pring is upon us, which means that the Illinois State Florists’ Association Board of Directors just hosted their first fully in-person event since the pandemic began, and it was magical!
This year, the AIFD Foundation is thrilled to sponsor the main stage program “Flower Farmer” presented by Charlie Groppetti AIFD during the AIFD® Symposium. In 2022, Charlie received the AIFD® Award of Design Influence during AIFD® Symposium in Las Vegas. He is the creative mind…
Our yearly symposium could not be produced without the generous support of our industry partners. As anticipation builds for us to be together this July in Chicago, we checked in with some of our partners to see what they have in store for us. We’ll…
The South Central Regional Chapter of AIFD® hosted its annual Forum March 18 – 19 in Houston, Texas at Bill Doran Wholesale. The weekend began with the Frankie Shelton SCAIFD Cup with the theme “Coronation Splendor.”
Submitted by Alan Parkhurst AIFD Alan Parkhurst AIFD used the term paper from his senior year in high school to open his flower shop in his hometown of Medina, Ohio at the age of 19 and graduating from Hixson’s School in Lakewood, Ohio. Hixson’s uniquely…
In 1935, Congress declared the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. The idea of a day to celebrate our friends is not just an American one, in that Friendship Day is celebrated all over the world. While this day has been set aside,…
Every year at our Symposium, attendees are treated to presentations, demonstrations and workshops by the best of the best in the world! This year, when we gather in Chicago, it’ll be no different. Get a preview of what’s to come from these dedicated designers and educators, before we see them in action. Follow along as we release these Designer Highlights over the coming weeks.
Back by popular demand, the Body Flower Boutique will be open for business to help you dress for our Symposium dinners in Chicago!
Get Inspiration from Macau, China through this interview with Chao Pui Wa, Cindy Chao AIFD
