Michael Smith, AAF, AIFD, FDI, FSMD, owner of Artistic Designs Unlimited Inc., in Marianna, Florida won the 54th annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition at the Society of American Florists’ ann... Read more
They are up-and-coming floral designers, successful business owners, college students and teachers. Some are regulars on the design competition circuit; others are first timers. And two are... Read more
The Sylvia Cup Design Competition, the longest-running live floral competition in the nation, offers designers an opportunity to escape the daily grind and put their creativity to the test.... Read more
Kelsey Thompson, AIFD, owner and head designer at Bloom Floral & Home Studio in Algona, Iowa, won the 53rd annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition at the Society of American Florists’ 137th... Read more
Denise Jefferies is back in the flower business after selling her Connecticut flower shop in 2008 and taking 11 years off. Now owner of Bella Florals and More in Marco Island, Florida, she i... Read more
For the 20 floral designers competing in the 53rd annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition at SAF Orlando 2022 — the Society of American Florists’ convention in Orlando, Florida — the challenge... Read more
The Sylvia Cup Design Competition has long been recognized as the longest-running, live floral competition in the nation. It started in 1967 when the Society of American Florists instituted... Read more
Inspiration to Grow Your Business
Looking for some outstanding flowers for weddings? In need of new services for your business? Need some design inspiration? The Society of American Florists has you covered. SAF Orlando 2022... Read more
Jenna Naylor Temple, owner of Bloom with Jenna in Grayson, Georgia, won the 52nd annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition at the Society of American Florists’ annual convention last week. “I’m s... Read more
Assemble talented designers, give them flowers, foliage, supplies and a theme for inspiration. Now, make them race against the clock to create something beautiful. In the end, one winner wil... Read more