Category Archives: Design Ideas

San Diego Spring-Wedding Floral Design Show Special

Posted on March 14, 2012 by James

We are pleased to announce that attendees of our 2012 San Diego Spring-Wedding Floral Design Show will receive the following special for attending. No coupon is necessary. All in attendance will receive this special automatically at our cash registers.

San Diego Spring/Wedding Show Floral Designer: Ben Lucero

Posted on March 12, 2012 by James

We are pleased to announce that Ben Lucero will be the featured floral designer at our 2012 San Diego Spring/Wedding Floral Design Show. Following is his bio: Ben is a seventeen year veteran of the floral industry. In 2004, he … Continue reading →

Santa Ana Spring Floral Design Show Live Updates

Posted on March 3, 2012 by James

We will be blogging live from the 2012 Santa Ana Spring Floral Design Show on our Facebook page. If you cannot attend the show, take a peek at the pictures we post as the designers finish their pieces during the … Continue reading →

Santa Ana Spring Show Designer: Anthony Alvarez AIFD, CCF

Posted on February 28, 2012 by James

We are pleased to announce that Anthony Alvarez AIFD, CCF will be one of our featured floral designers at our 2012 Santa Ana Spring Floral Design Show. Having previously been showcased at the 2011 San Diego Spring/Wedding Floral Design Show, … Continue reading →

CSFA Floral Design Workshop Saturday March 31, 2012

Posted on February 5, 2012 by James

The California State Floral Association will be holding a Floral Design Workshop in Camarillo, CA on March 31, 2012. Click on the image below for full details.

2012 Spring/Wedding Design Show Schedule

Posted on January 30, 2012 by James

Mark your calendars. We are pleased to announce the 2012 Spring/Wedding Design Show schedule for both the Santa Ana and San Diego warehouses. If you have never attended one, we bring in floral designers to put on a live demonstration … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Another Common Sense Tip for Christmas Lights

Posted on December 9, 2011 by James

Back in early November, I wrote the original “Tip of the Day: Common Sense Tip for Christmas Lights“. Today, after hearing a story about a Santa Ana warehouse employee, I decided to expand on this tip. The Santa Ana employee … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: A Couple of Helpful Suggestions for Christmas Tree Decorating

Posted on December 8, 2011 by James

This upcoming weekend I will be putting up my personal Christmas tree. Over the years, I have learned a couple of best practices that I thought I would share with everyone. First, if you plan on using a tree topper, … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Hot Themes Going Through the Cash Registers

Posted on December 1, 2011 by James

During the month of November, I have spent a growing percentage of my time cashiering. This gives me a completely different perspective on warehouse operations and provides the perfect opportunity to see what kinds of merchandise are being purchased. Over … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Have you ever used bullion wire?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by James

Sorry about the delay in posting a new tip. We have been getting crushed in the warehouse and I have spent quite a bit of time cashiering. I have been diligently listening to customer questions but they have all been … Continue reading →