket-list flower experiences, some obvious choices come to mind. However, there are...
Prom 2024
Everything you need to know to engineer an efficient and profitable prom season—and create a memorable experience for young customers. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Excitement mounts with many high-schoolers each year as prom season approaches. For these students, this...
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
Your guide to marketing ideas, a social media template and other resources that you can use to generate enthusiasm—and sales—for this often under-promoted annual worldwide holiday honoring women and their contributions to society By Tonneli Grüetter International...
Do You Have What It Takes for a Really Big Show?
Tips for creating an exhibit for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest horticultural event in the USA (this info also applies to participating in smaller flower shows in your area) By Jill Brooke It’s not a surprise that many florists dream about creating an...
25th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”
See the incredible floral creations that vied for Florists’ Review’s “silver jubilee” wedding design awards. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms, Fitz Design, and True Client Pro A “picture-perfect wedding” refers to floral décor for a wedding...
Four Simple Steps for Long-lasting Valentine’s Day Roses
By Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., AAF Research Coordinator at the American Floral Endowment (AFE) Professor Emeritus of Floriculture at the University of Florida Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day with gifts of flowers, candy, cards and more, creating the largest retail...
Retail Forecast 2024
High interest rates and slower economic growth are expected to put increasing pressure on retail profits this year, but, on the bright side, many economists expect inflation to decrease to desired levels by year-end By Phillip M. Perry Fasten your seat belts, and...
Florist Spotlight: Yamile Bulos
Yamile Bulos San José del Cabo (Los Cabos), Baja California Sur, Mexico Instagram: @yamilebulos_floraldesigner Facebook: @yamilebulosfloraldesigner Tell us a little about yourself. I was born in Mexico City but grew up in a small town in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico,...
Free International Women’s Day Marketing Plan
Our goal is to establish International Women’s Day as a significant occasion for honoring women through the tradition of giving flowers. March 8th, IWD, is an excellent opportunity to express our gratitude to mentors, teachers, friends, family, and all the...
Pricing for Profit
Tips and strategies for establishing retail pricing structures that will ensure your business’s profitability and financial stability. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Effective pricing is essential for the success of your florist business. By understanding your costs,...
Enter FR’s Latest Best in Blooms Design Contest
Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS March 2023 Contest Sponsored by Melrose International Enter FR's Best in Blooms Design Contest today! Enter for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature in Florists' Review magazine AND win a $500 credit...
Valentine’s Day Contest Winners
Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on Tuesday February 14th 2023. Get inspired and create some unique designs for the upcoming holiday of love. Think outside of the box and be creative! To help inspire you for Valentine’s Day 2023, we invited floral designers to...
A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists' Review Presents our 24th 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 2022 in any or all of the categories below: • Bouquets • Reception Décor •...
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Dynamic New Convention Design
With its dramatic vertical and horizontal planes, this design style generates arrangements that can be not only exciting and distinctive but also budget friendly yet profitable. Floral design, photography and text by Mike Hollenbeck, AIFD, CFD from Floral Artistry ...
Hand-tied Bouquet for Valentine’s Day
There are a great many novelty varieties of carnations and spray carnations on the market today, and this design will reignite interest in these beloved, fragrant and long-lasting flowers. Floral design, photos, video and text by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, CFD, TMF...
Sublime Succulent Wearables
Quick and easy techniques for creating dramatic botanical earrings, bracelets and hair combs. Floral design, photos and text by Toni Sicola Succulents for Hire Moab, Utah I love creating wearables with succulents because they can withstand so much. Succulents are...
Versatile Trans-seasonal Centerpiece Tutorial
This spectacular centerpiece offers consumers great value with the opportunity to refresh and transition it throughout the fall and winter seasons by changing out the fresh botanicals as the original ones fade. Floral design, photography, and text by Renee Tucci,...
“Fall”ing in Love Tutorial
This glorious spiral hand-tied bouquet sets a sumptuous tone for an autumn wedding. Floral design and text by Amy Balsters Photos and video by Hannah Undseth; @hannahu.media Floral designer and educator Amy Balsters, The Floral Coach,...
Summer Breeze Before Sunrise
Each season and time of day can provide inspiration for floral designers; here is my portrayal of an early summer morning. Floral design, photos and text by Vic Castillo, AIFD, CFD Presented by Ball SB Summer provides unique inspiration to floral...
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...
Floating Flowers
There are many ways to design “pool floats”; this one is fast, easy and budget friendly. Floral design, photography and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Floating arrangements in pools are showstopping additions to event décor, and you can design them in myriad sizes...
Dia de los Muertos
By Nita Robertson AIFD Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. During Día de los Muertos, people honor and remember their deceased loved ones. The belief is that during these days, the spirits of the dead return...
Fall 2024 Hottest Floral Trends
BloomNation shares fall trend insights with bold creativity and seasonal themes, offering florists new ways to captivate customers. Full Article Here Source: BloomNation Fall 2024 Hottest Floral Trends The Fall 2024 floral trends are moving beyond traditional earthy...
That Flower Feeling Hosts Upcoming Webinar
That Flower Feeling (TFF) is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar titled “Marketing Flowers for Self-Care: The Importance of Evolving the Floral Industry,” scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Full press release below Source: That Flower...
Fleurs de Villes’ 2024 Flower Show
Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE returned to Hudson Yards for its fifth year from October 4-13, 2024. This free flower show showcased local florists' creativity beyond traditional bouquets, featuring 10-foot floral mannequins that interpreted various people throughout...
Eco-friendly and Sustainable Floral Products To Love
By Jill Brooke Those who live in the floral world are people who care about nature. After all, florists willingly enter a profession that requires insatiable demands of physical labor, mechanical expertise and time. It also requires creative talent and a deep...
Simplify Holiday Floral Arrangements
Simplify Holiday Floral Arrangements with Continental Floral Greens' Premade Greenery Line Nita Robertson AIFD As the holiday season approaches, florists everywhere are gearing up for an influx of orders and the inevitable hustle and bustle that comes with it....
Floral Mechanics with Lea Romanowski
This article highlights the expertise of Canadian florist Lea Romanowski, who emphasizes the importance of strong floral mechanics in design. With over 40 years in the industry, Lea shares insights on how precision in foundational techniques is crucial to the success...
FleurEx 2024
The British Florist Association's annual conference, held from September 28-29 at the East Midlands Conference Centre in the UK, brought together florists and industry experts for a dynamic and inspiring event. Full Article Here Source: Flora FleurEx 2024 The...
BloomNation Now Offers Full Support in Spanish
BloomNation is proud to announce that they now provide comprehensive support in the Spanish language for all stages of the florist journey—from sales and onboarding to ongoing customer success. In conjunction with the launch of their Spanish-language support, they are...
