Are We Placing Enough Value On Fresh Flowers?
Posted on October 6, 2010 Today’s insightful installation is by Holly Chapple. I have been hesitant to discuss the potential flower crisis that seems to be looming. All of my weddings this year have gone off perfectly but in truth I have been begging for product. Something is definitely happening in the flower industry. Just […]
What is REALLY Going On…Down On the Farm?
Posted on October 5, 2010 Today’s insightful installation is by Bill Shodowski of dvfloralgroup.com I’ve used the newsletter in the past to give you a glimpse of what is going on “down on the farm” when it comes to production and weather related issues. This week we will break from tradition and talk about an […]
What’s Original?
Posted on September 28, 2010 When I first started in floral design my mentor said to me – nothing is original, it’s all be done before. I was startled my the comment and as a young and impressionable designer I really took the comment to heart and have thought about it often. Lately when I’m […]
Let’s Be Realistic — The cost of flowers
Originally Posted on September 22, 2010 Photo shoots have become all the rage this year, talented people joining forces to create a look and then have it published on websites. I think this is all great, I love the creativity, the inspiration, the fresh ideas. I appreciate all the wedding blogs that show these beautiful and […]
Creative Business Symposium with Sean Low
A reminder that we are fast approaching the Creative Business Symposium with Sean Low. It takes place this October 25, 26 & 27, 2010 at the beautiful Oxford Hotel in Downtown Denver. Andrea and I are very excited to bring Sean Low to Denver. He’s a business man, he’s coming here to help business owners […]
Let Me Clarify – You Can Always Get It Cheaper…
The following article was written by Sasha Souza. Thank you Sasha for clarifying why designers and floral designs cost what they do. For more information please visit Sasha’s blog: Sparkliatti There’s one thing that I definitely know in life and that is you can always buy something cheaper – telephone service, flights, cars, office supplies, […]