Karen Barnes
- 1 day ago
- 4 min
Making the Most of Festivals for your Business
Doesn’t everyone love a festival? So, why would we not take the opportunity to promote a festival in our creative business? Festivals are...
Karen Barnes
- Apr 2
- 4 min
Looking After the Pennies: a Florist's Guide
Experienced florist and business owner Karen Barnes offers her advice on managing your florist finances.
Jackie Whittaker
- Apr 2
- 1 min
Watch Karen Barnes Bring the Pantone Colour of the Year to Life
Karen takes the Pantone Colour of the Year - Peach Fuzz - and creates some stunning and inspirational floristry pieces.
Karen Barnes
- Mar 21
- 4 min
The Significance of a Nosegay in our Commercial Business
Karen Barnes suggests an innovative way to stand out from the competition.
Jackie Whittaker
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Watch Karen Barnes Bring Spring Trends 2024 to Life
Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them...
Karen Barnes
- Feb 27
- 3 min
How the floriculture industry is investing in the future to support florists
Karen Barnes reports on new sustainable practices emerging in the industry.
Karen Barnes
- Feb 23
- 4 min
How to Streamline Mother’s Day in Tough Trading Times
Invaluable advice from Karen Barnes to help you have a successful Mother's Day.
Karen Barnes
- Feb 19
- 5 min
What to consider when opening a Florist retail shop or studio
Karen Barnes offers some sage advice on setting up your own floristry business.
Karen Barnes
- Jan 23
- 4 min
New Year’s Resolutions for Florists and Planning for the Year Ahead
Kick start 2024 by making and sticking to some business-based resolutions. Karen Barnes tells you how.
Karen Barnes
- Jan 22
- 4 min
Visiting the Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair 2024
Karen Barnes shares her top picks for seasonal product trends for 2024
Karen Barnes
- Dec 21, 2023
- 6 min
Flower Lounge on the Road | Royal Flora Holland Trade Fair & IFTF
Karen Barnes reports on new trends, flowers and businesses spotted at this autumn's Dutch trade shows.
Karen Barnes
- Dec 19, 2023
- 3 min
Foraging - Is it for you and Your Business?
Karen Barnes give some timely advice about the benefits and legality of foraging for foliage and other plant material.