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Connection, Page 2.  Laptop computers, cell phones, BlackBerrys and iPods;  are you connected?  Or, has this technology disconnected you from the real world and left you even more isolated?

A Montana Wedding Page 7.  I attended the most wonderful wedding this past summer.   Far more than just a wedding, it was for me a glorious career reaffirming adventure.

Floral Design as Art, Page 29.   Thursday, October 5 is the date.  Mark you calendars now and be part of the hottest art exhibit in "The Pearl". Find out how you can participate in this fabulously successful art show and view entries from previous Floral Design as Art exhibits. 

Autumn and Christmas Holiday Classes, Page 38.   The fall, winter and holiday classes are posted.  We have such a wonderful selection of classes to offer you this season. Join us for one or more classes, learn new skills, meet new friends, and create beautiful floral designs.

Advanced Floral Design Seminars, Page 43.   Large Scale Floral Design, An Exploration of Creativity, Hand-Tied Bouquets, Table Top, Advanced Wedding, Advanced Contemporary.

Autumn Garden Centerpiece Page 53.  I truly love incorporating vegetables and fruits into my floral designs at this time of year, and nothing speaks to the glories of autumn as clearly as this wonderful Autumn Garden Centerpiece.

Wired for Christmas, Page 67.   Yes, you can say that I am "wired", and I'm not talking about my several daily espressos.  I'm talking about the beautiful decorative wires available for floral design.  And once you see what you can do with decorative wire, you will be "wired" too.

Decorative Wires, Page 82.   Add some real pizzazz to all your holiday floral arrangements with wonderful decorative wires.  No need to worry about hiding your mechanics - let them show, creatively!  Just a touch adds sparkle, shine, and contemporary flair to your designs 

Design on a Lime by Anne Ryan, Page 96.  There in nothing in this world that excites me more than watching the successes of  Floral Design Institute Graduates.  You can imagine my excitement in announcing the release of a brand new floral design book by FDI Graduate Anne Ryan. 

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