By Nita Robertson AIFD As the floral world turns its eyes toward Palm Springs this summer for the 2025 American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) National Symposium, a beloved tradition will once again come to life in full bloom: the Blooms Over Program. This inspiring…
The Illinois State Florists Association celebrated its 120th year by hosting an Immersive Design Retreat at Walkers Bluff Winery in southern Illinois. Our panel of design educators included Donald Yim AIFD, Robert Koene, Kelsey Thompson AIFD, Derek Woodruff AIFD, Sarah LoBue AIFD, Doug Bates AIFD…
Blevior began its journey in 2010 when Jaclyn Haun started selling flowers in her hometown of 300 people. As a high school student, Jaclyn did prom corsages for six different schools by the time she graduated high school. While Jaclyn pursued her Bachelors of Horticulture…
Seasons and occasions remind us to live in joy and gratitude, and this inspiration fuels my love for what I do. I am Nicole, the Owner and Lead Eventscape Designer and Florist of Simple Bliss Designs. With over 25 years of experience in the events…
The American Institute of Floral Designers® (AIFD®) is proud to announce that Michelle Aldentaler has been awarded the prestigious Inspire and Empower Scholarship, recognizing her outstanding dedication and enthusiasm for advancing the art of floral artistry. This esteemed scholarship, awarded annually by the AIFD® National…
If you weren’t at the 2024 AIFD Annual Symposium, Emerge, in Orlando, Florida, you missed a remarkable celebration of floral artistry, bringing together hundreds of designers and professionals worldwide. As the official procurement software for the event, Details Flowers Software played a pivotal role behind…
Blooms Over Palm Springs is planning for another successful project We can all agree that flowers bring people joy. Sharing that message with as many people as possible is at the core of why the Blooms Over project exists. During the Reflection Symposium, AIFD® will…