March 2012
1 post
drift wood decorations
does anyone have any suggestions for decorations made with driftwood also do you know of any places on the net that would have pictures. thanks
February 2012
13 posts
SILK FLOWERS
HI EVERYONE , I am going through my craft room and i need to get rid of a bunch of flowers the box i have is about 2 foot tall and about 3 foot long full of flowers there are all sorts of different kinds i need the money right now and i need to get rid of them if anyone would like to buy these let me know there is bout $100 worth of flowers all bought this year
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Re: getting started with flowers
Which school are you attending or are you just taking community ed classes on floral design. You need to be more specific on what style of wreath you wish to make, grapevine, straw, Oasis, evergreen. I am sure any of the viewing florists will be happy to tell you about working from home if you will give more details on what you want. I have never seen anyone work from home yet who had success...
New flower website
I just wanted to update you on the launch of our Same Day Flowers website. We had some database corrections to work through, but it looks as if it is all shaping up now, and the site should be live this week!
same day flowers
wanted to introduce you to our website same day flowers which compares florists in the UK.
Re: weddings versus florists
Ok, I will hop in. I live in Montana, was a floral shop owner in two different states for years, hate weddings and now teach floral design. I LOVE teaching and I pick and chose the special events I do. Keep visiting, maybe this site will become more active with a go getter like you!!
Re: weddings versus florists
I’ve been searching for a long time on help to keep my head together, and nobody told me about duct tape until you ! Now, it seems SO obvious ! Thanks, dudette, now maybe something will werk for me head ! LOL You’re the most interesting thing to happen around here lately… someone actually CAPABLE of continuing a conversation around here. What’s the deal with...
Re: weddings versus florists
LOL—I got that term from a show they did last year on TV (I think they called it Bride-Zilla too) where they followed I think either 4 or 5 Brides along—-WOW—were they BAD! I told my darling Hubby that I was glad I didn’t have to deal with that mess anymore! As for your head caving in (HA HA!) Try Duct tape. I listen to a national talk show host Glenn Beck and he always...
Re: weddings versus florists
I feel exactly the same way as you do. I do dried flowers and whether they are fresh or dried, they still think that they should get them for free. So, I do not advertise that I do weddings. If someone asks me, I say yes, but I tell them up front that I am not cheap. I am not pricey either. I just really try and avoid doing weddings. And I am doing okay by not doing the weddings. Many times, if it...
Floral Designers in General
In the past I have worked with quite a variety. I don’t know many in the group and how they are to work with though. I imagine they are a busy lot here though and probably don’t have time to post. Holidays and Weddings and all. Myself—I don’t usually post this much, just had some free-time on my hands for once. I have worked with the prima donnas/and flamboyant to those who...
Flower Shop for Sale
In Broward County, Florida. I am looking to sell a shop that I opened this year due to family illness. It is located in a new and growing area of Broward County. Everything is brand new, including the display cooler and the walk-in cooler. If interested, please let me know. Thanks!
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Re: weddings versus florists
Oh boy does this sound familiar! I designed for retail florists for almost 17 years before I got married myself and now freelance. At all 3 shops I worked at—I was in the wedding department! At the last place-their policy was to never turn down a wedding—I hated this! I love doing the bouquets but like you—I can’t stand the whiney, pushy, mouthy bride-zillas! I still do...
weddings versus florists
Anyway, I’ve been a floral designer for about 7 years, and after working at a few different shops in different towns, I have concluded that I CAN’T STAND dealing with selling people weddings. I don’t mind DOING the wedding work, making the pieces, but I can’t STOMACH talking to ditzy, cheapskate brides and their overbearing, annoying families/friends who come with them to...
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hello, fellow florists.
Have been in flower business all my life. Am 34 years old. Have been thinking alot about adopting a sister shop. Kind of a way to informally exchange ideas and commiserate (if thats the right term). Kind of a confidant type professional relationship. It seems like it would be a neat idea. Talk to me about flowers. I’d like that.
