United By Design, By Joseph Massie
Joseph Massie Last January while at The Chapel Designer & Florabundance Inspirationdal Design Days Event I had the pleasure of meeting Joseph Massie, who had flown in from England. Now I’ve been a...
View ArticleWedding Wednesday :: White Bridal Bouquets
Amanda Austin Flowers Enchanted Florist White Lilac IncBraedon Photography Splendid Stems Christopher Morris Photography Shira Weinberger Photography Robert & Kathleen Photographers Liz Rusnac...
View ArticleQ&A :: “Finders Fee”
The Question: My friend was responsible for bringing in a referral for a wedding that we booked. He asked if he got a “Finders Fee”. Does anyone pay any type of incentive to people who bring in...
View ArticleFall Floral Design Classes
The Compote Floral Arrangement Workshop Saturday, September 13, 2014 / 10am to Noon In this class we’ll discuss how to design a lush, garden style flower arrangement in a compote vessel using...
View ArticleThe Truth About Underbidding, by Alison Ellis
When you suspect you’ve been underbid for a design gig it can really get you down. If thinking about “losing” a customer makes you question your own pricing then this video is for you! Visit Alison’s...
View ArticleGaillardia vs Craspedia
What happens when Craspedia (billy balls) isn’t available? Or perhaps your client likes the idea of a fun texture like craspedia, but the yellow is a bit too bright. Maybe you are concerned about the...
View ArticleWedding Wednesday :: Flowers in Wine Boxes
Holly FloraSteve Steinhardt Photographer Unknown Designer Unknown Designer Steven Bruce Design FlowersCharlotte Jenks Lewis Photography Sophisticated Floral Design Jennifer Cole FlowersMilou Olin...
View ArticleQ&A :: Photographing Floral Designs
The Question: I’m fairly new to the professional floral industry and have recently joined forces with a shop that has been going strong since the mid-eighties. With my background and experience in...
View ArticleSave SF Flower Market!
Flowers Lovers — Help those who have friends in the floral industry, those who just don’t want to see Profit over People, those who love the charm and history of the SF Flower market, those who believe...
View ArticleSave The San Francisco Flower Market!!
Once upon a time there was a young girl, a girl who did as she was supposed to do – go to college and upon graduation take a job with a start up software company in San Francisco. After all, isn’t that...
View ArticleTransporting Flowers
Sophisticated Floral Design Wild At Heart Verbena Verbena Sherwood Design and Events Posh Florals Floral Artistry by Alison Ellis Exquisite Designs Exquisite Designs Dana Smyl Event Florist Courtenay...
View ArticleWedding Wednesday :: Floral Chandeliers
Kim Starr WiseGreer G Photography Emily Carter Floral Designs Emily Clarke Events Hidden Garden Floral Studio Melarosa Inc. Noonan’s Wine Country FloralsMirelle Carmichael Photography Noonan’s Wine...
View ArticleQ&A :: Designing Floral Walls
The Question: Floral Walls are super popular this year. Does anyone have tips on how to create these walls? What are the mechanics used to create the stand, and to keep the weight and water in check?...
View ArticleFall Floral Design Classes
The Compote Floral Arrangement Workshop Saturday, September 13, 2014 / 10am to Noon In this class we’ll discuss how to design a lush, garden style flower arrangement in a compote vessel using...
View ArticleDesigning with Resendiz Brothers Flowers & Foliages
Recently Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers sent out the above boxes of goodies to Laurie from Fleurie, Carmel from Mt Lebanon Floral and Myself. I find it so interesting how three floral designers in...
View ArticleEye Candy – Contemporary Styled Floral Designs
I needed a change of pace today as I’ve been posting quite a few loose, garden-y styled arrangements lately. Today I’m going Contemporary on here! Hope you enjoy these intriguing designs as much as I...
View ArticleWedding Wednesday :: Dahlias!
The Aspen Branch Poppies & PosiesJen Huang Photography Blossom and Branch Lemon Blossom DesignsJaclyn Davis Photography Leanne’s Floral Mimosa Flowers Poppies and PosiesTrent Bailey Photography...
View ArticleFleur Friday
Seattle Wholesale Growers Market hosted a Dahlia Festival the first week of September and this is the Wall Of Dahlias we had on display for designers. Each dahlia was labeled with its name and the name...
View ArticleBook Review :: Flowers with Southern Lady
I’ve spent a few hours browsing over the lovely arrangements in this new book released by Southern Lady magazine – Flowers with Southern Lady. Its 134 pages are packed full of gorgeous, full color...
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