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02/09/2021

The Designing for Excellence Virtual Workshop Series was announced today!

Head on over to DesigningforExcellence.com to find out more!

01/31/2021

Have you seen Hitomi Gilliam AIFD's latest YouTube Video on Free-Stemming Mechanics for Sympathy Design? Check it out today on her Channel!

My January 2021 'Free-Stemming in Sympathy Design' is NOW AVAILABLE to read on my website at https://www.hitomigilliam.com/creativeedge/january2021I would li...

10/20/2020

An amazing opportunity to learn from both Gregor Lersch Floral Design and Hitomi Gilliam AIFD!!

Gregor Lersch Floral Design and I have been discussing the possibility of working together on something virtually for the past few weeks, and I am SO EXCITED to announce Elements of Inspiration: Wood Talks!

This NEW CONCEPT Virtual Experience is based around the concept using a select material as the inspiration for design and how the elements you use can breed new ideas!

Join us for 5 Virtual Sessions and 2 Design Challenges and be inspired by the elements you use!

More Information and Online Registration can be found at https://www.elementsofinspiration.com !!

08/31/2020

Yesterday Hitomi Gilliam AIFD launched her NEW Patreon Page!! Some amazing perks like Monthly Virtual Meet-Ups and Virtual Classes are offered at the 4 different tiers!

You can find out more at https://www.patreon.com/hitomigilliam

Hello Everyone! With all my scheduled events, stage programs, and hands-on workshops wiped off the calendar this year, we decided to bring this YouTube Chann...

08/28/2020

Finding the right tools isn't always easy...

In Hitomi Gilliam AIFD's latest YouTube Video, she demonstrates why the End Cutter is such a valuable tool PLUS reviews 4 different models!

Amazon Links to ALL End Cutters Reviewed in today's Video: TEKTON 6" End Cutting Pliers United States - https://amzn.to/3jgGsV9 Canada - https://amzn.to/3gxj...

08/03/2020

Hitomi Gilliam AIFD's BRAND NEW August 'Creative Edge Article', Now Available at HitomiGilliam.com!!

Our Trend Summit 2020 Report (available as a free download at TrendSummit2020.com) suggested that a personalized floral headpiece which reflects a bride’s style may be a future direction for Tiny Weddings and Elopements. Intimate & small weddings are best remembered, captured on film with

07/02/2020

Hitomi Gilliam AIFD's latest Creative Edge Article NOW LIVE on her website!

Sometimes a great design idea surfaces as a solution to a challenging problem… Arranging 200+ glass bottles down the center of narrow banquet tables for a wedding can be very cumbersome and labor-intensive to design, set-up and take-down. The style of horizontal table design created for this Creat...

06/03/2020

Hitomi Gilliam AIFD's 'Creative Edge' June 2020 Article, in it's Brand New Format!!

Sometimes a great design idea surfaces as a solution to a challenging problem… Arranging 200+ glass bottles down the center of narrow banquet tables for a wedding can be very cumbersome and labor-intensive to design, set-up and take-down. The style of horizontal table design created for this Creat...

05/18/2020

'Tatami Circle' Bouquet Holder YouTube Tutorial from Hitomi Gilliam AIFD!

In today's Quick Tips Tutorial, I show my 'Tatami Circle' Bouquet Holder mechanic, using 3/16" Flat Wire from Smithers-Oasis (https://www.oasisfloralproducts...

05/09/2020

Check out Hitomi Gilliam AIFD's NEW YouTube Tutorial on how to make her 'Midollino Root Structure'!

In today's Tips & Techniques Tutorial, I show my method to create a free-standing 'Midollino Root Structure', perfect for designing your flowers foam-free in...