“Where flowers bloom,
so does hope.”
Rebel Girl Floral
Rebel Girl Floral is not your traditional flower shop. At least that’s the belief of owners James and Sothea Keller, who wanted to create something different when they started the Long Lake, Minn.-based business in 2019.
Sarah, founder of Poppy Flora Studios, master of nature-inspired design, hopes to inspire others.
Poppy Flora Studios is more than just a florist. Sarah, the founder, is regarded as one of the masters of nature-inspired design. Her style is not only aesthetically beautiful and artistic but always with the intent to inspire.
Shean Strong
For Shean Strong, a 31-year-old former biochemistry major working toward becoming a doctor dramatically changed career paths and became a floral designer, finding that, for him, wedding
Behind the Blooms on The Big Flower Fight
It’s been a decade since the last competitive floral design show made it to American television – the last being Logo TV channel’s The Arrangement. Many floral aficionados would argue that it’s been 10 years too long.
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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
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Garden Rose Nuptial Arch
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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
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Flower Collar for Fido or Fluffy
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Aloha Love
Younger consumers are discovering—and loving—tropical flowers, and showing their versatility by arranging them in new ways and color harmonies is key to exciting this group. Design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Sponsored by Hawaii Floriculture and...
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Proflora Returns to Bogotá, Colombia, October 1-3
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The Ultimate Eucalyptus Guide
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Native Blooms: Growers & Exporters
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Continental Floral Greens & Kendall Farms Announce Partnership
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Celebrating Earth Day in the Floral Industry
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