Member Spotlights

Remembering the Queen of the South

Remembering the Queen of the South

By Alan Masters AIFD CFD First among our Legacy members from the South Central Region, is our Queen of South Central, Mrs. Frankie Shelton AAF AIFD PFCI.  To know Frankie was to understand her passion for and love of the floral industry.  In our many…

Wisdom Lies in Experience – Recognizing Longtime AIFD Member Susan Ishkanian

Wisdom Lies in Experience – Recognizing Longtime AIFD Member Susan Ishkanian

By Brenna Quan AIFD The American Institute of Floral Designers has a special group that it recognizes: the Laureate Status Members. These individuals qualify to apply once they reach at least 21 years of membership, with a minimum attendance of 10 National Symposia. Once the…

Melodies of Autumn Blooms: Radiant Grace – Showcasing Talent and Creativity of our CFD/AIFD graduate students

Melodies of Autumn Blooms: Radiant Grace – Showcasing Talent and Creativity of our CFD/AIFD graduate students

– Bonnie Chu AIFD CFD “Melodies of Autumn Blooms: Radiant Grace” was the title of a captivating floral exhibition organized by SOLOMON BLOEMEN Flower School, held at the conservatory in Hong Kong Park during early November. Showcasing the remarkable talent and creativity of graduate students…

A Labor of Love

A Labor of Love

We love seeing the beauty our AIFD members create out in the world. Recently, Denise Gehrke AIFD PFCI was challenged with creating a backdrop for a Sherwin Williams tradeshow booth. This year the focus was paint for floors. Denise went to work using more than…

Alan Parkhurst, Hall of Fame Honoree

Alan Parkhurst, Hall of Fame Honoree

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…

INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATIONS: Chao Pui Wa, Cindy Chao AIFD

INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATIONS: Chao Pui Wa, Cindy Chao AIFD

Get Inspiration from Macau, China through this interview with Chao Pui Wa, Cindy Chao AIFD

INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATIONS: Eunice Teo Khee Choo AIFD

INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATIONS: Eunice Teo Khee Choo AIFD

Get Inspiration from Malaysia through this interview with Eunice Teo Khee Choo AIFD

INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATIONS: Wendy Andrade AIFD, CFD, NDSF, FBFA

INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATIONS: Wendy Andrade AIFD, CFD, NDSF, FBFA

Get Inspiration from the United Kingdom through this interview with Wendy Andrade AIFD

MY PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW EXPERIENCE

MY PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW EXPERIENCE

David Yacaginsky, CFD recounts his experience of participating in the Philadelphia Flower Show for the first time.

International Inspirations: Yutaka Jimbo AIFD

International Inspirations: Yutaka Jimbo AIFD

Get Inspiration from Japan through this interview with Yutaka Jimbo AIFD