The 2024 American Grown Edition of the Best in Blooms Competition by Florists’ Review has reached its conclusion, and we are thrilled to announce Briana Maginn from Wildflower Touch as the winner! Perfectly timed with American Grown Flowers and Foliage Month, the American Grown edition of Florists’ Review Best in Blooms contest was featured in the magazine’s July issue and had over 60 designers across the country enter!
The winner – Brianna showcased her exceptional talent and creativity through her incredible tablescape, which captivated the judges and demonstrated the beauty of American-grown flowers and foliage. Her designs were not only visually stunning but also reflected the warm, playful, delicious summer energy of Long Island and evoked feelings of love and community, earning her the top honor in this prestigious competition.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the runners-up – Jalisca Thomason of Rustic Roots Floral Design, Sara Lunn of Sara Lunn Floral Studio and Megan Flickinger of Form & Fire, whose extraordinary work also left a lasting impression. Their dedication to the craft and innovative approaches have truly elevated this year’s competition, making it an unforgettable showcase of floral artistry.
Jalisca Thomason of Rustic Roots Floral Design
Sara Lunn of Sara Lunn Floral Studio
Megan Flickinger – Form & Fire
The beautiful tablescapes featured a diverse array of flowers and foliage from several of our farms: Fern Trust Inc., Pyramid Flowers, Resendiz Brothers, and Green Valley Floral. These farmers provided the exquisite blooms that brought each design to life, embodying American-grown excellence and diversity. For those eager to dive deeper into the details and see more stunning pictures, click the link below.
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