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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Grand Central Newsletter

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The Latest Stories in Floriculture

25 of the Latest NEW Tulip Varieties to Love! Check ‘em Out HERE!

Don’t miss these 25 tulip stunners from February’s Zwaagdijk Trial Center judging day at the (KAVB) “Royal Association Of Flowerbulb Growers” at the CNB Tradecenter in Lisse, South Holland where top breeders enter their best-of-the-best new breeds... Read More
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Rock Stars of the Industry

Random Acts of Flowers Makes 100,000th Bouquet Delivery

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Tuesday was a special day for Random Acts of Flowers as the organization delivered its 100,000th bouquet at Parkwest Medical Center. The organization has been delivering donated... Read More
 

Tricks of the Fresh Cut Trade

Second Annual “American Tulip Day” March 2nd

ARCATA, CA. Sun Valley Floral Farms based in Arcata, California has partnered with Dutchtulip trade organization iBulb to bring a pop-up garden of 100,000 tulips, still on the bulb, to Union Square in downtown San Francisco, on Saturday, March 2nd 2019. The garden will.. Read More
 

Tricks of the Plant Trade

PHOTO GALLERY: 14 Popular Easter Flowers and What They Symbolize

The Easter season is a time of rebirth and nowhere is that more evident than in our gardens. From the bright bulbs to the evergreen shrubs, the arrival of spring signals to our favorite flowers that it’s time to burst into... Read More
 
 

Industry Events

2019 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Theme

The 2019 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Flower Power,” will pay tribute to the enormous impact of flowers on our lives, from March 2 to 10, 2019, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Across ten acres of the Show floor, the world’s leading floral and garden designers... Read More
 

Career Builders

Forget Cash – Here Are Better Ways to Motivate Employees

With unemployment at near historic lows in the United States, employers report that their single greatest challenge is recruiting and retaining talent. The answer for many companies is to throw money at the... Read More
 

Colors and Trends

PHOTO GALLERY: Pantone Reveals the 16 Colors You’ll Decorate With in Autumn/Winter 2019/2020

Pantone has just unveiled the top colors for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 – and it’s all about sophistication and empowerment with punchy rich red tones... Read More
 

Tech Tips

31 Tech Predictions for 2019

Predicting the future is hardly an exact science, but when you watch an industry closely it is possible to identify trends and chart a course for where things are likely headed. Here are predictions made by 31 successful executives who believe they can see what... Read More
 

Retail Trends

What Does Experiential Retail Even Mean These Days?

These days in brick-and-mortar retail circles, it seems all anyone can talk about is experiential retail. Immersive, interactive, technology-enhanced — these are all adjectives that get tossed around when... Read More
 

Science & Research

Flowers Can Actually Hear Buzzing Bees and Human Voices

Next time you find yourself tending to your flower garden, you may want to stay quiet. The flowers are listening.The latest news comes out of Israel where scientists in the zoology and plant sciences departments at... Read More

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Christina Burton-Fox AIFD floral artist & instructor

Oasis idea weekly

February 26, 2019
12 Prom and Wedding Wearables your Customers Will Want
What happens when you offer customers floral beauty beyond their expectations? Three good things.

They buy it. They show up at their event in style. Or, at the least, they see you have creativity that differentiates your business—and refer others to you.

What to offer in 2019? Petal-pretty wearable flower designs. From knuckle ring to anklet, bracelet to bustier, petal dress to floral scarf, with shoes, purses, crowns and tiaras thrown in—pretty petals you can wear are taking the stage.

For prom, weddings or special events, fresh flower attire is flourishing!

To support your flourishing efforts, this week's IDEA Weekly blog by Smithers-Oasis Design Director Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI, presents a dozen wearable floral design ideas from FranÏ‚oise Weeks, Garrett Stupinksi, Carol Jillian and other designers. 

There’s fresh new looks for spring or any event. And we’re not talking your everyday corsage or boutonniere either, as FranÏ‚oise’s designs above show (with more from her in the blog)!

Consider this your 2019 guide to wearable petal-pretty attire. Included are floral mechanics tips for each with links to more detailed design articles where available.
To view the blog, click the images above or green button below. 
Floral Design Video IDEAS
Flower Freshness Step Five: Customer Care
Smithers-Oasis Design Director Frank Feysa AIFD, CFD, PFCI explains the importance of involving customers in flower freshness in this 36-second video. Customer care is the fifth of five flower freshness steps.
Every OASIS Floral Products product in detail—and more!
Oasisfloralproducts.com has the complete information you need on every available OASIS Floral Products product including sizes and colors. You'll all find floral recipes, how-to videos, design ideas and inspiration. If you have questions, ideas or concerns and for order support, contact customer service at 1-800-321-8286 or support@oasisfloral.us.


Christina Burton-Fox AIFD floral artist & instructor