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Pantone’s "Greenery" is a Natural Choice for Trend-Savvy Florists

[rev_slider alias="pantone-2017-1"][/rev_slider] Trend-savvy florists are celebrating Pantone’s selection of ‘Greenery’ as the 2017 Color of the Year. Unlike last year, when people were hesitant...

Insider Flower Tips from the Tournament of Roses Parade

If you’re one of the many Americans whose New Year’s Day tradition is to watch the annual Tournament of Roses Parade on television, you may have seen some of Keith White’s designs. For the p...

3 Ways to Add Fun and Flair to Holiday Floral Arrangements

It can be fun and easy to design floral arrangements filled with holiday cheer. Experimenting with whimsical decorative accents adds flair to traditional designs and a playful spirit to a desig...

4 Tips from Laura Dowling for Gorgeous Garden-style Holiday Wreaths

Former White House Chief Florist Laura Dowling has created impressive floral designs for state dinners, but when it comes to holiday decor she prefers the simple elegance of a natural garden-style ...

4 Inspiring Tips for Celebrating a 'Dr. Seuss Christmas'

Have you ever experienced the flower shop Grinch of the holidays, the weary grouchiness that comes to steal your Christmas cheer after long hours of hard work? Keep that old partypooper away and...

3 Cool Ideas for Hot Looks in Red Holiday Event Flowers

When it comes to designing impressive flowers for holidays parties, never underestimate the energizing power of red. On-trend shades of exotic hot reds are slated to intensify in 2017. Follow the b...

6 Ways Flowers "Talk Turkey" for Thanksgiving

[rev_slider alias="talk-turkey-1"] Photo credit Deb Key Imagery No bird bashing intended, but when it’s time to get serious about setting a lovely table for Thanksgiving guests, flowers trump tur...

Sharing Flower Happiness Across America with Petal It Forward

Enthusiastic florists across the country hit the streets Oct. 19 to surprise total strangers with bouquets of fresh flowers. Combining the concepts of ‘random acts of kindness’ and ‘pay it f...

Three Designers Take Wedding Flowers to New Heights with Chic Floral Chandeliers

Ballroom ceilings just became hot real estate for uber chic wedding flowers! The on-trend display of sumptuous floral chandeliers takes over-the-top event décor to splendid new heights. These ex...

6 Floral Techniques for Decorating Amazing Wedding Arbors

[rev_slider alias="decorating-amazing-wedding-arbors-1"] Floral design by Carolyn Shepard AIFD If your brides are asking for creative wedding arbor ideas, you are right on track with one of the h...