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100% Organic Hand-Tied Bouquet Challenge / The FREESIA Challenge is NOW OPEN!
To enter the 100% Organic Hand-Tied Bouquet Challenge and learn more about the FREESIA Challenge as a whole, visit www.freesiachallenge.com
The opening FREESIA Challenge is simple.
Create a 100% Organic Hand-Tied Bouquet, with emphasis on 100% Organic Material use & Design Aesthetics. We are looking for creative and innovative uses of all Botanical and other organic material and supplies, your design aesthetics and composition, and the ease of compostability at the end of the bouquet’s life cycle. Along with your design photos, you will also be expected to provide and Sustainability Statement on your design, as well as a complete list of botanicals and supplies used. Submission Deadline is Tuesday, April 12th at 11:59PM PST
Who Can Enter?
Anyone interested in or up to the challenge of thinking of designing sustainably. The Challenge is 100% Free to Join, and we have some great opportunities and prizes for our finalists, with winners being announced on our April 22nd Awards Livestream.
When is the Deadline?
Submissions will be accepted starting today (March 1st) until the Thursday, April 12th (11:59PM PST) deadline.
Are there Prizes?
Yes! Our 1st place Winners of each challenge will win a Paid Speaking Opportunity at this fall’s FREESIA Summit ($1500 USD Speaker Fee), alongside confirmed speakers such as Susan McLeary, Shane Connolly, Gregor Lersch, Hitomi Gilliam, & more to be announced soon!
Additionally, finalists of each challenge will receive Full Registration to the 3-day FREESIA Summit as well ($199 Value).
Finalists will also receive our FREESIA Challenge Medal of Recognition, mailed to each finalist at the conclusion of each individual challenge.
How do I Register for this month’s Challenge?
As mentioned earlier, Registration is 100% Free. All you need to do is Register at www.freesiachallenge.com
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Announcing the FREESIA Challenge!
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to learn more about the FREESIA Challenge and to register for the Lecture Series with Gregor Lersch & myself, visit www.freesiachallenge.com We're so excited to announce the FREESIA Challenge this morning, a design competition centered around 4 Problem-Solving Challenges. Combining Design Aesthetics with Sustainability, Responsibility, and Innovation… the FREESIA Challenge will welcome florists...
BEHIND THE ARTICLE / Creative Edge December 2021
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Happy Holidays Everyone!! My December 2021 'Christmas Table Centrepiece Sampling' Article is NOW AVAILABLE to read on my website at www.hitomigilliam.com/creativeedge/december2021 ........................................... Every Christmas I decorate a client’s home for their annual Christmas Tree-Cutting Party. This year was their 25th and final year for this event. Because of Covid situation,...
CHRISTMAS TABLE CENTREPIECE SAMPLING / Creative Edge December 2021 Article Now Available!
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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Everyone!! My December 2021 'Christmas Table Centrepiece Sampling' Article is NOW AVAILABLE to read on my website at www.hitomigilliam.com/creativeedge/december2021 ........................................... Every Christmas I decorate a client’s home for their annual Christmas Tree-Cutting Party. This year was their 25th and final year for this event. Because o...
COMPETITIVE BRIDAL BOUQUET STYLING / Creative Edge November 2021 Article Now Available!
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My November 2021 'Competitive Bridal Bouquet Styling' Article is NOW AVAILABLE to read on my website at www.hitomigilliam.com/creativeedge/november2021 ........................................... Bridal Bouquet category in a competitive design contest requires more than designing pretty. The winning design must show good understanding of the Elements and Principles of Design, and show style and...
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Komentáře

  • @emryspaperart
    @emryspaperart Před 2 dny

    this is such a lovely and neat way to do this compared to some other methods i've seen! thank you for the succinct demonstration, and i look forward to experimenting with this to create pillows for thinner-stemmed paper flowers!

  • @DeniseHarcourt
    @DeniseHarcourt Před 28 dny

    Love your work

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 28 dny

      Thank you Denise. Hope you found the video useful. Xxx💚

  • @cindyhill4359
    @cindyhill4359 Před měsícem

    Can you share the link to your supplier of round reed in Canada. The transcript didn’t add the name and I couldn’t decipher it from your video…

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 28 dny

      Hi Cindy, thanks for watching… the supplier is LeVair’s Cane Supplies in Ontario. Please google it

  • @piecesofjoy8681
    @piecesofjoy8681 Před měsícem

    Love your work. Beautiful ❤

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Glad you like the video. Hope it helps. Xxx💚

  • @piecesofjoy8681
    @piecesofjoy8681 Před měsícem

    So beautiful. I love it!❤❤

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Xxx💚

  • @debbydibella5824
    @debbydibella5824 Před měsícem

    Thanks for this CZcams. I wasn't able to catch the live stream yesterday and I love sweet peas!

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Hi Deb. You and me both… love sweet peas. Some of these are Floret seeds… gorgeous varieties. Xxx💚

  • @yelenabolshakova4061
    @yelenabolshakova4061 Před měsícem

    Yet another delightful and inspiring design. Your amazing art helps me to survive this crazy times. Thank you both Hitomi and Collin.

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Thanks for watching Yelena. I wish you could just smell these amazing Sweet Peas. Xxx💚

  • @lesiazintchouk8699
    @lesiazintchouk8699 Před měsícem

    You inspire me so!!!

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Thank you so much for watching… xxx💚

  • @faridakalim2660
    @faridakalim2660 Před měsícem

    Hello Hitomi and Colin lovely to see you both.Been missing you.

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Glad you found this recent video. We are staying busy with content creation. Hope you are enjoying a good summer Farida!! I am sure your garden is gorgeous as always. Xxx💚

  • @greglum1593
    @greglum1593 Před měsícem

    It's Great to see you too Colin !

  • @greglum1593
    @greglum1593 Před měsícem

    Beautiful Design!

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Thank you Greg.

    • @greglum1593
      @greglum1593 Před měsícem

      @@HitomiGilliam Always love your teaching style, so patient and so willing to share your knowledge, miss seeing you guys!

  • @greglum1593
    @greglum1593 Před měsícem

    Beautiful Sweet Peas!

  • @betynunez8674
    @betynunez8674 Před měsícem

    Como quisiera conocerte y poder contemplar en físico tú arte

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Thank you for watching. Hope you enjoyed the gorgeous Sweet Peas. Xxx💚

  • @alkabhargava4879
    @alkabhargava4879 Před měsícem

    Hitomi, as usual great teaching. Missing you love alka

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Good to hear from you Alka. Thank you. Xxx💚

  • @9999cameo
    @9999cameo Před měsícem

    always more to learn! I have a spray water bottle ready to spray this material to make it flexible!!

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před měsícem

      Totally fun to work with. It’s pretty flexible already. Xxx💚

  • @kelly7555
    @kelly7555 Před 2 měsíci

    Omg I can't find where to buy medollino in Australia. I'd buy it from overseas if any offer shipping to Australia, can anyone help?

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 2 měsíci

      Kelly, you can use round reed from basketweaving supplier. The recommended gauge is #3 or 4. Hope this helps you find this similar material that I am using now. It’s stronger. Xxx💚

  • @YaYa63901
    @YaYa63901 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks! You just made my life easier!

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 2 měsíci

      So glad it was helpful!! Thanks for watching!! Xxx💚

  • @gosha1551
    @gosha1551 Před 3 měsíci

    Promo-SM 💯

  • @mariaelenaseoanegonzalez8692

    &. X c 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌻🌹🍀🪴

  • @taylornelsen1856
    @taylornelsen1856 Před 3 měsíci

    Always inspiring! Taylor @ between the briars - Ireland

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching Taylor. I hope the session was helpful to understand the possibility of wicking as a technique. Xxx💚

  • @pattim9617
    @pattim9617 Před 3 měsíci

    Your arrangement is absolutely beautiful 💕

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for watching Patti. Hope the mechanics used was a helpful addition for you. Xxx💚

  • @sharondaniels1228
    @sharondaniels1228 Před 3 měsíci

    Love your structures such a good idea 😊

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching. Glad you like the structure, it’s one of my favorite shape. Xxx💚

  • @euniceteo919
    @euniceteo919 Před 3 měsíci

    Was love it love it love ♥️

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching Eunice. It was fun sharing ‘wicking’ as a technique. Xxx💚

  • @ananemeth3041
    @ananemeth3041 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Hitomi and Colin !

  • @ananemeth3041
    @ananemeth3041 Před 3 měsíci

    Hello , that viburnum is beautiful !

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 3 měsíci

      I showed Viburnum burkwoodii… in the vertical design pic… it’s finished now. The material in the photo and that I used today is Choisya or Mexican mock orange. I love the Viburnum the best. Xxx💚

  • @Paigeflowr
    @Paigeflowr Před 4 měsíci

    So inspired!❤

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching . I hope this was helpful. Xxx💚

  • @elitesflowers-floristshop.3616

    Astounding, as always. Elegant, sophisticated, cozy…. You make feel that I want to be back to the flowers….

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for watching and liking. Xxx💚

  • @debbiecooke7793
    @debbiecooke7793 Před 4 měsíci

    Soo elegant

  • @kalpic11
    @kalpic11 Před 4 měsíci

    I have glossy finish painted walls that nothing sticks to except duct tape or command strips. These stick things to the wall but are way cheaper than command strips. I will definitely cut them next time to save dashes.

  • @hinhlan3107
    @hinhlan3107 Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing! A seemingly tedious work turns out to be a very creative and beautiful structure. Thank you for sharing!

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 4 měsíci

      Looks to be tedious but that workmanship and the solid handwork guarantees reuse to reduce privilege so don’t have to remake, no buy more to replace. Xxx💚

  • @user-vu6md6se2b
    @user-vu6md6se2b Před 4 měsíci

    ❤love it

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 4 měsíci

      Hope the tips were helpful. Thank you for watching. Xxx💚

  • @user-vu6md6se2b
    @user-vu6md6se2b Před 4 měsíci

    Jackie cayman islands

  • @janetnevil2364
    @janetnevil2364 Před 4 měsíci

    Where oh where do I purchase Midolino? Everyone is out and I am not a florist..just a garden club designer.

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 4 měsíci

      The supply is short in floristry… you can purchase round reed #3 or #4 grade from basketweaving or cane shop online. Xxx💚

  • @hinhlan3107
    @hinhlan3107 Před 4 měsíci

    How can i register for your upcoming class ?

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 4 měsíci

      You can find registration at www.hitomigilliam.com/structures :)

  • @deisitauffer
    @deisitauffer Před 4 měsíci

    Please activate the legends! Spanish and Portuguese! 🙏🏻❤️

  • @hettyshurtleff3099
    @hettyshurtleff3099 Před 4 měsíci

    As a.ways another fun project with many creative possibilities. Thank you so much for your inspiration

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks Hetty for watching. These are super fun project that morphs into amazing possibilities. Xxx💚

  • @godislovelianita5464
    @godislovelianita5464 Před 4 měsíci

    I love Hitomi so much, u are my inspiration all time and I hope I can meet u from Hong Kong one day❤❤❤

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for watching Anita! Indeed hope we can someday meet and create together!! Xxx💚

  • @bwo5492
    @bwo5492 Před 4 měsíci

    Yes, you can teach old dogs new tricks, thanks.

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 4 měsíci

      Oh good!! So happy that the new trick captured your attention. Xxx💚

  • @janyearwood8286
    @janyearwood8286 Před 4 měsíci

    Barbados enjoyed your show.

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks to Barbados for watching!!! Hope the idea inspires some structure building for your design group!! Xxx💚

  • @lesiazintchouk8699
    @lesiazintchouk8699 Před 5 měsíci

    Great ideas! I use big boxes in my garden too and it works wonderfully!!! Thank you!

  • @jitkadrahokoupilova8921
    @jitkadrahokoupilova8921 Před 5 měsíci

    Dear Hitomi, I really appreciate your willingness to share your wonderful experience. Since I have started using your tips and tricks, constructions&extenders, my flower decorations are the object of admiration and interest of many people, my floristic confidence is much higher. I am extremely grateful to you! God bless you! Happy Easter from Prague.

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 5 měsíci

      I’m thrilled that what I share in these videos have been helpful. So happy to hear great results. Happy Easter to you too. Xxx💚

  • @gailfletcher-grasby3580
    @gailfletcher-grasby3580 Před 5 měsíci

    Good morning. From sunny Aberdeen 😊

  • @debbydibella5824
    @debbydibella5824 Před 5 měsíci

    Mahalo Hitomi and Colin. Inspiring, as usual.

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks Deb for watching. All the little tips and tricks hopefully helps make designing fun and efficient. Xxx💚

  • @hettyshurtleff3099
    @hettyshurtleff3099 Před 5 měsíci

    I have seen this video when it first came out but it popped up so I watched it again and then I remembered how much I loved this design. I also noticed the key to your success, you really love love love what you do❤

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks Hetty for watching again. I think you are right… I do really love what I do. And I believe that positivity affects and shows in the work. You have to enjoy… for the joy to shine through. Xxx💚

  • @ritzput
    @ritzput Před 5 měsíci

    Love this and all your great tips like using Bongo tie to hold down instead of tape and then can be removed to change out water!!❤

  • @kaoritominaga4085
    @kaoritominaga4085 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much for your exquisite artistry and generosity! As always, Hitomi-sensei😍

  • @sharondaniels1228
    @sharondaniels1228 Před 5 měsíci

    Love to see you making the construction pillow and how to attach it with your bongo elastic. Very inspiring arrangement nest design love lichen sticks! Can you wear a lighter top next time as some of the design disappears against your top.😂

    • @HitomiGilliam
      @HitomiGilliam Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for watching Sharon. Hope the video was helpful. Not much chance of changing the color of my top… so sorry, I only wear black. Xxx💚

  • @hettyshurtleff3099
    @hettyshurtleff3099 Před 5 měsíci

    Love the whimsical and darling spring design❤❤❤