The FSN crew recently returned from Groton Connecticut where they attended the 2013 Northeast Floral Expo. This year, once again, proved to be a huge success. We can’t wait to head back again next year. Continue reading →
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Ah, spring! This season brings more sunshine, warming temperatures, and the rebirth of flowers everywhere. The celebration of spring takes place in all corners of the world. Here are tips to find your own way to welcome the new and highly anticipated season. Continue reading →
We are just days away from St. Patrick’s Day 2013 and you can definitely tell from this week’s photo recap! There are so many all-green designs that are perfect for this spring GREEN holiday – Check them out! Continue reading →
Easter will be here March 31st! Celebrating Easter With Flowers The Easter Lily: For many, the white Easter Lily represents the spiritual side of the holiday and symbolizes purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life. You will find white lilies gracing … Continue reading →
Today’s bridal dress designers have taken a shine to gold. Its popularity is evident from Vera Wang, Sophia Tolli, Justin Alexander, David Tutera and Reem Acra just to name a few. Whether it’s a gold fabric or ivory with gold embellishment, gold is a serious contender for “dress color of the year!” A soft golden color in a wedding dress can take on the look of ivory or cream only with a richer quality and a bit more shine.
Easter will be here the very last day of this month, March 31st. Can you believe it? Whether you’ve been stocking up on egg dye, or completely forgot (it happens), we’re taking a look at how you can perk up your Easter activities with the aid of flowers! Continue reading →
We just got back from the Illinois State Florists’ Association’s annual convention for 2013 themed, Wonderland. What a wonder it was. From design shows to floral competitions, grants and more – florists from Illinois and surrounding states had their inspiration batteries charged at this show! Continue reading →
Who doesn’t love getting flowers? Sending them is just as fun — plus there are so many great excuses to send flowers this March, let’s take a look… Continue reading →
The creative use of foliage gives floral arrangements incredible star power. Foliage is tremendously versatile with their shapes, surface structures and colors. Because there are so many ways to manipulate foliage — folding, binding, weaving, layering, collaring, and sewing — they offer a variety of design possibilities.
We sure have a great mix of beautiful designs on tap in this week’s florist recap! The majority of today’s pictures are daily designs from local florists all across the country – these are arrangements you can order and bring into your own home! Continue reading →