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…
To all our Southern Chapter members in the hurricane-affected area, we are here for you. The devastation of both Hurricane Helene and Milton is unimaginable. We send you our love, prayers, and support. Several of our members have come together to help collect items for…
To honor a life well lived and to support and endow the David Shover AIFD Fund, AIFD Southern Chapter, in collaboration with OASIS Floral Products North America, is excited to introduce the third edition of our Body Flower Contest. The Grand Prize Winner receives a…
