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Florist Friday Recap 3/30 – 4/5: Celebrate Spring

April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Last Sunday we celebrated Easter in this fast-paced year that continues to fly by. This week, many of our florists showed off several of their beautiful arrangements sent out for Easter. And, of course, everyone is still excited for springtime flowers. So check it out…

Easter Floral Design Pictures

Adorable Easter bunny flowers from Bucket's Fresh Flower Market, Abbotsford, BC

Adorable Easter bunny flowers from Bucket’s Fresh Flower Market, Abbotsford, BC

“Fun arrangement for Easter. FSN Fun Bunny Bouquet. Our client loved it..”

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Colorful Easter flower display by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

Colorful Easter flower display by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

“Have a happy & colorful Easter!”

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Bird's nets arrangements by Gatsby's Florist & Gifts, Keyport NJ

Bird’s nets arrangements by Gatsby’s Florist & Gifts, Keyport NJ

“A bunny’s tale!”

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Everyday Floral Design Photos

 Beautiful all-white design by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

Beautiful all-white design by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

“Elegant on site arrangement in all white including peony, lilac,hydrangea, roses and thistle.”

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Corsage Inspiration: BLUE!

April 4, 2013 by 4 Comments

It’s PROM SEASON! Time to get with your local florist to create a fab, one-of-a-kind corsage creation. Today’s prom corsages are nothing like they used to be — that’s for sure. These days florists capture the spirit of youth with playful, exciting and dramatic wrists corsages that match modern fun and funky prom dresses and other trendy accessories. Today we’re using BLUE as our muse as we take a look at last year’s hottest designs.

Blue Prom Corsage

Beautiful blue corsage with a fun rainbow rose as it’s focus.

Teal Prom Corsage

This fun and feathery prom corsage uses blue orchids and shimmery blue wire and mesh.

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Nay-saying Critics Are Wrong – Flowers Make The Best Gift

April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Have you ever seen the commercial that makes fun of bad Christmas gifts? It shows bad sweaters and a few other gift items, but not flowers. After watching it, I realized that flowers are the one gift that people don’t make fun of, roll their eye at, re-gift or exchange.

Critic: But Flowers Don’t Last Forever…

Spring Green FlowersOh critics will complain that flowers don’t last forever, but that is also the beauty of them. Think about it — you get that tinge of excitement when the flower delivery person hands you the bouquet. You spend several days enjoying the scent and sight of the lovely flowers.  And,when they are gone you still carry with you the warm and the fond memory of them.

You wouldn’t want a kiss to last forever. What fun would that be?  But the memory — oh the memory — that is the value of the flowers, just as it is with a kiss.

Critic: But Flowers are Frivolous…

Some critics would argue that flowers are frivolous; I feel for these critics. I suspect for them a good meal is frivolous, too.  Life is full of have-tos, stress and sacrifices. We all work hard to provide for our families. Often sacrificing our own wants and desires. So every now and then being a little frivolous is something we should embrace for ourselves and those we love and value.

It is kind of ironic that most people who would never buy flowers for themselves are the very people who are the most excited to receive them? If you don’t believe me, send that self-sacrificing person flowers and watch their expression when the delivery person arrives with the flowers. If you can’t be there, have the delivery person take their picture with the the flowers. I have never delivered flowers that weren’t followed by a smile, even a subtle one.

Critic: But Flowers Are For Girls…

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Big Congrats To Our Winning Members

April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Way To Go Florists!

Floral convention season is just kicking off and already our florist members are making their presence known! Check out all of our member’s latest great accomplishments in today’s post!

Florist Awards

  • Big congrats to Norton’s Flowers & Gifts in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, MI for being voted Retailer of the Year at the Great Lakes Floral Expo 2013.

Doug Bates - 2013 Young Person of the Year

Doug Bates of Designs by Vogt’s in Sturgis MI

  • Congratulations to Doug Bates of Designs by Vogt’s in Sturgis MI for being voted the 2013 Young Person of the Year at the Great Lakes Florist Expo.

This young person has been excited about the MFA since their first conference and has never stopped.  Their energy has just kept growing. To watch them participate in classes and then in design events and competitions you can see the passion and energy in their eyes and it is contagious.  Always with a positive attitude toward the industry they have nothing but great admiration for their peers and respect for their fellow florists. – From the Michigan Florist Association Press Release

Design Contest Winners

  • Way to go Debbie Royal of Royal Expressions Flowers & Gifts, Blissfield, MI for winning 3rd place in the Great Lakes Floral Expo professional division design contest themed Loving Memory. Debbie also took home 2nd place in the professional division design contest themed Surprise, Surprise.
  • Congrats to Robbin Yelverton of Blumz… by JR Designs in Detroit MI for taking home 1st place in the Great Lakes Floral Expo academy division design contest themed It’s A Party.
  • Big congrats to Rae Roberts-Griffith of True Colors Artistry for winning 1st runner up in the prestigious 2013 Lincoln Cup at the 2013 Illinois State Florist Association Convention.
  • Congratulations to Judy Fitzpatrick of Just Judy’s Flowers in Pensacola, FL for winning second place in the Northwest Florida Florists’ Association’s February Design Contest.
  • Congratulations to April Ridge of Alyce’s Floral Designs in Ft Walton Beach, FL for winning third place in the Northwest Florida Florists’ Association’s February Design Contest.

Congrats again, everyone!

I do my best to find our florists’ achievements through various association emails and online posts. If I left you out, please let me know and I will add you ASAP!

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Tiptoe Through Tulips This April

April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

April Tulips

April already? The weather is just turning warm and the urge to get outside in the fresh air is becoming too strong to resist. The Latin name Aprilis is considered to come from the verb aperire meaning, “to open,” in allusion to its being the season when trees and flowers begin to “open.”

After a chilly winter with bare trees and the absence of flowers, it’s easy to see why spring is many people’s most favorite season. Tulips, irises, daffodils, hyacinths and all other flowers of spring are poking their brightly colored heads out for all to see. (April is also National Gardening Month.)

If you’re still waiting on your flowers to awaken from their winter slumber, why not order a bouquet of fresh spring flowers for your home? No need to wait for April’s showers to bring flowers in May with the help of your local florist. The Tip Top Tulip bouquet above is just one example of the many beautiful options for sending spring flowers.

Know someone who is unable to get out and see the emerging flowers themselves? Flowers are a great little pick-me-up that are sure to help anyone feel the joy of spring.

If you’re planning to send flowers for spring, always always always use a real local florist when sending.

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Florist Friday Recap 3/23 – 3/29: Spring Has Sprung

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Plenty of spring floral designs to get you ready for the season. The weather is starting to warm and flowers everywhere are about to spring. Get a jump-start by ordering flowers for your home today. Get inspired by today’s Friday Florist Recap! These designs were created this week by florists all across the nation!

Spring Flower Arrangement Pictures

Adorable bunny topiary in flowers by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

Adorable bunny topiary in flowers by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

“Fragrant Moody Blue roses, hyacinth and bunny topiary! Happy Easter!”

Rustic country florals by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

Rustic country florals by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

“A touch of Country! Rustic, rough cut wooden box with blue hydrangea, Mondial roses, sunflowers, lilies and accents.”

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Spring design by Everett Floral & Gifts, Everett WA

Spring design by Everett Floral & Gifts, Everett WA

“Our spring bouquet!”

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Floral Couture at the 2013 Northeast Floral Expo

March 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Flora Couture at the Northeast Floral Expo

At the recent Northeast Floral Expo in Groton, CT florists were asked to do something a little different for a design competition. This Project Runway-inspired design competition, Flora Couture, had florists creating stunning cocktail dresses out of botanicals, complete with celebrity judges. All proceeds from the event benefited the Pediatric Oncology Program at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital.

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Time to get EGG-cited!

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Easter garden arrangement by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

People everywhere are starting to put more creativity into holiday celebrations that ever before. (I blame Pinterest.) Easter is no exception. Growing up, I think I looked forward to wearing a hat to church more than anything. Now kids practically celebrate the entire month with Easter bunny pictures, school activities, extreme egg dying, hiding chocolate coins for the Easter bunny and even more activities I have never heard of before, plus candy candy candy!

With all the Easter chaos, having your family gathered together for group activities might make it worth it after all. Dying eggs for Easter is a long-standing tradition that is fun for family members of all ages.

Every year, Americans dye and decorate more than 180 million eggs during the Easter season.

History of Dying Eggs

The Easter egg tradition started by merging with the celebration of the final provisions of Lent. Historically, eggs were forbidden during Lent, but chickens continued to lay eggs. Eggs would have been hard-boiled so they wouldn’t go to waste. This began the tradition of decorating eggs and feasting on egg-filled meals during the time of Easter. Symbolically, the hard shell of the egg represented the sealed Tomb of Christ — the cracking of which symbolized his resurrection from the dead.

Egg Dying & Decorating Ideas

Like I said earlier, with the rise of Pinterest, there are more ideas out there for dying and decorating eggs than ever before.

  • 1. Wrap eggs in rubber bands to create stripes of white or colors (fully dye the egg first, then rubber band and dye again).
  • 2. Simply use markers to decorate. (Great for small kids who might not be ready for the ‘mess’.) [Read more…]
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Florist Friday Recap 3/16 – 3/22: Easter’s On Its Way

March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This week’s florist recap is a bit short, but certainly very sweet. What we lack in quantity we make up in quality this week with some absolutely stunning designs! (It’s my fault, I forgot to remind everyone yesterday! Don’t worry, next week’s will be bigger than ever!) So check out these florists’ amazing designs, and be sure to come back next Friday for even more!

Unique spring design by Designs by Vogt's, Sturgis MI

Unique spring design by Designs by Vogt’s, Sturgis MI

“Bright colors in hope of springs arrival! One of our favorite Gerbera Daisy varieties called Acapulco!”

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Birthday florals by A-1 Flowers & More, Cottonwood ID

Birthday florals by A-1 Flowers & More, Cottonwood ID

“Spring Birthday Vase”

This vase design is filled with lush flowers and greenery,including: Gerberas, lilies, snapdragons, eucalyptus and more.

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Easter garden arrangement by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

Easter garden arrangement by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

“Time to think Easter! An Easter garden centerpiece”

This arrangement uses early spring flowers and pastel-colored eggs — perfect for Easter.

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St. Patricks Day Corsages by MaryJane's Flowers & Gifts, Berlin NJ

St. Patricks Day Corsages by MaryJane’s Flowers & Gifts, Berlin NJ

“A last minute out the door to celebrate the day…”

This little St. Patrick Day corsages could be created for celebrating any holiday. Think how cute these could be for Easter! Call your local florist today!

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Want to see more designs by local florists? Check out our past Friday Recap posts.

What will next week bring? Who knows! Be sure to like us on Facebook for even more beautiful floral designs. If you’re a florist, we want to feature YOUR favorite design of the week right here on Facebook Friday Recap! Click here to see past recap posts!

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The Floral Olympics at the Great Lakes Floral Expo 2013

March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The Floral Olympics at the Great Lakes Floral Expo

Back around the first of March the FSN crew attended one of the biggest floral design shows in the nation – the Great Lakes Floral Expo. One of their big themes this year was ‘Floral Olympics’. All of the programs, workshops and seminars dealt with Reaching for Excellence and Going for Gold.

 Floral Olympics Floral Olympics

Just like in the real Olympics, the Great Lakes Floral Expo had a grand Opening Ceremonies presented by Carolyn Clark Kurek, AIFD. Carolyn demonstrated the application of the principles and elements of design using contorting gymnasts. She would talk about a specific element of design and the contortionist would use their body to demonstrate. As you can imagine, this presentation has gotten rave reviews!

Other Olympic themed programs include: Your Gold Medal Staff, The Balance Beam of Successful Weddings, Floral Olympic Awards Gala and more.

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