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Rising shipping costs spell the end of Norridgewock Christmas wreath company - Press Herald

Norridgewock company went out of business exactly, but he estimates he’s absorbed some of the product from “fir tippers” who harvest and sell boughs.At Maine Wreath & Flower in Freeport, owner Debbie Cupo said pricing by size has affected her business too, but there’s not much she can do to change the size of boxes or get a better rate.“It just affects the bottom line,” Cupo said. “I don’t make as much money.” She said she is not willing to pass on the extra cost to her customers. “They’re unconditional, so I just don’t make as much. It’s difficult.”Winter wreath making is a New England tradition, and Cupo said she sends her products to customers around the country. Most of her sales are sent out of state.Kell, of Kelco Industries, said the early winter storms this year have “kept people out of the woods who would be collecting the tips, and every wreath producer is behind by a week to 10 days.” His company produces about 5 million wreath rings annually, of which about 25 percent, or 1 million, are sold to wreath-makers in Maine, suggesting the state probably has a few thousand wreath-making operations.Kell said another small industry trend is the “buy-local” movement that has wreath-makers popping up in other parts of the country, decreasing the demand from traditional sellers in New England. Higher shipping costs cont... https://www.pressherald.com/2018/12/08/closure-of-longtime-norridgewock-christmas-wreath-company-a-sign-of-higher-costs-industry-challenges/

Closure of longtime Norridgewock Christmas wreath company a sign of higher costs, industry challenges - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

Norridgewock company went out of business exactly, but he estimates he’s absorbed some of the product from “fir tippers” who harvest and sell boughs.At Maine Wreath & Flower in Freeport, owner Debbie Cupo said pricing by size has affected her business too, but there’s not much she can do to change the size of boxes or get a better rate.“It just affects the bottom line,” Cupo said. “I don’t make as much money.” She said she is not willing to pass on the extra cost to her customers. “They’re unconditional, so I just don’t make as much. It’s difficult.”Winter wreath making is a New England tradition, and Cupo said she sends her products to customers around the country. Most of her sales are sent out of state.Kell, of Kelco Industries, said the early winter storms this year have “kept people out of the woods who would be collecting the tips, and every wreath producer is behind by a week to 10 days.” His company produces about 5 million wreath rings annually, of which about 25 percent, or 1 million, are sold to wreath-makers in Maine, suggesting the state probably has a few thousand wreath-making operations.Kell said another small industry trend is the “buy-local” movement that has wreath-makers popping up in other parts of the country, decreasing the demand from traditional sellers in New England. Higher shipping costs cont... https://www.centralmaine.com/2018/12/08/closure-of-longtime-norridgewock-christmas-wreath-company-a-sign-of-higher-costs-industry-challenges/

2017 Valentine's Day gift and travel guide - Queens Chronicle

Atlantic City. Whoopie pies are a southern treat, but the sweetest that I have ever tasted are those frmo Wicked Whoopies (wickedwhoopies.com), surprisingly made in Freeport, Maine, a Portland suburb famous for its outlet shopping. Former investment banker Liz Fife recently started a New York-based company, Batter & Cream (batterandcream.com), that specializes in whoopie pies.Cheryl’s (cheryls.com) has a Valentine’s Day gift box of its popular cookies while Harry & David’s has gift baskets of its popular Moose Munch popcorn as well as its many other confections.Couples who are coffee drinkers and who don’t mind a touch of saccharine kitsch should purchase Care Bears his and hers mugs.For the spirits industry, Valentine’s Day ranks just behind New Year’s Eve in terms of sales numbers. Liqueurs such as Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Baileys Old Irish Creme, Kahlua and Baileys Salted Caramel and Bailey’s recent creation, Espresso Café Creme, are safe bets. France is renowned for red wine but Calvados Boulard is a fine brandy from its Normandy region. Ireland now has competition in the cream liqueur industry as evidenced by South Africa’s Amarula Cream.Sparkling wines such as France’s Lillet Rose and Italy’s Banfi Rosa Regale are also synonymous with romance. If you want a slight sweet touch to somewhat harder alcohol, try Smirnoff Wild Honey Vodka or Balvenie Caribbean Cork.If you prefer smooth over sweet, Glenfiddich 12, Macallan, Usquaebach and Johnnie Walker Black Label (the Blue Label will cost you over $200) are great options in the scotch whisky mark... http://www.qchron.com/editions/central/valentine-s-day-gift-and-travel-guide/article_4aa66bda-ed48-11e6-bf6c-63e4ccbee247.html

Roses for Hillary: Yarmouth flower business delivers - The Forecaster

Kap Wallingford, but the recipient. The roses were being sent to Hillary Clinton.“I was so overwhelmed and honored that I instantly started to shake,” Wallingford said.Wallingford, of Freeport, and her husband Mark Ranalletti have owned Calyx Flowers for one year. They purchased it from Vermont Holding Co.The couple doesn’t have a physical flower shop, but run the online company at 305 U.S. Route 1. They work with farms and flower growers all over the country and world.Wallingford and Ranalletti have three direct employees, but between growers, marketers, and a call center, Calyx Flowers works with more than 300 people. The company uses the SaviLinx call center in Brunswick.The order for Clinton was placed on Nov. 11, three days after the former secretary of state lost the presidential election to Republican Donald Trump. The flower order was placed by UltraViolet, a nonprofit organization that works to fight sexism and expand women’s rights, as a surprise gift for Clinton.Wallingford said she doesn’t know why UltraViolet chose to place its order with Calyx Flowers. Several attempts to contact officials at UltraViolet were unsuccessful.Wallingford said SaviLinx informs her when large orders are placed, and when she was told about the order for Clinton, she became anxious and excited. She wouldn’t say who she supported in the presidentia... http://www.theforecaster.net/roses-for-hillary-yarmouth-flower-business-delivers/

Feast gift guide: 15 (mostly) local ideas ready for wrapping paper - Sacramento Bee

These durable T-shirts and sweatshirts distill the spirit of Dad’s into a clean design that captures the warmth and retro vibe but subdues its visual clamor. Dad’s Kitchen (2968 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento); 916-447-3237; Ilovedadskitchen.com.C. MeyerThe Green Boheme gift card ($5 minimum)Chef Brooke Preston serves up raw, vegan, organic and flavorful creations including “livin’ nachos,” made with cashew “cheese” and walnut “beans.” The restaurant turns classroom for $35 “Dine & Demo” events at which patrons eat dinner and dessert before watching a presentation on how to prepare an item from that evening’s menu. Though the website does not yet list specifics for 2016 demos, they happen most Mondays. The cards also are good for regular restaurant meals. The Green Boheme (1611 Lead Hill Blvd., Suite 160, Roseville); 916- 474-5609; www.the-green-boheme.myshopify.com.C. MeyerLocal honey from Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies ($6-$7 per pound plus container)One of the best ways to taste the flavors of Sacramento is through its honey. At Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies, you can choose from a variety of single-flower honeys that highlight different notes and aromas. The orange blossom honey, for instance, has a distinct orange zest flavor and gentle bitter finish and is good with tea. The wildflower is more nuanced, with caramel and floral notes, perhaps has slight grassy aroma, and an overall richness that many like for baking. For a hefty gift, consider a 4-pound jar for $27.95 to $31.95. Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies (2110 X St.); 916-451-2337; www.sacramentobeekeeping.com. B.A.R.Matchbook The Arsonist 2012 red table wine ($22)A bottle of wine can’t be beat as a go-to holiday gift. Plenty of regional vintners offer rich wines for a fair price, but in this case, we’re looking at Yolo County and a petit verdot-based wine that offers a full-bodied drinking experience, a moderate alcohol level of 13.8 percent and a very reasonable price tag. This densely colored wine is blended with cabernet sauvignon and merlot for a Bordeaux-like blend that pairs smashingly with a juicy holiday roast. Available at Nugget Markets and at www.crewwines.com.C. MaciasMidtown Jerky ($7-$8)Beef jerky is the food that helped win the Old West, but a far less rugged recipe comes from Ryan Dye’s Midtown Jerky Co. The tasty snack comes in three flavors (with Bacon on the near horizon): Sesame Citrus, with orange juice in the marinade, topped with white sesame seeds; Black Pepper, packing a bit of bite and chew; and Sweet Heat, rich with brown sugar and crushed red peppers. The beef is sourced from choice cuts of top round and eye of round. Find them online at www.midtownjerky.com and in markets throughout midtown.span class="ng_tagline_c... http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/article45540711.html

Better Than Roses - The Newtown Bee

The Sunshine Bouquet Company began in New Jersey before branching out to Florida and Columbia, which allowed “Sunshine to provide efficient, rapid delivery to the United States.”Ms Brisch said Big Y also offers flower bouquets and potted plants from local farms, like Cavicchio Greenhouse in Sudbury, Mass. Since Big Y is headquartered in Springfield, Mass., its local farms are located in Massachusetts or Connecticut. Newtown Big Y Store Director Angelo Soto shared a list of all of its local farms, and those include Casertano’s Greenhouse in Cheshire, Connecticut Valley Flower in Hamden, Geremia Greenhouse in Wallingford, and Grower Direct in Somers.“There are so many local things to chose from,” said Ms Brisch.From choosing to support a conscientious company to finding ways to support local farms there is more to consider than just the color of a bouquet’s assorted flowers.Off-Season OptionsConnecticut-grown flowers can be hard to find in the winter.Natalie Collette of The Gardenist of Norwalk offers floral arrangements and designs, along with garden design support and maintenance, according to her Facebook page, The Gardenist. She mostly sells her flowers to local florists and people who contact her directly. A farmer florist, Ms Collette said she has private properties where she plants seasonal flowers, all organically. She harvests and creates bouquets along with maintaining a dahlia farm in New Haven. Growers in Connecticut, unless they have a greenhouse, do not grow flowers out of season, she observed. This makes it harder for local shops to maintain locally grown flowers in the winter months.When asked for ideas for alternative Valentine’s Day presents, Ms Collette recommended gifting a living flower arrangement or foraging for a bouquet of seasonal elements. Potted plants from a nursery also provide year-long enjoyment.“If it is a perennial, you can enjoy the plant from when you purchase it [until you] plant it in the spring,” said Ms Collette, who is currently selling house plants.Around mid-January, Evelyn Lee of Butternut Gardens LLC of So... https://www.newtownbee.com/better-roses/02102019

Carrollwood Florist Supplies Fresh Valentine's Day Flowers - MENAFN.COM

MENAFN - GetNews) Since 1992, Carrollwood Florist has been offering Valentine's Day bouquets and floral arrangements that are stylish and beautiful. Tampa, Florida - January 30, 2019 - With over 27 years of experience, Carrollwood Florist offers floral arrangements and bouquets that are stylish, fresh and beautiful. To make this Valentine's Day a special one, they offer unique Valentine's Day Flowers. 'We are your local, full service Tampa florist . We take pride in providing our customers with quality flowers, artfully designed arrangements and gifts for all occasions. From birthday flowers to Valentine's Day Flowers, we make everything special, said the spokesperson of Carrollwood Florist. You can rest assured that your order will be personally cared for by our in-house professional floral experts. 'There are many colors and varieties of roses available, and during the Valentine's season we stock some truly gorgeous colors, the spokesperson continued. 'Choose the option ‘Prettiest Color Available' to send the best from our cooler - remember, breaking the mold shows that you put some extra thought into your gift! Ordering early ensure... https://menafn.com/1098050086/Carrollwood-Florist-Supplies-Fresh-Valentines-Day-Flowers

Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra

District of Columbia. Originally designed as a game to be played in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC, SillyPuzzles has now branched out as far as Florida and Texas with new puzzles being designed daily.To play the free game, players create an account and login to see nearby puzzles listed in order by distance from their phone. When they get near the designated puzzle location, a clue or question appears. Some are easy and require only that the player observe the point of interest and answer a question. Others require the use of logic to solve a math problem or a riddle.SillyPuzzles is free to play. There are no ads to view and players will not be subjected to any advertising unless they choose a puzzle that takes them to a retail merchant location that is indicated in the puzzle description. Premium Memberships may be available in the future.For more information. visit sillypuzzles.com. https://thezebra.org/2018/07/10/alexandria-florist-invents-free-online-puzzle-game/

The Blossom Shoppe Florist & Gifts Valentine's Day Ideas - Press Release - Digital Journal

The Blossom Shoppe Florist & Gifts, the leading florist in Boynton Beach, features an impressive selection of Valentine’s Day flowers for a day filled with love and romance. Boynton Beach, Florida - January 29, 2019 - Being in the floral industry for over six decades, The Blossom Shoppe Florist & Gifts, the leading florist in Boynton Beach, has been providing exceptional floral arrangements and gifts backed by excellent customer service. They now feature an amazing selection of Valentine’s Day flowers to add more romance to the day.In our day-to-day responsibilities and hectic schedules, it is too easy to forget to celebrate the most important and enduring gift of all, the gift of love. Valentine’s Day is an important day set aside to refocus our affections and celebrate love, romance, and intimacy. Inspired by this, The Blossom Shoppe Florist & Gifts suggests a wide array of romantic and thoughtful Valentine’s Day floral arrangements to brighten the day of your love.“Presenting our unique Valentine’s Day floral collection is something we look forward to each year,” says the spokesperson for The Blossom Shoppe florist & Gifts. “Our team of talented designers creates beautiful... http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4131633