Shiny baubles. Twinkle lights. Candy cane stripes. Ribbon. Tinsel. Glitter. It’s the most ostentatious time of the year! Mindful that many customers have gone to great lengths decking the halls, the staff at Strawberry Fields Flowers and Finds in Richmond, Virginia,...
A new reality television series aims to introduce viewers to the splendor of floristry — and help elevate an aspiring design star. The show, “In Full Bloom,” is a competition-based program, akin to “Top Chef,” “Project Runway” and “American Idol,” which will run on...
Flowers speak volumes. That was the emphasis of a recent Washington Post feature, which explored the sentiments behind specific blossoms and the etiquette of selecting flowers for different situations, including events, funerals and households with young children or...
Like many others in the industry, Georgianne Vinicombe has struggled to find positive, dependable employees for her business. She has had three new hires fizzle out when they realized the workload required in a retail flower shop. After struggling to train these young...
An annual ladies’ night event at Waukesha Floral & Greenhouses last month generated excitement and sales for the Wisconsin business — and funds for a veteran to make a memorable trip to Washington, D.C. “Howl at the Moon,” now in its 11th year, is a...
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