As spring brings new energy, we’re excited to celebrate the talent and passion of our Southern Chapter members—from scholarship honors to bold Art in Bloom designs and national recognition. Read on to explore the moments that make our chapter shine. Celebrating the Southern Chapter 2025…
By Nita Robertson AIFD As the floral world turns its eyes toward Palm Springs this summer for the 2025 American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) National Symposium, a beloved tradition will once again come to life in full bloom: the Blooms Over Program. This inspiring…
By Renee Tucci AIFD PFCI AAF In early April 2025, 1,600 people came together to attend the 112th First Lady’s Lunch in Washington DC. The Congressional Club Museum and Foundation has hosted this event since its inception. Considered one of Washington’s most exciting and historic…
By Corrine Heck Each spring, Washington, D.C.—a city known for its high-stakes politics and fast-paced decision-making—slows down, if only for a moment, to honor something softer yet deeply powerful: tradition, unity, and service. The First Lady’s Luncheon offers that pause. It’s an elegant and meaningful…
The Montana Florist Association is proud to announce the winner of the AIFD Inspire and Empower Scholarship to Kayte Epperson of Bitterroot Flower Shop in Missoula, Montana. Kayte has been an integral part of the Bitterroot team since 2013. “Hi everybody! My name is Kayte…
The Independent Floral Designers Association is proud to announce that our member, Michelle Rhynes, is the winner of the AIFD Symposium package. IFDA is a floral education association that was founded in 1988 in the Washington DC area by designers who came together to share…
The South Central Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers® (AIFD®) is pleased to announce that Falyn Cordeiro, CFD, AMF, has been awarded the Inspire and Empower Scholarship, recognizing her exemplary dedication and enthusiasm for the floral arts. Falyn submitted a stunning floral design…
The Arkansas Florists Association is proud to present Jennifer Jones, AIFD, CFD, AMF, AAMF, as a recipient of the AIFD Inspire and Empower Scholarship! Jennifer recently competed in the Arkansas Cup Designer of the Year Competition, held in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she took First…
The Northwest AIFD chapter proudly presents a full-day floral experience in Vancouver, B.C. Canada on Saturday, May 31st, featuring Brenna Quan AIFD and Sue Tabbal-Yamaguchi AIFD EMC. Set in the heart of Vancouver, B.C. at the Vandusen Botanical Garden, you’ll be investing in a full-day…
Celebration of life: A funeral or a memorial service that centers on the life and legacy of the deceased A celebration of life service is a ceremony that honors the memory of a loved one or someone who has died. Celebrations of life are often…
🎉 Congratulations to Marta Sondej! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Marta Sondej is this year’s Golden Ticket Winner! Marta participated in our annual fundraiser, supported by the National Inspire & Empower Scholarship to Symposium initiative. By purchasing the Living “Fir” the Moment picnic…
by Jenny T Ingrum AIFD There are moments in life when you’re exactly where you need to be—when timing, presence, and purpose align to introduce you to someone who will change your life. In hindsight, you wish you had known the weight of the moment.…
Kristine Sanchez, of Moss & Bloom, has been in the floral industry for over 20 years. Her introduction to floral design began when she took an ROP (Regional Occupation Program) class as a hobby. She learned core basics, mechanics and theory. Then, in a sales…
