Greenwood Flower Shop News
Marie Johnson “The flower lady”
Tuesday, August 28, 2018Marie said: “I still get excited about beautiful flowers.” Marie will be buried beside her daughter in Grass Valley’s Greenwood Cemetery. Marie was predeceased by her parents, her daughter and her siblings, Thelma, Emil Jr, Norman and Melvin. She is survived by her two sons and siblings Marra P. Swan and Carl Larson and his wife Dee.Mark and Todd are deeply grateful for the love and care provided to Marie in her last weeks. Thank you to Kathy Medeiros and staff at SNMH; Dr Thomas Kanomata and staff; the Rev. Richard Johnson; Gage McKinney; Debbie Prisk Olsen; long-time friends Tawni and Diane; and the amazing staff at Hospice of the Foothills; and especially caregivers Karen, Wendy and Simone, who treated Marie like a second mom.Submitted to YubaNet... https://yubanet.com/regional/marie-johnson-the-flower-lady/
Florist hiding free bouquets around central Indiana for 'Make Someone Smile Week' - Fox 59
Tuesday, January 16, 2018Indiana this week.McNamara Florist says it will hide the flowers around landmarks throughout the near east side, downtown Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel and Greenwood.McNamara says it will send out hints via social media to let the community members know where they can find a free bouquet.“The whole purpose of this campaign is to make people smile, so we want it to be interactive and fun,” said Erin Davidson, Marketing Coordinator for McNamara Florist. “We want people to look for our hints and then go out and find our bouquets.”The freebies are being offered in honor of Teleflora’s “Make Someone Smile Week.” McNamara says it is participating as a way to give back to the community that was so supportive of their move from Fishers to the 1800 block of Ludlow Ave. on the near east side.“We are excited to participate in a fun way and send people on a scavenger hunt for a beautiful surprise,” said Davidson. “Flowers are a great way to spread smiles.”... http://fox59.com/2017/07/17/mcnamara-florist-hiding-free-bouquets-around-indianapolis-for-make-someone-smile-week/
Florist places free bouquets around Indy, surrounding communities - WRTV Indianapolis
Tuesday, August 01, 2017Indy and other surrounding cities during Make Someone Smile Week.McNamara Florist team members will hide free bouquets from July 16-22 around Indianapolis landmarks, Fishers, Carmel and Greenwood in an effort to make someone smile. “We are excited to participate in a fun way and send people on a scavenger hunt for a beautiful surprise,” says Erin Davidson, Marketing Coordinator for McNamara Florist. “Flowers are a great way to spread smiles.”Throughout the week, the community can find hints on where the bouquets are located through McNamara’s social media channels."The whole purpose of this campaign is to make people smile, so we want it to be interactive and fun,” Davidson said. “We want people to look for our hints and then go out and find our bouquets.”MORE TOP STORIES Body of missing 8-year-old Louisville boy found in Brownsburg pond Woman killed on Indy's west side leaves behind 6-year-old son 11 from Fishers hospitalized after ingesting THC-laced gummy bears Teen accused of driving vehicle that crashed into Clinton Co. home, killing two sisters PHOTOS: Storms cause damage, flooding in central Indiana... http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/florist-places-free-bouquets-around-indy-surrounding-communities
SALLY LITCHFIELD: Local florist, garden clubs partner on Make Someone Smile campaign - MDJOnline.com
Tuesday, August 01, 2017On July 18, Marietta florist K. Mike Whittle Designs and local garden clubs put smiles on the faces of residents Atherton Place, Arbor Terrace, Greenwood Place and Signature Health Care through the Make Someone Smile campaign.Teleflora, a floral wire service company that brokers orders to local florists for delivery, came up the idea for Make Someone Smile. Telefora provided the containers and Whittle furnished everything else.Whittle recruited Marietta Garden Clubs to help put the arrangements together at his design center. The participants enjoyed lunch from Hoboken Cafe on Sandy Plains Road. One participant described the event as “a blast.” Cheryl Briscoe headed up the garden clubs. Four hundred arrangements were delivered.Ladies who helped were: Carol Jordon (Anne Hathaway GC); Cheryl Briscoe and Julie Phillips (English Laurel GC); Shirley Priest, DJ Chakraborty, Debbie Butler and Gloria Kee (Jonquil GC); Pat Reinhard and Marcelle David (Laurel Heritage); Susan Haynie and Ann Phillips (Liberty Oak GC); Cathy Brooks, Deborah Hill, Deanna Slone and Tracy Guckian (Marietta Daisies GC); Pril Buege (Marietta Gardeners Club); De... http://www.mdjonline.com/news/lifestyle/sally-litchfield-local-florist-garden-clubs-partner-on-make-someone/article_85dcb360-718e-11e7-ad0f-5be0cd302920.html
How Indianapolis can find free flowers from McNamara Florist - Indianapolis Star
Tuesday, July 18, 2017Indiana this week, according to Fox59.McNamara Florist says it will hide the flowers around landmarks throughout the near east side, downtown Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel and Greenwood.McNamara says it will send out hints via social media to let the community members know where they can find a free bouquet.First stop for Make Someone Smile Week! Come find this free bouquet! Follow along as we spread more across the cit… https://t.co/BYqYqNRefBpic.twitter.com/on2RU2w7D6— McNamara Florist (@McNamaraFlorist) July 17, 2017“The whole purpose of this campaign is to make people smile, so we want it to be interactive and fun,” said Erin Davidson, Marketing Coordinator for McNamara Florist. “We want people to look for our hints and then go out and find our bouquets.”The freebies are being offered in honor of Teleflora’s “Make Someone Smile Week.” McNamara says it is participating as a way to give back to the community that was so supportive of their move from Fishers to the 1800 block of Ludlow Ave. on the near east side.“We are excited to participate in a fun way and send people on a scavenger hunt for a beautiful surprise,” said Davidson. “Flowers are a great way to spread smiles.”This story originally appeared on Fox59.com.Read or Share this story: http://indy.st/2uExYlk... http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2017/07/18/indy-florist-celebrates-makesomeonesmileweek-hidden-bouquets/487273001/
If the poinsettias are ready, can Christmas be far behind? - Montreal Gazette
Tuesday, November 19, 2019Roberts Poinsett, United States ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to 1829. An avid amateur botanist, he saw euphorbias with red bracts growing wild in the hills around Taxco and had samples sent to his South Carolina home. There he propagated them in his greenhouses and gave them to friends and botanical gardens. Photos: Seasonal sea of red poinsettias at Quebec's La Ferme Grover Guillaume Grover, director of production at La Ferme Grover in the Ste-Dorothée area of Laval north of Montreal, Quebec's largest grower of poinsettias. John Kenney /Montreal Gazette Inside a sprawling greenhouse at La Ferme Grover in Ste-Dorothée, nearly 300,000 potted poinsettias have been watered and fed for months. John Kenney /Montreal Gazette The plant owes its English name to Joel Roberts Poinsett, United States ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to 1829. John Kenney /Montreal Gazette An avid amateur botanist, Poinsett saw euphorbias with red bracts and had samples sent to his South Carolina home, where he grew and gave them to friends and botanical gardens. John Kenney /Montreal Gazette But what about the Christmas connection? Legend has it that a Mexican girl was walking to church on Christm... https://montrealgazette.com/news/if-ferme-grovers-poinsettias-are-ready-can-christmas-be-far-behind
Tips for holiday table decorations | Home & Garden | Journal Gazette - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tuesday, November 19, 2019Not only are they going to smell good,” she says, “but they're going to last almost a month.”Go nontraditionalDon't worry about tradition, Stuart says. Her design firm and retail store are in South Carolina, where it's warm year-round. So while she loves using holly and pine in her Christmas decorating, sometimes she uses palm fronds from her yard.She also uses shades of pink and plum, rather than sticking only to red and green. Embrace whatever delights you, she says. Or go beautifully neutral. All three designers say silver and white are great choices.Silver and white can brighten up dark winter nights, especially if they'll be reflecting candlelight. (Candles are a key to creating a beautiful table, says Schuneman: “Candlelight mixed in glass votives, tall candlesticks and pillars will make any table glow and feel special.”)Yip also encourages creative centerpieces: “Sometimes I'll ask people to print their favorite photo from their past year. It could be a photo of a breathtaking vacation they went on or it could be a picture of their kid going back to school,” he says. “And I'll frame those photos and kind of have them scattered down the center of the table.”Another creative option: Ask each guest to bring a favorite book they've read in the past year. Arrange them on the table as decorations and conversation starters. At the end of the night, each guest can leave the party with a different book than they brought.– Melissa Rayworth, Associated Press ... https://www.journalgazette.net/features/home-garden/20191118/tips-for-holiday-table-decorations
Jackie Lacey, AAF, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, Is Named National President of American Institute of Floral Designers - Yahoo Finance
Tuesday, July 23, 2019Tournament of Roses Parade, and many celebrities have also called upon his expertise." data-reactid="15" During his distinguished career, Mr. Lacey has owned flower shops in Tennessee, Texas and South Carolina and he is one of the nation’s leading authorities on retail floral operations and best practices. He has also won numerous awards and earned many accolades through floral design competitions at the national, state and local levels. He is also renowned internationally for his leading-edge approaches to design and his imaginative floral creations. In addition, he has shared the principles, elements and artistry of his craft during memorable stage presentations, wowing audiences around the world. His floral designs and educational insights have been featured in many magazines, including Floriology®, Flowers &, Modern Bride and Inside Weddings. He has provided his talents to such notable events as the Tournament of Roses Parade, and many celebrities have also called upon his expertise.“I am honored at being named President of such a prestigious industry organization as the American Institute of Floral Designers,” said Mr. Lacey. “The journey to becoming President has been educational, enlightening, and filled with years of hard work. I thank each and every member of AIFD for the trust and confidence they have placed in me.” Dinesh Popat, President of BloomNet, Napco and 1-800-Flowers Franchising, added: “BloomNet is a proud sponsor of AIFD, an esteemed organization that works tirelessly on behalf of floral designers nationwide. We are thrilled that AIFD has chosen Jackie Lacey as its president.” Prior to being named National President of AIFD, Mr. Lacey had served the organization in several capacities, including nearly a decade on AIFD’s membership committee and eight years on the board of directors. He has also served and chaired several teams in developing many of AIFD’s educational courses and programs.About BloomNet®" data-reactid="17" About BloomNet®As the floral industry’s most innovative service provider, BloomNet, Inc. (bloomnet.net), a wholly-owned subsi... https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jackie-lacey-aaf-aifd-cfd-141900919.html
Five Couples Escape the Familiar for Destination Weddings - Louisville.com
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Louisville. Although several were used, we wanted to support more.”Brooke Wethington & Scott MorrisonWed on June 7, 2018?Lowndes Grove Plantation, Charleston, South CarolinaPhotographer: Firm AnchorFlowers: Out of the Garden, CharlestonHair and makeup: Meg Workman, CharlestonAttire: Dress from Robert Bullock. Suit from JoS. A. Bank.“The lifesaver to planning my wedding was Instagram,” Brooke says. “I would search hashtags of Charleston weddings. When you plan a destination wedding, you can cut costs by getting married on a weekday — venues are almost half the cost on a Thursday! I was under the impression that planning a destination wedding can be a way to cut costs — less people? — and that is false. I went significantly over my budget due to traveling and adding small details to make my guests more comfortable. And I came home with too many personalized koozies and ChapSticks, so that’s a detail I may have left out. It was the best time having all of my favorite people on the beach just relaxing for days before and after. I strongly suggest having a large area for people to hang out. We rented a large house with a pool. So fun!”Hannah Sells & Geoff LyversWed on July 21, 2018Lost River Cave, Bowling GreenPhotographer: Zoe DannenmuellerHairstylist: Kimberly Spears (and helping hand throughout the day)Attire: Ivory and stone Galina tank ball gown with layered tulle skirt from David’s Bridal and white high-top Converse. Khaki Tommy Hilfiger blazer, khaki Calvin Klein slim-fit pants, navy Roundtree and Yorke leather suspenders, chestnut Crevo Camden leather boots.Makeup: Maggie Bellamy with Makeup by Maggie and the Browtique“You don’t have to have a destination elopement to elope,” Hannah says. “You can elope somewhere cool in public in the town that you live in and skip the cost of a venue and save an incredible amount of money. If you choose somewhere in nature, you don’t even need to buy decorations. If you’re worried about celebrating with or including friends and family, just have a reception after the elopement. Your wedding day and wedding planning are both as hard and as stressful as you make them be.”Kaitlan Bondurant & Robin HerringtonWed on October 20, 2018?Cliffview Lodge, Red River Gorge, Campton, KentuckyPhotographer: Mickie WintersFlowers: Bel-Air Florist, Versailles, KentuckyAttire: Dress from Madison James. Suit from Wildfang.?Hair: Lavish Looks, Sparkle BeelerKaitlan is from Cincinnati and Robin is from Louisville, so Red River Gorge was a good meeting point between the two locations. “Standing in front of the beautiful gorge with all of our friends and family was magical,” Robin says. “We had 60 guests and it was the perfect amount for us. We were able to give all of our guests personal attention, and by the end of the weekend everybody felt like one big family.“(Instagram is) great for initial inspiration, but we started to second-guess our planning decisions after seeing a gorgeous escort card table or fun food station. Trust your instincts and believe in your vision. And get a wedding planner. For real. Jeannie Smith, our planner and coordinator (AshBy Wedding & Event Planning), knew what vendors would be appropriate for what we wanted and, more importantly, knew the vendors that would be willing to trek out into the ... https://www.louisville.com/content/five-couples-escape-familiar-destination-weddings