By Brent Leech AIFD I had the privilege of being asked to help coordinate the floral design competition for the Arizona State FFA spring conference at the University of Arizona, Tucson. There were more than 100 FFA students who designed a fresh oval design and…
By Kay Schlaefli AIFD AAMF AMF Announcing the 2025 Frankie Shelton Cup Competition: A Celebration of “Connections” The South Central AIFD Chapter is thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for floral designers and enthusiasts alike—the beloved Frankie Shelton Cup Competition is going online for…
Happy post Valentine’s Day. You made it! All of your hard work paid off for another successful holiday. Now that Valentine’s Day is out of the way, it is not too late to register for Gather. Iron Design Competition: Thank you, Fern Trust, for sponsoring…
The AIFD Southern Chapter is excited to announce Gather 2025 (March 7-9, 2025), our third annual educational event! Quickly becoming a cherished tradition, Gather offers florists a relaxed and intimate space to learn, recharge, and connect with peers. This year, we’re thrilled to present an exceptional lineup…
Happy New Year to all! We as Southern Chapter hope you had a chance to get a little rest before Valentine’s Day arrives. Now is the time to double check that inventory and make sure you are as prepared as you can be for this…
By Trish Nishikawa AIFD After a four-year hiatus, the California State Floral Association hosted the “Top 10” Floral Competition this past fall, and among the winners were two new 2024 AIFD Northwest Region inductees – Judy Janzen AIFD (1st place) and Jesus Rivera AIFD (3rd place).…
By Poppy Parsons AIFD CFD EMC, President of the Northwest Regional Chapter Reflecting on our past holiday shows in our region, I am filled with pride and admiration for the talented designers of our NW chapter. They presented show-stopping holiday designs that left lasting impressions…
As we approach the end of the year, we want to wish everyone a joyous holiday season filled with good food, great company, and plenty of festive cheer. The holidays are the perfect time to pause, reflect, and recharge before we head into the new…
In honor of AIFD’s 60th anniversary, Southern Chapter isexcited to celebrate the rich history of our chapter. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the events and cherished memories that have shaped our chapter over the years. We invited some of our Past Presidents…
