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When you are looking for floral design inspiration, it's important to be open to new ideas. You might want to do more with spring flowering bulbs, embrace pumpkins at Halloween or experiment with new ideas to spice up your Christmas bouquets. We gather inspiration from all over the industry to keep your floral design work fresh and fabulous, no matter the season.
Embrace the opportunity to experiment and try new things.


Plants for Romance
There’s more than one way to say ‘I love you’ than with a dozen red roses, however gorgeous!

Su Whale
3 days ago3 min read


Inspiration for Valentine’s Day Window Displays
Learn what makes an attention-grabbing Valentine's Day window display from visual merchandising experts Two Visual.

Two Visual
3 days ago2 min read


Hearts & Flowers: Valentine's Day Inspiration from Floral Fundamentals
If you'd love to create something new and unique for Valentine's Day but are lacking inspiration, take a look at these stunning designs, created by Floral Fundamentals' international team of florist Ambassadors. Creating and marketing your unique floral arrangements specifically for Valentine's Day can entice new customers to your business and help you stand out. Increase your visibility by showcasing your creativity on social media, through email marketing campaigns and coll

Jackie Whittaker
5 days ago1 min read


Pantone Colour of the Year 2026: Hit or Miss?
Cloud Dancer ‘A lofty white neutral…a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world’ is how the Pantone Color Institute defines its much anticipated Colour of the Year for 2026. Or is it just a little bit…boring? Pantone have been choosing an annual colour since 1999, but this is the first time they have picked white as the colour which will define the trends and styles of fashion and interiors across the globe. The reaction has been mixed, with some calling the decision uni

Su Whale
Dec 92 min read


Get Inspired for Christmas with FleuraMetz
Now is the perfect time to prepare and stock up on the right products for the Christmas season. Classic must-haves in festive shades are essential, but you can also enrich your arrangements with other atmospheric elements. From deep blue to pastel, from moss to ribbon: discover how our ambassadors bring Christmas 2025 to life. Deep blue and candle wax 'Masterpieces by Sam' ambassador Samantha Wilhelm shows a striking shift for Christmas 2025: deep blue hues take centre stage.

FleuraMetz
Nov 253 min read


Wonderful Winter Weddings: Let the Season Inspire You
Winter weddings are increasingly popular and they provide a wonderful opportunity to be creative with what nature has to offer.

Su Whale
Nov 204 min read


Poinsettia: Create a Christmas Centrepiece
How to create a simple, but very effective, Poinsettia centrepiece.

Su Whale
Nov 171 min read


Luxury Cymbidium Orchid Christmas Bouquet from Su Whale
Join Su Whale as she demonstrates how to create a luxury Christmas bouquet featuring stunning cymbidium orchids. This arrangement blends elegance, texture, and festive charm — perfect for gifting or decorating during the holiday season. Su uses Cymbidium orchids (bronze mini stems), bluey-grey eucalyptus foliage, blue spruce for festive texture, Ilex with red berries, snowy white Hypericum berries, kraft paper, cellophane and velvet ribbon. Su Whale is a florist and freelance

Su Whale
Nov 141 min read


Houseplant Styling for Christmas
Su Whale says give your houseplants a Christmas makeover and watch them fly off the shelves!

Su Whale
Nov 132 min read


Festive Floral Designs: Preparing your Shop for the Christmas Season
Preparing for the Christmas season as a florist involves more than just stocking up on flowers. It’s about anticipating demand, creating beautiful and festive designs, and offering excellent customer service during one of the busiest times of the year. Embrace festive florals that blend traditional and contemporary styles. My top tips: Winter Favourites: Ensure you have a good stock of traditional Christmas flowers, like poinsettias, amaryllis, roses, carnations, and holly.

Karen Barnes
Nov 105 min read


Use Scent & Light to Enhance Christmas in your Shop
Su Whale explains how to create a festive atmosphere and boost sales in your shop this Christmas.

Su Whale
Nov 103 min read


November Gems from UK Growers
Here's the best flowers and foliage still available from UK growers to use in your floristry work.

Su Whale
Oct 312 min read
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