Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Pink Themed Florals and Fund Raising
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, and florists can play a big role by creating beautiful pink-themed florals while...
Karen Barnes
2 days ago3 min read
Promoting Halloween in your Business
It’s that time of year again! Autumn is here, with leaves falling, colder days and dark evenings drawing in quickly. But, it’s not all...
Karen Barnes
4 days ago4 min read
Watch Karen Barnes' Autumn Trends 2025
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Oct 32 min read
Summer- The Benefits of Seasonal Flowers
Karen Barnes urges us to make the most of seasonal, locally sourced or grown flowers.
Karen Barnes
Aug 123 min read
Putting the Zing into Floral Crowns
Historically, floral crowns were only associated with fairy tales, May Day parades, or distant bohemian festivals. But today, these...
Karen Barnes
Aug 64 min read
The Best Late Summer Blooms
As August settles over the country, this is the time when late summer florals step into the spotlight. From the rich hues of dahlias to...
Karen Barnes
Aug 46 min read
Watch Karen Barnes' Summer Trends 2025: Wicker Basket Arrangement
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Jul 111 min read
15 Wedding Flower Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
Invaluable advise from floristry industry consultant and wedding expert Karen Barnes.
Karen Barnes
Jul 15 min read
Watch Karen Barnes' Summer Trends 2025: Bamboo Design
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Jun 271 min read
Working with Wedding Venues and Wedding Planners
In the world of weddings, where emotion and aesthetics converge, florists play a vital role in shaping one of the most memorable days in...
Karen Barnes
Jun 195 min read
Watch Karen Barnes' Summer Trends 2025: Meadow Boho
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Jun 132 min read
Karen Barnes: Judging Belgravia in Bloom 2025
I always feel immensely privileged to be invited to judge either at the Flower Show, Chelsea in Bloom or Belgravia in Bloom by the RHS. ...
Karen Barnes
May 223 min read
Summer Outdoor Floral Décor
Ever thought of Summer as being a real opportunity to promote your floral décor skills outdoors? As creative people, we should always be...
Karen Barnes
May 145 min read
Teamwork: Building a Strong, Happy & Motivated Team.
Floral industry expert Karen Barnes extolls the virtues of great teamwork in your business and suggests ways to achieve it.
Karen Barnes
Apr 103 min read
Watch Karen Barnes Showcase the Latest Trends with the Pantone Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Apr 91 min read
