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Selling an emotion - Estero, Bonita flower shops prepare for Valentine's Day - Naples Daily News
Sunday, February 10, 2019Day It was a similar scene about 10 miles north on U.S. 41 at Petals & Presents in Estero, where owner Thea Cernohous and her team of five had been working since the early morning to fill orders. A methodical sound of slicing stems accompanied by the faint song from a radio filled the flower shop’s workspace. Only the ringing of a phone or a conversation about the location of a pending delivery would interrupt them on occasion. The two south Lee County flower shops were in the sprint portion of a preparation marathon before Valentine’s Day, one of the busiest days of the year for the two local businesses. Three thousand roses had come in to the 33-year-old Bonita Springs flower shop since Friday. Five hundred more were stacked against a wall bundled in boxes. “We’ll get 500 more tonight and another 500 tomorrow,” Sayger said. At the 15-year-old Estero shop, Cernohous said the store can receive upwards of 500 orders in a three-day window, which includes deliveries and pickups. More: 13 romantic date spots in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers But she uses plenty of extra hands to help tackle the number of orders that come for Valentine’s Day. “You can’t do this on the same staff you run your daily flower shop on,” she said. “It’s just not possible.” Heaven Scent offers a menu of options for people to wow their loved one... https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/communities/the-banner/2018/02/14/selling-emotion-estero-bonita-flower-shops-prepare-valentines-day/320016002/
Local florist receives influx of customers to honor slain state trooper - WSET
Sunday, February 10, 2019Staton, a former 911 dispatcher, said what happened is also a painful reminder of Campbell County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Saunders' death.He was killed in a car wreck while responding to a call nearly 12 years ago. http://wset.com/news/local/local-florist-receives-influx-of-customers-to-honor-slain-state-trooper
Valentin's Day 2019: the best online flower delivery services - TechRadar
Sunday, February 10, 2019Bouqs, and many more.Right now most U.S. retailers (get U.K. deals here) are still offering standard shipping fees for Valentine’s Day delivery. If you don’t mind your flowers arriving early, ProFlowers is offering a 20% discount on all Valentine’s Day gifts with delivery between 02/10 and 02/13.For all those who love to procrastinate, fear not, because all of the online flower delivery services we've listed below offer same-day delivery as long as your order is placed by a specific time and for an additional fee.We'll continue to update delivery fees and cut-off dates for Valentine's Day delivery as we get closer to the big day.Online flower delivery services:ProFlowersProFlowers not only has a wide selection of flowers and Valentine's Day gifts, but its also offering your choice of a dozen roses foronly $24.99. Right now you can still receive standard delivery ($4.99) to ensure you're bouquet will get there on Valentine's Day. You can receive same-day delivery if you order by 2 PM local time and for an additional delivery charge.View Deal1-800-Flowers.comYou can save 20% on a wide selection of Valentine's Day gifts that include roses, Godiva chocolates and more with coupon code VDAY at checkout. The downside of this promotion is the delivery dates to choose from are 2/10 - 2/13, so actual Valentine's Day is excluded. If you do want your flowers delivered on the big day, the special holiday delivery free is $7.99 in addition to the standard delivery fee of $14.99. Same day delive... https://www.techradar.com/news/valentines-day-2019-the-best-online-flower-delivery-services
Floral Delivery Company Helps You Pick the Perfect Petals for Valentine's - PRNewswire
Sunday, February 10, 2019The catalog team has worked to nearly triple the ways buyers can customize bouquet options. Now customers can add photos of delivery or add chocolates, wine, different vases, and even gift cards to local spa and beauty stores! The goal: to ensure that every bouquet delivered this Valentine's Day expresses each customer's unique relationship. While many companies already have blackout dates for delivery in time for Valentine's Day, RussianFlora.com is still promising delivery for most regions. Of course, that's not all. Due to high demand, the company has expanded its multiple day gift options. These are gifts that one can order to surprise someone multiple days, weeks, or even months in a row. For instance, the one-a-day rose gift is very popular, and it's the perfect way to count down to a romantic evening. RussianFlora.com has also bulked up on the gift cards they offer, to make sure everyone can be spoiled exactly as they choose. RussianFlora.com is also offering FREE SHIPPING to Russia through Valentine's Day, in an effort to make sure the most romantic day of the year is a bit less stressful. If you've been putting off figuring out a surprise for that special someone there's still time to make it look like you've been planning for weeks! Their 24/7 customer service team are the experts at helping you come up with the perfect combination of flowers, chocolates, wine, and more to make your loved one feel like royalty. About RussianFlora.comRussianFlora.com is a full-service international florist specializing in delivery all over Russia and to countries in the fo... https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/floral-delivery-company-helps-you-pick-the-perfect-petals-for-valentines-300791122.html
Carrollwood Florist Supplies Fresh Valentine's Day Flowers - MENAFN.COM
Sunday, February 10, 2019Choose 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 ensures that not only will you get first pick of the best flowers in Tampa , but will also help with the timing of your delivery. 'Your order is taken, processed and made right in our store! We always want to ensure your satisfaction, which is why we stand by our "love it" guarantee. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We hope we will have the opportunity to serve you soon, concluded the spokesperson of Carrollwood Florist. Designer's choice arrangements not only get you the freshest selection of flowers, they guarantee you will send a more unique Valentine's Day gift. Contact Carrollwood Florist and place your order to impress your love. About Carrollwood Florist Carrollwood Florist is one of the leading flower shops in Tampa, which offers quality flowers, artfully designed arrangements and gifts for all occasions. Now, they offer unique and creative Valentine's Day Floral arrangements and bouquets. To know more, visit https://www.carrollwoodflorist.com/ Media Contact Company Name: Carrollwood Florist Contact Person: Larry Montesano Email: Send Email Phone: 813-962-1917 Address:11745 N Dale Mabry Highway City: Tampa State: Florida Country: United States Website: www.carrollwoodflorist.com/ MENAFN3001201900703268ID1098050086... 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, 2019Anderson received a master's degree in horticulture, the science and art of growing plants, at Kansas State University and her doctorate in horticulture from Texas A&M University. She also taught classes in floral design at both universities.Anderson will teach a topic course called Wellness in Floral Art for the 2019 spring semester at ASU. The class will focus on how flowers relieve stress and affect the senses. “It’s biophilia, so we’re being connected back to nature, which is where we come from," Anderson said. "Working with plants is a therapy, so not only is it a therapy for me to educate others on floral design as an art form and a stress reliever, (but) it’s also awesome to see other people benefit from it.” While 90 universities in the U.S. offer bachelor's degrees in horticulture, only two universities offer degrees in floral design according to The Bachelor's Portal. As a result, aspiring floral designers often select horticulture as a major.However, Anderson said an arts background is more valuable for entering the floral design field and modified her horticulture research accordingly. “When I was managing studios in San Diego and Los Angeles, the owners of the studios kept asking me to find florists that had an art background, not a plant science or horticulture background,” Anderson said. “That’s when I got the idea that we need (to) advocate floral design as an art form in order to have a more educated work force.” Anderson also has her own business, The Flori.Culture, in which she teaches floral art classes and creates arrangements for clients. She said she has created arrangements for events hosted by large companies including Cisco and Walgreens.On the website, Anderson runs a blog called The Chlorophyll Chronicle where she discusses "flowers. food. fashion." She also has a YouTube channel, The Flori.Culture, where she shows off arrangements and gives tutorials on how to make them. “If you are interested in floral design, in the aesthetics, then you are probably also interested in food and fashion and even interior design, so I think it all goes hand-in-hand," Anderson said. [embedded content]Katherine Merveille, the owner of Merveille Floral and Design Atelier and a colleague of Anderson, said that Anderson’s extensive... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu
Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra
Sunday, February 10, 2019District 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/
5 Free Apps to Order Valentine's Flowers - The Mac Observer
Tuesday, February 05, 2019From You Flowers offers beautiful flower arrangements for same day delivery by a local florist. Whether you need to send flowers to New York, Texas, or California, FromYouFlowers.com offers USA flower delivery from coast to coast. Want to make it a one-of-a-kind gift? Add a teddy bear, chocolates or a balloon bouquet to your online flower order.Be the first to know about promotion and discount announcements about flower arrangements! Also, you can quickly place a flower order with your mobile device and send flowers to your loved ones with the same day delivery option using the special day reminders and deals. [4 Valentine Apps to Shop for That Special Someone]Photo by Amy Shamblen on Unsplash... https://www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/5-apps-valentines-flowers/
Baacks to the future: New owners adding wine, beer option with delivery of flowers, gifts - ReporterNews.com
Tuesday, February 05, 2019Dan Harwell purchased the company in 1972, and later his son, Luke, joined the business full-time in 2002 after graduating from Texas Tech University. The younger Harwell eventually took over operations of the family business. Under the new owners, some things remain the same. One fixture is the employees, including a designer who has been at Baack’s for 31 years, Petre said. There also are efforts to revive some former Baack’s traditions, such as a Christmas open house and growing some plants in-house, Petre said. Her brother, Marc Petre, is sprucing up the shuttered greenhouses on the property, she said. At one time, Baack’s was known for cultivating poinsettias, geraniums, Easter lilies, hydrangeas and annual bedding plants, according to the Reporter-News archives. In addition to floral arrangements for all occasions, Baack’s also offers the crafting and delivery of gift boxes around many themes, such as golf, fishing, hunting and tailgating. Packages also can be created for children’s events, baby showers, Father’s Day and other special moments, Petre said. Her goal is to use products from local wineries and chocolatiers to include with her gift options. Late bloomer Managing a flower and gift shop is a dream come true for Petre, who previously worked as a bartender for 10 years. That experience in the alcohol industry will be a plus with the addition of the wine and beer delivery with Baack's flowers and gift boxes, she said. “I’ve always been artistic and real artsy, and I love making things look pretty,” Petre said. “I always thought that it would be so cool to be able to own a flower shop and to do that every day.” Her previous creative interests include making stylish belt buckles and jewelry out of bones and antlers. She first learned about wine and beer delivery while attending a floral design workshop in Austin several months ago. “I’m 43 years old and I needed a change. I quit my job and this just kind of fell in our laps. I like to call it divine intervention,” Petre said. https://www.reporternews.com/story/money/business/local/2019/01/17/new-abilene-florist-baacks-owners-adding-wine-beer-option-flower-gift-box-delivery/2548924002/