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Last weekend at the International Floral Trade Center in Carlsbad, CA, we joined our friends from the California State Floral Association for CaliFlora 2017 – California Styling. The two-day program included the California Certified Florist Exam, Hands-on Design Workshops, Student Design Competitions, the 44th Annual Top Ten Design Competition, and the feature show: “European Floral Décor for the Season” presented by Rene’ van Rems, AIFD. We felt immediately at home thanks to Rene’s and the CSFA Executive Vice President, Ann Quinn’s, incredible hospitality, as well as the warm welcome we received from several of the guests who were in attendance on Sunday. Rene’, a local resident and internationally renowned designer, author, presenter, and instructor, put on the CSFA’s feature show with his usual flair and wit. He shared information about new varieties of unique California flowers, unusual foliage, dried materials and botanicals. He also showcased the latest in trans-seasonal wreat...

A warm and sunny afternoon played host to the San Diego Floral Association’s Family Fair held at the popular Mission Hills Nursery. The organization welcomed the season of apple pies, and colorful leaves with a festive event that included friends and neighbors, sweet and tasty treats, fun for the kids, and pumpkins in every size and shape. Artisans from around the county were invited to join in the fall fun by creating a marketplace and vendor fair. The fair, setup in an outdoor area next to the nursery, was surrounded by vibrant flowers, autumn displays and lots of colorful pumpkins. The marketplace included Lazy Acres Natural Market with an apple pie making booth and vendors with antique furniture, hand-crafted gifts and, of course, us with plenty of protea. Visitors had a chance to create their own pumpkin terrariums. Chef Miguel from The Red Door provided a “farm to fork” cooking demonstration and families watched as their kids lined up for special Halloween costume competition....