Autumn brings many changes in the weather, festivals and entertaining. Home decor once again becomes an important part for consideration whether in fresh floral or permanent botanicals. Lots of parties, tailgate celebrations, and events are given before the weather turns…
With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, consumers are thinking parties, trick or treat, and home decorations. Halloween is the # 1 adult holiday and is second only to Christmas when it comes to home decorating and entertaining. With…
October is a busy month for most retail florists. With the weather finally breaking and cooling down in most parts of the country, October brings out the “Fall in All”! Many civic and religious organizations have pancake breakfast fund raisers,…
With the autumn season knocking on our doors, lots of fall activities are happening in your community. From the craft shows tot the fall festivals, your customers are out and about and ready to make purchases, so it is important…
There has been a movement over the past several years to simplify. Simplify your social calendar, your living environment, and your accessories, basically everything that you are a part of. There are now publications, television programs and web sites that…
Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September. It began in 1894 and had a different meaning than it does today. What once was a day of organized labor unions and political speeches, has turned into a day of…
When we look at a floral composition many of the principles and elements of design are clear and quite evident. Strong line, color impact, size, space, and even fragrance all play a role. However, often many of those principles play…
