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School Formals 2023: Tips & Tricks For DIY Flower Corsages

School Formals 2023: Tips & Tricks For DIY Flower Corsages

School formal season is upon us once again, and for many, it’s a time to shine and create lasting memories. One of the most cherished traditions during this season is the exchange of beautiful flower corsages. These elegant accessories are not only a symbol of admiration but also a statement of sophistication.

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Our New GET IT FRESH™ S Wrap Has Arrived!

Our New GET IT FRESH™ S Wrap Has Arrived!

In Australia, single-use plastics are on their way out. Though this is a positive change for the environment, these measures are having an impact on Australian businesses, both big and small. In an effort to replace plastic packaging, there has been a boom in both innovative and affordable sustainable kraft products to wrap and pack with. Strong and durable, kraft paper is a hero of this new wave of packaging products. Read below for more information about kraft paper as well as our expanding range of kraft-related products that will help your business on its way to a more sustainable packaging future.

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Has Social Media Made Creativity Impossible For Florists?

Has Social Media Made Creativity Impossible For Florists?

Summary

  • Social platforms like Instagram are fantastic tools for florists to share their work.
  • Customers now have a window into floristry design that they never had before social media.
  • Clients often don’t choose things from a florist’s portfolio anyomore, but instead straight from social media.
  • Most grand floral installations take skills that only experienced florists will have.
  • Florists themselves need to be realistic about their abilities, but always strive to be creative.

We’ve all seen the social media wedding of our dreams splashed across the screens of our digital devices. Scenes of grand halls and gardens dressed in towering floral installations, blooming with the most beautiful seasonal flowers.
In today’s digital world, the professional florist is forever being challenged by clients to push their boundaries to makes these lavish dreams come true. But does this type of demand help or hinder a florist’s talents?

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How To Manage A Safe and Healthy Workplace For Your Florist Business

How To Manage A Safe and Healthy Workplace For Your Florist Business

Summary

  • Social platforms like Instagram are fantastic tools for florists to share their work.
  • Customers now have a window into floristry design that they never had before social media.
  • Clients often don’t choose things from a florist’s portfolio anyomore, but instead straight from social media.
  • Most grand floral installations take skills that only experienced florists will have.
  • Florists themselves need to be realistic about their abilities, but always strive to be creative.

We’ve all seen the social media wedding of our dreams splashed across the screens of our digital devices. Scenes of grand halls and gardens dressed in towering floral installations, blooming with the most beautiful seasonal flowers.
In today’s digital world, the professional florist is forever being challenged by clients to push their boundaries to makes these lavish dreams come true. But does this type of demand help or hinder a florist’s talents?

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Is Your Business Online or Just On Social Media?

Is Your Business Online or Just On Social Media?

Summary

  • Social platforms like Instagram are fantastic tools for florists to share their work.
  • Customers now have a window into floristry design that they never had before social media.
  • Clients often don’t choose things from a florist’s portfolio anyomore, but instead straight from social media.
  • Most grand floral installations take skills that only experienced florists will have.
  • Florists themselves need to be realistic about their abilities, but always strive to be creative.

We’ve all seen the social media wedding of our dreams splashed across the screens of our digital devices. Scenes of grand halls and gardens dressed in towering floral installations, blooming with the most beautiful seasonal flowers.
In today’s digital world, the professional florist is forever being challenged by clients to push their boundaries to makes these lavish dreams come true. But does this type of demand help or hinder a florist’s talents?

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How The Modern Florist Is Evolving

How The Modern Florist Is Evolving

Managing a safe and healthy workplace for your florist business should be front of mind during peak season trading, as well as slower times of the year. Keeping up to date with things like workplace risks and safety is not only something you should like to do but it is also required by Australian law. Floristry is certainly not a risky business, but if things go wrong, it puts your reputation and livelihood at stake.

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How To Health Check Your Business

How To Health Check Your Business

Managing a safe and healthy workplace for your florist business should be front of mind during peak season trading, as well as slower times of the year. Keeping up to date with things like workplace risks and safety is not only something you should like to do but it is also required by Australian law. Floristry is certainly not a risky business, but if things go wrong, it puts your reputation and livelihood at stake.

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Building An Innovative And Creative Floral Team

Building An Innovative And Creative Floral Team

There is no doubt that life as a modern florist has changed from its traditional beginnings. Today, not all florists work out of retail stores. Some florists have studios, some are mobile, and some only have an online presence. Customers have also become more knowledgeable than ever before. When making a purchase, customers now often know the style, flower type, colour, and even spend limit they want.

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What Are Different Artificial Flowers Made From?

What Are Different Artificial Flowers Made From?

Summary:

  • Artificial flowers are also known as silk flowers, fake flowers, paper flowers, permanent botanicals, and faux flowers.
  • Traditionally, artificial flowers were made from silk or paper materials.
  • Advances in technology have allowed for amazing detail to be added to artificial flowers.
  • Due to quality improvement, artificial flowers have become increasingly popular for home décor and event decoration.
  • Today artificial flowers are mainly produced from silk fabrics, velvet fabrics, natural textures, flocked materials, plastic fabrics, and real touch technology. 

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What Is The Best Way To Manage Fresh Cut Roses?

What Is The Best Way To Manage Fresh Cut Roses?

Summary:

  • The flower distribution chain has to be carefully managed to ensure the correct care of fresh-cut roses. 
  • Growers need to take key sanitation and hydration steps before the flowers leave the farm, or they will not survive the trip to the florist.
  • Once delivered to the florist, key hydration and nourishment steps are needed to ensure the quality of the flowers.
  • When designing bouquets, florists need to be properly conditioning the flowers for further storage and transport.
  • Good florists should provide consistent flower care advice and support to customers after they have purchased their product.

Fresh cut roses are one of the world’s most popular flowers and often take the spotlight on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. During these special occasions, the demand for fresh cut roses skyrockets and superior care is required to get them from the farm to the customer, while still looking their best.

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