Allen’s floral career began in his hometown of Archbold, Ohio in 1968 while attending his junior year of high school. After graduation he attended Michigan State University’s Floriculture program which included a work study internship at Mary Warning Flowers in Toledo, Ohio. During his time at Mary…
By Kay Schlaefli AIFD, CFD, AMF When I was assigned the task of writing about SCAIFD history, I knew immediately that I would write about Bill Plummer AIFD. The South Central Chapter is home to many talented mentors- Frankie Shelton AIFD, Buddy Benz AIFD, the one…
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…
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…
– 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…
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…
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…
Get Inspiration from Macau, China through this interview with Chao Pui Wa, Cindy Chao AIFD
Get Inspiration from Malaysia through this interview with Eunice Teo Khee Choo AIFD
Get Inspiration from the United Kingdom through this interview with Wendy Andrade AIFD