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

Tip of the Day: Floral Tape

Are you familiar with the term floral tape? If not, floral tape is typically used in smaller floral arrangements such as boutinierres and corsages ...  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

Santa Ana Wedding Show 2011

Brad Schmidt, AIFD and the world renowned Michi Burrell, AIFD put on an incredible show at the Santa Ana warehouse's 2011 Wedding Show. It was a ...  Read more

San Diego Spring - Wedding Show 2011

After a seven year hiatus, the Spring - Wedding Show was brought back to San Diego. Featured designer Anthony Alvarez, AIFD assisted by his wife ...  Read more

Santa Ana Spring Show 2011

Dimas Hern and Marisa Perring, AIFD put on quite a show at the 2011 Santa Ana Spring show. Dimas Hern is a highly renowned event producer. From...  Read more