Flowers
WHAT TO DO WITH THE COLOR OF THE YEAR
Bill Schaffer AIFD, AAF, PFCI & Kristine Kratt AIFD, PFCI On December 14, 2018, we received a follow-up e-mail from the Commercial Director of a major Importer and Exporter of flowers in Holland. He was finalizing his company’s exhibition at January’s IPM ESSEN...
Kitchen Flowers
Today’s kitchen interior trends – such as more prominent windows, expansive islands and countertop space, open floor plans and creative seating areas – all lend well to another major trend – bringing the outdoors inside. But whether your kitchen is spacious or cozy,...
What’s Your Thanksgiving Centerpiece Style?
Thanksgiving is a time when families gather, feasts are prepared, and we say our final goodbye to the growing season before winter covers the ground in a blanket of white. There is something comforting about this autumn holiday as it provides...
Texas A&M: Flowers & Plants Promote Innovation, Ideas
In today’s economy, it is more important than ever for businesses to gain the competitive edge. Constant fluctuations in unemployment, productivity, consumer confidence and other major economic factors make it imperative for businesses to implement the right...
Spaces
Kitchen Flowers
Today’s kitchen interior trends – such as more prominent windows, expansive islands and countertop space, open floor plans and creative seating areas – all lend well to another major trend – bringing the outdoors inside. But whether your kitchen is spacious or cozy,...
Texas A&M: Flowers & Plants Promote Innovation, Ideas
In today’s economy, it is more important than ever for businesses to gain the competitive edge. Constant fluctuations in unemployment, productivity, consumer confidence and other major economic factors make it imperative for businesses to implement the right...
Matching Flowers to Your Home Style
Just as people have their own personalities, so do their homes. According to the Society of American Florists, popular home decorating personalities tend to fall into five categories. Scroll down to see how flowers can complement and enhance these styles....
TWO-MINUTE TRENDS: Creativity & Problem Solving
TWO-MINUTE TRENDS for the OFFICE: Creativity & Problem Solving, featuring interior design expert Kelli Ellis and color trend expert Mark Woodman. https://youtu.be/96DnQ6ClfRs Originally created for The Society of American Florists
Wellness
Texas A&M: Flowers & Plants Promote Innovation, Ideas
In today’s economy, it is more important than ever for businesses to gain the competitive edge. Constant fluctuations in unemployment, productivity, consumer confidence and other major economic factors make it imperative for businesses to implement the right...
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: 3 Step guide to create a home spa
Valentine's Day is the perfect time for romance, and the right flowers can really set the mood. A few well-placed flowers can transform an ordinary home into a romantic getaway, or a simple bath into a soothing spa vacation. If you are looking for a way to express the...
Harvard Research: Flowers are the Perfect Pick-Me-Up to Boost Morning Moods
Research confirms that flowers might be the perfect pick-me-up for millions of Americans who do not consider themselves “morning people.” Participants of a behavioral study conducted by researchers at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital confirmed...
Rutgers: Flowers Boost Seniors’ Well Being
Everyday, America’s aging population – 40 million and rising – faces the challenges of growing older, including depression, memory loss and social withdrawal. As a concerned nation, we are continually exploring new means to ease daily-life anxieties. A six-month...
Celebrations
What’s Your Thanksgiving Centerpiece Style?
Thanksgiving is a time when families gather, feasts are prepared, and we say our final goodbye to the growing season before winter covers the ground in a blanket of white. There is something comforting about this autumn holiday as it provides...
What’s Your Thanksgiving Centerpiece Style?
Thanksgiving is a time when families gather, feasts are prepared, and we say our final goodbye to the growing season before winter covers the ground in a blanket of white. There is something comforting about this autumn holiday as it provides...
Halloween
The ancient Celts called it Samhain. It was believed that the dead and fairy folk could cross over into our world at that time. It was very scary in a world that lacked modern scientific sophistication. Halloween’s origins were obviously much more somber than our...
How to create a romantic getaway at HOME with flowers
If you are looking for something more original than a box of chocolates and a dozen red roses, let your creativity come to the rescue. Valentine's Day is a wonderful holiday, and it deserves your full attention. These ideas can help you create a memorable romantic...