The Power Of Instagram & A Workshop in Santa Fe

Here’s a little story about the power of Instagram and how it brings people together IRL to make lasting and meaningful connections! Debby Mittelman is an attorney in Phoenix with a passion for floristry and photography. She realized how much she loved flowers when she served as the event chair for a charity gala dinner […]

Let’s talk about Heuchera Leaves

My first introduction to Heuchera Leaves in floral design work came from Francoise Weeks and Janet of Floral Verde . Both ladies use these leaves in their design work and shared with me how sturdy and long lasting they are, plus the wide variety of colors they come in. Turns out this is a great […]

Introducing Rachel Evans Heath

I am pleased to announce a new contributing writer for the Flirty Fleurs blog, Rachel Evans Heath. Rachel and I met a few years ago when she attended one of my floral design classes. We’ve kept in touch and worked on projects together since that first class a few years ago. You will be seeing […]

Tartan Dahlia Centerpiece

Striking Burgundy and White Tartan Dahlias growing in my Cutting Garden. They are huge, full, and luscious! The Tartan dahlias were my inspiration for this centerpiece. They are a big bloom which can be a bit tricky in an arrangement, I kept them low and to the center of the arrangement. Next added in the […]

Creating a Canadian Flag Flower Wall with Fiori Floral Design

We have a guest post to share with you today from our friends Miles & Leigh at Fiori Floral Design :   Our client asked us to create something dramatic for an event at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. They wanted it to be something that guests to the event would enjoy watching be created and […]

Fabulous Florist :: Myrtie Blue, Florida

Your name: Brian Watson Your Business name: Myrtie Blue Your Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Florida’s Emerald Coast What is the most satisfying part of being a floral designer, and why? Every day is different and every piece is unique unto its own. Variety of work and materials satisfies me to no end! How […]