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Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra
Sunday, February 10, 2019Players Attracted to Challenges and Zero AdvertisingPaul Brockway loves adventure and correctly figured others do too.By Mary WadlandIf you have lived in Alexandria for any time at all, you know the name Conklyn’s, one of Alexandria’s flagship florists, established in 1938, and you probably also know the main man at the head of that blooming business, Paul Brockway.But you probably don’t know Paul loves clever games and that he has invented a free, web-based scavenger hunt game called SillyPuzzles, which is gaining traction everyday.SillyPuzzles can be played on a player’s phone or tablet web browser. Puzzles are designed to take players to points of interest – historical sites, street art, museums, parks, brew pubs, etc. where, at strategic points, clues are provided and a puzzle question is exposed.The on-line scavenger hunt, SillyPuzzles, has now created more than 250 puzzles to be solved in five states and the 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... https://thezebra.org/2018/07/10/alexandria-florist-invents-free-online-puzzle-game/
Easy Flower Arrangements At Home February 13 Program With Blue Ribbon Winners - The Newtown Bee
Sunday, February 10, 2019Ms O’Connor and Ms Shanley have created for many town occasions over the years. They have been longtime donors of flower arrangements for the Holiday Festival Tea in the Alexandria Room each holiday season, many homes on Newtown Historical Society House and Garden Tours have been graced with their floral art, and The Newtown Lions Club Great Pumpkin Race and Great Pootatuck Duck Race events have both received donations from these two women.Both of the previous Town & Country Club presidents have also designed and provided flowers for personal occasions, such as the weddings of both of Ms O’Connor’s granddaughters and the daughter of mutual friend (and fellow past club president) Barbara McCann.The program will begin at 6:30 pm at Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The public is welcome and invited free of charge.Reservations are not needed, but additional information is available by calling 203-426-5418. https://www.newtownbee.com/easy-flower-arrangements-home-february-13-program-blue-ribbon-winners/02042019
Carrollwood Florist Supplies Fresh Valentine's Day Flowers - MENAFN.COM
Sunday, February 10, 2019MENAFN - 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 o... https://menafn.com/1098050086/Carrollwood-Florist-Supplies-Fresh-Valentines-Day-Flowers
Horticulture expert brings floral design class to ASU - The State Press
Sunday, February 10, 2019Florist and arts advocate Morgan Anderson connects wellness and creativity through floral design Photo by Jessica Ferrigno The State Press Morgan Anderson, florist and floral art advocate, arranges stones in her cacti arrangements at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. By Jessica Ferrigno 10/11/18 2:33am Spring semesters bring new flowers and new c... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu
Famed florists wed in lavish three-day celebration - Page Six
Sunday, February 10, 2019Seema Bansal and Sunny Chadha of famed florist Venus et Fleur threw an over-the-top, flower-filled three-day wedding in Miami this weekend — that included a performance by DJ Khaled.The elegant Vizcaya Museum & Gardens played host to a pre-wedding ritual where the bride was given henna on her hands and feet. The traditional Sikh ceremony was held at the Biltmore Hotel, where the aisles were decked with white roses. The reception took place at the historic Alfred I. duPont Building, where guests were greeted by a string trio, flappers dressed in white, a flying acrobat who poured Champagne, and 150,000 red roses placed throughout the space.“Everyone was surprised when about 30 minutes into the reception, DJ Khaled came in,” said one attendee. “He rolled up in a Maybach Landaulet, congratulated the couple and performed snippets of eight songs! He stuck around for about 45 minutes.”The couple started their company — which claims to count Khaled, as well as various Kardashians and Hadids... https://pagesix.com/2018/12/31/famed-florists-wed-in-lavish-three-day-celebration/
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/
Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra
Sunday, February 10, 2019Brockway loves adventure and correctly figured others do too.By Mary WadlandIf you have lived in Alexandria for any time at all, you know the name Conklyn’s, one of Alexandria’s flagship florists, established in 1938, and you probably also know the main man at the head of that blooming business, Paul Brockway.But you probably don’t know Paul loves clever games and that he has invented a free, web-based scavenger hunt game called SillyPuzzles, which is gaining traction everyday.SillyPuzzles can be played on a player’s phone or tablet web browser. Puzzles are designed to take players to points of interest – historical sites, street art, museums, parks, brew pubs, etc. where, at strategic points, clues are provided and a puzzle question is exposed.The on-line scavenger hunt, SillyPuzzles, has now created more than 250 puzzles to be solved in five states and the 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 de... https://thezebra.org/2018/07/10/alexandria-florist-invents-free-online-puzzle-game/
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