flirty fleurs floral industry blog

Blossoming Success: Strategies for Florists to Book More Weddings

Fleur Formulas red peonies and golden mustard roses

As we enter the new year, many of us have the same thought percolating in our minds — how to build our wedding focused floral businesses. For florists, weddings are not just events; they are opportunities to weave dreams into reality, turning couples’ visions into stunning floral landscapes. However, in a competitive industry, securing more […]

Floral Art for Snohomish Art Showcase

Ioana Diaconu Floral Dress - Botanical dress for a woodland fairy

Fleurs Creative Studio participated in the 2023 Snohomish Art Showcase. Fleurs Creative aspires to support and inspire floral designers while simultaneously sharing flowers as an art form with the public. On display at this public event were the works of six local floral design artists. We are pleased to share them with you here, along […]

Fabulous Florist :: Jessica Jones of Blooms N Blossoms, Kentucky

Jessica Jones Blooms N Blossoms Wedding Florist Kentucky - arch at horse farm fully decorated in white roses

Bringing you all an interview with the lovely Jessica Jones of Blooms N Blossoms located in Georgetown, Kentucky. I’ve known Jessica for years and have enjoyed watching her business grow and grow, she’s strong and tenacious and goes after what she wants for her business and family. I’m thrilled to share her thoughts and words […]

Fabulous Florist :: Grace Flowers Hawaii

Grace Flowers Hawaii - tropical flower bouquets for a wedding

I first met Alison Higgins of Grace Flowers in Hawaii back in August of 2018. I was on the island working on a project with Hitomi Gilliam AIFD and as we were pulling together components for a conference we leaned on Grace Flowers for local support. I was familiar with Grace Flowers because a dear […]

A project with Fleursociety – Fleur Formulas!

flirty fleurs large arrangement with red peonies golden mustard roses antique carnations

I have an exciting update to share with all of you! I’m part of FLEUR FORMULAS, which means that I’ve partnered with floral designers around the world to bring you a resource that includes recipes and pricing guides for one low price of $97/year. Yes – you read that right. 100 recipes + pricing guides […]

Building Flower Boxes for a Cutting Garden

building flower boxes for a cutting garden, gardening in Washington State, Alicia Schwede of Flirty Fleurs cutting garden

Welcome to the Flirty Fleurs Cutting Garden! An on-going project at my home here in Washington State. Last year, 2019, Chad and I built 4 flower boxes and filled them with roses. This year, 2020, we added 5 more flower boxes – 1 with roses, 1 with peonies, 1 with vegetables, and 2 with perennial […]