Tip of the Day: DIY Halloween Cobwebs

Having worked in Shinoda Design Center warehouses for a quarter century now, I have learned a tip or two. I am not sure of this tip's origins. I ...  Read more

Tip of the Day: How long will a paper mache container hold water?

 Paper mache containers are primarily used as a liner for fresh flower arrangements to be dropped into containers that are not intended to hold wa...  Read more

Tip of the Day: Christmas Light Set Rule of Thumb

During the Christmas season, we are frequently asked, "How long is this set of Christmas lights?" If it is a standard strand of Christmas li...  Read more

Tip of the Day: How to Maximize the Life of Your Votive Candle

Votive candles usually have a rated life of 10 hours. Yet, oftentimes, they burn for far less. Here are a couple of tips to get the most out ...  Read more

Tip of Day: Design Master Sprays for Custom Color Poinsettias

Spray Design Master colors in a room temperature, well-ventilated area. Protect adjacent areas from overspray. Make sure blossom surface is...  Read more

New IDEA Magazine from Smithers Oasis featuring Everyday Design Ideas

Smithers Oasis has released their newest IDEA Magazine featuring design ideas for everyday life. Featured themes are anniversary, new baby, congrat...  Read more

San Diego Christmas Show - Designer's Bios

With the 2011 Chrismas Design Shows under a month away, we are pleased to announce the New Blue Moon Design Team's appearance at our San Diego ware...  Read more

Local Teleflora Florists Celebrate Make Someone Smile® Week July 17 - 23, 2011

LOS ANGELES (June 29, 2011) – Teleflora, the world ’s leading flower wire service, offering only hand-arranged, hand-delivered floral arrangements...  Read more

San Diego County Fair Floral Design Competition

Most people go to the fair to enjoy the rides, games, and especially the food. My first time to the fair in 20 years, I went for the San Diego Fl...  Read more

San Diego County Fair Floral Design Competition 6/26/2011

If you've never witnessed a floral design competition, you are really missing out! Watching the floral designers in action creating arrangements is...  Read more