Catching up with Leanne Kessler AIFD of The Floral Design Institute
Leanne and I met for the first time a few years back when we were both attending Florabundance Inspiration Design Days. She and her husband, David, run the well-known and esteemed floral design school, Floral Design Institute, in Portland, Oregon. I’ve asked Leanne to be our guest on the blog today and to share more […]
Musings of a Florist :: Relationship with your Wholesaler
Musings of a Florist :: visit flirty fleurs on Tuesdays and read a variety of musings by me – Alicia Schwede, editor of the blog. I’ll be sharing some thoughts of what I’ve learned, what I would do differently, and what I’m thankful for on this flower filled journey I’ve been on since 1998. […]
WORKSHOP – FUSION | FLOWERS + ART – FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
FUSION | Flowers + Art a three day floral design workshop Hosted by Françoise Weeks and Alicia Schwede Seattle, Washington October 11, 12, 13, 2019 Get ready for a workshop that will be illuminating, productive and so much fun. Join Alicia Schwede of Flirty Fleurs and Françoise Weeks of Françoise Weeks European Floral Design for […]
Floral Design Workshop with Françoise Weeks & Alicia Schwede
Early Bird Registration Rate Ends on Saturday, August 31, 2019 — Reserve Your Space Now and Save $500! FUSION | Flowers + Art a three day floral design workshop Hosted by Françoise Weeks and Alicia Schwede Seattle, Washington October 11, 12, 13, 2019 Get ready for a workshop that will be illuminating, productive and so […]
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, […]
Resources & Suppliers for Floral Designers
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