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Friday Florist Recap 2/1 – 2/7: Oodles of Floral Beauty

Friday has finally returned and here’s another round of the Friday Florist Recap. This week we have a beautiful collection of submissions from across the country, and yet regardless from whence they hail, everyone seems to be looking ahead to spring. It’s not surprising that florists are ready for the beauty that spring brings.

Alena Jean’s Flower Shop & Nursery, Half Moon Bay, California

I first met Alena about 12 years ago when we took floral design classes at College of San Mateo, we’ve stayed in touch over the years and I’ve enjoyed seeing her floral design business grow. I had the chance last week to visit her awesome shop which is located in downtown Half Moon Bay, California

Weathered & Worn – The Perfect Look for a Rustic Wedding

June 11th, 2013 | By: Juli Jackson Welcome in the worn look with these incredible wedding photos shared by Martha Sheldon Florist from Eastman, Georgia. From inviting wreaths to large elegant sprays to unique containers, this FSN florist knew how to capture a day of perfect rustic beauty.

Eye Candy; G.Page NYC

Juliette Blue Clematis Poppy Dark Pink Astilbe Scilla Hydrangea Aquilogia Curcuma Apricot Lisianthus White Clematis Golden Peony   Saracena Mini Pink Phales G. Page  G. Page Wholesale in the NYC Flower Market and has one of the most beautiful collections of fresh cuts! For more information and to see their amazing blooms check out their website and facebook page !

FSN at the 2013 Louisiana State Florists Convention

June 12th, 2013 | By: Mandy Maxwell Recently, Flower Shop Network had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Louisiana State Florist Association Convention for 2013! What a great show it was — the theme was Journey to Oz and you could definitely follow the yellow brick road to some absolutely stunning floral designs! Big Congrats To Our Featured & Winning Members We are so proud of our member’s accomplishments at this year’s Louisiana State Florist Convention! Congrats to Connie LeBlanc of Hearts Desire Florist, Houma LA – 1st Place Designer of the Year! FSN sponsored Rick Rivers’ program Sale and Marketing 2.0. Rick Rivers is a floral business spokesperson, author and owner of A Floral Boutique in Ormond Beach, FL. FSN Trade Show Booth FSN Booth complete with everyone’s favorite BAGS! Our beautiful booth were arrangement by Tommy’s Flowers, Lafayette LA We had an amazing time at this year’s convention and can’t wait for next year! Be sure to subscribe to the FSN blog to catch even MORE pictures from this year’s Louisiana State Florist Convention

Florist Friday Recap 6/8 – 6/14: Father’s Day Fun

Father’s Day is just around the corner and florists everywhere are gearing up for a weekend of manly designs, yummy gift baskets and unique surprises for dad. Today’s recap of photos shared with us from local florists all across the country has many of these and much more! Father’s Day Florals  Plants in my Pants by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ “”‘PLANTS IN MY PANTS’ Tom Kenison AIFD Yep! They really are my pants!” — Father’s Day arrangement by Sweet Expressions Florist, Quitman TX “Silk Fish Arrangement Happy Father’s Day” — Sympathy Tribute Flowers Detroit Tigers themed tribute flowers by Bentley Florist, Burton MI “Sympathy tribute for a gentleman who loved the Detroit Tigers. Arrangement includes the gentleman’s cap, mitt, and bat