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The Greatest Ever!  That’s the only way to describe this year’s AIFD Symposium held in Seattle on July 3 through July 7.  The programs were excellent; the presenters were the finest, the floral designs outstanding and the parties fantastic.

 

As wonderful as the onstage programs were, I found the backstage to be even better. It was a total joy to work with the volunteers in the symposium design room.   I missed most of the programs and worked like a fool.  I did however get to work with some of the finest floral designers in the world and see their designs take form.  I wouldn’t have missed the experience for anything. 

For me, the highlight of the symposium was in getting to meet so many Floral Design Institute graduates.  I am aware that my “little flower school” has grown beyond my wildest dreams.   Nevertheless, I am always caught off guard by the number of graduates from all over the world who make a point of seeking me out to tell me of their successes in their floral careers and what it really means to them to "Do Something You Love"!

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