A simple wrist corsage is often a great place for a new designer to start. So in this video I want to show you step-by-step how we make professional and elegant ribbon corsages that are perfect for weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions.

In this video I want to show you how to easily open “bird of paradise” flowers because often when you receive them they are closed. A lot of people even inside the industry are unaware of this simple trick that takes less then 60 seconds to do.

This is probably one of the most under used ways of creating highly unique yet seasonably appropriate arrangements for weddings (and any other occasion). Foraging for local flowers can be both an incredibly educational and rewarding experience. But even better, it’s a wonderfully inexpensive way to give your wedding flowers that extra pizzazz.

Working with irises can be a challenge, especially if they arrived closed. No reason to panic though, in this quick video I’m going to show you the strategy we use around the shop to quickly and easily open closed irises. Like most of the tips I show you, this one doesn’t require any special equipment or training. But it works like magic every single time.

Hydrangeas are often considered one of more difficult flowers to work with, so we will be covering them in much great detail. However today I want to at least give you a basic foundation and simple pointers for the next time hydrangeas are required in you arrangement.

If you’re on of those people who wonder how the professionals always make their roses looks so amazingly lush, gorgeous and full, then you’ll want to watch this short video. I’m going to share a few great ticks that we use around the shop to make our rose arrangements look nearly perfect.