flirty fleurs floral industry blog

What advice would you give to aspiring floral designers?

The Question: What advice would you give to aspiring floral designers? The Answers: Stay true to your vision and design. When I first started out that I want to create designs that looked just picked or garden like. At the time and especially in my location, it wasn’t common.  I was worried I wouldn’t get […]

Q&A :: Which Social Media Platform is your Favorite?

The Question: Which Social Media Platform is your Favorite? The Answers: My favorite social media platform is Facebook, as it allows a conversation about anything posted.  I constantly vow to spend more time posting, but always fall short of my goals.  Time to find an intern for a constant post-a-palooza! Cynthia Damico design in bloom […]

Q&A :: $$ tips for Florists?

Hello Flower Friends, I have a question for all of you today from a business owner. Please leave your suggestions, comments, thoughts and advice in the comments section of the blog. Thank you in advance! Alicia ……………………………. My boss and I are curious to know if any florists out there receive $$ tips? The amount […]

A Special Request …

Hi Flower Friends! I have a special request from a fellow Flirty Fleurs reader. Can any of you help Valorie out?? Here’s her request — “My family owned a floral shop in Cleveland, Ohio from about 1953 to 2000. I am now writing a memoir about some of my experiences growing up in the floral […]

Q& A :: What if…

Hey Flower Friends, I have a Question for you today, and would love to hear your answers. It’s a What if this happens to you scenario… It’s based off a situation I encountered this past month – here’s the backstory. A few weeks ago I was driving my SUV into Seattle with a full load […]

Q&A :: Independent Shop vs Grocery Store

Hello Flower Friends, I have a question for all of you today from a business owner. Please leave your suggestions, comments, thoughts and advice in the comments section of the blog. Thank you in advance! Alicia ……………………………. I purchased a small flower shop in a small rural community (the county has a population of approximately […]