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Blooming Beyond Boundaries: Rebecca Sullivan
Meet the Speaker — Rebecca Sullivan AIFD, CFD, TMF
The 2025 Texas Designer of the Year, Rebecca Sullivan, shares insights from her competitive experience and how it led to the Full Circle theme for the 2026 Texas Designer of the Year Competition. Learn more about Sullivan, who will present Design With Heart, Build With Intent at the 2026 Texas Floral Expo.
Read MoreBeyond the Bio: Fabian Salcedo
Meet the Speaker — Fabian Salcedo!
Fabian Salcedo’s love of all things floral began in 2005 at a well-known Austin floral shop, washing buckets. Now, he is Creative Director of Monarch Florals, translating his vision into innovative designs one event at a time. He received his industry education from the Floral Design Institute and is a University of Texas graduate. An artist first, Salcedo draws on flowers as his medium and thrives on the creative process. Learning, sharing and teaching bring him joy.
Read MoreSpotlight Shined Brightly on Fiestas With Flair!
San Antonio was the place to be on April 3, 2025, when florists gathered for an afternoon and evening of floral fun! Hosted by Platinum Level Texas Floral Education Underwriter Bill Doran Company, this Texas State Florists’ Association (TSFA) event celebrated Fiesta — the culture, food, music and, of course, flowers.
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