Focal Points: An AIFD Blog

More New Terminology from the AIFD Guide to Floral Design

More New Terminology from the AIFD Guide to Floral Design

The AIFD Education Committee is continuing to provide concepts and examples of the terminology provided in the Third Edition of The AIFD Guide to Floral Design: Terms, Techniques, & Traditions. Please see examples of two (2) of the principles below. Every month in Focal Points, the committee will…

Exciting Upcoming Events from the Southern Chapter

Exciting Upcoming Events from the Southern Chapter

We have a few exciting events coming up hosted by the Southern AIFD Chapter and we want to share them with you all and encourage you to get involved if you can. First, we hope you will Join Us for Gather 2025! Unlock an Unforgettable…

A Look into the Holland Flower Auction

A Look into the Holland Flower Auction

By Pattie Wallander AIFD Just a short drive from Amsterdam lies one of the most enchanting destinations for floral designers: the Royal Flora Holland flower auction. Tours open at 7 a.m., and I highly recommend arriving right as the doors open. If you wait much…

New Year, New Opportunities: Resources to Help Your Business Thrive

New Year, New Opportunities: Resources to Help Your Business Thrive

With the holiday season here and Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we’re sharing top resourcesand tools to help your business start strong in 2025! These resources are provided free to you by the American Floral Endowment (AFE), a nonprofitcharitable organization that supports the entire floral…

President’s Message: A Season of Reflection

President’s Message: A Season of Reflection

Dear AIFD Family, As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary year we’ve had together. Our shared passion for flowers, creativity, and community has been the heart of our success, and I couldn’t be more proud…

Southern Chapter Members Supporting Hurricane Victims

Southern Chapter Members Supporting Hurricane Victims

To all our Southern Chapter members in the hurricane-affected area, we are here for you. The devastation of both Hurricane Helene and Milton is unimaginable. We send you our love, prayers, and support. Several of our members have come together to help collect items for…

The Body Flower contest is ON

The Body Flower contest is ON

To honor a life well lived and to support and endow the David Shover AIFD Fund, AIFD Southern Chapter, in collaboration with OASIS Floral Products North America, is excited to introduce the third edition of our Body Flower Contest. The Grand Prize Winner receives a…

AIFD Reflections 2025 Social Media Luggage Tag Contest: Join the Fun and Share Your Adventures

AIFD Reflections 2025 Social Media Luggage Tag Contest: Join the Fun and Share Your Adventures

Are you ready for a social media contest that combines travel and the chance to win a surprise gift? We invite you to flood social media with photos of yourselves traveling to different locations and flower events with your Reflection 2025 luggage tags! How to…

AIFD Members Represent at the Gateway to the Americas Cup in Panama

AIFD Members Represent at the Gateway to the Americas Cup in Panama

By Brenna Quan AIFD In September of this year, the biggest floral design competition in the Americas took place at the Westin Playa Bonita in Panama City, Panama. It was the largest, three-day competition held since its inception in 1996 by founders, Deborah and Gus…