Floral Design News

Join CalFlowers During the 2025 Membership Drive

Join CalFlowers During the 2025 Membership Drive

Are you a floral grower, retailer, wholesaler, or service provider looking to expand your network and grow your business? The 2025 CalFlowers Membership Drive is your opportunity to join one of the floral industry’s most dynamic community, at a discounted rate. Established in 1941, CalFlowers…

PFCI Applications are Due March 1

PFCI Applications are Due March 1

The holidays are over; now it’s time to focus on YOU! Are you ready to take the next step and be inducted into PFCI? We think you are! The PFCI trustees believe in your potential and know you have a voice that will improve the…

Northwest Region Gets Two New 2024 CSFA Top 10 Floral Competition Winners

Northwest Region Gets Two New 2024 CSFA Top 10 Floral Competition Winners

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).…

Celebrating Floral Artistry: 6th ZEN Artistry International Floral Exhibition

Celebrating Floral Artistry: 6th ZEN Artistry International Floral Exhibition

In December 2024, the Society of Chinese Members of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) proudly partnered with the World Orchid Association (Malaysia Chapter) and the Kim Loo Teng Temple to present the 6th ZEN Artistry International Floral Exhibition titled 《花中说禅~佛前供花》, held in the…

How Prepared are you for the Floral Holidays?

How Prepared are you for the Floral Holidays?

The holidays can make or break a florist’s year, and we all know how quickly things can spiral when you’re unprepared. But here’s the thing: starting early gives you time to get organized, refine your designs, and ensure that your business is ready for the…

Art That Blooms

Art That Blooms

By Linda Weinberger CFD I caught my breath and smiled.  The entrance to the Hicks Art Building at Bucks County Community College greeted me with a lush riot of color and flowers.  Immediately my heart began to flutter and I knew we were in for…

Escape the Content Chaos: A Content Retreat Designed for Florists

Escape the Content Chaos: A Content Retreat Designed for Florists

As a florist, you pour your heart and soul into your craft. You create stunning arrangements, transform spaces, and bring joy to your clients’ lives. But in today’s digital world, beautiful flowers alone aren’t enough. To truly thrive, you need a strong online presence—and that…

AIFD Korea Fall Seminar – 2024

AIFD Korea Fall Seminar – 2024

By Eun-Sook Noh International Representative of ‘AIFD Korea’ The 2024 ‘AIFD Korea’ Fall Seminar was held on October 5th in Seoul, South Korea. ‘AIFD Korea’ was established in 2014 with 63 AIFD members. For the last decade, members have met twice a year, a general…

The Journey as an AIFD Education Partner

The Journey as an AIFD Education Partner

By ROCÍO SILVA AIFD, CEJ, CFD,PFCI INSTITUTO MEXICANO TÉCNICO FLORAL When we first considered joining AIFD as an Education Partner, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. But let me tell you—it’s been transformative. From the moment we became part of this prestigious network, everything…

Déjame compartir nuestra experiencia como Socio Educador de AIFD

Déjame compartir nuestra experiencia como Socio Educador de AIFD

INSTITUTO MEXICANO TÉCNICO FLORALROCÍO SILVA AIFD, CEJ, CFD, PFCI Cuando empezamos a considerar convertirnos en Socios Educadores de AIFD, no estábamos completamente seguros de qué esperar. Pero déjame decirte algo: ha sido transformador. Desde el momento en que nos unimos a esta prestigiosa red, todo…