This week’s Video Blog- is about Hydrangeas in Foam… I know a lot of you get nervous when it comes to placing Hydrangeas in Flower foam… but don’t worry- just follow these steps:
1. Use Good Quality Foam- In this vlog I use the NEW Midnight Foam from Oasis® - it’s bio-degradable and transfers wat...

I’m introducing one of the NEW Colors from Design Master – Heather-ish. This wonderful antique lavender color is Trend forward and so popular.
In our project I use Heather-ish to paint a glass vase from the Thrift store…and to color-shift Hydrangea, Protea, Zinnias and Victoria Fern from www.Fer...

Everyone Loves Flowers- and our Unified Goal- is to have our Flowers Last Longer- we all agree on that! One of the most common questions I receive is “Should I change my water every day?” and the answer is NO! Especially when you treat your water- with the correct flower nutrients- You water shou...

The World Premiere of Fun with Flowers and J features Deco Beads Contest winner Dodie Sy from Brassavolas Floral Couture. Dodie shares his winning entry and How to create a Fantastic Manzanita Branch Centerpiece with Deco Bead Accents, Peach Passion Vine, Spray Roses and Lilies! J also introduce...

Everyone is in love with Roses- and the Prettiest roses on the planet come from Eufloria Flowers- this week’s project includes their ever-expanding line of Spray Roses.
As a Boutique grower- Eufloria Flowers is constantly adding new varieties- they are always on the lookout for the best new colo...

Creating an Arch for a wedding or special event- has never been easier- using this metal Arch from Portofino International. Oscar shared this wonderful two piece arch with me – during a visit to market- and I had to show you – how fast, easy and impressive it.

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Moongates (A Crescent Shape – covered with Flowers or Foliage) are all the rage for Weddings and Special Events- Today on Fun with Flowers and J- I create a Moongate using the structure from Portofino in the Dallas Market Center.
To make it Ombré – I’ll use a custom made garland from FernTrust- t...

This week’s 5 Minute video blog- is dedicated to our Tools! The Proper Tools make the difference between working smarter or struggling- it’s really that simple. I sharpen my tools daily- I clean them after every use- I take care of them… because my Tools are the extension of my work- and it makes...

This week’s Video Blog- is about Foliage Garlands- One of the Most Popular Trends for Weddings and Special Events.
I learned long ago- that making garlands is difficult, time consuming and labor intensive- AND I found the perfect solution. My Friends at FernTrust create Custom Garlands- any styl...

This week’s project was inspired by one of the World Class Window Displays in the Dallas Market Center- featuring gold urns filled with Giant Gold Banana Leaves…
Today’s Project- is created in Prestige Urn from Accent Décor- and features Bamboo and Aspidistra Leaves from FernTrust… that have bee...

In this week’s video- I share 4 elements of flower design- in this how to arrange flowers videos. I create a formal linear arrangement- featuring Central Vertical Access, Focal Area, Framing and the Invasive Foliage Placement that creates depth. These simple techniques are easy to understand and ...

In this week’s video blog- we talk about securing your flower foam into containers. We are all familiar with using anchor tape for securing foam into a container… but this method- provides an easy way to secure foam into a disposable container… simply by using hot glue.

In addition- I share a ti...

Tom Jones from Carson City Florist in Carson City NV, winner of the Greenleaf Spend your Seasons Contest joins J in the JTV Studio to discuss the Benefits offered by Greenleaf Wholesale and KB Farms. J and Tom create a Stunning Special Event Centerpiece with Gorgeous Flowers from Greenleaf and KB...

Join J as he tours the Best Examples of Display and Merchandising throughout the Dallas Market Center. This January Tour showcases a Number of the Great Ideas you can use to display Merchandise for the Holidays or Everyday. J shares great tips for Window Display, Tips, Techniques and Secrets for ...

J and Color Expert Gretchen Sell from Design Master Color Tool, Continue their discussion and demonstration of Essential Color Techniques. J and Gretchen share great advice on Creating Inspiration Boards and how the Transition from Inspiration to Flower Arrangement and Wedding Bouquet occurs.

Join J and Design Master Color Expert Gretchen Sell for an in-depth look at Color, Color techniques and Wedding Color Inspiration Boards. J and Gretchen demonstrate creative uses for Color and show how to use somee of the great color products from Design Master Color Tool.

Sun Valley is excited to introduce it’s NEW Varieties of Ilex- Lane and the Sun Valley Group are always creating wonderful Flower Options for the Flower Industry!

Lane loves Ilex- and Sun Valley has the perfect location to grow this amazing Flower Offering. You can take an Aerial tour of the Sun...

J showcases an Industry Classic... Leatherleaf! This Durable, Hard-working, valuable Foliage is Classic and Timeless... and J shows some creative ideas for using this Industry Standard. J Also Announces the NEW JTV/uBloom Design Contest Sponsored by FernTrust!

My friend and wedding and event designer Tracy Park- from Park Place Designs- stops by to share her mechanics for creating a Eucalyptus Garland- with Flower accents for a Wedding Venue Acrylic Sign.
Tracy and I have been friends for many years- and I love it when she stops by to share her tips, ...

I love it when my friends drop by and join me in the flower studio- and today- my friend Tracy Park- from Park Place Designs- shares the wedding trends she’s seeing in the Wedding and Event Markets for today’s Brides

Tracy and I have been friends for so many years- and I’m always quizzing her ab...

I get so many questions about Hydrangea Care- and I also hear a great deal of bad information being passed around… so I’m taking the opportunity to offer some straight talk about Hydrangea Care- this simple 5 Minute video is a valuable guide for care and handling of cut hydrangea blooms. It’s sim...

I visited Splendor during a visit to Colombia- and saw the amazing variety of Protea and Leucadendron that grow on their Rosamina Farm.
It’s amazing the varieties that are available- and they are the perfect flowers for this hand tied centerpiece created in a bronze bowl from Accent Décor – that...

J Introduces the Latest Esmeralda Farms Rose... Luminous Yellow Moon® Rose... J combines several of Esmeralda Farms Trademark Flowers... The NEW Mardi Gras® Solidago and Jade® Trachelium to create this Satellite Centerpiece complete with illuminated vase and "Firefly" accents!

Alexandra Farms Exceptional Garden Roses- have been popular for years for weddings and events- but what some people don’t remember- is that these exceptional garden roses- have such good quality and lasting power- that they can be used for any occasion or even every day!
I create three arrangeme...