The SAF 2008 Convention officially came to a close this evening. Patricia and I just got back to our room after attending the President's Ball, the last official event. Wow, I'm tired. However, as promised, I'd like to post the list of floral blog topics attendees put together during the my Blogosphere session earlier today. I've also posted many of the materials at Blogosphere resource page at http://www.safnow.org/blogosphere
If you were not able to attend the session but would like to contribute to this list, please add a comment! I will certainly add your submission once I receive it. You can always
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as well.
I'll post the same list on the Blogosphere resource page first thing tomorrow. I'm off to sleep but look for a slew of posts from the Blogosphere session as well as other convention educational sessions and meeting in the coming days! Goodnight!
Flower care and handling
Origin of flowers
New flower varieties
Color trends
Flowers in human health and happiness
California Freshness
Order gatherers vs. local florists
10 reasons to buy flowers
Growing green - eco-friendly flowers
Recent changes in the store
New employee
Upcoming holiday
Weddings
Funerals
Florist Open House
Care and selection of houseplants
Community events
Flowers that are in season
Home décor gift ideas
SAF Outstanding Varieties in shop
Halloween party ideas
Special events
Debut of new candle line
Debut of new rose
Back from SAF Convention - more professional (link to )
Ideas for inauguration flowers
Designer gets AIFD/master florist
Designer working rose bowl (big event)
What I did on my summer vacation
Partnering with Red Cross for hurricane victims
Language of Flowers (flower of the month, etc.)
Testimonials
Staff featured in publication
Peso, how it impacts flower cost in U.S.
What's happening in community
Trend info (colors, etc.)
New logo
Holiday specials (V-Day, Prom)
Care and handling of specialty flowers
Upcoming holidays
Dealing with grief
Eco-friendly practices of store
Mental health - brighten up your broker's day
Reasons to buy: low calorie, no fat
Preview of Amy Stewart's book'
Busting the poinsettia myth
Showcasing weddings, links
In lieu of flowers
Choosing a florist (local vs. national)
When to plant
Funeral etiquette
My favorite flowers
Pets and flowers
History of holidays
Stories about specific events/customers (baseball)
Winners of contests, with photos
Recent media coverage - link
Licensed products
Specific hospital locations
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