Debbie , At our shop our arranging fee never includes the price of the container. So when a customer brings in container the % is always the same. Thanks. ...
Hi Debbie, That is a question that we all seem to wrestle with, isn't it? On a floristboard.com post the following reply was posted, I think it is terrific,...
Hi everyone, sorry about the delays in the three emails from today. Yahoo added a new feature and I hadn't signed into the administrator area to find out til...
Hi Everyone! Thank you all for your input on arranging fees. It does seem that different methods work for different people. I really like Erlene's idea about...
Good Morning All I am a new member of your petal power group. I am Sylvia Nichols, Past president of the CT Florists Association, shop owner for 28 years -...
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REGISTRATION FORM MSF&GA 2006 DESIGN COMPETITION FALL CONVENTION NAME________________________________________________________ SHOP'S ...
Maine State Florist & Growers Association Presents "Getting Back to ME: A Maine Holiday Retreat" September 9th & 10th, workshop on the 11th. Sheraton South...
Today, I made reservations at the Sheraton because I just found out yesterday of dates etc. (no flyers in the mail yet?) and all Sunday Evening special rate...
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I apologise for any difficulties you may have experienced with making your reservations. Please call John Pursel at the Sheraton directly and he will be able...
Hello everyone. I have an wonderful personal/professional opportunity that I am undertaking and thus would like to sell my shop. Before I list my shop with...
Note: forwarded message attached. ... Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail. Hello Everyone, Hope you are all doing well. Here...
I need some serious advice about weddings. I have been doing this for 20 years, but did not sell weddings at my last job. I now have my own flowers shop, and...
Hi Lori, Saw your post and had to respond. This happens to everyone, and there are a few tricks to getting what you want when you want it. First, check with...
I think it is SAF that offers a book outlining the names and varieties of various flowers, but especially roses. Also, I know Carbones has a Rio Chart that...
Hi Lori, I undestand your frrustration about obtaining the flowers for weddings. In my 30 years of experience doing upscale weddings I have dealt with all the...
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Lori, it is great that you are selling weddings! They are the best and worst aspects of this business. Many shops will not do weddings for some of the reasons...
Hi Lori -- I have learned through experience to not let my brides take over the consultation. I am the florist -- they come to me for my knowledge and my...
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Hello all, This is just a reminder of Teleflora's New England Unit's Design Event Wednesday October 18th at Hunter Gallery Design. This program features...
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Special thanks to Hunter, of Hunter Gallery for hosting the most recent TF Educational seminar, and for his hospitality....
Hi I hope that I am still in the loop! I enjoy reading the post, i am in Texas but maybe I can shed alittle light on this side of the world.thanks in advance...
Yes, you're still in the loop :-) (Though the loop has been pretty quiet for a while!) Erlene LeBorgne Rosemont Floral Portland, Maine www.rosemontfloral.com ...
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone could give me a quick how-to on a composite rose. Never had to make one in 21 years, but have a bride who wants it for her...
In a message dated 11/8/2006 12:00:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, affairsflorist@... writes: Just wondering if anyone could give me a quick how-to on a...
Hi Lori Just one technique. Start with a cardboard circle the diameter you want the finished rose to be. You can use the ends of ribbon rolls. Begin at the...
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Yes it is very much like a glamelia except made out of a rose. However, because of the way a rose petal is shaped it doesn't tape very well and tears. I...
Thank you very much for your input. The cardboard circle is where I was lacking. I was not sure how I was going to glue all these petals together and have them...
In a message dated 11/9/2006 7:18:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, affairsflorist@... writes: be a technique that will work for your. ... And Sylvia, thank...
