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New mural going up on Blythe Flowers

Tom SistakCaptionBlythe Flowers owner Tina Davis reached out to their friend Nick Gjonola who owns Surface Designs in Polo, Ill. to design a new “floral-themed” mural. This photo shows the progress made Friday.Contributed photoCaptionThis is a rough draft of what the final mural design should look like when completed.Blythe Flowers in Ottawa is getting a bit of a makeover.A new mural was painted on the side of the building at 1231 La Salle St. and the owners are excited to share their new look.Tina Davis took ownership of the business in 2016, after working there since age 18, and said the current mural has been on the building for 20 years.“It’s seen better days and needed a revamp,” Davis said.Davis said she attempted to contact the original artists to talk about either repainting the mural or painting over it but the organization that painted the mural disbanded over a decade ago and the names on the mural were difficult to read.Davis reached out to her friend Nick... http://www.mywebtimes.com/2018/08/24/new-mural-going-up-on-blythe-flowers/a7hk2i7/

Tina Davis to continue Blythe Flowers story - MyWebTimes.com

Tina Davis is a storyteller.She narrates not with a pen and paper, but instead with floral arrangements.It’s only one aspect of her job as the new owner of Blythe Flowers, 1231 La Salle St., Ottawa, the next step in a journey she began when she was 18 years old.Her love of the industry and her customers has only grown since starting in high school sweeping floors and cleaning flowers.“I like seeing people’s reactions for everything,” Davis said. “Whether they’re happy or sad or even when they come in and have lost a loved one, we help them choose whatever is going to reflect that loved one.”Davis said personality is key when preparing pieces, especially for sympathy arrangements.Each floral arrangement is unique incorporating different elements, such as golf clubs or gardening tools, depending on a person’s interests.“It kind of tells a story, versus making an arrangement, it’s telling a story,” Davis said.Davis recalls telling a lot of stories over her career at Blythe Flowers. Many young women come to the shop to purchase dance flowers in high school, then return to the shop for their wedding and their first children.Regular customers c... http://www.mywebtimes.com/life/tina-davis-to-continue-blythe-flowers-story/article_26b1e1f0-68df-53b2-930b-6bbb8fd11ea6.html

THE BUZZ: Blythe Flowers under new management - MyWebTimes.com

Blythe Flowers under new ownershipTina Davis is the new owner of Blythe Flowers, 1231 La Salle St., Ottawa. Davis has been an employee at Blythe Flowers for 18 years and started as a sales clerk.The flower shop will operate as usual and Davis said the staff will continue to stay up to date with the latest floral trends.Blythe Flowers has been in Ottawa for 63 years and Davis is excited to continue that legacy.Correct Hardwood to open showroomCorrect Hardwood will open an office and showroom in Ottawa.The new building will accommodate hundreds of samples and displays of hardwoods, laminates and tiles in addition to offering the construction and refinishing work that has been offered in the past.The showroom will open in mid-October.Watch for THE BUZZ on Mondays for weekly snapshots of local business and community developments. Share what you know by emailing Brent Bader at brentb@mywebtimes.com, or calling 815-431-4045. http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/the-buzz-blythe-flowers-under-new-management/article_1b4a7ae1-3113-500a-95ef-adc7c0e7a563.html

Flower shop names top winners at fair - Brunswick News

The Glynn County Garden Club Council’s clubs — Blythe Island Garden Club, Magnolia Garden Club and Urbana Garden Club members of Oleander District of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc. — opened its Standard Flower Show on Oct. 28 in conjunction with the Exchange Club of Brunswick’s Annual Fair.The show, titled “Elvis,” was judged by nine nationally accredited flower show judges. It featured 24 designs, 199 horticulture entries, and two educational exhibits.The youth sections were filled with 35 plaques, 13 designs and 36 horticulture entries.In the Designs Division, Brenda Griner of Blythe Island Garden Club captured the award of design excellence and design’s choice award for her creative floor design titled “So High.”Rosemary Maulden of Urbana Garden Club was awarded the design petite award with her petite design “GI Blues.”The educational award was presented to Faye Cowart for her informative exhibit on Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation titled “Just Because.”In Horticulture Division, Sherle Beck of Blyth... http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/community_life/flower-shop-names-top-winners-at-fair/article_cd5201ed-3b30-50dc-8d84-cce6b2e92d02.html

THE BUZZ: Marseilles florist receives award; La Salle shop relocates, expands - The Times (subscription)

Floral Design designation and was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers during ceremonies July 2 at AIFD's 2015 symposium in Denver, Colo.Davis has worked as a floral designer at Blythe Flowers in Ottawa since 1998."It's awesome to think I was chosen for this prestigious honor among the top designers in the world," Davis said. She said the ceremony was a great personal and professional experience.Bill Blythe, owner of Blythe Flowers, said he was proud of Davis "as she was one of only 69 of the 134 candidates who were tested last year that was accepted (for consideration)."In 2012, Davis was named as Designer of the Year by the Illinois State Floral Association.A nonprofit education association dedicated to the advancement of professional floral design through education and leadership, AIFD Accredited membership is regarded as a high honor in the floral industry. With more than 1,500 memberships worldwide, AIFD recognizes those who have excelled in their floral design skills. Candidates become accredited by successfully demonstrating their advanced abilities before an international panel of evaluators.La Salle clothing store relocates, expandsAfter months of renovation, Kelley Cawley Boutique is moving into its new digs.The women's clothing store is moving from 726 First St. to 701 Firs... http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/the-buzz-marseilles-florist-receives-award-la-salle-shop-relocates/article_a2d146ff-424b-5322-8b93-d3f4357ac4f7.html

Jasmine Rae Floral Design offers flowers and more at new main street shop - Eagle News Online

I already have a handful of loyal customers who have been coming in a few times a week since the beginning, and I can’t wait to gain more over time.”Born in Syracuse, Rae moved to southern California with her mother at the age of four, returning to CNY each year to visit family and friends.The florist discovered her interest in design at the age of 20 while working at a beachside hotel in California.“We would receive a beautiful floral arrangement for the lobby weekly, and something just clicked in me that designing was something I wanted to pursue,” she said. “From there I traveled to LA and San Francisco, taking course after course on designing and also working in shops and design studios. Over the past 10 years I’ve lived in four different states, always with the same career and end goal in mind.”After deciding to settle down in Central New York to be near her family, Rae began searching for a perfect location to open a shop.“I found it here, in the heart of Cazenovia,” she said. “The amount of creativity and support in this community is so inspiring and something I am very excited to be a part of.”For more information, visit the Jasmine Rae Floral Design Facebook page, or call 315-815-5043. Related ... https://eaglenewsonline.com/new/business/2021/03/15/jasmine-rae-floral-design-offers-flowers-and-more-at-new-main-street-shop/

Becky’s Flowers In Roseville Bombarded With Hate, Mistaken For Shop Owned By Capitol Rioter - Good Day Sacramento

Driver Speeding Down Street in Reverse, Then Crashing Into Business“ATTENTION: Our shop has NOTHING to do with the Becky’s Flowers in Midland, TX or any affiliation with Jenny Cudd. Our shop is in California. We did NOT storm the Capitol Building.”... https://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/2021/01/14/roseville-beckys-flowers-threats-riot/

Coco Shop Designer Taylor Simmons Wore Floral Oscar de la Renta for Her Outdoor Ceremony Overlooking the Ocean - Vogue

It was a sophisticated detail that made it feel even more like we were inviting everyone into our home,” Taylor says. Jameson’s father, who was unable to fly to the wedding from California, grows grapes and makes wine in Mendocino County, California. He provided wine with personalized labels commemorating the original November date. “I love that Jameson had a little bit of home with him in Massachusetts that day through the wine,” Taylor says. At 1:30 p.m., guests were invited to sit for lunch, which took place steps away under a tent on the home’s grass terrace. The terrace perfectly fit two tables and allowed for seating at a distance. “I made the table cloths and napkins out of Coco Shop fabric, and Laura, the... https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/taylor-simmons-jameson-mcfadden-cape-cod-wedding

Coronavirus foils wedding plans — for Bay Area workers - Vallejo Times-Herald

Artisans, professionals and hourly workers in California’s booming wedding industry are scrambling as nuptials are postponed or canceled, said Richard Markel, president of the Association for Wedding Professionals International. About a quarter-million couples tie the knot in California each year, spending an average of about $25,000 on a ceremony — although the Bay Area and Wine Country are more expensive, he said.Planners are concerned the statewide shelter-in-place will stretch into their busy season, which usually begins in June, he said. “It’s going to get a little hairier.”Eileen Lacey, owner of E Events in Santa Cruz, now has clients postponing June ceremonies. She’s resisted layoffs for her three employees, who help manage weddings from Carmel to Wine Country and beyond for national and international clients.Lacey has spent weeks rescheduling events. She’s not charging for the complicated work. “I’m just doing it,” she said. “Everyone’s trying to do what they can.”Carlie Statsky, a Santa Cruz-based photographer, typically shoots about 20 weddings a year. It’s been a steady business for two decades — until now. Her March was canceled, her April events postponed, and now May is starting to look iffy, she said.Statsky has changed focus. She’s directing customers to her print shop on Etsy, and emailing past clients about ordering wedding albums and new prints of their nuptials.Statsky spotted another opportunity in the work-from-home customers. She’s invited people to send in photos of their rooms, and she’s suggested new prints from her collection of Big Sur and nature photos. “People are using this time to redecorate,” she said.Caterers have tried to shift into home delivery and pick-up services, but layoffs are widespread.Berkeley-based caterer Mixing Bowl has laid-off staff as events have been canceled or postponed, said vice president of marketing Maria Kuzmina. The company is trying to switch its business to sell directly to customers, but it needs more delivery drivers and customer service representatives. “We’re trying to create a whole new platform,” she said. “It’s tricky.”The company has reached out to hospitals and health care facilities, offering to bring lunches and dinners at cost to first responders, she said. But healthcare workers are busy caring for virus victims.Liza Bagerman, a San Francisco event planner with her own business, Studio DBI, has been rescheduling weddings for more than a month. She thought she had prepared for the worst-case scenario, but not “a world-wide pandemic.”She wakes up every morning, she says, thinking about ways to generate income. Bagerman knows she’s not alone. “I think the events world is going to be forever changed,” she said. “The answer is still a question mark.”In Palo Alto, the bouquets have been selling briskly, Minerva said. She hopes her temporary change in business plan gets her through the crisis.After all, she’s filled the yard with flowers, and the irises, pansies and roses bloom next. https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2020/04/03/coronavirus-foils-wedding-plans-for-workers