Category Archives: Design Ideas

Tip of the Day: Cutting Styrofoam

Posted on September 19, 2011 by James

If you have ever worked with styrofoam, you know it can get very messy and frustrating. One of the classic uses of styrofoam is to take a block of it and create a shape out of it. If you did … Continue reading →

Live Show Updates!

Posted on September 18, 2011 by James

The show has started! To get live updates, see our Facebook Page.

Tip of the Day: How to Measure the Height of a Tree (Christmas or Silk)

Posted on September 16, 2011 by James

If you have been into the warehouse and taken a look at our Christmas trees or silk trees (like raphis, bamboo, ficus, or a palm), you might think that the height measurement is pretty arbitrary. One six foot Christmas tree … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How to Pick Your Floral Foam

Posted on September 15, 2011 by James

If you are thinking that this tip looks familiar, then you are correct. Before I started Tip of the Day, I wrote up a blog about this and posted it to our old site. Seeing how I wrote the Tip … Continue reading →

Announcing the San Diego Christmas Floral Design Show Special!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by James

Come in and take advantage of our Show Special! We are very excited about the quality of the design team that will be demonstrating. See the Designer Bios or the Designer Tidbit for more details about them. If you have … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: What is the difference between Funeral and Sympathy Flower Arrangements?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by James

I have sent flowers to several grieving families in the past year. When you are making the arrangements with the florist, the question gets asked whether you want to send a funeral or sympathy flower arrangement. What is the difference? … Continue reading →

San Diego Christmas Show Designer Tidbit

Posted on September 13, 2011 by James

The 2011 San Diego Christmas Design Show is quickly approaching. If you have read our Designers’ Bios, you will see how talented they are. An interesting tidbit is that not only do we have the 2011 San Diego County Fair … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How to Soak Floral Foam

Posted on September 13, 2011 by James

One of the most basic floral design products is floral foam. We have multiple sources and kinds of foam in our warehouses. To properly hydrate them, follow these basic guidelines. First, get a large tub of water and fill it … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How to Cut Fresh Flower Stems

Posted on September 12, 2011 by James

Among the necessary tools for any floral designers is a trusted florist knife. It is also one of the first required tools in any basic floral design class. With your handy knife in hand, beginners are taught to cut flower … Continue reading →

San Diego Christmas Show Update

Posted on September 12, 2011 by James

We are pleased to announce that there will be a singing performance during our designer’s lunch break. Stacey Leathersich has agreed to perform and entertain show goers. If you’d like a preview, please visit her website or Facebook page. If … Continue reading →