Floral Design News

President’s Message

President’s Message

T.L. Todd Sweeden, President AIFD First and foremost as I begin this report, I must say thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve AIFD® as your 2022-2023 president. The honor is humbling and I continue to be mindful of all this office entails.…

Apprentice to Designer

Apprentice to Designer

Do you need new floral designers and can’t find any?  How about training your own.  The State of Idaho has a Registered Apprenticeship Program.  An Apprenticeship Program is an industry-driven, high quality career pathway where employers, schools and organizations can develop and prepare their future workforce.  This is a national program from your state’s department of labor. 

Southern Chapter is hosting a Body Flower Contest & We Want You!

Southern Chapter is hosting a Body Flower Contest & We Want You!

Make a boutonnière and add some flair. Then enter the Southern Chapter’s Body Flower Contest.

BLOOM…creativity takes courage…

BLOOM…creativity takes courage…

The North Carolina State Florist Association ended their year with the BLOOM…creativity takes courage… convention on Aug. 12-14th in Durham, NC.

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR NATIONAL AIFD COMMITTEES?

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR NATIONAL AIFD COMMITTEES?

Submitted By Janet Black AIFD AIFD® is made up of twelve committees, each committee has a Chair and most have a Vice Chair. There is always a participant from the National Board called a Liaison.  Members on the committees are on two-year staggered terms, with…

AIFD at SAF Orlando 2022

AIFD at SAF Orlando 2022

Submitted by Renee Tucci AIFD The Society of American Florists held their 137th annual Convention September 6-8 at the Hilton Hotel in Orlando Florida. Many AIFD® members were in attendance, taking advantage of the industry updates, business sessions, design inspirations, awards and accolades, and networking…

Be The Color

Be The Color

Adam Havrilla AIFD started Be The Color because he had seen first-hand what a difference floral artistry has the power to accomplish.

Support Your Region by Becoming a Friend of the AIFD Foundation

Support Your Region by Becoming a Friend of the AIFD Foundation

For years, the AIFD Foundation has relied on the support of floral industry professionals to make a difference in the lives of others. At the 2022 Symposium, the Friends of the AIFD Foundation initiative was launched to strengthen the program of work of the AIFD Foundation so that these educational opportunities may continue to grow.

Fall 2022 Southern Happenings

Fall 2022 Southern Happenings

See what the AIFD Southern Chapter has coming up.

Patience and a Few Gardenias

Patience and a Few Gardenias

Submitted by Laurie Lemek AIFDAIFD Historian Chair We all went through prom season this year and struggled with supply chain issues. Will we ever be able to purchase the cold adhesive that we have grown to love, because frankly, it works so well, increases our…