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Calgary florists take part in Fleurs de Villes exhibition - Calgary Herald

Last year, more than a million people took in shows in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton and Ottawa.Visitors look at a flower display inspited by an Indian wedding during Fleurs de Villes at CrossIron Mills north of Calgary on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Canadaís premiere Floral Mannequin Series, is on display for the first time in the Calgary area for its final stop on the eventís cross-Canada tour at CrossIron Mills. More than a dozen floral-dressed mannequins clothed in one-of-a-kind designs made up of hundreds of fresh blooms. The unique, five-day exhibition is the first of its kind to combine fashion and flowers in Canada. Jim Wells/Postmedia“People just love it,” said Barkley. “Flowers make us happy — they put you in a good mood instantly. All day today, while people have been setting up their mannequins, people have been taking pictures and stopping and you can even smell it as you approach it because it’s so fresh.”Calgarians can vote on their pick for best floral mannequin to determine which florist receives a fan-favourite award.Barkley noted the exhibition is a fun experience for the florists taking part.“They can do something totally wild and creative,” she said. “These people are really artists in a completely different way … They love the challenge of coming up with something.”A headdress bouquet is shown on display during Fleurs de Villes at CrossIron Mills north of Calgary on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Canada’s premiere Floral Mannequin Series, comes to Calgary for the first time for its final stop on the event’s cross-Canada tour at CrossIron Mills. more than a dozen floral-dressed mannequins clothed in one-of-a-kind designs made up of hundreds of fresh blooms. The unique, five-day exhibi... https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/fleurs-de-villes-makes-calgary-stop-at-crossiron-mills

Forever Roses: These fancy flowers will stay fresh for an entire year - Daily Hive

Save yourself the worry of cross-Canada delivery by checking out the store closest to you, whether you’re in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, or Montreal.Vancouver – Symphonie Des RosesSymphonie Des RosesWhat: Offering flowers of many different colours and collections, Symphonie Des Roses has the preserved rose game down in the Vancouver area. Choose from a single large rose that lasts for a full year to a box of dozens to show that special someone that your love for them will never wilt.Where: Vancouver, online storeDelivery: Free delivery throughout CanadaCalgary – Atelier de FleurWhat: Keeping things classic, Atelier de Fleur offers single roses for as low as $15, or a box of 15 for $160. Choose from either the classic red or go with something a little wilder like blue or white.Where: Calgary, online storeDelivery: Delivers to Calgary and the surrounding areas. Free on orders $150 or more, $10-$15 charge otherwiseToronto – Royal FlowerWhat: Royal Flower has eternal rose boxes that range in size from a single rose to a $1,300 box that spells out “I <3 U” – they’re obviously serious about preserved roses.Where: Greater Toronto Area, online storeDelivery: Delivered anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area on any requested dayMontreal – Fleur & SenseWhat: While Fleur & Sense doesn’t only specialize in preserved roses, they do a great job when it comes to these everlasting boxes. There’s plenty of arrangements to choose from, and not a wilted petal in the bunch!Where: Montreal, online storeDelivery: Ships to Canada and the US, usually takes three to four b... https://dailyhive.com/montreal/where-buy-forever-roses-canada-2019

Syracuse flower business destroyed by Internet order-gatherers, florists say - Syracuse.com

Local florists want to be visible online, so they pay to be a member. One of the top hits on Google, syracuseflowers.com, is one website owned by Gift Services, a company based in Vancouver, Wash. The website charges a "small transmission fee" on all orders filled through a local florist. On a $44.95 Mother's Day bouquet, syracuseflowers.com charges $24.95 in service fees."This fee helps us deal with the difference of prices found in various U.S. metro area markets," the syracuseflowers.com website reads."That one is very clever," said Nick Panarites, owner of The Wild Orchid of Manlius. "They register a domain name in every major city and people think they're local."For 28 years, Panarites has been the owner of the Wild Orchid, where half the shop's sales now come from order-gatherers. The majority of Syracuse florists use Teleflora, which is headquartered in Los Angeles."You can't do it with them, but you can't do it without them," he said.Wire services and order-gatherers can guarantee same-day delivery, or the closest thing to it, which individual florists cannot. They'll sell a $50 arrangement and contact several local florists within a network's zip code until one agrees to fill the order.Florists aren't obligated to provide arrangements at the service price. In the Telefora network, for example, they can accept or decline an order.Lately, Panarites has refused most of his Teleflora orders."There's no profit in it," he said. "They're making the money. They're stealing my customers away."Calls to Teleflora and Gift Services for this story were not returned.'Just a different way to do business'Nanette Hayner, owner of the Whistlestop Florist in East Syracuse, happily uses Teleflora. She believes it has the flower industry's long-term future in mind.An arrangement at Whistlestop Florist in East Syracuse.David Lassman dlassman@syracuse.com"If I can't provide for an order, I don't take it," said Hayner. "Teleflora is a fine company and has rules to abide by like anything else. They have an extremely secure site. They're the best of the bunch."Whistlestop has been in business for 36 years and Hayner sees order-gatherers as just another way to keep going strong. She prefers customers to call or visit her shop, but she believes the order-gatherers have a necessary role to play."We're no different than anyone else suffering from the ease of buying things on the Internet," Hayner said. "I just look at it like a challenge. It's just a different way to do business."Other florists say the order-gatherers' rise results in declining flower quality and fewer local flower businesses.Flower shop closuresThe Buy Local movement is strong in Syracuse, but flower shop owners say it hasn't quite extended to their business. "Every year, you hear one or two shops close up," Panarites said. "They cannot adapt to the Internet business. There used to be about four or five shops by Eastwood, now there's two or three."Related: Tipp Hill florist closes after 110 yearsCerio remembers when there were 13 florists operating downtown in the mid-1990s. Now she's one of a small handful left.Worst of all, the local shops receiving online wire orders never get to interact with their customers. They can't forge business relationships, learn names and faces or advise which flowers will be in seas... https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/05/syracuse_flower_business_destroyed_by_internet_order-gatherers_florists_say.html

Kamloops artist to compete in World Cup of floral design - CBC.ca

Spain and Taiwan. In March, Jaras won first place at the national Maple Leaf Cup in Edmonton and second place at the Pacific Northwest Cup in Vancouver, qualifying him for what some in the industry call the "floral Olympics."But don't mistake heavyweights like Jaras for florists."We do work that really is for art's sake," he said. "It can be very sculptural. There's more to it than making a vase design or something in the flower shop that would go out for a birthday." Practice makes perfectThe World Cup takes place in February 2019, but there's plenty of work ahead. The artists will have two days of prep before three days of intense competition. In the lead-up to the event, Jaras plans to attend several workshops run by floral design masters. "It's definitely practising and getting exposure to various kinds of design," Jaras said. "I keep doing it here every day in my studio." Jaras started his career by accident in 1988, when he visited a friend working in a floral shop. The store's owner roped Jaras into making corsages for a wedding. Jaras realized he had a knack for it and continued to work for the owner. Jaras eventually landed a job at one of Edmonton's top floral ... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/floral-designer-kamloops-1.4625088

Vancouver Christmas Events 2018: 100 ways to get into the holiday spirit - Vancouver Sun

There's something for everyone on our list of 100 festive things to do this season. The holiday season is upon us once again, and Metro Vancouver is aglow with tons of festive events to get you in the Christmas spirit. Our list of things to do is sorted into four categories: Family Events, Holiday Concerts, Seasonal Stage Shows and Craft Fairs, so grab your calendar and start filling in those squares — there’s lots of fun to be had.READ MORE: Let there be light! Check out our Metro Vancouver Christmas Lights Map 2018READ MORE:Gift ideas, recipes, events and more!FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTSVancouver Christmas MarketThe city’s signature yuletide celebration amplifies and expands its festive offerings with more than 80 huts stuffed with sweets, treats, and treasures. Wander the market’s winding alleys and discover authentic German delicacies: sizzling sausages, two warming Glühwein (mulled wine) locations, old world confections, handcrafted gifts, and so much more! Share food and drink in the cozy Alpine Lounge, or relax in the sleek new WunderBAR and indulge in Christmas Cocktails, charcuterie or German desserts i... https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/festivals/vancouver-christmas-events-2018-100-ways-to-get-into-the-holiday-spirit

Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra

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 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/

The 3 best florists in Houston - KTRK-TV

Katy Freeway, Suite 211. With five stars out of 66 reviews on Yelp, the florist has proven to be a local favorite.3. Blomma Flower Shop Photo: blomma flower shop/YelpBlomma Flower Shop, a florist in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 74 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1602 Patterson St. to see for yourself. ... https://abc13.com/business/the-3-best-florists-in-houston/5129115/

Perspective | This D.C. florist secret to surviving 114 years and four generations - The Washington Post

Cheryl Diaz MeyerFor The Washington Post<caption>Phil Caruso, right, and his son Michael Caruso at the family business, Caruso Florist, which was started in Washington in 1903. It is one of Washington’s most durable businesses.</caption> I lope with my Tumi backpack east down M Street NW across Connecticut Avenue on a humid August morning in Washington. On the sidewalk in front of me is an eruption of petunias, roses and sunflowers that make me think I am on the way to Emerald City.“It’s so people know we are open,” owner Phil Caruso says as I arrive. Caruso, 86, his fist full of roses, plants himself amid the melange and hands out singles to passersby.“To brighten your day,” he says as he hands a rose to a woman, who performs a balancing act with her coffee thermos and rolled-up newspaper. His Caruso Florist is a Washington institution, a 114-year-old family business that sells $2 million worth of flowers and fruit boxes each year. Caruso products launch... https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/this-dc-florists-secret-to-surviving-114-years-and-four-generations/2017/08/18/ee1a0152-836e-11e7-b359-15a3617c767b_story.html

Former White House Chief Floral Designer Laura Dowling appearing at Akron Home & Flower Show (photos) - cleveland.com

One of her favorite White House experiences is:Dowling is originally from Washington state. At a Governor's Dinner, she met the then governor of Washington. He shared something with her."He (the governor) came up to me after the dinner, and he told me the president (Obama) told him one of his favorite things about being in the White House was the flowers, because they changed all the time," Dowling recalls. I was touched by that. He didn't say the helicopter landing on the south lawn or the 24-7 chef service. But I think flowers can do that. They make a house a home, even the White House."The Akron Home & Flower Show is hosting many local professionals in the fields of construction and renovation, home decor, outdoor living and more.Here's what's happening on the Main Stage, sponsored by Carter Lumber.Friday, Feb. 23 12:00 p.m. - - Garden-to-table Cooking Demo3:00 p.m. - - Garden-to-table Cooking Demo4 p.m. - - Kitchen Designs by Dave Megge, Carter Lumber5 p.m. - - Outback Ray, Animal Show6 p.m. - - Dr. Lori, Antique AppraisalSaturday, Feb. 24 11:30 a.m. Outback Ray, Animal Show12:30 p.m. - - Former White House Chief Floral Designer Laura Dowling1:30 p.m. - - Kitchen Designs by Dave Megge, Carter Lumber2:30 p.m. - Dr. Lori, Antique Appraisal4 p.m. - - Former White House Chief Floral Designer Laura Dowling5 p.m. - - Garden-to-table Cooking Demo6 p.m. - - Dr. Lori, Antique AppraisalSunday, Feb. 2511:15 a.m. - - Outback Ray, Animal Show12:15 p.m. - - Dr. Lori, Antique Appraisal1:15 p.m. - - Former White House Chief Floral Designer Laura Dowling2 p.m. - - Garden-to-table Cooking DemoThe John S. Knight Center is at 77 E Mill St., Akron.Tickets to the show are $10, and $9 for military and seniors with identification. For more information, go to akronhomeandflower.com. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/02/former_white_house_chief_flora.html