Find Your On August 19th, I had the pleasure of attending the 65th annual Arkansas Florists Association Annual Convention. With a theme like Wild Wilde Masquerade, I had no doubts that the florals would be gorgeous. And they did not disappoint. In fact, the designs were breathtaking. Take a look at a few the centerpieces for the banquet:
62nd Annual Arkansas Florist Association Convention
August 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Arkansas Florist Association is throwing their 62nd annual convention “The Splendor of Christmas” this August 15-17 in Hot Springs, AR at the Hot Springs Convention Center!
The Classes
You will definitely want to attend this year’s convention for the educational opportunities. There are some incredible designers on tap this year, including Marie Ackerman AIFD, PFCI; Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI; Jackie Lacy AIFD; Ann Jordan AIFD, Mandy Majerik, AIFD, PFCI and the 2013 Arkansas Cup Winner, Kathy Rodocker. The shows will include hands-on prom designs, Christmas, sympathy, and many other topics.
There will be something for everyone!
The Company
Beyond the numerous opportunities to learn from some of the best in the industry, you’ll also have the chance to meet other florists from around the state and surrounding areas. You can reunite with old friends as well as make some new ones.
And speaking of friends, don’t forget to go by the FSN booth to chat with Shelley and Krystal. I’m sure they’ll have some goodies for you as well as all the information you might need on Flower Shop Network.
The outside temperatures may be high, but the beauty of the Christmas season is sure to keep things cool. Come on out for a great time!
AFA Convention: Arkansas and Mid-America Cup
September 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Arkansas Florist Association’s 61st Annual Convention and Trade Show was held this year August 16-18 in Hot Springs, AR, and if you missed our previous article detailing FSN’s presence at the show, check it out here! Two of the major events at this convention are the Arkansas Cup and Mid-America Cup. The winner of the Arkansas Cup this year will have the chance to represent the state of Arkansas in next year’s Mid-America Cup. The Mid-America Cup is a competition between winners from state-wide competitions. All winners are invited to attend, and this year the competition consisted of representatives from 14 different states! So, without further ado, here are some awesome photos for you to peruse!
A beautiful and elegantly designed arrangement! Great job to Karen Williams, one of our member florists!
Another gorgeous arrangement, and this one also from a member florist. Well done Katherine!
Excellent job on running with the Celebrate America theme. Very patriotic!
FSN at the Arkansas Florists Association Convention
August 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you didn’t get a chance to make it to the Arkansas Florists Association 61st Annual Convention and Trade Show, you missed quite an event! Not to worry, FSN was present and accounted for and is here to delight and entertain you with our experiences from the weekend. So sit back, relax and enjoy these gorgeous photos detailing all the fun we had in Hot Springs, AR!
A fantastic job on the booth setup, say it with swag! Who doesn’t like bags full of free stuff? I certainly do, that’s for sure.
Check out that apron! I don’t think it’s telling us anything we didn’t already know right? The best florists are local florists. Thank you so much for doing what you do!
This is a display put together to illustrate the convention theme: Celebrate America! Nice shot of Old Glory.
Reminiscent of bygone days with the old-style bike. Celebrate America is alive and well in this picture! We always applaud a judicious use of flowers to make a point.
The sign for a brilliant talk given by Rick Rivers and sponsored by Flower Shop Network! Rick had a lot to say about marketing and how to do it successfully. This was one presentation you did NOT want to miss!
Here’s Rick detailing some important points to his audience.
Now I’ll leave you with this last photo, and what’s a Flower Shop Network booth without some flowers? This is a lovely patriotic arrangement put together by two of our talented member florists to help us Celebrate America! A special thank you to Rebecca and Larry Beckwith of Beckwith Visions Florist in Hot Springs, AR for providing such a lovely piece. You guys rock!
FSN had a great time at the AFA convention, and we aren’t even close to showing you all the pictures that we took! Come back soon for a pictorial tour through the Arkansas Cup, the Mid-America Cup, and the FSN sponsored event: So You Think You Can Design! We’ll see you then!
FSN Booth Flowers at the Arkansas Florist Convention
September 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Aren’t these flowers beautiful? When FSN has a booth at a florist convention or show, we always order display flowers from a local florist in the area. This arrangement was for the 2012 Arkansas State Florist Convention‘s Diamond Jubilee by Terry Bates of The Arrangement in Hot Springs AR. The white and silver arrangement is filled with subtle details that hint at the show’s theme — diamonds!
Can you spot the diamonds inside these calla lilies? Absolutely beautiful details.
FSN At the 2012 Arkansas Florist Association Convention
August 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Last weekend, Flower Shop Network attended the Arkansas Florists Association‘s 60th Annual Convention – the Diamond Jubilee! AFA took pride in their past as they remembered their long heritage of florist greats.
Speaking of diamonds, the Flower Shop Network booth was full of shimmer with this gorgeous silver and white arrangement by Terry Bates of The Arrangement in Hot Springs AR. Everywhere you looked there was new details to see: silver leaves, shimmery wire, and even little diamonds were used on the flowers themselves to look like water drops. It was truly something special. Thanks again, Terry!
FSN at the Arkansas Florists Association’s Nightmare on Convention Boulevard
August 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This past weekend was the Arkansas Florists Association‘s 58th Annual Convention themed: Nightmare on Convention Boulevard. Florist’s from all over the area came together to get their ‘freak’ on— literally, with costume contests, Halloween decorating programs and other scare-themed programs and floral design workshops.
The competition for the coveted Arkansas Cup took place and we are proud to announce that our awesome member Bitsy Carter, from Hope Floral, took home the prize! (More coverage on that later!)
In this video, our rep Cindy talks with upcoming AFA President and local Hot Springs AR florist, Terry Bates, about whats a-buzz at the convention. He also lets us in on the theme for the 2011 Arkansas Florists Association Convention… Watch the video to find out!
This post is brought to you by local Hot Springs AR florists.
Not in Hot Springs? Use Flower Shop Network‘s handy online directory of real local florists to find your local florist today!
Join Us In Hot Springs At The 2008 AFA Convention!
August 14, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Alright. Who wouldn’t want to hang out with other florists in Hot Springs, Arkansas? I know that I would! Fortunately for people like me, the Arkansas Florists Association is hosting their 2008 convention and trade market in Hot Springs from August 14-17. Sweet!
Flower Shop Network’s network coordinators will be at the show this year ready and raring to talk to our friends in the floral industry. Stop by booth 309 and look for our smiling faces as we enjoy the good times and fabulous scenery in Hot Springs, one of the premier relaxation destinations in Arkansas. We hope to brighten your day the way your visit will brighten ours.
Once the shows are over check out the many amenities in the city. Widely renowned spas, fantastic eateries, and other floral industry experts within a stone’s throw are some of the great reasons to join us at this year’s Arkansas Florists Association Convention and Trade Market. What a mouthful! Go a little crazy at the convention and enjoy yourself learning more about the latest trends and products in the industry then pamper yourself and relax at one of the many relaxing places to visit in Hot Springs. You can’t go wrong with this show—so see you there!
Winners from the Arkansas Florists Convention
August 27, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Hot Springs Arkansas was the hot spot for the 2007 Arkansas Florists Convention. Flower Shop Network staff had a wonderful time meeting and greeting all the fantastic florists and flower shops who attended the convention.
The Flower Shop Network booth was the place to be at the convention. Staff members and floral designers spent time discussing the issues of how to reach customers and providing flower arrangements specific to those customers’ needs. In fact to aid in reaching customers, all visitors to the booth had the opportunity to register for a complementary florist listing and a complimentary eCommerce website package.
The Flower Shop Network staff held the drawing the Tuesday after the convention.
Congratulations to Lawson’s Flowers & Gifts in Pine Bluff Arkansas, who received a complimentary premium florist listing in Flower Shop Network’s online florists directory. The complimentary listing will run for a full year on Flower Shop Network. Lawson’s Flowers & Gifts provides fresh flower arrangements, as well as, wedding flowers, home décor and gift items through the Pine Bluff Arkansas Area. Lawson’s Flowers & Gifts are provide gift and flower delivery service to Watson Chapel Arkansas, White Hall Arkansas, Redfield Arkansas and Jefferson Arkansas.
Flower Shop Network welcomes Lawson’s Flowers & Gifts as a new member. Congratulations to Phyllis Lawson and the rest of the staff at Lawson’s, we hope to see you at the Arkansas Florists Convention next year.
Congratulations to Distinctive Designs By Tanarah in Maumelle Arkansas, who received a premium listing and an eCommerce website. The complimentary package will run for a full year on Flower Shop Network. Distinctive Designs by Tanarah customers will now have the opportunity to place their orders online for flowers and gifts. Distinctive Designs by Tanarah creates fresh flower arrangements as well as wedding flowers, silk flower arrangements and holiday floral designs for the Maumelle Arkansas area. Flower and funeral deliveries are also provided for Mayflower Arkansas, Conway Arkansas, North Little Rock Arkansas, Scott Arkansas, Benton Arkansas and Little Rock Arkansas in addition to the Maumelle area.
Flower Shop Network welcomes Distinctive Designs By Tanarah as a new member. Congratulations to Tanarah and the rest of the staff, we hope to see you at the Arkansas Florists Convention next year.
The Arkansas Florist Association and staff deserve a round of applause for hosting a wonderful convention and special thanks for inviting us to be a part of it. Flower Shop Network appreciates your support as we continue to provide affordable, quality products and services to the floral industry. Flower Shop Network has already committed to attending the Arkansas Florists Convention in 2008.
54th Annual Arkansas Florists Association Convention – Drawing Winners
August 25, 2006 by Leave a Comment
At the 54th Annual Arkansas Florists Association Convention and Trade Market on August 18-20, 2006, visitors to the Flower Shop Network booth registered for a drawing for a complimentary florist listing and a complimentary eCommerce website package. Retail florists registered to win the Grand Prize eCommerce Package or First Prize Listing package by filling out a small registration card or leaving a business card at the booth. The drawing was open to both existing Flower Shop Network members as well as nonmembers that registered at the booth on either Saturday or Sunday of the convention.
This was the first appearance by Flower Shop Network at the Arkansas State Florists’ Association Convention and it was a tremendous success. The convention, which was held at the Hot Springs Convention Center located in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The convention was extremely well attended by retail florists and exhibitors from Arkansas and the surrounding areas.
Grand Prize Package – Florist Listing + eCommerce Website
Congratulations to existing FSN Member North Hills Florist & Gifts of Sherwood, Arkansas as the Grand Prize winner at the Arkansas State Convention! The grand prize consists of a premium florist listing in the Flower Shop Network online florist directory as well as one of our fully eCommerce enabled florist websites.
North Hills Florist & Gifts
7311 North Hills Blvd #15
Sherwood, AR 72116(501)835-1367 – local
(800)678-4458 – tollfree
(501)835-1380 – fax
North Hills Florist & Gifts of Sherwood, AR is the winner of the Grand Prize drawing. The Grand Prize consists of a complimentary listing in Flower Shop Network’s online florist directory as well as a fully eCommerce enabled website for one full year!
As an existing FSN member, their membership services have been extended for an entire year! Congratulations, we look forward to continuing to serve you as a Flower Shop Network member!
The complimentary listing and website will run for a full year on Flower Shop Network. Located in Sherwood, Arkansas, North Hills Florist & Gifts also provides floral delivery service to the following areas:
Sherwood, AR Flower Delivery
Jacksonville, AR Flower Delivery
Little Rock, AR Flower Delivery
North Little Rock, AR Flower Delivery
Maumelle, AR Flower Delivery
First Prize – Florist Listing
Congratulations to Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts, Inc. of Rogers, Arkansas as the winner of our First Prize package. The first prize package includes a premium florist listing in the Flower Shop Network online florist directory for one full year.
Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts
128 North 13th Street
Rogers, AR 72756(479)636-0118 – local
(800)624-7225 – tollfree
(479)636-4619 – fax
Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts of Rogers, AR is the winner of the First Prize drawing. The First Prize consists of a complimentary florist listing in Flower Shop Network’s online florist directory for one full year!
Congratulations to Jo and the rest of the staff at Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts and welcome to Flower Shop Network!
Located in Rogers, Arkansas, Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts, Inc. also provides floral delivery service to the following areas:
Rogers, AR Flower Delivery
Elm Springs, AR Flower Delivery
Pea Ridge, AR Flower Delivery
Bella Vista, AR Flower Delivery
Lowell, AR Flower Delivery
Bentonville, AR Flower Delivery
Springdale, AR Flower Delivery
Cave Springs, AR Flower Delivery
Centerton, AR Flower Delivery
Johnson, AR Flower Delivery
Flower Shop Network would like to thank our current members that stopped by the booth at the Arkansas State Florists’ Association Convention as well as the many new shops and nonmember florists that took the time visit with us. Flower Shop Network would also like to thank the AFA for the invitation to the convention and the opportunity to exhibit our services at the convention – the AFA staff and membership did a wonderful job in making all of the exhibitors and attendees feel welcome. We appreciate your support as we continue to provide affordable, quality services to the floral industry.
Flower Shop Network staff attending the Arkansas Florists Association convention are pictured below from left to right:
Cathy Condray, Network Coordinator
Shelly Condray, Network Coordinator
Cindy Prichard, VP Sales
Joe Hays, Network Coordinator
