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It's simple, ask these questions when selling your floral creations, and you will be on the path to sending the most appropriate designs for your customer. Also, sometimes we get caught up in trying too hard and over embellishing... let's take
There is a definite correlation between our comfort level and our creativity. Often, we find ourselves being our most creative when we are under pressure. It seems that our creative drive comes from a lack of comfort. Being the mastermind in po
There comes a time when we realize that short-cuts or cutting corners end up making a fool of us. In hopes of efficiency, we end up with the short end of the stick. Cutting corners is a kind way of describing laziness. Whether you are cutting c
It's a new year... Positive energy and good vibes are what we all need to start it off. What better way than to begin with your own attitude? Turning that frown upside down is the beginning to spreading the love and getting a fantastic & ener
Measure up: to meet a particular requirement, standard or expectation. Depending on the perception your client has of the design work you offer, and the expectation they have of the work, do you measure up? Being in the floral industry is a hi
This episode, my 25th, revisits my first episode titled "Inspiration" as a rejuvenation and explores a few new avenues. I talk about how nature around me and you can inspire and direct us to create our most beautiful designs. By taking our cues
Thanksgiving is upon us, and it made me think... why do people always move the flower arrangement off the table during dinner? I am no dummy... I understand that the bird needs room on the table, but by default, it seems our flowers are passed
When it comes to our contracts and our floral offerings, we often have disruption in what we have promised our client due to the recent issues with the supply chain of our industry. We want to provide the best service and highest quality produc
Umami; the essence of deliciousness. Why do we so often feel the urge to "eat our flowers" out of the pure longing of their beauty. Sometimes our designs are so gorgeous that we say things like "I wanna eat those flowers". Why should the notion
The Comfort Zone is that place you end up when you stop challenging yourself or pushing your limits as a florist or designer. Things seem to "work", so why change them? The reason you change them is because you are a creative person, and being
We feel like we plan down to the second for the wedding day of THEIR dreams. Then the inevitable happens.... a lost linen, a rain storm, no Dahlias! It is ultra stressful when you have promised something to a couple, and your/their dreams are v
We must take the time to respect our flowers. As a florist, we take so much time convincing our customers of the quality and longevity of our flowers we sell, but do we spend enough time respecting those very blooms that we sell? I have spent
Looking forward to a new season of Florist Life Podcast... It's coming in late summer... keep an eye out!
The floral industry has developed so many incredible tools to help us design with more convenience and ease over the last few decades. Often, I find that designers seem to be unaware of the origins of how floral design came to be. In the modern
I hear so often, "what should I charge for that?". There is no real mystery of the markups and margins of the retail world. If we examine closely how we can use our intuition, creativity, and logic... we will find new ways to price our produc
Creating and curating your own niche doesn't need to be complicated. The simple way to create your own is to identify the client you are interested in serving and identifying your own strengths. By combining these simple ideas, you can truly
We dread the moments at weddings when we realize we have either bought way too much product or not enough product for our event we are working on.... We feel so vulnerable or even like we have lost our mojo. The panic settles in and we usually
We all have been through it... Covid 19 took the industry for a wild ride. The effects are still lingering, and they will be for a while, but we will persevere. The idea that we have constant control over what happens in our floral life is a bi
Sympathy work is somewhat of an art form. As a florist, you must blend, with grace, the consultation with the implementation of the design in a short period of time. The consultation is often the most difficult part, being that you are faced wi
As a florist, do you help support your industry? Think of how many people you know in the floral world. Would it not make sense to think of them as allies or colleagues, rather than competitors? Don't miss out on the opportunity to make more f
Many people are unaware of the grueling effort it takes to get flowers from the farm to their home. The mystery can be chalked up to misconception, ignorance or just disinterest. As a florist, it is important to justify what you charge for the
Why so serious? It's time we lighten up. The floral business is a surreal comedy show, and we are the stars. As florists, we have to try to find the humor in what is happening around us every day. The complexities of Florist Life seem like we
Who is your customer? How do they see what you do and what you sell as valuable? There is a definite distinction between people looking for quality over quantity, and vice versa. Does your client see the value in your talents or do they simply
The irate customer conflict is a scene we would rather avoid. As florists, we are embedded in the service industry and will surely encounter them, and often at the worst time. Be prepared, and know that you can take this situation and convert i
Trends can be wonderful in showing us what "the world" is asking for... but often, trends can be roadblocks in a designer's world. What is stopping you from being a Trend Setter? Your small town may be calling out to you for guidance on what i
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