Expert Panel : The Creative Design Process
I would love to hear how other floral designers have been successful at encouraging their customers to embrace their creative design process rather than having to make a floral arrangement look like a...
View ArticleFlorabundance Inspirational Design Days, Day 1
Florabundance welcomed 38 guests to the beautiful Dos Pueblos Ranch in Santa Barbara, California and treated everyone to two days of flower filled fabulousness for Florabundance Inspirational Design...
View ArticleFlorabundance Inspirational Design Days, Day 2
On Day 2 of the conference there were two big design sessions. One session was led by Ian Prosser and it was to decorate two ceremony locations, one rustic and one elegant. The other session was led by...
View ArticleGet your money upfront, you are worth it.
Did you read Holly Chapple’s post earlier this week? Let’s not minimize this.. I was nodding along as I read it. I just wish we could get all designers to value themselves and their work, to price...
View ArticleWho Wants To Go To Holland??
I love visiting The Netherlands, it’s a flower lover’s dream! Last November I documented on Flirty Fleurs the trip I took to Holland with Joost, owner of Florabundance. Well, good news for anyone who...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Eye Candy; L’Oliver Floral Atelier
In celebration of Valentine’s Day Week we will be featuring five of our favorite retail designers with their beautiful collections for Valentine’s Day! First up is L’Olivier Floral Atelier NYC. I chose...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Eye Candy; tic-tock Couture Floral, LA
Today we are featuring tic-tock Couture Floral of Los Angeles. If you follow our blog you know that we are big fans of the design team at tic-tock. This year’s Valentine’s Day collection is no...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Eye Candy; Belle Fleur NYC
Happy Valentine’s Day Eve! We hope all you retail designers are surviving! Today we visit Belle Fleur NYC, the ultimate of upscale feminine design. We have been fans of Belle Fleur for many years. We...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Eye Candy; Paula Pryke UK
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!! We are wishing all a wonderful and profitable holiday! Today we are sharing the beautiful work of Paula Pryke! The Georgie Vase The Florence Bouquet The Phoebe Bouquet The Eva...
View ArticleFleur Friday, Valentine’s Day Eye Candy
We hope you all had a wonderful and profitable holiday. It was fun to have this week dedicated to Valentine’s Day Eye Candy, hope you have enjoyed it as well! Our Fleur Friday image is from the...
View ArticleAnnouncing The Prom Design Contest!
Flirty Fleurs and Pioneer Imports & Wholesale are excited to announce the latest design contest! SHOW US YOUR BEST PROM CORSAGE AND/OR BOUTONNIERE DESIGN! The rules are simple!: • Each designer...
View ArticleVisiting Flower Farms with Florabundance
Our story of the time spent in Santa Barbara, California is not quite over. In addition to a fabulous time at Florabundance Inspirational Design Days, I had the opportunity to visit some flower farms...
View ArticleInsight into a Small Growerʼs World by Andrea Gagnon
Last year we grew more flowers and reached out to more designers than ever with great success. Finding the right grower, or growers, that work with you, grow for you, anticipate your needs, and...
View ArticleDiscussing Prom Profits, by Sarah Botchick
Now that the Valentine’s rush is over, we get to start preparing for another floral “holiday” – which is generally more of a season – PROM! Even though I have been raised in the floral industry, I...
View ArticleFleur Friday
Thought you all might like a little spring-time prettiness! PS – Enter the Prom Design contest, entries are due by midnight on Sunday: http://flirtyfleurs.com/announcing-prom-design-contest/ Have a...
View ArticleEntries for the Prom Design Contest – Vote for your favorite!
We have 35 entries in our Prom Design Contest! Now it’s your turn to vote for your favorite! Please leave your vote in the comment section on this page – the number of your selection and why you like...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Eye Candy; Belle Fleur NYC
Happy Valentine’s Day Eve! We hope all you retail designers are surviving! Today we visit Belle Fleur NYC, the ultimate of upscale feminine design. We have been fans of Belle Fleur for many years. We...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Eye Candy; Paula Pryke UK
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!! We are wishing all a wonderful and profitable holiday! Today we are sharing the beautiful work of Paula Pryke! The Georgie Vase The Florence Bouquet The Phoebe Bouquet The Eva...
View ArticleJoseph Massie’s latest masterpiece!
We are huge fans of Joseph Massie from the UK, his floral creations are absolutely awe inspiring. Check out his latest art piece! How rose-mantic: Asda joins forces with Joe Massie to create a stunning...
View ArticleFlower Farm Focus :: LynnVale Farm
Flirty Fleurs Farm Interview with LynnVale Studios at LynnVale Farm When did you start your business and where are you located? My husband Lou and I started growing in 2002 on his 8th generation...
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