Florist Blogs

We have winners! Finally, after a day of waiting for votes to be counted, re-checked and cross checked, a Big Sigh of relief has been heard around the world! The winners of the world-wide competition for the most interesting design of twelve roses have been announced. The nail biting competition was sponsored by the Flower Chat Group, the ...

After twenty years in the Floral Business, Flowers From The Rainflorist finally had the opportunity to take part in the SAF convention in Palm Beach at the Breakers Hotel   [ photo: 15079]   this past week. What a treat to be able to meet up with old friends and to meet new ones…some of us only knew each other through forums ...

  Secretaries Week/ Administrative Professionals Week is observed annually during the last full week in April. This year the dates are April 20-26. Remember to say thank you to your support staff any day that week! Many choose Wednesday, April 23rd of that special week to recognize the hard work of those who keep everything running ...

Yesterday I attended the Northeast Flora Expo that is sponsored by the Connecticut Floral Association.  I find events like this to be a good source on continuing education and networking. Helps with my professional growth and enables me to share what I learned with my staff and ultimately create a better experience for our customers. ...

Just two weeks ago Central Square Florist Completed installation of new light fixtures, upgraded other older balusters and installed energy efficient cool natural lighting to our store. Now we are turning are attention to the energy that is used to supple our four fresh flower coolers.     We are pleased to share that we will be ...

In the November issue of USA Weekend magazine, Linnea Johanson author of “perfect Parties Tips and Advice from a New York Party Planner” offered the following “tip” for holiday parties.  ''Flower arrangements can be a total rip-off,'' (Linnea) Johansson saysI find this comment from a professional party planner disturbing. Surely Ms. ...

In Nov 11 issue of USA Weekend magazine, Linnea Johansson, author of “Perfect Parties: Tips and Advice from a New York Party Planner”, offered the following “tip” for Holiday parties. “Flower arrangements can be a total rip-off,” Johansson says. Instead, buy one kind of flower, in one color, in bulk. “Make your own multiple arrangements,” ...