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Chrysanthemum Musings
When I think of flowers for the Thanksgiving holiday one of the first ones that comes to mind are the Chrysanthemums, commonly referred to as mums, in all it’s various hues of autumn colors. From the...
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A project with Fleursociety – Fleur Formulas!
I have an exciting update to share with all of you! I’m part of FLEUR FORMULAS, which means that I’ve partnered with floral designers around the world to bring you a resource that includes recipes and...
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Flirty Fleurs Favorite Things
With the holidays upon us, I thought I would share a few ideas of gifts to give to flower lovers – gifts for friends or gifts to yourself! A petite list with seven gifts listed, and all seven are from...
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A Summer’s End Celebration: Solidarity in the Face of Corona by Lena Karelova...
Friends, I am pleased to share a guest blog post today from Lena Karelova, a photographer based in Barcelona, Spain. Lena shares how during this difficult season of dealing with the pandemic a group of...
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New Dahlias Collections from Flirty Fleurs and Longfield Gardens
Hello friends! I’m thrilled to share our latest Dahlia Collections with you! This 2021 season there are ELEVEN collections available. A bit of background behind these collections. Five or so years ago...
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From Bud to Open Bloom with David Austin Roses
‘From Bud to Open Bloom’ By David Austin Wedding Roses The team at David Austin Wedding Roses is pleased to share a new video, From Bud to Open Bloom, which in addition to featuring glorious English...
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Get to know Anahit Hakobyan of Viva La Flora Designs
Awhile back I received a note from Anahit inviting me to be a guest on her podcast. We had a very nice chat and you can hear the podcast here. So kind of Anahit to ask me about my floral journey and...
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How I Made It :: Bamboo Hive Vases
A Floral Design Tutorial by Joseph Massie Photography by Stella Photography The extraordinary sky blue spires of Delphinium demand to be included amongst my absolute favourite blooms – I find few...
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Fabulous Florist :: Grace Flowers Hawaii
I first met Alison Higgins of Grace Flowers in Hawaii back in August of 2018. I was on the island working on a project with Hitomi Gilliam AIFD and as we were pulling together components for a...
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Book Review :: Falling Into Flowers by Alison Ellis
Longtime flirty fleurs friend and contributor Alison Ellis has released a business book for floristry – Falling Into Flowers Falling Into Flowers is a step-by-step guide to today’s modern wedding...
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Fourth Annual Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Design Contest Now Open
It’s that time of year again!! The Annual Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Design Contest is now open for Submissions!! Alexandra Farms invites floral designers from around the world to share their best...
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Slow Flowers Member Virtual Meet-Up to Discuss Bulb Planting
Sharing a video from Debra Prinzing of a Slow Flowers Member Virtual Meet-Up, which featured fall bulb-planting for your cutting garden and flower farm! Debra hosts the chat between myself, Alicia...
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Considering Perceived Value
In recent wedding seasons I have noticed an evolution to the creation of floral arrangements, especially of table centerpieces, to be flowers only and no foliage. It is a clean, modern, and fabulous...
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Learn all about business & design from these 25+ educators!
I have a resource available that you DO NOT WANT TO MISS. It’s pretty incredible if you ask me… I am excited to announce that I am part of the 2nd annual BLOOM BUNDLE ! I’ve partnered with 25+ (!!!)...
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Join us for a Compote Styled Floral Centerpiece Class at the Dahlia Barn!
Compote styled arrangements beckon a loose, garden inspired design – and is definitely one of my favorite arrangements to create! If you’ve thought about joining me for a class, but have been held back...
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Get to know Eugenia Harris of Nicewicz Peonies
I first met Eugenia Harris via instagram this past spring. I was in search of Peonies in Massachusetts and put out a request online, a few people in-the-know of local farmers suggested I reach out to...
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Business & Design Education for Floral Entrepreneurs
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! —> Get your ticket to the annual @fleursociety Online Design Summit that will take place on October 10-15th! I am pleased to announce that I will be part of this event...
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Why Floral Installations need to be a part of your floral business!
CREATING THE IMPOSSIBLE Why Floral Installations need to be a part of your floral business. Have you ever looked at a floral design suspended in the air and wondered how is that even possible?...
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Tune In To – ‘That Flower Feeling’!
THE DATE – YOU’RE INVITED! We’re excited to give you… ‘That Flower Feeling’! Thursday, January 13 11:00 a.m. PST (2:00 p.m. EST) CalFlowers will share, for your viewing pleasure, our exciting new...
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New Dahlias Collections from Flirty Fleurs and Longfield Gardens
Hello friends! I’m thrilled to share our latest Dahlia Collections with you! This 2022 season there are THIRTEEN collections available. Two of the collections are new this year – Marigot and Cuenca....
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