With the 2011 Chrismas Design Shows under a month away, we are pleased to announce the New Blue Moon Design Team’s appearance at our San Diego warehouse. Continue on to read their bios.
Diana Normandin AIFD
Diana has been designing with flowers for the last 20 years. What began as an “addiction for things that grow in the garden” has become a passion for creating floral designs that bring joy to every occasion. Diana has worked as a designer at Jasmine Creek Florist for 15 years. When not at the flower shop, Diana is enjoying her life-long love affair with her own garden at home. She was inducted into AIFD in 2003 and loves learning new things every day. Diana participates in Art Alive each year.
Roslyn Dodds AIFD
Roz has been in the floral industry for 15 years and has been a designer for 8 years. She has competed in the Cal State Top Ten Competition twice and in 2009 was the winner of California’s Designer of the Year. In 2010 she place third at SAF Sylvia Cup competition. Roz was inducted into AIFD this year and is Design Room Team Leader at Jasmine Creek Florist. She participates in Art Alive each year. She will be teaching her first class for Cal State on October 8 at the Los Angeles Flower Mart. Her specialty is high-style design. Besides her floral design talents, Roz creates displays for the flower shop sales area and does consultations with clients and brides.
Sandy Villa AIFD
Sandy’s passion and love for flowers comes from her grandmother’s magnificent garden and for the hours that she spent helping her pick fruit, sweet peas, etc. She took floriculture classes in high school and has been in the industry ever since. Her teachers have been every designer she has ever met, and her mentors include, Phil Rulloda AIFD, Paul Miller AIFD and Rene Van Rems AIFD. Sandy placed 3rd in 2009 Cal State Top Ten competition and loves participating in Art Alive each year. Sandy says “My favorite part of being a florist is making people happy! That makes me happy. I thank Carla Bassi and Beverley Ireland for teaching me with love and patience to be a better person and florist. For your guidance and friendship I’m very grateful.” Sandy is Design Room Team Leader at Mission Hills Florist.
Suzie Bowen AIFD
Suzie has been in the floral industry for over 18 years. In 2003, she was inducted into AIFD and served on the AIFD South West Regional Board of Directors for 3 years. She has participated in floral shows and exhibits including the South Coast Plaza Garden Show and Art Alive. In July she won first place at the professional floral design competition at the Del Mar Fair, which will qualify her for Cal State Top Ten competition in October. Suzie says “Floral design has so much to offer. I continue to learn new things, create beautiful arrangements every day, and enjoying the art of floral design.” Suzie works as a designer at Mission Hills Florist and Jasmine Creek Florist.
Judy Chance AIFD
Judy’s passion and love of flowers and nature was inherited from her father, a landscape architect, her work as a floral designer for eight years, and her garden club presentations. She was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers 2008 in Chicago. Judy is a Certified Floral Designer, Arizona Master Florist, and an active member of Southwest Chapter AIFD, California State Floral Association and Arizona State Florists’ Association. She participates in Art Alive each year.
Beverley Ireland AIFD
Bev is the owner of Mission Hills Florist in San Diego and Jasmine Creek Florist in El Cajon. She has assembled a talented and creative team of designers and staff who work each day to serve the floral needs of San Diego. She has presented on numerous design panels throughout the U.S. and for several garden clubs in California. She was inducted into AIFD in 1999 and served on the AIFD South West Board of Directors for 8 years before serving on the National AIFD Board for 3 years. Her favorite thing is to determine what her floral clients need and to fulfill that need above their expectations. She loves the yearly participation in Art Alive as well as the Morning Glory Brunch at St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. She is encouraged and assisted by her husband, John.