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Amanda Margaret Richardson - Stephan Lindall Nipper Jr. - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Col. Robert F. Richardson of Little Rock. Her grandparents are the late JoAnne Wallace Melekian of Santa Monica, Calif.; the late Bernard King Melekian of Pasadena, Calif.; and the late Elizabeth and Dr. Fount Richardson of Fayetteville.Parents of the groom are Catherine and John B. Talpas of Hot Springs and Deborah and Steve Nipper of Magnolia. He is the grandson of the late Miriam and Dr. Alex Tharp Gillespie of Little Rock and the late Mary Jean and Dr. Orris Wilborn Nipper of Magnolia.Vows were exchanged in the auditorium. The altar held a gold urn filled with roses and ranunculus in shades of ivory and coral. Music was by pianist Tom Small. A reading was given by Mary-Lee Smith.The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a sleeveless ivory satin ballgown embellished with lace appliques and beading. She carried a bouquet of silver foliage, roses and ranunculus.Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Richardson of Conway and Sarah Richardson of Austin, Texas, sisters of the bride; and Jessica Berkow, Melissa Duncan, Patty Opitz, Jessica Phillips and Mary-Lee Smith, all of Little Rock. They wore dresses in various shades of blue.Flower girls, all nieces of the groom, were Emery Considine of Little Rock and Grace, Avery and Ansley Foreman of Hot Springs.After the ceremony, there was a reception at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Guest tables alternated centerpieces of bud vases filled with coral and ivory flowers with low arrangements of wedding flowers... https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2019/mar/31/amanda-margaret-richardson-stephan-lind/

Flower Pot florists inadvertently attracting lovers of pot, not peonies - Montreal Gazette

The couple took over the already existing Flower Pot in 1976 and at one point had four shops around town, including Place Bonaventure and the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Now they’re down to just this one, a massive, 4,000-square-foot operation in a 100-year-old former machine shop, where they have been the last 17 years and where the chirps of their 12-year-old lovebird Jacques echo throughout.They offer over 40 different varieties of plants and fresh flowers — most of which they obtain at auctions before the crack of dawn a couple of days a week. They also do a booming business in balloons. And in one corner of the shop, there is a collection of antique tools — some rather menacing-looking — for sale.Not surprisingly, Christmas, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day are their busiest periods.“Even though the business is good for that period, I’d happily do without Valentine’s Day. It’s just too crazy — everyone wants their roses at the same time. Mother’s Day is great, and actually lasts a whole week, leaving us exhausted,” notes Pia.Not that the demand for non-existent weed has hastened their decision, but they are in the midst of selling their shop. Working long hours six days a week, they now yearn to travel and spend more time with their family. And in Herbert’s case, devote more attention to his favourite hobby, photography.A customer has sauntered into the store, in search of a particular pot. But before Pia advises her they don’t sell cannabis, the customer is quick to point out she’s after a flower pot. Ah. And the Flower Pot has no shortage of nifty flower pots, in all shapes and colours.Whoa, what’s this leafy, green plant that could pass as … pot?“Oh, not at all,” Pia says. “It’s an aralia elegantissima. Mind you, it does look a little like weed and its foliage is a bit similar. But you certainly can’t smoke it.“I can see the attraction with pot for retailers,” she adds. “Unlike our flowers, pot is not perishable.  But do we really need the hassle?”“Maybe we should just give all customers coming in a bag of tea,” Herbert says. “What they do with it is their business, but maybe it will hook them to return here?”bbrownstein@postmedia.comTwitter.com/billbrownsteinRelated Special weather statement notes it will be cold in mid-November McGill students vote overwhelmingly to change 'Redmen' name in non-binding referendum... https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/flower-pot-florists-inadvertently-attracting-lovers-of-pot-not-peonies

Richard Rico: A bouquet for the Rose - TheReporter.Com

Main St. shop next to McCune Garden Chapel closed Dec. 31 for the last time. If it looks like a cottage, it’s because it was—for years the home of mortician Del McCune, wife Elizabeth and their daughter Barbara. They built it in 1938, the same year they bought the funeral home. They moved out in 1956 and converted it into the shop begun by John and Rose Lopez—it’s named after her. Rose is now 92. John died several years ago, at 84, leaving a lifetime trail of rose petals behind him. Their daughter Janet Lopez Balcom took over the shop in 1990, with a hand up from husband Curtis, for 31 years a fleet manager for Solano County. The family opened Rose Florist in Fairfield, managed by Janet’s brother, David, and his wife Juanita. The family roots run deep here; siblings and Papa John graduated Vaca High; Rose, from Winters High. It’s as hometown as it gets. It’s a picture of kids who helped out at the shop, most likely after school; a kind of mom-and-pop that blossomed and smelled of lavender. Fairfield Rose will continue as Janet retires to take care of her mom, Original Rose. Barbara McCune owns the Garden Chapel, Milton Carpenter Funeral Home in Dixon, and the florist cottage. She hopes for another flower tenant, a perfect fit for 62 years. McCune has been serving generations for 80 years. There’s another bouquet.* * *PICKING a half-term city council member... https://www.thereporter.com/2019/01/13/richard-rico-a-bouquet-for-the-rose/

Obituary: Timothy Temple McCaffrey, 79, of Redding - Weston, CT Patch

Timothy leaves behind his wife Jane, their three children, Matthew (Lesley), Katherine (Howard Fischer), and Mark (Elizabeth); eight grandchildren, Benjamin, Julia, Timothy, Laura, Erin, John, Isabel and Brian; his brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.A funeral Mass to celebrate Timothy's life is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Redding with a luncheon following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mark Twain Library, Redding.Get the Weston-Redding-Easton newsletterSubscribe... https://patch.com/connecticut/weston-ct/obituary-timothy-temple-mccaffrey-79-redding

Florists urge placing Valentine's Day orders early - KMVT

For Canyon Floral, they start prepping for Valentine's Day right after Christmas. Manager Elizabeth Lehmann said many of their wholesale companies and flower growers will start sending pre-book orders between Christmas Day and New Years Day. "The earlier they order, the better. That way I can staff better, and I can make sure I have enough drivers and try and get extra designers so we can take those last minute orders," Lehmann said. Another florist, Fox Floral, is giving out a discount to those who do order early, hoping to help the crowd and be prepared for what they need to order before the big day. "I think it's a good opportunity to be prepared and take the stress of the customer and if they're better prepared and don't have to worry about it," said Rachel Hance, the owner of Fox Floral. Lehmann said they get about 30 times the number of orders on Valentine's Day compared to a regular day. So, getting orders in early could benefit the shopper and the florists as well. ... https://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Florists-urge-making-Valentines-Day-orders-in-early-505001951.html

Urbandale: Where business is blooming and helping one another is the way the neighborhood grows - south west michigan

Like Hodge, Bachman was born and raised in Battle Creek. After high school, he planned to pursue a career as a physician and attended the University of Colorado, but a Chemistry class did him in and his father suggested a focus on Elementary Education. He taught school and worked at funeral homes in Colorado before in 1975 to work on and earn a Mortuary Science degree.Five years later he moved back to Battle Creek and joined his dad in the family business. “Coming back, you know a lot of people, having grown up in the area. I was making a lot of nice contacts with people in Colorado,” Bachman says, “but getting back in touch with all of the people I knew -- like the different babysitters that my folks had for my sister and I -- was special because they trusted us and we’ve taken care of them.”The funeral home owned by Bachman’s father relocated to Urbandale from downtown Battle Creek in 1988 after the city wanted to build the Cereal City Museum on the corner of West Michigan Avenue and Carlisle Street. That gave Bachman and his family the opportunity to relocate to a 375-acre space in Urbandale that has proven to be the right place for them and their business.“It’s a peaceful neighborhood in a residential area and we had green grass and birds and rabbits,” Bachman says. “It felt like you were in an area where if people looked outside it could distract them which is important because they are here under difficult circumstances.”That trust has gone beyond customers to other Urbandale business owners who Bachman has formed deep connections and friendships with over the years. This has led to collaborations designed to both benefit the neighborhood’s profile and elevate it.Churches, restaurants, and businesses, including Plumeria, have banded together on efforts like a sweater drive organized by Bachman, the Fall Festival, and an annual Pancake Supper. Longtime Urbandale resident Patricia Graw, who is a self-described cheerleader and one-woman Welcome Wagon, says there was a great turnout this year for the Fall Festival that included a number of people from outside of Urbandale. A fourth-generation Urbandale resident, Graw says the neighborhood is fortunate to have established businesses because they serve as examples of what is possible for newer entrepreneurs like Hodge.“It makes me feel very excited and hopeful because Urbandale has lost its share of businesses over the years, but as soon as I saw that Elisha had opened her business I went in and told her about our Neighborhood Planning Council and welcomed her,” Graw says. “We have empty buildings, but there’s a lot of talk about new businesses coming in. We’re never going to be like Lakeview, but I think we’ll get it back.”Bachman, who is a member of Urbandale’s Neighborhood Planning Council, says he thinks a lot of bus... http://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Urbandale-Where-business-is-blooming-and-helping-one-another-is-the-way-neighborhood-grows1213.aspx

Obituary Notices: Week of July 29, 2018 - Big Island Now

KaliloaBronson KaliloaJanuary 26, 1972 – July 18, 2018Bronson Kaimana Weimun Kaliloa, 46, of Keaau, killed in the line of duty on July 18, 2018, at Hilo Medical Center. Born January 26, 1972 in Colorado, he was a 10 year Police Officer for the Hawaii County Police Department.Services to be held Saturday, August 4, 2018 8:30am visitation, 10am service at Hilo Civic Auditorium. Burial to follow approx. 2:45pm at Homelani Memorial Park 388 Ponahawai St, Hilo, HI 96720. Online condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.comArrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo. Donations can be mailed to:Casey KaliloaATTN: Major JelsmaPahoa Police Department15-2615 Keaau-Pahoa Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778... http://bigislandnow.com/2018/07/29/obituary-notices-week-of-july-29-2018/

Floral Nightmare: A warning about a website to stay away from - KRDO

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A special warning for those romantic online shoppers: a site called "Troy's Florist" is reportedly scamming victims across Southern Colorado.The company, which has been active for four years, is accused of stealing thousands from consumers nationwide, according to the Better Business Bureau.If you're in the market for a special gift and you're looking online, it's easy to come across scam sites by doing a simple Google search.Troy's Florist is a perfect example of one that looks completely legitimate.  It has pictures, prices, and the promise of a quick booking.Rubisel Carranza from Colorado Springs used the site to buy his wife, Judith, two beautiful bouquets for their anniversary. "I got a receipt, but days later nothing ... no flowers," Carranza said, who filed several complaints on the website.It turns out, he's not alone. There are multiple sites with hundreds of complaints from different consumers who paid for flowers, but got nothing in return.Our team sat down with the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado CEO Jonathan Liebert, who explained the company has an 'F' rating with their site. ... https://www.krdo.com/news/colorado-springs/floral-nightmare-a-warning-about-a-website-to-stay-away-from/1040065847

Lafayette Florist introduces Make Your Own Bouquet for Bridal Parties - Press Release - Digital Journal

One of the leading florists in Lafayette offers help in hosting a memorable wedding party for bridesmaids.Lafayette, Colorado - February 11, 2019 - Lafayette Florist Gift Shop & Garden Center recently introduced their Make Your Own Bouquet Party, exclusively meant for bridesmaids. As the name suggests, bridesmaids get the liberty of choosing flowers that they want in their bouquets together.Brides select an assortment of flowers in colors that they like. They then bring their bridesmaids to the Lafayette florist gift shop and have a fun get together, one or two days before the wedding. Bridesmaids can choose the flowers they want to be added in their bouquets.A spokesperson for the company explained, “We are delighted to offer a memorable experience for brides and bridesmaids with our Make Your Own Bouquet Party. We let people customize their bouquets with their favorite flowers. We are sure the bridesmaids will love this floral-themed party. Friends can chat, compare and de-stress as they have fun together at the shop. It’s a way for the bridal party to relax and get to know each oth... http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4151727