Author name: Tatiana Chelekhova

At our Arranging Tropical Flowers class, we created this small exotic flower arrangement using a set of tropical flowers and leaves. At the flower market, such a set called ‘tropical bouquet’.

At the market, tropical flowers (birds of paradise, pin cushions, protea, ginger, palm leaves, bromeliad, orchids, anthuriums, and heliconia) are available in bunches of   5-10 stems, or by box, and some flowers are sold by peace.…

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A professional website drives SALES. Nearly 70% of consumers agree that they are more likely to buy from a business that has a website than one that does not.…

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A dining table centerpiece is very important part of Christmas décor. Celebrating Christmas, you would love to bring beautiful flowers and fragrant greenery alongside its cold weather.

The most popular colors of Christmas are red and green. What do they mean?…

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Long pine needles are the perfect material for long-lasting Christmas decorations. The needles keep color and shape for up to 4 weeks but do not forget to hydrate pine branches keeping them in warm water for a couple of hours before arranging.…

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Our school was invited by Fleurs de Villes to participate in a flower fashion show.

Fleurs de Villes combines the love of flowers, local design talent, and unique displays for international events. At this time, the floral fashion show was taking place at Bloomingdale’s, Chicago.…

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“Brand” is often defined as a name, symbol, or design that identifies or differentiates a product from other products. Setting yourself and your business apart in a wedding market that becomes more and more competitive every day, can make or break your business.…

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When it comes to arranging tropical flowers, follow this mantra: Less is more.

Even in massive arrangements, using just a few elements can leave a stronger impact than combining many different types of flowers; use larger flowers creating groups of smaller flowers.…

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Easter is a time to celebrate new beginnings, and nothing says “new” like an arrangement of fresh spring flowers. Create your arrangement with seasonal blooms like hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils or incorporate the symbolic white Easter Lily, which represents grace and the resurrection.…

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You know the No. 1 consumer objection to buying flowers?                                                                                            LONGEVITY!

The word fresh is the key to retaining repeat customers for flower arrangements. In addition to deterring people from buying flowers, wilted-too-soon flowers can hurt your profits and reputation.…

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  Tips for a successful wedding consultation 1. Remember that this is the only chance for you to make a good impression on a client 2. First of all, let a bride talk; do not interrupt, look right into her eyes, and read the impression on her face 3.…

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 Mila Design Special Events company has had free Yelp advertising for decades. It really works! To place an ad on Yelp, you don’t even need to be officially registered as a business.

Below is a canvas for you by Emily Washcovick, Yelp Chicago’s Local Business Partner.…

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