A theatrical season symphony
In September, Kyrgyz floral designer Petr Anokhin put capital city Bishkek in
flowers with the event FloraFusion Kyrgyzstan, a grand project at the intersection of floral expo and theatrical art spectacle. In addition to a spectacular evening floral show, the city was a meeting place for florists, designers and art lovers for several days; a place where craftsmanship, nature and culture came together. The project was dedicated to the International Day of Peace as well as to the fifth anniversary of the Guild of Florists in Kyrgyzstan so that aesthetics and meaning reinforced each other.
Lights & Shadows
Féerie Florale returned to the Landcommanderij Alden Biesen in 2025, for its second edition, as the largest floral event in Belgium,
with four days of floral installations, demonstrations and competitions. The organization was again in the hands of Be-Florist, the Belgian professional federation of florists. The festival took place from Friday, Sept. 26 to Monday, Sept. 29.
'Always inspired by nature'
On the outskirts of Eersel lies Domein Oogenlust, a world where nature, craftsmanship and experience coincide. On the eight-hectare estate, nature forms both backdrop and starting point. But for visitors, the most striking features are the inspiring concept store (500m2) and the event location (900m2). Oogenlust is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year and is the life's work of Marcel and Monique van Dijk. Meanwhile, a new chapter has begun: son Wim took over the company on Oct. 30. We speak with Marcel van Dijk about signature, sustainability and the future of the trade.
Winter & Christmas inspiration
Three-star flower shop
Flower shows hold everyone's interest. They provide inspiration and are a great opportunity to meet fellow professionals. But since you can't go to everything, and the duration is often short, we let you enjoy the second edition of Féerie Florale Alden Biesen, this time with Lights & Shadows as the overarching theme.
A little further from home, the event FloraFusion Kyrgyzstan took place in the capital Bishkek. Here, a grand stage show was presented in a spectacular full-length floral performance with extraordinary floral work built around the four seasons and inspired by Kyrgyz nature.
Stein Are Hansen gives us an insight into his floral practice. He urges fellow florists to take charge: 'Read your customers and choose your own signature,' he posits. 'Think carefully before offering bouquet subscriptions of 40 euros a week; they don't serve pasta alla carbonara at a three-star restaurant either. So why should we approach floral arrangements differently?'
Christmas is elaborated in this edition in the annual comprehensive special full of inspiration. Flowers and accessories in warm colors such as wine red, bronze, brown and gold fit within the 'Feast of Light' theme. And, to really surprise, even black.
Our winter special Midwinter Magic is an ode to the quiet power of winter. Especially in the first month of this season, consumers crave coziness and color. After the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year's Eve, when the days start to grow again, there is a need to slow down and quiet down. Gray colors and graphic silhouettes play a leading role in floral arrangements. But winter is also soft and tactile - with materials that invite touch and comfort. With, of course, soon the promise of the arrival of spring.
On behalf of the DPK Floral Magazine Magazine team, I wish everyone very happy holidays and an inspiring 2026. On to the three-star flower shop!
Anita Meuleman,
Editor-in-Chief
'The flowers have chosen me'
Norwegian florist Stein Are Hansen is outspoken in his opinions, committed to the floral profession and averse to lazy solutions. He advocates a model that re-establishes floral design in craftsmanship, sustainability and a businesslike approach. For his colleagues, he has a clear message: read the commission (giver) carefully, choose your own signature and dare to take the lead.