Passionflower Sue's Resources

I'm excited to share with you my most comprehensive list of resources, including business tools & applications, books, podcasts, templates, tools & supplies, floral resources, AND MORE...

Upcoming Events & Challenges 

These are some upcoming events and challenges I want to share with you.

#ILOVEFLORISTS

I’m starting the hashtag #iloveflorists to highlight people who are offering sustainably-minded, low waste, solution-based information out of a LOVE and RESPECT for florists and floristry.

People who are driven to participate in the betterment and advancement of our industry in a welcoming, connection-focused way. People who recognize that this is a rich art form worthy of reverence.

I’d love this hashtag to take on a life of its own and be a place where people can scroll and receive practical solutions that they can implement now. A place that people can visit and leave feeling empowered, informed, and encouraged.

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International Floral Design School, Holland

Upcoming Design Courses and Master Classes

Theo Boerma Cup 2024 | September 6, 2024

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Flowerstock 2024

October 13 - 15, 2024 | Waterford, VA

Flowerstock is a two-day (3-night) event hosted by Holly Chapple at the stunning Hope Farm in Waterford, Virginia, and is designed to be full of inspiring and energizing creative enthusiasm!

 

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Madrid Blooms

February 20 - 22, 2025

MADRID BLOOMS is an event that celebrates the artistry of floral design, showcasing the latest trends and techniques from the world of flowers. 

Madrid Flower School and Flower House are collaborating on the organization of an event that promises to be a turning point in European floral design. For the first time, eight esteemed designers from Spain, America, and Europe will be sharing their knowledge through workshops and demonstrations.

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AIFD 2025 Symposium "Reflection"

July 12 - 15, 2025 | Palm Springs, FL

  • World-Class Designers
  • Cutting Edge Marketing
  • Business Focused Programs
  • Interactive Immersive Workshop Experiences
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Slow Flower Summit

2025 dates to be announced on September 1, 2024

The Slow Flowers Summit is a conference for creative professionals, thought leaders and pioneering voices in the progressive Slow Flowers community. Designed to stimulate curiosity, examine conventional assumptions and explore conscious and ethical practices in the floral industry, the Summit agenda asks speakers and audience members alike to inquire, inform, include, instigate and inspire. 

Founder of the Slow Flowers Society, Debra Prinzing developed the Slow Flowers Summit as a live, interactive gathering to take place during American Flowers Week.

Become a member of Slow Flowers for as little as $99 annually and take advantage of Member pricing! Visit slowflowers.com to learn more.

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Business Tools & Apps 

These are business tools and applications that I am currently using (or have used) in my own business.

HoneyBook

Manage projects, book clients, send invoices, and get paid - all on HoneyBook.

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Creative Law Shop®

Legal documents, contracts, etc.

MARCH sale!
25% off everything (ends March 4th at midnight)

PLUS...
Receive 10% with my code: PFSUE10

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Kajabi

Website host, email marketing, e-learning

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EveryStem

Florist software that helps you prevent pricing errors and end overbuying.

Receive one free month of service (when you create your EveryStem account) with my code: passionflowersue
NOTE: Monthly members pay for their 1st month when they join and receive their 2nd month free. Annual members will get a free month added-on to their membership. They pay for 10 months up front and get 13 months of service with this code. 
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Details Flowers Software

A platform specifically designed to help florists and designers do more and earn more.

The app streamlines proposals, ensures profitability through careful attention to each arrangement, and simplifies the payment process.

Start a Free 7-Day Trial

Canva Pro

Graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.

Start Your Free Trial

Let's Propose

Join and receive 50% off your membership with code PASSION50

With your $497 membership fee, you will receive the following:

  • Proposals created at 3% of product total
  • Personalized Profitability Audit
  • Couple Intake Form Template
  • 1 Free Recipe from our Shop
  • Membership in our online community
  • 3 Expedited Charges Waived
  • A 30 minute Coaching Session
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Learning Resources 

These are colleagues in the industry that Sue has worked with and learned from.

Alison Ellis

Flower Math is The Florist's Guide to Pricing and Profitability

* Maximize Your Profit Margin On Flowers & Supplies
* Make Generating Cash A Simple and Clear Process
* Up Your Income
* Feel Confident Quoting Weddings & Pricing Everyday Arrangements

Save $100 using my special link!

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Sara Dunn

Sara Dunn

Wedding SEO Bootcamp is the only live SEO program just for wedding pros.

In just 4 days, Sara teaches wedding business owners like yourself — wedding planners, photographers, venues, florists, and more — how to make big, strategic changes to how you show up online.

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Erin Benzakein

Considered to be one of the country’s most influential farmer-florists, Erin has shaped floral design trends, redefined small-scale farming, and inspired others to grow, buy, and share seasonal flowers.

Workshops, Resources, and more from Floret Flowers.

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Crystal Whiteaker

Branding coach and host of the Core Values Challenge.

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Julie Tobi

Career and Life Coach for Creatives

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plus...

Visit Sue's Blog for more learning resources: 

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Podcasts 

Whether I've been a guest or just a listener, these are some podcasts that I recommend.

The Flower Podcast

In this episode, I join Scott on the podcast.

 

Botanical Brouhaha

Check out Episode 2 where I was a guest.

The Sustainable Flowers Podcast

I highly recommend the interviews with Linda D'Arco of Little Farmhouse Flowers.

Book Recommendations 

There are several books that I recommend, including my very own "The Art of Wearable Flowers" and "Flowers for All" -- as well as many others, including:

Flowers for All, by Susan McLeary

Celebrated floral designer Susan McLeary invites you to live a flower-filled life with botanical arrangements that encourage joy and connection. Driven by the belief that flowers should be enjoyed by everyone, McLeary does away with fussy ingredient lists and impossible-to-find botanicals. Here, she reveals the secrets to making striking, joyful floral displays using just a few ingredients.

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The Art of Wearable Flowers, by Susan McLeary

This guide book reveals the secrets to creating gorgeous floral accessories that you can wear, providing how-tos for 40 floral wearables, including an eye-catching succulent ring, gorgeous hyacinth hoop earrings, a fabulous petal necklace, and a luxurious headpiece, plus bracelets, corsages, headbands, and more.

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Book Reviews


"I'm using your fabulous book!!! It's so good and helpful. You put everything into it; no holding back. Thank you. Thank you. You are a fab teacher sharing so many things." -- Genia S.


 

"I did a photoshoot last month and got a few pics of me at the same time. The photoshoot features some wearables (including the one I made for myself) and I'd taken my inspo book WEARABLE FLOWERS by Passionflowersue. The photographer snapped a few with me reading." -- Althea Wiles
(photo credit: Sydney Rasch)

Supplies 

These are supplies I recommend (and use) that can be purchased on Amazon:

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Tools 

These are tools I recommend (and use) that can be purchased on Amazon:

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Studio Essentials 

These are studio essentials I recommend (and use) that can be purchased on Amazon:

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Vase & Supply Websites 

These are my go-to sites and favorites.

Syndicate Sales

Glassware, Aquaforms, plastics, and more... including Holly Chapple exclusively for Syndicate

Favorites include:

Holly Chapple "Pillow"
Holly Chapple compote vase
6" Demi Footed Bowl (alternative to a Strøm Bowl)
Mod Bauble Bud Vases
6" Dahlia Footed Urn
12" Dahlia Footed Urn
Florist Netting (chicken wire 12" & 18")
4" Aquatube (water tubes)
18-gauge florist wire
20-gauge 18" straight florist wire
24-gauge 18" straight florist wire

Accent Décor

Pots & planters, vases & Vessels, candles & candleholders, home accents, and more.

Favorites include:

Santorini Vase (similar to Noe Kuremoto vessel)
"Orion" compote vase
Footed vases
6" by 3" tall cube vases

 

Oasis Floral Products

Favorites include:

Bind-It Tape (double-sided adhesive tape)
Floratape stem wrap (assorted colors, 1/2" or 1")
Floral Adhesive (glue)
Lomey Corsage Magnet
Aluminum Wire (12-gauge)
Metallic Wire, Gold (24-gauge)
Rustic Wire
Bullion Wire

Jamali Garden

Vases, candle + holder, silk flowers + plants, garden + planters, décor + accents, floral supplies, boxwood + grass + dried, trays, holiday, and more.

Favorites include:

Footed vases
12-inch Antique Brass Bowl

Oh Flora

Ethically & sustainably made ceramics.

Favorites include:

footed vases
Ella Compote | Washed Terracotta
Ella Compote | Beige Blush
long and low vessel

Noe Kuremoto

Favorites include:

Footed Vessel
Statement Vessel
Small Footed Compote
Footed Vases

Numonday

Favorites include:

Floral Frog 200 ("Mega Frog" by Floral Fabrications)

Feather Place

Favorites include:

Skull Caps for Headdresses - White
(plastic form for wearables)