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Floral design and gift shop is Colorado Springs native's dream - Colorado Springs Gazette

Online orders are accepted, and an extensive gallery of floral designs and plants is available to peruse at her web site. The shop delivers flowers to Colorado Springs, Falcon, Monument, Woodland Park and Pueblo. It's also in a network that delivers flowers nationwide. Berdon studied floral design, and she relies on part-time designers to pitch in during busy times or on big orders."We offer traditional arrangements as well as creative and unique designs," she said.Berdon also has recycled and upcycled items and reuses materials whenever possible. And she has a "very broad" price range so clients on any budget can find a treasure in her store."I deliver happiness with all of my floral arrangements and want people to have that same sense when they come into the store and when they leave," she said.Customers will find a curated selection of baby headbands, fragrance warmers, toffee, keychains, bath products, notecards, glass-beaded bracelets, knit gloves and boot socks, frames, candlesticks, decorative items and bags."I'm trying to build my reputation on being unique," Berdon said. https://gazette.com/life/floral-design-and-gift-shop-is-colorado-springs-native-s/article_480fe80d-37e6-515c-b78d-de049d4293f6.html

Love in Full Bloom: The Wedding of Elle Leonsis & Toby Helme - Washington Life Magazine

Guinness family’s brewing fortune. Leonsis, now general manager of SnagFilms, was born into Washington sports royalty. Her father Ted Leonsis is the founder and CEO of Monumental Sports, which owns the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics and Capital One Arena.While their wedding embraced a woodlands theme, with colors of hydrangea, blue and green, and the fairest flowers “o’ th’ season” suspended throughout like Shakespearean verse, the event paid homage to their family legacies as well.Leonsis credits her mother, Lynn, with handling the planning in style and at her very own home, no less. Marwood, the 13-acre former Gore family estate that sits on a knoll above the Potomac River, was once rented by Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and briefly served as Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s summer home in the 1920s.“It surprised no one how immaculate the gardening and tent and little features all were,” says Leonsis, embracing her daughterly pride. “My mom is damn good at throwing a beautiful party!”One of the most magnificent elements that helped “crown” the evening was the multi-colored floral “cloud.” Inspired by London-based artist Rebecca Louise Law, Leonsis and Helme had their florist, Victoria Clausen, orchestrate and assemble the display suspended above the dance floor.And then, the dress. The day’s floral theme was inspired by the blue flowers on the bride’s custom Ramona Keveza ball gown. “The bold and beautiful pattern really made me feel like it was a work of art,” Leonsis says. “When I found a gown that was so striking and never worn before by a bride, I fell in love pretty quickly.”Toby’s groomsmen were dressed by Charles Tyrwhitt, the same company that has suited up the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals; his ushers embodied the proud tradition of Highland dress, wearing trews (or kilts) and doublets with sporrans.Continuing with the familial nods, Helme’s father, Sir Tom Helme, gifted linens from his luxury British fabric company, Fermoie, which supplied table cloths, napkins, curtains, pillows and upholstered walls. “The dining tent felt like a forest thanks to his Savernake print,” Leonsis says. And to pay homage to Toby’s mother, the Honorable Mirabel Jane Guinness, and to her side of the family, the couple had a Guinness and salted caramel cake created by Fleur and Flour.The Guinness delights didn’t stop there. BD3 Design expertly replicated an Irish pub, “kitted out” with Guinness on tap a... http://washingtonlife.com/2019/04/05/love-in-full-bloom-the-wedding-of-elle-leonsis-toby-helme/

Flowers left at Bush’s Milton birthplace among tributes for the 41st US president - The Boston Globe

George H.W. Bush at the home where he was born more than nine decades ago.Outside the blue-gray house on Adams Street, Jack Guinan, 62, of Dedham, planted five flags in the soil in front of a stone monument commemorating Bush’s birthplace. Four and one, he said, representing the number 41, honoring Bush as the nation’s 41st president. Advertisement “His family was well-to-do, yet he didn’t take the easy road,” said Guinan. “He was always the guy who exemplified what that greatest generation was about.” Get Metro Headlines in your inbox: The 10 top local news stories from metro Boston and around New England delivered daily. Bush, who served as president from 1989 to 1993, died Friday in Houston at the age of 94. His wife, Barbara Bush, died in April at age 92.Across Massachusetts and beyond on Saturday, mourners paid tribute to Bush, a lifelong political leader and military veteran who they said put the needs of his country before himself.At the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, where Bush was honored a little more than four years ago, a condolence book for visitors to sign sat near the front door Saturday morning. “Thank you for your service and turning our country into what it is today,” wrote a Methuen resident among reflections from visitors from around the country. Advertisement “What does it mean to be presidential?” asked Gayla Cahan, 63, another museum visitor. “George Bush was presidential.”Former members of Bush’s White House staff also remembered his accomplishments Saturday.Ron Kaufman, who worked for Bush during several campaigns, including his successful 1988 White ... https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/12/01/mourners-leave-flowers-tributes-bush-milton-birthplace/kq8gIPAEMw358d9gceovIK/story.html

Vietnam pays respects to John McCain with tributes, flowers

Meanwhile, scores of people in Hanoi paid their respects to McCain at the U.S. Embassy and at a monument by Truc Bach lake, where he landed after parachuting from his damaged plane. Speaking to reporters after writing in a book of condolences, U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink said McCain was "a great leader and real hero" who helped normalize relations between the former enemies. "He was a warrior, he was also a peacemaker and of course he fought and suffered during the Vietnam War, but then later as a senator, he was one of the leaders who helped bring our countries back together and helped the United States and Vietnam normalize our relationship and now become partners and friends," Kritenbrink said. McCain and former Sen. Kerry played important roles in the normalization of bilateral relations in 1995. The Vietnam News Agency said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan sent messages of condolence to McCain's family and U.S. Senate leaders, while Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh paid respects to McCain at the embassy. Pham Gia Minh, a 62-year-old businessman who signed the condolence book at the embassy, said he witnessed Vietnamese civilians being killed by the U.S bombings of North Vietnam, including the Christmas bombing of Hanoi in 1972, but he admired McCain for overcoming the difficult past to build better ties between the two countries. "War is losses and suffering," he told the AP. "But the will of a brave nation is to go beyond that to look to the future. The Vietnamese people have that will and Mr. John McCain has that will. ... We both have that will to overcome the painful past, overcome the misunderstanding to together build a brighter future." Hoang Thi Hang, a Hanoi resident who also signed the condolence book, said he had great respect for McCain's compassion. "He had compassion for everyone, whether they were rich or poor, whatever their background. And that is important in life." Related stories from Kansas City Star The U.S. Embassy announced it will launch a McCain/... https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article217381335.html

An illustrated guide to Los Angeles trees and flowers

Not that Angelenos hold these drawbacks against the majestic giants—in fact, three separate plantings of the trees around the city have been awarded Historic-Cultural Monument status.9. Bird of paradiseThe official flower of the city of Los Angeles, fittingly, is a transplant. Imported from South Africa in 1853, the bird of paradise can bloom year-round or suspend growth during periods of drought, but winter is its favorite time to flower. The brightly plumed plant’s nectar is also a big draw for brilliantly colored hummingbirds and other pollinators.10. BougainvilleaAdmittedly, we have no hard data to back this up, but it seems safe to say that the mental image of a classic 1920s Spanish draped in fuchsia bougainvillea has enticed untold millions of transplants to move here. However, if facts are what you’re after, here’s one: Los Angeles County is home to the single largest growth of bougainvillea in the entire United States. Planted circa 1901, the Glendora Bougainvillea stretches over 1,200 feet in length and rises up to 40 feet in height. 11. Foxtail agaveThough it may look like something dreamed up by Dr. Seuss, the foxtail agave originated in the mountains of central Mexico. It can take a decade or longer for the succulent to bloom, producing a hefty, arching stalk between 5 and 10 feet long covered in tiny flowers inviting pollination. The bad news: They can only bloom once before dying. But on the bright side, by the time a foxtail agave reaches the end of its life span, it will usually have a number of offshoots, or “pups,” at its base that repeat the cycle.12. JasmineOne of the rewards of becoming a resident of Los Angeles is getting to know all the flora that you miss as a mere visitor due to their brief blooming and flowering period. Exhibit A: night-blooming jasmine. Between June and September, this evergreen shrub, also known as “queen of the night,” emits a scent so intoxicating, it’ll make you feel like re-enacting your own private version of a href="https://la.cu... https://la.curbed.com/2018/8/23/17720768/los-angeles-plants-trees-glossary-guide-jasmine-palm

Court again rules against florist who refused gay couple - The Spokesman-Review

Robert Ingersoll and Curt Freed, saying it was against her religious beliefs.The court had previously ruled against Stutzman, but a U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of a Colorado bakery that refused to provide a cake for a same-sex wedding sent the case back to the Washington high court to determine whether government officials at some point in the process showed intolerance for the florist’s religious beliefs. That led to a new round of legal arguments and a new review of the case.“We now hold that the answer to the Supreme Court’s question is no: the adjudicatory bodies that considered this case did not act with religious animus when they ruled that the florist and her corporation violated the Washington Law Against Discrimination … by declining to sell wedding flowers to a gay couple,” the opinion, written by Justice Sheryl McCloud, said.The case began in 2013, just months after voters had approved the state’s same-sex marriage law and when Ingersoll and Freed, who had been together since 2004, were planning a wedding. Ingersoll went to Stutzman’s shop, where he was a regular customer, to discuss flowers for the wedding.Stutzman, who is a member of the Southern Baptist church and has what the court described as a sincerely held religious belief that marriage can only exist between one man and one woman, said she would not be able to do flowers for wedding because of that belief and “her relationship with Jesus Christ.”It was the first, and so far only, same-sex wedding for which she had been asked to provide arrangements. She said she would sell Ingersoll ... https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/jun/06/court-again-rules-against-florist-who-refused-gay-/

How to garden for the Colorado region - Lakewood Sentinel

United States — it is drought-tolerant and thrives in our native, lean soils. Another example of a native species is Liatris punctata, which is better suited to Colorado’s dry and lean soils than the more commonly found Liatris spicata Kobold. Cultivated native plants boast improved aesthetics and naturally thrive in our region. Gaillardia aristata is a short-lived perennial that is native to the western half of the United States. The cultivars of this plant are many and for good reason. Often, blanket flower can become floppy and look unkempt. Cultivated varieties offer bunchier plants with flowers that are bolder, brighter, bigger and longer-lasting. Another example is rubber rabbitbrush, which is widespread in Colorado. You see it along roadsides, including Interstate 470, Route 85/Santa Fe Drive and in the open plains. The fact that it grows along highways and in open country indicates that it is one tough plant! Rabbitbrush is an excellent pollinator plant and the dwarf cultivar, Ericameria nauseosa ssp. nauseosa baby blue form, is an easy-to-grow, soft textured, manageable and tidy garden plant. Whatever you plant, remember: Have fun and enjoy! Identifying and utilizing plants that are well-suited to our region makes gardening work much easier. Luckily, much of this work has been done for us through the Plant Select™ Program (www.plantselect.org). This program, a partnership among Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado State University and the horticulture industry, identifies and trials plants for our region. Plants that meet the program’s criteria are labeled Plant Select and can be found at your local garden centers— just look for the Plant Select tag! Whatever you plant, remember that while Colorado has unique gardening challenges, we have unique plant solutions as well! Annie Barrow is the manager of horticulture outreach programs with the Denver Botanic Gardens. She can be reached at horticulture@denverbotanicgardens.org. http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/how-to-garden-for-the-colorado-region,283182

Meet the Denver Florist Who Owns the Bright Pink House on South Pearl Street - 303 Magazine

Wash Park for nearly a decade, but we wondered who was the brains behind all the flowers and frill. Rodriguez is a Colorado native whose love for delicately crafting her floral designs originated in Fort Collins. Today, she juggles raising a family and making sure her customers smile when they receive one of her many exquisite arrangements. Her lawn has to be watered and manicured too.303 Magazine: How did you get started as a florist and open The Ruffly Rose?Emily Rodriguez: I always knew I wanted to have a store of some kind in high school, but I didn’t know what. I was living in Fort Collins and going to CSU (Colorado State University) and I started working at a flower shop there and it was such an awesome experience. The ladies took me under their wing and I knew this was what I wanted to do. After I got married, I moved back to Denver and worked at another store for about a year and it was still a dream of mine and I just told myself, “If it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be.” I knew that if a store were to open, it had to be on South Pearl. I’ve always loved this street ever since I was a little. There’s something just about it — its charm. Then something opened up on Pearl and it just all worked out.303: Was the address for The Ruffly Rose a store originally or just a house you acquired?ER: So the house was built in 1880. It was a farmhouse. There was a family that lived here for a really, really long time and then it was a chiropractor I think before I moved in. It was set up like a doctor’s office.303: Did you paint the exterior pink and green?ER: Yep. We wanted to let people know we were here!Photo by Karson Ha... https://303magazine.com/2019/07/denver-florist-emily-rodriguez-ruffly-rose/

Technicolor explosion of wildflowers springs from epic snowpack in Colorado's high country - The Colorado Sun

Residents of Crested Butte have been wearing out superlatives as the piles of snow around the Wildflower Capital of Colorado have slowly begun to disappear.“Astounding!” “Extraordinary!” “Incredible!”Those adjectives are popping up from petal peepers like the blooms that had been lying in wait under the epic, late-melting snow. After a few sunny days and warmer temperatures, the wildflowers have started showing themselves, unfurling their technicolors in sizes and numbers and combinations not seen in many years, even in a town that has officially been the state’s wildflower capital for three decades.Part of the surprise of this year’s wildflowers is just how wild those plants are behaving: they are all sprouting at once. Bright red Indian paintbrush are mingling with sapphire-blue lupine, gaudy yellow sunflowers, green-on-green corn lilies and magenta wild onions. Larkspur have turned entire fields purple. White prairie flax has bloomed so abundantly that some fields and slopes appear covered in snow. Lemon-colored glacier lilies are thick as thieves.This year’s lupine plants are the size of bushel... https://coloradosun.com/2019/07/04/colorado-wildflower-hikes-super-bloom/