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Bill Hancock's Olympic adventure: Why aren't medal winners receiving flowers? - NewsOK.com
Wednesday, August 10, 2016Nicki Hancock stands in front of the Mercure Hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Another Olympics has arrived, and you know what that means on this blog. More excellent adventures from Bill Hancock. The Hobart native and decades-long college championships director has volunteered at both Winter and the Summer Olympics going back to 1984 (Summer) and 2006 (Winter). His daily dispatches give us a look at what life is like in the Olympic city.August 9, Tuesday“(Please excuse the typos and bad writing in this friendly message to family members. They are sweethearts and so will not object to sloppiness. Must hurry, because there is much Olympics to explore.)“Bom dia (bohm CHEE-uh) from the Cidade Maravilhosa.“The party group at the Tia Augusta (CHEE-uh awe-GOOSE-tuh) kiosk across the street from our Mercure hotel was out in full force at 5 a.m. Someday I intend to go over and meet them. It was a beautiful dawn.“Breakfast -- Fruit salad (yummy, yummy), little potato pie, some of Nicki’s porridge, one way strong and delicious milk, average orange juice, ham, cheese, toast, jelly. Darn fine!“Morning commute to the Main Press Center: The 8:30 a.m. BAC-12 bus arrived at the Mercure at 8:37 and... http://newsok.com/article/5513244
Cupid rules at Albert's Valentine's Day nuptials - nwitimes.com
Thursday, February 18, 2016Dave Ervin of Ervin Video Service of Schererville.The couples’ love stories included friends who reconnected after decades and those who renewed their original wedding vows.Hobart residents Sandy Hoscheit and Mark Riggle, both 48, grew up in Griffith on the 700 block of Jay Street, first meeting when she was 5 and Mark was 6.“Dump trucks and snowball fights were our first play dates,” Sandy recalled in a story she submitted to Albert’s when the couple decided to get married there on Valentine’s Day. “As we were growing up Mark and I would hang out together. When we were 14 years old, we had our first kiss and decided to ‘date,’ which meant holding hands.”Although each went their separate ways, they stayed friends. Sandy attended Mark’s wedding which took place after high school graduation. She and Mark’s sister, Rochelle Poole, remained best friends, and Sandy saw Mark every Christmas and at all the family functions throughout the years at Rochelle’s home in Shorewood, Illinois.“Then fate happened,” Sandy said about a time several years ago when life brought changes. “Mark and I started hanging out again and going to the movies every week.”On Sandy’s birthday last July, Mark proposed.“We chose Albert’s for our wedding because we got our rings here,” she said as she waited to walk down the aisle. “Getting married on Valentine’s Day, the day to express love and give love, will be the perfect day.”Rochelle, who served as Sandy’s matron of honor, said, “Today she becomes a wife, a mother and a grandmother” pointing to Mark’s four children and two grandchildren.Because of the “Boy Next Door” love story that Sandy submitted to Albert’s, the couple won an all-expense paid honeymoon donated by Comcast. They will choose from four locations — Las Vegas, Miami Beach, San Francisco or Napa Valley, California.Griffith residents Jennifer and Joshua Stockman, both 25, renewed their marriage vows Sunday with their 3-year-old daughter, Isabella, and close friends looking on. Unfortunately, Joshua said, members of their families became ill over the last week and weren’t able to attend.“We went to the justice of the peace in 2012, and we didn’t have a lot of friends who could come,” he said. “We wanted to have a ceremony where famil... http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/cupid-rules-at-albert-s-valentine-s-day-nuptials/article_38ec0ce6-4185-559f-9193-513bb06fa281.html
Local florists expect a jump in Valentine's Day sales - KY3
Sunday, February 10, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/KSPR) - The Society of American Florists rates Thursday as the best day for Valentine’s Day, making florists across the Ozarks excited for a busier than usual holiday. The National Retail Federation also predicts U.S. consumers will spend $1.9 billion on flowers with 16% shopping at a florist. Locally owned Flowerama at Grant and Sunshine has their employees gearing up, making dozens upon dozens of bouquets weeks in advance. Those efforts also include processing large shipments of flowers, pre-filling orders, and training additional staff. The Springfield shop is expecting to make at least 250 deliveries this Valentine's Day. Staff encouraged as many people as possible to place their orders ahead of time A warning though for those looking to do that online, people will want to make sure the URL matches the store name. Third party sites will often charge significantly more. ... https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Local-florists-expect-a-jump-in-Valentines-Day-sales-505554621.html
10 Valentine's Day flower bouquets we love — plus expert tips on what to keep in mind when ordering - mySanAntonio.com
Sunday, February 10, 2019It’s also much easier on the farm or florist providing your Bouq. Second, think about your recipient’s likes, loves and even dislikes — whether that be color, flower type, or overall style. You need not go super deep, but choosing something that reflects an important memory or event, or just shows that you put thought into your order makes a sweet gift even sweeter." Read more: The best online flower delivery services to send freshly cut blooms and live plants It's also worth reminding you that Valentine's Day isn't only for couples. According to Tabis, "More and more we are seeing people buy Valentine’s Day flowers for recipients other than romantic partners. Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic relationships in your life — it’s really a day to celebrate all of your loved ones, whether that be friends, family or even your co-workers. In fact, 15% of our Valentine’s Day orders in 2018 went to moms!" Last year, The Bouqs Co. delivered more than 2.7 million stems, and has delivered 53 million stems to date. If you're interested in ordering flowers from the company, we've rounded up the best Valentine's Day bouquets below. You have a large selection of beautiful arrangements to choose from, plus the process to make them is less wasteful. With its vertically integrated supply chain, The Bouqs Co. reduces waste by up to 90% in an industry where typically 45% of flowers grown for sale are discarded along the way and never make it to the customer. If your recipient doesn't like flowers, The Bouqs Co. still has you covered with indoor house plants and succulents, which Tabis acknowledges "are undoubtedly having a moment." A statement-making "staple of modern sophistication in the home," they offer health benefits (like air purification), aesthetic benefits, and an opportunity to create a long-term, nurturing relationship with nature. Check out the best 10 Valentine's Day bouquets and plants from The Bouqs Co. below. You can also shop all bouquets and plants directly here. Always: classic red roses img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5c5... https://www.mysanantonio.com/technology/businessinsider/article/15-eco-friendly-Valentine-s-Day-flower-bouquets-13577699.php
Adopt-a-Rose for Valentines Day - NBC Bay Area
Sunday, February 10, 2019Your box includes:a small assortment of decadent chocolatesa large gourmet cookie from the San Jose Museum of Art's Cafe Too!one free red rose each month for a year from Citti's Floristyour personal message engraved on a plaque placed by the rose bush of your choice in the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden for a full yearan announcement card that informs your valentine about the rose adoption, location, varierty name and personal inscriptionRose adoptions are partially tax-deductible and help support the upkeep of San Jose’s Heritage Rose Garden, the largest collection of rose varieties in the western hemisphere.Gift packages will be available for pick-up prior to Valentine's Day at the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center located at 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose.For more information about adopting a rose for your valentine, please click here or call 408-298-7657. ... https://www.nbcbayarea.com/on-air/community/Adopt-a-Rose-for-Valentines-Day-505148761.html
Wild Things: More Than You would Expect From a Local Florist - StyleBlueprint
Sunday, February 10, 2019As a teenager, Chicago native Carolyn Harbert had to choose a summer job. After learning her mother used to work for a florist, she decided to follow suit and give it a try. It was during that job, while assisting her local florist, that she discovered her passion for floral design and her gift for creativity.She took that artistic bent to college at Auburn University, where she earned her degree in graphic design, which in turn earned her a position at an advertising agency in Atlanta. While building her creative portfolio in Atlanta, she met her husband, a Birmingham native. The couple soon moved to Birmingham, where Carolyn dabbled in the freelance world of branding and logo design — but she had a nagging feeling that it wasn’t quite the job for her. She oftentimes found herself visiting local supermarkets to buy flowers to decorate her new home, but wished there was a local stop — both trendy and fun — that sold fresh arrangements, along with other pretty trinkets to pepper throughout a home and brighten someone’s day.Then one day she realized she should create this dr... https://styleblueprint.com/birmingham/everyday/wild-things-more-than-youd-expect-from-a-local-florist/
How To Order Valentine's Day Flowers Online With A Discount - Forbes
Sunday, February 10, 2019Feb. 12 until the 14 with discount code 20FORBES. Shop Now: 1800Flowers TelefloraTeleflora Telefora Telefora is known for working with florists around the country in order to ensure your flowers are always hand-arranged and fresh. There is a stunning array of flowers to choose from--paired with a matching vase. The site offers a large-scale variety of roses, orchids, carnations, tulips and lilies--whether it be for a family member or your significant other. They offer next day and same day delivery on all of their bouquets, as long as you order before 3 p.m. Forbes readers will receive a special 20 percent off their purchase with the discount code FORBESVDAY19, valid until Feb. 20. Shop Now: Telefora The BouqsThe Bouqs The Bouqs The Bouqs is a boutique flower company that offers farm-to-table flowers that are unique and shipped directly from their source. They stand by practicing sustainability and eco-friendly farming all while working with local florists who hand-design the arrangements and ship within a few hours of ordering. The Bouqs also offers a subscription service. This would be the perfect gift for that true flower lover in your life. This Valentine’s Day, order your loved one freshly cut roses and daisies that are the sweetest shades of pink and red--it would surely put a smile on anyone face and brighten up any room. Shop Now: The Bouqs FromYouFlowersFromYouFlowers FromYouFlowers FromYouFlowers has an elegant display of flowers this Valentine&rsq... https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-finds/2019/02/09/how-to-order-valentines-day-flowers-online-with-a-discount/
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