Friday has finally returned and here’s another round of the Friday Florist Recap. This week we have a beautiful collection of submissions from across the country, and yet regardless from whence they hail, everyone seems to be looking ahead to spring. It’s not surprising that florists are ready for the beauty that spring brings.
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I first met Alena about 12 years ago when we took floral design classes at College of San Mateo, we’ve stayed in touch over the years and I’ve enjoyed seeing her floral design business grow. I had the chance last week to visit her awesome shop which is located in downtown Half Moon Bay, California
June 12th, 2013 | By: Mandy Maxwell Recently, Flower Shop Network had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Louisiana State Florist Association Convention for 2013! What a great show it was — the theme was Journey to Oz and you could definitely follow the yellow brick road to some absolutely stunning floral designs! Big Congrats To Our Featured & Winning Members We are so proud of our member’s accomplishments at this year’s Louisiana State Florist Convention! Congrats to Connie LeBlanc of Hearts Desire Florist, Houma LA – 1st Place Designer of the Year! FSN sponsored Rick Rivers’ program Sale and Marketing 2.0. Rick Rivers is a floral business spokesperson, author and owner of A Floral Boutique in Ormond Beach, FL. FSN Trade Show Booth FSN Booth complete with everyone’s favorite BAGS! Our beautiful booth were arrangement by Tommy’s Flowers, Lafayette LA We had an amazing time at this year’s convention and can’t wait for next year! Be sure to subscribe to the FSN blog to catch even MORE pictures from this year’s Louisiana State Florist Convention
Father’s Day is just around the corner and florists everywhere are gearing up for a weekend of manly designs, yummy gift baskets and unique surprises for dad. Today’s recap of photos shared with us from local florists all across the country has many of these and much more! Father’s Day Florals Plants in my Pants by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ “â€â€˜PLANTS IN MY PANTS’ Tom Kenison AIFD Yep! They really are my pants!†— Father’s Day arrangement by Sweet Expressions Florist, Quitman TX “Silk Fish Arrangement Happy Father’s Day†— Sympathy Tribute Flowers Detroit Tigers themed tribute flowers by Bentley Florist, Burton MI “Sympathy tribute for a gentleman who loved the Detroit Tigers. Arrangement includes the gentleman’s cap, mitt, and bat
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How involved is your flower shop in the local community? (No blank stares, please.)Â The more you put yourself out there, the more you will get back! Do more for your public image by offering workshops to your community. This engaging approach cements your business in the minds of customers, and can be highly rewarding.
How are you transporting your bridal flowers? Likely in glass vases that are clustered inside used long cardboard flower boxes rigged tight with tissue and newspaper
When did you start your business and where are you located? I started the farm ofï¬cially in 2000. Lilies and Lavender is located in the middle of the suburbs of Doylestown, PA.
Blue skies, white clouds, and red hot grills mean July has started off right this year. With the height of the hot summer season rolling in, remember to refresh with flowers! There are so many fantastic hot-weather blooms available and here are some great reasons to send summer joy: #1 – Independence Day – July 4th It’s America’s birthday and time to celebrate! Along with lemonade, homemade ice cream, and anything barbecued, flowers are a sparkling addition to every party or gathering. An arrangement in the middle of the table makes your whole event more festive without much effort at all.
Awhile back I emailed Laurie of Fleurie Flowers , Reedley, California to ask if she’d like to join me for a lecture at Ron Morgan’s Antique Store, LOOT , in Oakland, California. What started out as one lecture soon evolved into a two day flower excursion in the Bay Area which we dubbed “The Excellent Flower Adventures of Alicia and Laurie”. We thought of all the places we’d like to visit and wrote them down, knowing we’d never make it to all of them, but prepared to hit as many as possible.