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Friday Florist Recap 10/11 – 10/17: Fragrance of Fall

Fall wedding season is beautiful, as is any other floral arrangement made this time of year. The oranges and reds, the explosions of color, it all comes together to make some of the most gorgeous floral work you’ll see all year, and we have it right here! Scroll through and imagine the delicate fragrance of fall.

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A beautiful bridal bouquet from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

A beautiful bridal bouquet from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Breathtaking bouquet from All Occasion Silk Creations in Imperial, PA

Breathtaking bouquet from All Occasion Silk Creations in Imperial, PA [Read more…]

Friday Florist Recap 10/4 – 10/10: Creativity Abounds

We have a magnificent selection for you this week. Our florists have done an amazing job and have brought you as abundance of creative beauty evoking everything from the beauty of fall to a floral depiction of love. Enjoy this scenic tour through floral beauty where creativity abounds!

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Gorgeous wedding bouquet from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Gorgeous wedding bouquet from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON [Read more…]

Friday Florist Recap 9/27 – 10/3: Falling Into Autumn

Our florists really pulled out the stops this week as they presented us with absolutely stunning designs for every category. Immerse yourself in the elegant beauty of fall wedding season, prepare for some darker imagery contained in special occasions and be blown away by the creativity and care taken for each sympathy piece. Come with us as we fall into autumn!

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Gorgeous wedding bouquet from River Birch Florist in Locust Hill, VA

Gorgeous wedding bouquet from River Birch Florist in Locust Hill, VA [Read more…]

Friday Florist Recap 9/20 – 9/26: A Bastion of Beauty

Autumn has arrived, and a few of our florists were obviously prepared to celebrate the changing season. This week’s post is a gorgeous collection of floral elegance with pics that celebrate both the last days of summer and the first moments of fall. Whichever season is represented, there’s no doubt that they stand strong as a bastion of beauty!

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Amazing bouquet from Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. in Princeton, NJ

Amazing bouquet from Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. in Princeton, NJ

Exquisite bridal bouquet from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Exquisite bridal bouquet from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC [Read more…]

Win 4 Complete FloralStrategies Webinars in FSN’s ‘Tips for Training’ Giveaway!

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Yes, you read that right!

The Prize

Flower Shop Network and FloralStrategies are offering 4 complete webinars which feature the one and only Tim Huckabee* FREE to the florist who submits the best and most useful tip or trick. Here is a list of the webinars in the offing:

  1. Easy Sales Skills

  2. Handle Complaints Better

  3. Flower Shop Management

  4. SuperCharge Your Designs

Each of these webinars retails for approximately $100. But you can win all of them, a $400 value!

Tips for Training Contest

So how do you win? Easy. Starting September 22, 2014, submit an industry tip or trick that you find helpful in the daily running of your business. It can be a flower care or preparation tip, a marketing tip, an organization tip or anything else that you find helpful in the running of a successful flower shop!

If you want to win, you’ll need to dig deep into your bag of tricks and come up with something unique and helpful!

On October 22, Flower Shop Network will compile the submitted entries, read them thoroughly and select the top 3. Those 3 entries will then be placed on the Bloomin’ Blog and we will will conduct an anonymous poll on Facebook starting October 24, so YOU can pick the winner! The poll numbers will be tallied and a winner announced on October 31. (If you haven’t already, go here and click Like on our Facebook page so you can vote when the time comes.)

No purchase necessary, no monetary commitments, just submit a helpful tip designed to make the lives of your fellow florists easier. What are you waiting for? Send your video or written submission to our online form. One submission per shop, please.

* Tim Huckabee, AIFSE, founded FloralStrategies in 1997. He learned every aspect of the flower business while working at Surroundings in New York City. Looking for more challenge, he decided to start a company to meet an unfulfilled need in the industry: on-site customized training for florists. He crafted the process to factor in the variables of the local market, regional prices and design styles and personalities of the staff. There truly is no flower shop too small or large to benefit from FloralStrategies training.

Friday Florist Recap 9/13 – 9/19: Overflowing Abundance

If you were sitting at home looking for something beautiful, you will be overjoyed with this week’s recap. We have some excellent work on display. The same kind of work you can find at your corner flower shop on a daily basis. If you like what you see, head on over to your local shop and see what your florist can make for you!

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A gorgeous bridal bouquet from Petals in Thyme in Wasaga Beach, ON

A gorgeous bridal bouquet from Petals in Thyme in Wasaga Beach, ON [Read more…]

Friday Florist Recap 9/6 – 9/12: Procession of Floral Perfection

We have a beautiful group for you this week as these florists pulled out all the stops and sent us some absolutely gorgeous photos. There’s very little that needs to be said as these impressive arrangements speak for themselves. So sit back, relax and enjoy this procession of floral perfection!

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Amazing Victorian themed bouquet from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, NH

Amazing Victorian themed bouquet from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, NH [Read more…]

FSN September Newsletter: Last Chance for Summer Sun!

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September means the end of summer, and yet there is still time before temperatures fall into the cool days of autumn. For a few weeks more, summer sunshine will grace us with warm days and cool nights. Before you turn the page to the new season, engage in some fun summer activities. Go camping, play a neighborhood game of kickball and buy yourself or a loved one another arrangement of fabulous summer flowers.

Because that’s how you celebrate the last days of summer, by enjoying the warmth of the summer sun outside and the beauty of summer inside.

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Friday Florist Recap 8/30 – 9/5: A Feast for the Eyes

As usual, these florists have submitted excellent work so we can bring you a gorgeous floral display. And this is the kind of beauty you can expect to see from your local florist day in and day out. So sit back, relax and enjoy this floral feast for the eyes, then head out to your local florist and buy an arrangement for yourself or a loved one!

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Beautiful bridal bouquet from Crow River Floral and Gifts in Hutchinson, MN

Beautiful bridal bouquet from Crow River Floral and Gifts in Hutchinson, MN

Beautiful bouquets from a June wedding with Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. in Princeton, NJ

Beautiful bouquets from a June wedding with Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. in Princeton, NJ [Read more…]

Friday Florist Recap 8/23 – 8/29: Labor Day Weekend Floral Extravaganza

It’s a long weekend, and that means at least one more opportunity for fun in the sun before Fall makes her elaborate entrance and cools things down a bit. But before you head off on your Labor Day adventures, take a few moments to peruse this fantastic floral extravaganza!

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Breathtaking bouquet from Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

Breathtaking bouquet from Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

An elegant white wedding bouquet from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

An elegant white wedding bouquet from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON [Read more…]