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Daylan Flowers announces Democratic candidacy for Lubbock County JP 2 - LubbockOnline.com
Tuesday, January 30, 2018I am. I am going to be fair and I am going to uphold the law, that’s what I’ll stick to.”Precinct 2 in Lubbock County is made up of the southeast portion of the county, including the cities of Slaton and Ransom Canyon. http://lubbockonline.com/news/2017-11-30/daylan-flowers-announces-democratic-candidacy-lubbock-county-jp-2
Six weird, fun gift ideas for quirky Atlanta moms - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Monday, May 23, 2016The man who started it, Joel Slaton, is a fascinating, creative native Atlantan whom you can read all about here in this AJC profile; you’ll also find lots of photos and videos of his whimsical artwork there.Constitution Lakes Park, open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free. 305 S. River Industrial Boulevard SE, Atlanta. www.facebook.com/constitutionlakes3. Treat her to a tattoo. Anyone can have the traditional “Mom” tattooed on their bicep. But why not switch it up a bit and spring for whatever she wants inked, wherever she wants it? Metro Atlanta has a host of well-reviewed tattoo artists and shops (find lists here and here). Really want to show Mom or Grandmom your love? Consider getting a tattoo along with her. It happens sometimes,” said Brian Munoz, an artist at Sacred Heart Tattoo in Little Five Points. “Mainly it’s mothers and daughters coming in together. It’s not so much a mother-and-son thing.”Most tattoo shops are open daily, including this Sunday. But it’s always better to call ahead and schedule an appointment, especially if you want to work with a particular artist.4. Take her on a “gallery tour” of Krog Street Tunnel. Here’s where Atlanta flexes its own “tattooed bicep” on a daily basis. Located at the intersection of DeKalb Avenue and Krog Street, the nearly 100-year-old tunnel is also where underground art meets must-see hipster cool. For what seems like forever, “Krog’s” concrete walls have been covered with an ever-changing gallery of “public art” (drawings and paintings, graffiti, posters, even one of Tiny Doors ATL’s tiny doors) that the web site notfortourists.com describes as “low on gang tagging and high on wit.” A trip to view the Krog Tunnel used to feel more dangerous and edgy before the paved Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline arrived just a few blocks away at Irwin Street. Still, a visit now will totally up Mom’s street cred. Afterwards, treat her to a nosh and adult beverage at nearby Krog Street Market or 97 Estoria in Cabbagetown. (If you really want to add to your uncovential gift, you could surprise Mom with a pre-painted message on the tunnel just for her. Or the two of you could add some art together. Technically the tunnel is private property owned by CSX, so we’d never officially recommend you do anything to it, wink, wink).Krog Street Tunnel. 1 Krog St. NE, Atlanta.5. Give her the ultimate Girls Night Out courtesy of RuPaul: Your fun-loving Mom will have to wait until Friday night to see RuPaul’s Drag Race Battle of the Seasons (BOTS) — but what a night it should be. For eight seasons, RuPaul’s Logo TV reality/competition show has crowned “America’s Next Drag Superstar;” this traveling extravaganza brings together past winners, runners-up and other fan favorites for solo and group performances (the cast varies by city). It’s here for one show only, and tickets prices start at $37.50 for general admission and go higher for VIP packages that include perks like pre- and post-show meet-and-greets.RuPaul’s Drag Race Battle of the Season. 9 p.m. May 13. $37.50 - $299. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Rd. Atlanta. 404-843-2825, www.thebuckheadtheatre.com.6. Say it with flow — er, Trees. Imagine the totally unexpected moment when y... http://www.ajc.com/news/lifestyles/six-weird-fun-gift-ideas-for-quirky-atlanta-moms/nrHXk/
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/
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
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/
