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Amazing Floral Wedding Aisle Designs

Brides dream of walking down the aisle on their wedding day. Their ‘perfect moment in time’ should feel absolutely amazing! As floral designers, we know the pleasure of fulfilling a bride’s drea...

The Most Inspirational Valentine’s Floral Design from INSPIRE Design Showcase

Enjoy a creative challenge open to one and all? Then you’ll love the outcome of the Smithers-Oasis INSPIRE Floral Design Showcase completed late last year, especially this most inspirational Valent...

Romantic Renaissance Art floral designs for Valentines

Click image for floral arrangement recipe Renaissance Art floral designs for Valentines add a touch of romance with the sensual look from this revered style with rich colors, classic forms and ...

Impress your customers with Impression inspired Valentine's floral designs

Impress your clientele this Valentine’s Day with flower arrangements designed in the trendy new look of Impressionism Art. Manet, Degas, Cezanne, Renoir and other artists of the period painted beau...

6 tips for planning your Valentine’s Day sales

Valentine’s Day can easily be the busiest day of the year for a floral designer. Almost everyone has a potential Valentine - someone they’d love to surprise. Lucky for us, flowers are the favori...

Can you use Pantone's new color palette in floral arrangements?

Valentine's Day floral design with Pantone 2016 Rose Quartz pink. Click image for recipe. Inspired by the ethereal pinks and restful blues that paint the sky of a beautiful sunset? If so, Pant...

Four fun Valentine's Day floral trends

Gold and Roses Valentine Arrangement. Click image for recipe. When I owned my flower shop, I spent a lot of time planning and preparing to galvanize Valentine’s Day sales. I was always searchi...

8 festive ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in style

Feasting. Shopping. Celebrating. We're all so busy that it feels like we rush through the Christmas holidays in a hurry. Don't despair, the party isn't over yet! Get busy making decorating plans...

Decorating holiday mantles: 4 easy steps

When it's time for holiday decorating, whether in your home or the home of a client, remember that the mantle or accent areas are two easy places to start. Use fresh or faux decorating materials, o...

Three tips for stunning and practical holiday floral centerpieces

Many Americans enjoy sharing a meal with family and friends during the holidays. Whether you are creating arrangements for clients or your own home, adding beautiful holiday floral centerpieces to ...