You might know her as one of the most celebrated floral-design teachers of present times. You might also know her for amazing floral works that are not only a blend of art and beauty, but also always succeed in evoking feelings of awe. But did you know that her love and passion for flowers and…
Mother’s Day is one of the most popular flower holidays marked all over the world. It is the day specially set aside to celebrate, honor and express heartfelt affection to the most important people in our lives, our Mothers. It is estimated that a quarter of the total annual global flowers sales are centered around…
Having been born and brought up in the ‘midst of flowers’, Nunzia Guerino was pretty much destined to be a florist. She recalls, as a fresh-faced lassie, how she would rather help out Grandpa clean roses and work at the family flower shop instead of delving into other childhood whims and activities. It is at…
Easter is such an exciting time of the year when festivities combine well with the reawakening mood that comes with the spring season. People around the world celebrate Easter Holidays through observing religious ceremonies, sharing festive meals and exchanging gifts with family and friends. During this holiday, flowers are an excellent gift-choice for many. Inspirational…
Every year on March 8th the world celebrates women of all ages for their achievements in various spheres of life including social, economic and political. International Women’s Day is set aside to pay homage to the wonderful and immeasurable contribution of women to humanity and at the same time seeks to motivate them in their…
Timo Bolte is an incredible artist with a certified ‘midas-touch’ when it comes to creative floristry. Recently, Timo got a chance to once again showcase his ingenuity when the team at Dolls Blumen was tasked with decorating the Austrian national assembly during the inauguration of the country’s new president, Alexander Van der Bellen. We spoke…
Early February, a few days before Valentine’s Day, floral designer Angelica Larcabonara will be in the beautiful Italian town of Rovigo inspiring other florists with her signature arrangements. Projects in her demonstrations will also include bouquets highlighted by single flowers; and Angelica’s flower of choice for this is the Porta Nova Red Naomi rose. She refers…
Valentine’s still stands out as one of the most important days for florists all over the world. For German florists however, the season of lovers sometimes presents itself as bitter-sweet. According to Erko Fergi of MyFlorist, a good number of the flowers availed to them during this season are not of top quality and are…
You can always spot an adorable sparkle in someone’s eye when they receive a red rose. A sparkle often followed by a genuine smile that shows how much they feel appreciated and loved. Such is the power of a single perfect red rose. Such is the power of a single Porta Nova rose. Since olden…
November 1st is All Saints Day, an important day when people from various parts of the world remember and celebrate their departed ones. Traditions observed on All Saints Day may vary a little from region to region, but it is common practice to visit the cemetery and put flowers on the graves of loved ones. We spoke to…
