Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections with Longfield Gardens
The Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections with Longfield Gardens are now available. For 2019 there are 4 collections available – Sorbetto, Dolcetto, Ravenna, and Verona. The collections available do fluctuate seasonally depending on availability of various dahlia tubers. For instance, this season Labyrinth tubers are not available so Belle of Barmera will be substituted. Here are […]
The Flower Man’s Daughter Gets Married
This past September Nicolien “Nikki” Bongaerts, daughter of Joost & Alexandra Bongaerts (owners of Florabundance Wholesale Flowers) married her love, Pete, in a beautiful, flower filled ceremony in Alta, Utah. Florists’ Review Magazine shared the story of the wedding in their December 2018 issue. The article was written by Alicia Schwede of Flirty Fleurs who, […]
Round-up of Poinsettia Floral Designs
‘Tis the season to design with Poinsettias in your floral arrangements! Yes, it’s possible and yes, poinsettias really do last as a cut. Check up this round-up of floral designs by florists across the country – wonderful to see the variety in colors in styles possible with the poinsettias. Curious about Care & Handling for […]
LET’S TALK ABOUT PRICING – What would you charge for this compote styled centerpiece?
It’s been awhile since we’ve featured a pricing post here on Flirty Fleurs. Always a great project and a series we should probably reinstate as it is a great way to see how pricing differs by region and availability of various flowers and foliages. Of course, differing labor costs figure in to the final price, […]
Chrysanthemums of Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon
Chrysanthemums are currently on display at Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon. They have nicknamed the month of November – MUMvember – as they celebrate with 750 potted chrysanthemums in all shapes, sizes & colors artistically displayed throughout the garden. I enjoyed a peaceful stroll through the gardens after the finishing of judging duties […]
Ninth Moon Floral Design Showcase – Portland, Oregon
Ninth Moon Floral Design Showcase is a floral show hosted by Lan Su Chinese Gardens and Floral Design Institute in Portland, Oregon every November. This year Leanne Kesler of Floral Design Institute invited me to be one of three judges for the Floral Design Competition, of course I said yes! I find being a judge […]