A blog post about blogs…yes – it’s happening. We here at Big Apple Florist try to stay updated on current trends and happenings. I mean—what kind of florist would we be if we didn’t know what type of flowers were in Kate Middleton’s bouquet or the highlights at the 2011 Chelsea Flower Show?
The Internet allows enthusiasts of all types to share their knowledge and excitement with the world, so we thought we would share a few of our favorite Internet hotspots for floral design ideas, plant maintenance and generally getting stuff done with you!
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February 28th, 2010 by Ashley
An Interview with Big Apple Florist Professional Floral Designer Brianne Knarr
Great flower shops require top floral designers. At Big Apple Florist, it is not just about the flowers themselves, but about how the flowers can be personalized for the individuals needs. Here we interview Brianne Knarr, one of the top floral designers at Big Apple Florist in NYC, to find out how she makes unique and imaginative floral arrangements.
1) How did you become a professional floral designer?
Originally I was hired at Big Apple Florist to, help coordinate special events, meet with our clients, AND as a floral designer to pull each event together. After a few months, the professional floral designer I worked directly with married and moved out-of-state, so I took more of a hands-on role when it came to the design aspect, in addition to handling the logistics of each event. So although I wasn’t hired as a floral designer, with many months of observing and practicing, I learned to be a REAL floral designer!
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