“Where flowers bloom,
so does hope.”
Inspirational Details
It was both the best – and the absolute worst – day of Corrine Heck’s life.
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 …
Happy Canyon Florist
Whoever said “It takes a village” must have had Happy Canyon Flowers in Denver, Colo., in mind. This unique gift store boutique is a successful niche business model founded on out-of-the-box retail
Instagrammer of the month – May
He’s been the mayor of the small town of Clayton, N.C., since 2003. But Jody McLeod, AIFD, NCCPF, is also a longtime florist who’s been in the retail floral industry as a shop owner
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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...
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25th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”
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Four Simple Steps for Long-lasting Valentine’s Day Roses
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Retail Forecast 2024
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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...
2022 Florists’ Review Valentine’s Day Design Contest
Valentine's Day is approaching, and we want to share inspiration for the big holiday with our readers.🌹 We’ve created a contest where you can submit photos of your best Valentine's Day floral designs in any or all of the categories: • Rose...
Autumn Weddings Design Contest
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Enter FR’s Latest Best in Blooms Design Contest
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European-influenced Bridal Bouquet
Taking a cue from the international theme of this issue, this versatile design concept offers opportunities for myriad adaptations. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Inspired by our amazing international floral-design community—many members...
Flower Headdress
The mechanics used to create all manner of floral wearables are critical to their comfort and longevity. Here is one easy method for creating dramatic flowery headwear. Sponsored by BallSB Floral design and photos by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, CFD, TMF Model: Eveline...
Branching Out
A glorious springtime bridal bouquet, designed to highlight flowering branches, can be reinterpreted for every season of the year. Floral design and Photography by Paulina Nieliwocki Capturing the glory of the spring season, this splendorous hand-tied...
Spring Has Sprung—in a Modern Manner
The quintessentially spring bowl of tulips gets an “edgy and elegant” transformation. Floral design and photos by John Regan, M.F.A., Ph.D. Known among his rabidly loyal clients for “edgy and elegant floral design,” (his company’s tagline), John...
Magnetic Attraction
Whether worn as a boutonnière or attached to a purse, the versatile flower design is more easily secured to a garment or accessory with magnets. Floral design, text and photos by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Sponsored by BoutStix™ Floral Magnets Wearable flowers are such...
Yummy Summer Bouquet
Combining floral ingredients in delicious sorbet hues, Gilberto Espinoza Freihoff creates sumptuous hand-tied bouquet for spring and summer nuptials. Floral design by Gilberto Espinoza Freihoff, Dogwood & Fir; San Diego, Calif. Sinuous and sensual,...
Crown the Graduate
Offer your customers a distinctive option for graduation flower gifts with this innovative mortarboard cap adornment. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Graduations will begin in just a couple of months, and there are many ways to celebrate...
Flower Necklace
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Hat Box Arrangement
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WFFSA Floral Distribution Conference 2025: A Huge Success in Miami
By Nita Robertson AIFD The 2025 Floral Distribution Conference, hosted by the Wholesale Florist & Floral Supplier Association (WFFSA), was held from March 2-5, 2025, in Doral, Florida. The conference exceeded expectations, offering a wealth of new networking...
A Guide to Tulip Colors
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SAF to Take Floral Industry Issues to Capitol Hill
On March 17-18, floral professionals from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., for the Society of American Florists' (SAF) 44th Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD) to advocate for policies that impact the floral industry. Full Article Here Source-...
Florist Special With BOUJEEHAUS
Boring is never an option for Jess, the owner of this business. Old flowers replace the bland, while dramatic design details take the spotlight over the drab. Full Article Here Source- Thursd Florist Special With BOUJEEHAUS Jess, the creative force behind BOUJEEHAUS...
Chrysal Launches Recyclable PP Sachets and Bio-Based Flower Food
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Moroccan Fruit and Vegetable Exporter Discusses Floral Program
Prim'rose, a family-owned business with over 75 years of expertise, has expandded through the years into carnation and mini-carnation cuttings, exporting over 60 million stems annually to key markets. Full Article Here Source- FloralDaily.com Moroccan fruit and...
A Flourishing Valentine’s Day for US Floral Industry
Floral sales for Valentine’s Day 2025 showed strong demand, impulse buying, and last-minute surges. Full Article Here. Source- FloralDaily.com Strong demand, impulse buying, and last-minute surges A Flourishing Valentine’s Day for the US Floral Industry "Valentine's...
Flower and Plant Exports Show Growth in 2025 versus 2024
The export value of flowers and plants showed a 7% growth in the first month of 2025 compared to 2024. Full Article Here. Source- FloralDaily.com NL: Flower and plant exports show growth in January 2025 compared to 2024 The export value of flowers and plants showed a...
The Bloom Together Event
The Bloom Together Initiative returns to Doral on March 3rd, 2025, to celebrate its 5th anniversary! This exciting event will take place during the WFFSA Convention, bringing the floral industry together for a memorable celebration. Full Press Release Below The 5th...
