Fall 2022 Southern Happenings
See what the AIFD Southern Chapter has coming up.
Floral Design News
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…
Jim Del Prince: A Celebration of 25 Years!
Jim Del Prince AIFD generously shares his passion and expertise with students and fellow floral artists alike. Don’t be fooled by his humble demeanor. Behind the quiet facade lies a wealth of knowledge of floral design, the floral industry and horticulture. He is an accomplished teacher who can eloquently paint a beautiful picture in words, as he explains the cold mechanics of the science of design, or as he rattles off nomenclature that would put most florists into a tail spin.
Arizona State Florists Association Celebrates 70 Years
On Sunday July 31st, the Arizona State Florists Association celebrated their 70th year as an organization. “Inspiration*Illumination*Innovation” was held at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix Arizona, and unveiled a new, updated version of its 70 year old logo. There were 18 AIFD members in attendance!!
Floral Event in Hong Kong during Pandemic
As a committee member of the Hong Kong Flower Club Ven represented the Hong Kong Flower Club (HKFC) at the Hong Kong Flower Show in 2019, and won the Merit Award for Unique Feature.
Artful Blooms in Jessica Magazine
AIFD members Anita Li AIFD and Florence Ling AIFD share their experience of participating in styling photoshoots with a local fashion magazine “Jessica” in Hong Kong.
CHAPTER UPDATES August 2022
See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months and what is coming up next.
And the Award Goes To….
It was an evening of surprises and floral celebrations. Twelve awards were distributed to represent 2020, 2021 and 2022. Read all about the honors….
PAST PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
It has been a pleasure to serve you as your President. As I reflect on my year, it certainly isn’t about me but about YOU. We are a phenomenal organization built on volunteerism. Our members freely express a willingness to give of time and knowledge.…