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'For the community': Dunn volunteers deliver flowers to nursing homes during pandemic - The Fayetteville Observer

Stops included nursing homes in Warsaw, Clinton, Fayetteville, Eastover, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Benson, Dunn, Coats, Angier, Lillington and Newton Grove. Plainview area resident Bonnie Byrd was among the volunteers helping. She said she came because she knows Surles and his mother. And her husband had an aunt in a nursing home with Alzheimer's. “It's just a heartfelt thing that we wanted to reach out because with this COVID, people can’t go see their families and we wanted to do something,” Byrd said, pausing between making arrangements. JoAnn McLaurin of Wade has a 94-year-old aunt in a nursing home in Garner. She said  her cousin has not been able to see her since March. “There are so many good people that want to do good things,” McLaurin said of why she was encouraged by community members coming together to do something for those in the nursing homes. Oliva Thompson, 10, Ben Thompson, 9, Wyatt West, 8, and Brandt West, 9 — who live in Dunn and Buies Creek — also wanted to help. When Surles told them about the flowers, all said in unison that “cards” go with flowers.“So the four amigos, AKA us, put together Project Cards to help Project Not Forgotten,” Brandt said. The kids made videos on Facebook asking other children to help make the cards. “The four of us can’t make 800 cards, but the whole community can,” Brandt said. “We’re all doing this for the community,” Ben said. And it’s the community who Surls said made the initiative possible. Jernigan’s Nursery & Trading Post donated vases, as did churches and others. Broadstreet Deli & Market donated co... https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2020/09/04/dunn-community-others-make-special-delivery-during-covid-19-pandemic/5719277002/

Sign up to a floral subscription for fresh flowers at home every week - Daily Mail

We found that some customers wanted to send more than just a single bouquet, while others liked to regularly have flowers in their own homes,' says Rebecca Armstrong-Benson, floral specialist at the company.'It's easier and more affordable than buying a single bouquet every month, and our customers appreciate that.'Upmarket bouquetsIf you can't afford a florist to come to your home and arrange your cut flowers, the next best thing is buying from a high-end company, such as Lavender Green, which supplies venues including Kensington Palace and Windsor Castle.It has recently launched a premium service, where you can order enough flowers to fill several vases throughout your house, along with detailed notes about how to arrange them.'We have clients who entertain a lot and use the subscription to create beautiful table arrangements, some who often use the excess as gifts and those who have a real interest in interiors,' says Colin Gray, MD at Lavender Green Flowers (priced from £120 to £250 a month).Flowerbx deliver bouquets made up of a single variety of flower, direct from the growers (options starting at £45).'Grouping flowers in single varietal bunches makes it impossible to go wrong, so it's easy for the novice flower arranger,' says Whitney Bromberg Hawkings, the CEO and co-founder of Flowerbx. 'It is simple, elegant and lets the flowers be the stars.' Flowerbx deliver bouquets made up of a single variety of flower, direct from the growers (starting at £45, flowerbx.com)Cheap and cheerfulBloom & Wild, the online florists that shook up the industry six years ago with its letterbox-sized packaging, has services from as little as £20 a month (choose from packages ranging from three months of letterbox flowers to luxury hand-tied flowers on an ongoing basis).Meanwhile, Flowers by Flourish offer a subscription starting at £20 per delivery. While Freddies Flowers delivers big boxes of seasonal flowers for £24 each, to customers weekly or fortnightly.Eco-conscious cutsFor those who want an eco-option, there are subscriptions to suit.Florence Kennedy started her business Petalon by delivering all her bouquets around London by bike.It set the eco ethos for a business: while the service has expanded nationwide, the London orders are still delivered by bike, and for every 100 bouquets sent by post, a tree is planted. Petalon also donates 5 per cent of profits to bee conservation (from £38).Meanwhile, Appleyard London source a monthly, seasonal bouquet predominantly from British growers, use minimal waste packagi... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/property/article-8080125/Sign-floral-subscription-fresh-flowers-home-week.html

Master florist to the stars opens store beneath Jim Bowie Live Oak in Opelousas - The Advocate

Benz School of Floral Design at Texas A&M, she has had clients ranging from the Ritz Carlton New Orleans, Emeril Lagasse, Galatoire's, Tom and Gayle Benson, the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, and Jerry and Stephen Jones with the Dallas Cowboys. Lex Jagneaux grew up in Opelousas and has been a metal sculptor for years. Not only does he help run the shop as a co-owner, but his art is also on display. The news that Chicory's Cafe would be moving into the Palace Cafe next door was a factor in the floral shop's location."This building has always been interesting to me since I was a kid, and it's perfect for what we need. It perfectly fits our aesthetic," Lex Jagneaux said. "There are a lot of young business owners moving in, and I feel there's something special on the horizon for downtown Opelousas."Moss Floral & Garden makes everything custom order and uses a variety of exotic flowers and plants in their designs, such as orchids from Thailand, protea from Cape Town, South Africa, and birds of paradise from Hawaii. They also stock items created by local and regional artists and artisans like handmade stationery and soaps. Already planned for the next few months are workshops and pop-up shops featuring Louisiana artists teaching about stationery, succulents, sushi and glass creation. The workshops and pop-ups will be held in the shop's courtyard beneath the historic Jim Bowie oak. The event schedule should soon be up on their website mossneworleans.com, Mashburn said."Before we opened, people were asking what we were going to do with the oak. They were worried we'd do something with the oak, but I love it. We've only been here a short time, but I feel like it's a neighbor and an old friend," Mashburn said. https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/business/article_054285ce-49ac-11ea-bcd6-43494a29a1c0.html

An intentional approach to supplier diversity - Penn: Office of University Communications

Penn community, as well as neighbors and community groups. (Photo: Greg Benson) We have been so lovingly embraced by the Penn community,” Leff added. “We really cherish our relationship.” As a woman-owned business, 12th Street is just one on Penn’s ever-growing list of diverse suppliers. In fact, Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli said the University has added 635 new, individual local and diverse suppliers just since 2014. Last year alone, the University spent $126 million purchasing from diverse suppliers, $90 million of which were based in West Philadelphia.“We’ve made great strides toward becoming an inclusive community that strives for inclusive excellence,” said Senior Vice President for Institutional Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer Joann Mitchell, noting that it’s important the University is intentional about strengthening existing diverse partnerships, and creating new ones.“Intentionality is a very powerful concept,” said Carnaroli, “particularly for an anchor institution like Penn.”From the perspective of Britten Magnus, account executive and solutions provider for BTC, a printing and promotions business, what the University’s partnership provides is immense for the strength of his father’s company.“Because it’s an anchor institution, you know it’s not going anywhere,” Magnus said. “It behooves us as a diverse company, in which [Penn] also has a priority to do business with, to work with them and build a relationship because their stability trickles down to us.” Gabriella Nemati, of Nature’s Gallery Florist, has worked with Penn for a few years, assembling flower arrangements for special events on campus. (Photo: Greg Benson) Gabriella Nemati, of Nature’s Gallery Florist, noted how Penn is “really the economic engine of the city.” “I think the determination that Penn has to work with minority-owned businesses is making an actual difference in the city,” she said. “For us, as a company with several employees, we can give more hours to them, we can support our local neighborhood schools,” thanks to the University’s support.Nemati has worked with Penn for a few years, assembling flower arrangements for special events on campus. This year’s Supplier Diversity Expo... https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/intentional-approach-supplier-diversity

Nicky Whelan & Miles Fisher To Star In 'A Christmas Arrangement'; Brooke Lewis Cast In 'To Avenge'

Zuniga (Melrose Place, Spaceballs), Julie McNiven (Mad Men, Supernatural), Leslie Easterbrook (Police Academy) and Clayton Chitty (When Calls the Heart) costar. Whelan star as flower shop owner Poppy Benson who enters the annual Holiday Floral Show for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize. Standing in her way is Garrett Hurley (Fisher), the underappreciated protégé of florist extraordinaire Blair Covington (Zuniga). While Poppy and Garrett’s rivalry heats up on the flower show floor, an undeniable romance begins amidst a whimsical holiday backdrop. Ali Spuck and Casie Tabanou wrote the script, which is being produced by Autumn Federici via The Ninth House. Executive producers are Jim Klock and Stephanie Slack. Whelan is repped by Innovative Artists and Luber Roklin Entertainment, while Make Good Content reps Fisher.Actress Brooke Lewis is set for a supporting role in the indie crime thriller, To Avenge, which Nick Belial is directed from a script he wrote with Erin Hazelhurst. The film stars Zach Galligan, Kelli Maroney, Bernard Robichaud, Lauren Francesca, and Taylor Hay. Plot: When a young woman is brutally assaulted and the justice system fails her, a stranger takes matters into her own hands. Lewis will play Jenny Price, a Rape Survivor’s Advocate. Lorcan Saoirse Films is producing the project. Lewis, who will star in the upcoming indie ½ New Year, is repped by The Corsa Agency and Bohemia Group. ... https://deadline.com/2018/07/nicky-whelan-miles-fisher-a-christmas-arrangement-brooke-lewis-to-avenge-1202423963/

N.J. communities mourn those lost to COVID-19 with flowers and memories - NJ.com

Perez. “There had to be 100-something people.”In Union, mourners gathered at Anthony E. Russo Park, where officials like Sen. Joseph Cryan, D-Union, made remarks about those who died.Nationally, Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton (D) introduced a bill to make March 1 the national COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day.“This week, Americans mourned half a million lives lost to the coronavirus—half a million family members, friends, neighbors and coworkers—and their absence in our communities is difficult to comprehend,” Stanton said in a press release Thursday. “Commemorating this Memorial Day is an important marker for all those affected by this pandemic. Long after our nation moves beyond this most grim episode, we will need to collectively recognize all those we lost and the aftershocks of what we experienced.”On March 1, mourners gathered at five locations across New Jersey to memorialize those lost to COVID-19.Courtesy of Amanda EliscaThank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription.Rodrigo Torrejon may be reached at rtorrejon@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @rodrigotorrejon. https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2021/03/nj-communities-mourn-those-lost-to-covid-19-with-flowers-and-memories.html

Local flower shop shares story of surviving the pandemic on Small Business Saturday - ABC15 Arizona

So I will do everything in my power to make sure that they are taken care of in return," said Williams.According to the Small Business Administration, there are over 550,000 small businesses in Arizona. There is an estimated 15% who have closed their doors for good."Stop by support a local business it's gonna make a world of difference... for someone's livelihood... We are not corporate America here," adds Williams. "I wanna make sure that my customers are happy- and they leave this shop and they have a beautiful arrangement."... https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/chandler/local-flower-shop-shares-story-of-surviving-the-pandemic-on-this-small-business-saturday

5 Best Florists in Phoenix?? - Kev's Best

Phoenix’s Best Florists:The top rated Florists in Phoenix are:Camelback Flowershop – a haven for minimalists with their unique productsArizona Florist – aims to convey the sincere message of the flower senderCactus Flower Florists – managed by the siblings armed with  floral arrangement experienceMcDonald Floral And Gifts, Inc. – personalized designs with additional flairPayne & Morrison Florists Inc – cherishes client moments where they took part inCamelback FlowershopCamelback Flowershop is a modernized and continuously evolving gift store. Its primary products are flowers, of different shades, hues, and fragrances. A distinct offering of the shop is their gift ideas selections. It is a haven for minimalists with its German watering cans made up of copper, brass, and enamel. Luxury pieces are sold here too in the form of candles and garden shears. To add sincerity and value to greeting cards they introduce a letterpressed variety. Locally made edibles are present such as mole glazed pecans, cookies, and dark chocolates.Products/Services:Weddings & Events, Home & Gifts, Desert Wind, Moon ValleyLOCATION:Address: 4214 E Indian School Rd #101, Phoenix, AZ 85018Phone: (602) 840-4646Website: www.camelbackflowershop.comREVIEWS:“Awesome flower shop! I was not mistaken about choosing this place for my... https://kevsbest.com/best-florists-in-phoenix/

Local flower shop blooms on Fourth Ave - Arizona Daily Wildcat

Schultz said.RELATED: Extracurriculars across campus: Involvement and opportunityDesiree Padilla, a floral designer at the shop and University of Arizona freshman studying molecular cellular biology, agrees with Schultz.“Our shop is a novelty, so everything we do, we have a say in what goes out. It's really like a tiny community. So it's different from the other shops that I've worked at before,” Padilla said.The Flower Shop on 4th Avenue works closely with local businesses and organizations on Fourth Avenue and Downtown Tucson, such as Johnny Gibson’s Downtown Market, HighWire Lounge and the Tucson Museum of Art, according to the shop’s website.“So every partnership we have, we have a personal relationship with the people. A lot of the places are restaurants and stuff that belong to our friends or our work colleagues,” Velasquez said.Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue hosted classes and events at their shop, some of the events included flower crown making, art to flower classes and field trips from local schools, according to its website.“We partner up with local breweries and we have a really tight-knit community over here. It's basically a seasonal thing. So, if it's fall, we make those dry flowers or we make flower crowns and that one's really popular,” Velasquez said. “And it's, you know, all walks of life that show up and then they get their favorite beer or wine from the bar. It's like a field trip for grownups.”During the pandemic, the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue hopes to create events that can be held virtually but are still in the process of coming up with ideas, according to Velasquez.“I would love to do something virtually. It would have to be really, really engaging for everybody because you can see a million tutorials on YouTube and like we're really hands-on,” Velasquez said.Many local businesses have been deeply affected by the pandemic, but business for the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue continues to grow, adding more floral options on their website, despite the economic downturn, according to Velasquez.“We kind of adjusted to just going with the flow on everything and we’re putting different stuff on the website and we're busy and we're happy, but we're also very realistic,” Velasquez said.RELATED: Keeping your mental health and wellness during the pandemic and quarantineThe Flower Shop on 4th Avenue looks forward to the future of creating beautiful arrangements for various events in Tucson, according to Velasquez.“It's a lot bigger than it looks, what we have going on and what we can do. It's not just ordering a dozen roses for somebody, it's also weddings and big galas for local foundations in our town,” Velasquez said. “We also decorate retirement communities and private houses for Christmas. It's like we do everything.”Velasquez wants to remind Tucson that the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue is here and ready to serve the community for any of its floral needs.“Come and say hi and pick something up, you know, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg, but you can come and get something for your kitchen sink or something that's on your bedside table when you wake up,” Velasquez said. “Just a little happiness. This makes ... https://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2020/08/a-atc-plants