Learn how to create a stunning brooch bouquet using a bouquet armature with the help of this easy-to-follow video demonstration by Vonda LaFever AIFD, CFD, PFCI.  Vonda begins construction by attaching a pair of simple rhinestone chains to the armature using small lengths of wire for security, ...

A powerful addition to any designer’s toolbox, soft cream tones are a mainstay of wedding season and a range of everyday themes. But, as Vonda LaFever AIFD, CFD, PFCI points out, finding that true cream color often proves to be quite a challenge.  Not only is it rare to find that perfect shade ...

This video tackles the topic of choosing the appropriate quality of wholesale silk flowers for a project. Vonda LaFever AIFD, PFCI, CFD uses two silk sunflower bushes from Pioneer Imports & Wholesale as examples. One variety combines the best of realism with an accessible price point, easy on ...

Weddings are notoriously challenging-especially when you’re working with fresh product and unsure of its quality.Sometimes, the fresh flowers arrive and you suddenly find yourself in a panic: the hydrangea is wilting in 90-degree heat, the dahlia's color is different than expected, or the ...