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Red Deer art exhibit: Flowers symbolize “essence of life” for cancer survivor

A “celebration of life” exhibit by an Alberta cancer survivor speaks to the therapeutic value of art.Close-Up: Paintings by Donna Gallant, at the Kiwanis Gallery in the Red Deer Public Library, reveals the magnificent colours, shapes and textures of roses, irises, gladiolas, tulips and begonias.The striking show, presented by the Red Deer Arts Council, appears to put flowers under a magnifying glass so that viewers’ eyes can take in their interior “drama,” said the artist, Gallant.Up close, the stamens, filaments and petals she’s painted take on an abstract perspective. But when viewed from across the room, they come together in intricate, floral detail.Gallant compares this to life: Sometimes you don’t know why you are experiencing something in the moment its happening. But you eventually gain a big-picture view with the passage of time.The Lethbridge-based painter recalled being initially drawn to ominous dark colours and spiky shapes at the centre of flowers when she began painting this series a decade ago.Shortly after, Gallant was diagnosed with early-stage uterine cancer in 2010. It made her wonder if her preoccupat... https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/red-deer-art-exhibit-flowers-symbolize-essence-of-life-for-cancer-survivor/

Special delivery for Fort Mac moms - Lethbridge Herald

Later Saturday afternoon, Braun, her husband, 13-year-old daughter Keara, and Braun’s mother filled the backseat of Braun’s SUV with the flowers and began the drive up north. When they reached Red Deer, the group needed a place to sleep for the night, and the manager at the Super 8 happily donated two rooms when it was learned what they were doing.They continued the drive to Edmonton on Mother’s Day, to deliver the flowers to the evacuees at the Northlands Expo Centre. Standing outside the front door, they handed them to mothers as they walked out.“It was super sweet. There were a couple kids and husbands or dads that came up and asked for flowers for their moms or wives,” said Braun. “We got lots of hugs, smiles, some tears from people. So many people took the time to talk for a couple minutes to express their thanks.”What really stood out to Braun was the reaction they received from the men, who appeared grateful to have something to give their loved one when they had no other means.“The look in their eyes… when they said thank you…I think because their wife or their mom was still getting recognized in a way that maybe they couldn’t have done it and they just seemed so appreciative of it.”For Braun, it really hit her hard when they shared stories of losing their homes. One man told her how he and his wife were evacuated to separate areas.“It had been six days and he still hadn’t talked to her. I just teared up right away,” said Braun. “When the safe list came out, he looked on it and saw her name, so he knows that she’s safe, but he still wasn’t able to talk to her.”Braun said it all wouldn’t have been possible without her family members and sponsors who helped along the way.“They were a really big help with organizing it, and picking things up, and doing everything that needed to be done,” said Braun.She is also grateful to Preston from National Car and Truck Rental who offered to donate a vehicle if hers wasn’t big enough to fit the flowers.“There are so many necessities people need, and I know there are a lot of organizations donating… but for moms on Mother’s Day to be without their homes and uncertain of the future, sometimes a little bit of flowers goes a long way,” said Sharon Ulrich, owner of Flowers on 9th.That’s why she didn’t hesitate to donate when Braun phoned. Ulrich chipped in some spider mums, sunflowers, alstromeria and potted plants.“I think it’s really nice what they did, to give to other people and try and make them feel better at a difficult time,” said Ulrich. “It’s not a necessity, but just something to brighten their days.”Follow @MelissaVHerald on TwitterLeave a ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/11/special-delivery-for-fort-mac-moms/

After the shooting, a boy gave flowers to workers at King Soopers stores near the attack - The Washington Post

He purchased dozens of carnations in a variety of bright colors and paid for them with money he earned from dog-walking. When JJ told the florist his plan to give a flower to every store employee, she offered him a generous discount.That’s when he turned to his mother and excitedly said, “kindness is spreading!” Witmer recalled.They did several laps around the supermarket and handed out one flower to every employee. With each flower, JJ shared an earnest message.“We just wanted to let you know you’re appreciated. Thank you for being here today. It must be hard,” he said to each employee.“At first, I was a little bit timid because I wasn’t sure how they would react,” JJ said.But then he saw that employees instantly responded with overwhelming gratitude.“They were really thankful. Lots of them were crying and giving me first bumps and air hugs,” JJ said. “It made me feel so good. I was filled with joy and happiness.”While chatting with the store employees, “they said they were kind of scared to go do their job,” JJ added. “I think we made the right decision because it made a lot of people feel good.”Although Witmer followed closely behind her son, “I just stood in the background and let him do his thing,” she said. “This was his idea, and I was just there to support him.”After about 45 minutes in the store, they moved on to another King Soopers location in Reunion, a community in Commerce City, which is where the Witmer family usually gets their groceries.“We know most of the employees there,” JJ said.He purchased three dozen red roses that the store’s florist also offered at a heavily discounted price. Again, he circled the supermarket, handing out flowers to every employee in sight.“He even waited for a staff meeting to end so he wouldn’t miss anybody,” Witmer said.Marsha Esparza-Barnabe, 58, who works in the pharmacy at the Commerce City King Soopers, was surprised when JJ approached her with a rose.The atmosphere in the store was “very somber,” she said. “Everybody was talking about [the shooting], and it was just very sad. It could have been our store.”Then JJ appeared, rose in hand.The small gesture of kindness was so overwhelming, Esparza-Barnabe said, that “I actually turned and walked to the back and cried.”Not far away, in the baking aisle of the supermarket, Zerelda Todd — a King Soopers employee of 46 years — was on her knees, stocking the shelves with tubes of frosting.“All of a sudden, I heard this quiet voice go ‘Ma’am,' ” Todd, 64, said. ... https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/03/25/king-soopers-shooting-flowers-colorado/

5 Best Florists in San Antonio?? - Kev's Best

Female Floral Designer. Source: UnsplashBelow is a list of the top and leading Florists in San Antonio. To help you find the best Florists located near you in San Antonio, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.San Antonio’s Best Florists:The top rated Florists in San Antonio are:Oakleaf Florist – perfect gift to convey a person’s messageSpring Garden Flower Shop – delivers top quality floral designsFlowerama – a full-range flower shop attending to the San Antonio localityartistic blooms – uses flowers as a medium for artistic arrangementsOak Hills Florist – family operated floral store since 1978Oakleaf Floristhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BaHaGiSH-Lt/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheetOakleaf Florist offers an array of creative floral designs, bouquets, and flower arrangements. It delivers the perfect gift for any special event. Their birthday flowers help the celebrant enjoy their special moment. Love flowers are romantically arranged to relay the message of passion. Meanwhile, their sympathy and funeral flowers are instrumental in expre... https://kevsbest.com/best-florists-in-san-antonio/

'It's up in the air': Louisville-area florists hustle ahead of a pandemic Valentine's Day - Courier Journal

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Valentine's Day hustle at Susan's Florist gets started well before the calendar turns to February.Myriad roses need to be ordered for the storefront at 2731 Preston Highway. Grids have to be taped on top of colorful vases to hold up flowers during transportation. And, of course, flowers must be arranged in said vases for the special occasion.And though this year's Valentine Day is anomalous for multiple reasons — it's on a Sunday, a non-workday for many, and in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic — the 73-year-old flower shop is ready to do what it has done for nearly a year now: stay nimble and make special deliveries for its many customers.But like other holidays, COVID-19 continues to throw a wrench in everyone's plans."We really don't know what to expect," said Jessie Smith, lead designer for Susan's Florist. "We're just kind of rolling with the punches."As with businesses nationwide, the deadly coronavirus pandemic has impacted Louisville-area florists. On one hand, workers now suddenly... https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2021/02/11/valentines-day-2021-louisville-area-florists-hustle-amid-pandemic/4435860001/

WRAL Small Business Spotlight: Fallon's Flowers celebrates 100 years in Raleigh - WRAL.com

By Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producerRaleigh, N.C. — Fallon's Flowers isn't just the oldest florist in Raleigh -- it's very likely the oldest in North Carolina, owners say. It was recognized by the public as the best, winning the best florist category in the 2020 WRAL Voters' Choice Awards.The company has been around for more than 100 years, since the Fallon family migrated to Raleigh in 1919 and began growing their own flowers in a series of greenhouses near Oakwood Cemetery.In 1920, the Fallons opened a retail shop on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, where they sold flowers for decades until they moved into the current building at 700 Saint Mary's St., which was originally a Piggly Wiggly.The business was eventually sold to the Brown-Wynne family and is now owned by the McCarthy family. The longest-working employee started helping in the greenhouses 45 years ago and still works at the Saint Mary's Street location.Frank Campisi has managed that location for 20 years. He said, while the ownership has changed, the family focus remains the same."I talk to customers who... https://www.wral.com/wral-small-business-spotlight-fallon-s-flowers-celebrates-100-years-in-raleigh/19595753/

10 Northern Michigan Florists – mynorth.com - MyNorth.com

February and whether yours is a newly budding relationship or a blossoming one, let your significant other know they’re special to you with a Valentine’s Day bouquet from a Northern Michigan florist.These 10 Northern Michigan florists (from Traverse City to Ludington!) are great to keep in mind for Valentine’s Day, but they also create arrangements year-round for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, parties and more!Beads and Blooms Florist78 N. Jebavy Dr. Ludington, MI 49431, 231.845.6537 or 231.425.4133A local florist that delivers on a personal level, “all flower arrangements are artistically arranged in a vase and hand-delivered to the recipient.” Flower’s From Sky’s the Limit413 Michigan St. Petoskey, MI 49770, 231.347.7770Pick out the perfect pair of posies (or whatever suits your fancy) online and choose from a wide variety of arrangements that can be delivered in Petoskey or nationwide. Flower Station341 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684, 231.946.1742, toll free:Located a short walk from the heart of downtown Traverse City, the Flower Station is a family owned store that offers a selection of imported and locally grown fresh flowers.Hagstrom’s Flowers910 South Mitchell... https://mynorth.com/2015/01/10-northern-michigan-florists/

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