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As the floral industry starts into its typically slow season, this is a good time to examine where there might be additional resources for rounding out the summer slows. While there may still be event work in some areas of…

How many times do you have the request from your customer to make a grand look on less than a grand budget? Unfortunately, most of our customers think we work with a wand, not a knife. Although we do make…

Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer for most of the US. Schools are winding down, graduations are happening for most schools and summer vacation plans are being firmed up. For flower shops, the summer often is viewed with…

Over the past few weeks we have been taking a focused look at weddings as part of many event and retail companies. Feel free to revisit any of those articles you might have missed to get caught up. This week…

If your shop has an interest in being a wedding provider, it s important to stay current about trends and research as to what is happening in the industry. We all know that getting the word out can be the…

Take a deep breath, breath deep, and exhale slowly….You made it through another Mother’s Day! Pat yourself on the back! Now, grab your favorite coffee or tea, a pen and paper, invoices and let’s get started on next year’s planning…

With all eyes watching the Royal Wedding, it will definitely set some trends to be followed by those brides in the US who want the look. A simple modified Teardrop shaped bouquet of wired Lily-of-the-Valley, Sweet William, and Hyacinth accented…

When sending flowers, we all know that we try to match the personality of the recipient to what is being delivered. By asking open ended questions such as, “What is your mom’s favorite color?”, or “What is your mom’s favorite…

Easter is one of those holidays that often gets lost or buried in the spring madness. Often we get so caught up in spring weddings and other activities that we forget to give Easter the due attention that it needs…

Prom is a special time for many young ladies. It happens at different times around the country depending on the weather. Generally in the South, we see proms as early as March and in the North as late as June…

Although it seems that spring just started, it is the time for a very busy time of planning for a successful string of spring holidays. We are in the lull or calm before the storm of April and May events…

This time of year finds much of the country still trying to unleash winters grip and enjoy the first signs of spring. While the Daffodils and Crocus are just now pushing their way up from a long winters rest, our…