I was one of 200 experiencing an AIFD symposium for the first time. And I really didn’t know what the day would look like. Not being a member of AIFD, but having researched them enough to know who they are, I expected to see several demonstrations and lectures, maybe even a new product promo here and there from various symposium sponsors. I really was not mentally prepared for what I encountered that day. First walking though the enormous prep-room, off limits to standard par

Slow Flowers has been making quite a stir in the floral world these past few years, pledging its members to source their flowers consciously and locally. As the 10th anniversary of Amy Stewart’s movement-inspiring book, Flower Confidential, and with the momentum of 725 members now registered with Slow Flowers, 2017 was a prime year to hold the first annual Slow Flower Summit. Slow Flowers got its start in Washington State, so it was only fitting to host the first annual summi

Below is the introduction post as it first appeared on the Flirty Fleurs blog last month. Enjoy! I am pleased to announce a new contributing writer for the Flirty Fleurs blog, Rachel Evans Heath. Rachel and I met a few years ago when she attended one of my floral design classes. We’ve kept in touch and worked on projects together since that first class a few years ago. You will be seeing Rachel’s articles regularly here on Flirty Fleurs as she shares her perspective on matter