In my honest opinion – Order Gatherers, by Laura Daluga
Today’s insightful installation of In My Honest Opinion was submitted by the lovely, Laura Daluga, a fourth generation floral designer living in Chicago. Order Gatherers Yes, order gatherers (they need not be named) are the bane of most retail florists existence. For four generations my family has been selling flowers. For two, we have been making […]
Tulipmania in Holland
Holland Tulips How beautiful to look at spring on the other side of the world. With more than 10,000 hectares devoted to the cultivation of these delicate flowers, the Dutch landscape in May is a kaleidoscope of giddy colors as the tulips burst into life. The bulbs were planted in late October and early November, […]
Fabulous Florists :: Holly Heider Chapple Flowers, LTD, Virginia
Your name: Holly Heider Chapple Your Business name: Holly Heider Chapple Flowers ltd. Your Location:Leesburg VA. I service DC, MD, VA. Lucky Me. How did you start your business? I grew up in a family of farmers. My father had a large green house and was the landscaper for many businesses all over the DC […]
Tales from the Trenches :: Bella Fiori’s top 4 moments..
Andrea & I were brainstorming topics for Flirty Fleurs and both of us started giggling at the idea of “Tales From The Trenches”. We’ve all had those moments, when the most unexpected happens. I think us floral designers are handy people and can think quickly on our feet. I thought I’d kick off this topic […]
Fabulous Florists :: AK Haydon Floral Designs in Denver, Colorado
Your name: Andrea Haydon Your Business name: AK Haydon Floral Designs Your Location: Denver, Colorado How did you start your business? After quitting my job in the corporate sector after the birth of my daughter and son, I desired to go back to work. I had spent many years in the service and catering industry […]
Fabulous Florists :: Bella Fiori, Seattle, Washington
Your name: Alicia Schwede Your Business name: Bella Fiori Your Location: Seattle, Washington How did you start your business? I started Bella Fiori in March 2003. I had only lived in Colorado for about one year & barely knew a soul in Colorado! I rented a small studio unit next door to Lifestyles Catering in […]