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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/

Man to be sentenced in Edmonton flower store owner’s mall death during robbery - theglobeandmail.com

May, 2019, to manslaughter in the death of Iain Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong had tried to stop Mr. Cushnie from robbing a cash box from a cosmetic kiosk outside outside Armstrong’s Bunches florist shop at Edmonton’s Southgate Centre a year earlier. On Monday, Justice Eldon Simpson sentenced Mr. Cushnie to six years in prison. Story continues below advertisement Justice Simpson said Mr. Armstrong, who was 61, fell down and hit his head on a corner of another kiosk after he was punched six times by Mr. Cushnie. Sharon Armstrong, who was married to her husband for 37 years, said in a victim impact statement during Mr. Cushnie’s sentencing hearing earlier Monday that the morning of April 17, 2018, was a normal one as her husband headed off to work at their family-owned business. “In a few hours, my world would collapse,” she said, explaining she received a phone call from one of their employees and immediately called her husband’s brother and business partner. When she arrived at the mall, she saw the building surrounded by emergency vehicles, she said. “I felt my heart drop,” she told court. She was diverted to the University of Alberta Hospital, where she was met by police and called her son and daughter to meet her. “We were all so scared and confused,” said Ms. Armstrong, who added that doctors started using words like “dire, catastrophic” to describe her husband’s injuries. The family decided to take him off life support three days later. Story continues below advertisement Sharon Armstrong was one of eight family members and friends who provided victim impact statements. The couple’s... https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-man-to-be-sentenced-in-edmonton-flower-store-owners-mall-death-during/

Long Beach's 3 top florists (that won't break the bank) - Hoodline

Looking to try the best florists in town?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable florists in Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.1. Daisy's FlowersPhoto: Daisy's Flowers/YelpTopping the list is Daisy's Flowers, situated at 626 Cherry Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp, the florist has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The florist offers fresh floral arrangements.2. 710 Flower ShopPhoto: Bryan V./Yelp710 Flower Shop, located at 690 W. Willow St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly florist 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews. The family owned and operated store offers bouquets for all occasions.Yelper Angelo L. wrote, "710 Flower shop has to be one of the best flower shops out there. Their roses are super nice."Stephany M. noted, "All flowers in this shop are beautiful. They have great customer service and a nice variety of flowers. The prices are... https://hoodline.com/2020/05/long-beach-s-3-top-florists-that-won-t-break-the-bank

Hamilton florist's business has gone from strength to strength - Daily Record

Opportunities for small businesses have been few and far between during the last few months but one Hamilton florist has gone from strength to strength through the pandemic.Michelle Kyle of Michelle’s Flowers has been working with flowers for over a decade. Her business, now based in Haddow Street, has grown during lockdown when a number of local clients decided to send bouquets to friends and family to cheer them up when they couldn’t physically meet. “It’s been going really, really good,” Michelle said. “10 years ago, I had a shop in Blantyre but I had to let go of it because I was ill. “I’ve had some customers but with lockdown I was getting busier with the flowers. That’s when I decided to go back into it and open a wee shop. “At the moment, everything is done online - rather than face to face - or over the telephone. The customers have put a lot of faith into me because they’ve not seen it. They trust me and trust my judgement. “I’ve been advertising on Facebook and I’ve got a wee room so I can do more flowers. We’re having a wee open day on Saturday - I’ve got the hand sanitizer, we’ll... https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-florists-business-gone-strength-22502590

‘The power of flowers’: Alabama’s florists cope with pandemic, recovery - AL.com

Volume dropped to almost nothing except what I could do,” Morris said.Morris’ experience was much like other industries, but it illustrates the particular challenges felt by florists around Alabama. The life events where people expect flowers - hospitalizations, funerals - were suddenly in the news, but the demand for them was all but extinguished.Cameron Pappas at Norton’s Florist in Birmingham said the lockdown, and the reopening that followed, has reminded him of the “power of flowers.”“We’ve had a lot of reminders of how important flowers are to everyone,” he said. “They keep people sane.”The pandemic hit America right in a peak season for florists - the rush before Easter, proms and spring events. Pappas said business began to slowdown by about 40 percent one week before his shop closed for two weeks on March 23. The store laid off all of its employees for that period.Cameron Pappas delivered flowers to Birmingham-area restaurants during the coronavirus shutdown.Thousands of floral businesses around America were left with perishable goods that they couldn’t sell. Just three days before Norton’s closed, it had received a shipment of about $5,000 in flowers. Rather than throw them out, Pappas said, they made bouquets to give away at restaurants and nursing homes that would accept them. In some cases, he hand delivered them.“We wanted the flowers to still do their job, to bring joy to bad situations,” he said. “We wanted them to say that we’re not going to let this virus take away the heart of our city.”Morris, 86, said he was reduced to little better than a one-man operation for about five weeks, with his nephew keeping the books. https://www.al.com/business/2020/06/the-power-of-flowers-alabamas-florists-cope-with-pandemic-recovery.html

Hannah's Flowers relocates, expands business - Midland Daily News

Back to Gallery As a fourth-generation florist, Hannah Tiffin has a deep appreciation and passion for working with flowers – whether it’s making bouquet arrangements, pressing and drying flowers, or even painting them on canvas. Growing up as the daughter of a Naval man and amidst a family of successful entrepreneurs, the Midland native has lived elsewhere and explored other careers. However, she eventually decided to carry out what she calls her legacy as a florist here locally. “It’s in my blood; It’s what I’m supposed to be doing; It’s what I’ve always done,” she said. “Even as a little girl, I used to play florist.” Last year in January, Tiffin opened Hannah’s Flowers on Grove Street, offering floral services for weddings, events and daily occasions. Her client-base quickly grew. !-- e hearst/ads/m... https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Hannah-rsquo-s-Flowers-relocates-expands-business-14941666.php

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