Burbank, CA Florists

Burbank Flower Shop News

La Cañada Flintridge, Burbank take home awards at Rose Parade - Los Angeles Times

A year’s worth of work and dedication by hundreds of volunteers was recognized with awards during the 2020 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. All six of the self-built floats — from La Cañada Flintridge, Burbank, South Pasadena, Cal Poly Universities, Downey and Sierra Madre — earned awards in the 131st Rose Parade, a feat that is rarely achieved during the annual event. The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn.‘s float, called “Dodo Bird Flight School,” brought home the Bob Hope Humor Award, a distinction the organization has won four times in the past five years.“One of the purposes of our float association is to be humorous, so it’s particularly rewarding to get the Bob Hope Humor banner,” said Charles Thuss, a board member of the La Cañada organization. Advertisement The float depicted a flock of flightless birds trying to take flight with the help of a zeppelin, all backed with a loop of Lenny Kravitz’s hit song “Fly Away.”Leading the main float was an electric-powered satellite unit — a first for the La Cañada group — that was also adorned with flowers and included a figure of an ostrich riding a device reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s helicopter.As the main entr... https://www.latimes.com/socal/burbank-leader/news/story/2020-01-01/la-canada-flintridge-burbank-take-home-awards-at-rose-parade

Funeral Notice: Kurken Berksanlar - Asbarez Armenian News

Kurken Berksanlar, who passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2019, after long illness.The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 10:30 a.m. at St. Leon Cathedral, 3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504. Interment will follow at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn cemetery.He is survived by his:Wife, Talin BerksanlarDaughter, Nicole BerksanlarSon, Nishan BerksanlarMother, Bercuhi BerksanlarBrother, Maykil BerksanlarMother-in-law, Hilda SahakyanSister-in-law, Haco and Alin DuhanciogluSister-in-law, Ara and Erlin DimitianNieces and Nephews, Arlene Dimitian, Chris Duhancioglu, Caroline Dimitian, Gabiel DuhanciogluAnd the entire Kuzuian, Biberoglu, Kayaoglu, Volkan, Beylerian, Stepanian, Aghjayan, Cherekjian, Sagherian, Renda and Fraser families and friendsA memorial luncheon will follow at Phoenicia restaurant, 343 N. Central Ave., GlendaleIn lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Armenian Educational Foundation, Kurken Berksanlar Fund. ... http://asbarez.com/178744/funeral-notice-kurken-berksanlar/

For Valentine’s Day, these flowers are getting a rock ‘n’ roll inspired twist - OCRegister

Ace of Vase, the Burbank shop florist Sheri Scott opened in 2015, gets its name from a Motörhead song.Scott’s flowers may be lovelier than the heavy metal classic “Ace of Spades,” but it’s a fitting reference: Her arrangements are powerful, cutting edge and – sometimes – come in vases covered with spikes.Even so, Scott says people often assume she named the store after the far less hardcore Swedish pop group Ace of Base, who had a string of hits in the 1990s and, coincidentally, have an album titled “Flowers.”“Honestly, if that’s what draws them to me, I’m not going to correct them,” Scott says on a recent afternoon inside the store. “It’s whatever their interpretation is. It’s still music-related.”Sheri Scott’s Burbank florist shop Ace of Vase offers a variety of arrangements, including this one called “I Put a Spell on You.”Photo: Sheri ScottSheri Scott’s Burbank florist shop A... http://www.ocregister.com/for-valentines-day-these-flowers-are-getting-a-rock-n-roll-inspired-twist

An Inside Look at The Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Yeas Day - Travel Market Report

Rose Parade travel tipsWhen presenting clients with a vacation that centers around The Rose Parade, keep these tips in mind.Travelers can fly into Los Angeles, Burbank, Orange County or Ontario airports. LAX is under construction, so if another airport is a possibility, consider booking that. Burbank Airport would be the closest.A rental car is a must. Tourist spots are spread out around Los Angeles. Using only public transportation would be challenging.Grandstand seats are available for the parade, but be sure to buy them as soon as the trip is planned.Super insider tip: Get up early on New Year’s Day and go to Orange Grove Boulevard to see the floats line up for the parade. You can see them up close before the parade begins.Visit other attractions, such as: Disneyland, Universal Studios, The Huntington Library, Norton Simon Museum, The Getty Museum, Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, The Broad Museum, Olvera Street, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and The Levitating Rock. https://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/An-Inside-Look-at-The-Rose-Parade-in-Pasadena-on-New-Years-Day

Gardening: Pink powder puffs are not always that particular color - San Bernardino County Sun

Baja fairy duster is renowned for its seemingly endless flower production. Only for brief periods will you not find at least one or two blooms on display.Grace Hampton, who gardens in Burbank, wrote to inquire about the sabra prickly pear cactus that grows in Israel and throughout the Mediterranean, wondering how it got there since it is native to Mexico. This cactus arrived in the Mediterranean courtesy of Spanish explorers who brought back samples from their Mesoamerican expeditions.Although both the fruit and the pads of this cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) are edible, the Spanish had a different application in mind. Their interest was in the red pigment that was found in the gut of white cochineal scale insects that attach themselves to prickly pear cactus pads.If you have any of this cactus in your yard, you have probably noticed the presence of these sticky insects at one time or another.From the time the Spanish arrived in Mexico in the 16th century, until the advent of synthetic dyes in the late 19th century, cochineal scales were the main source of red textile dye in America and Europe.Spain had a monopoly on the cochineal dye market for about 250 years until scale-laden cactus pads were surreptitiously exported — by the French and Portuguese — to the Caribbean, the Canary Islands and Portugal.Sessile female scales attach themselves to prickly pear cactus pads, stick their proboscises into the pads, and suck cactus sap for sustenance. In the process, they produce a rich scarlet pigment known as carminic acid. This metabolite is stored in the gut of the female scales, to be used in defending themselves from attacking ants.Scale eggs are especially rich in carminic acid and the indigenous peoples who still produce traditional cochineal dye are astute in collecting the pregnant scales for maximum dye production.Prior to the export of cochineal dye from Mexico to Europe, the main source of European red dye was the kermes scale, which had been utilized as a textile dye since biblical times. In the book of Exodus, the materials utilized in construction and furnishing of the desert Tabernacle included tola’at shani, literally translated as “scarlet worm,” since it was thought that the dye used in coloring the Tabernacle tapestries and other fabrics was derived from a worm.Recent investigations of this subject by Israeli researchers proved that the scarlet worm was in fact a scale insect that feeds on the Mediterranean kermes oak (Quercus coccifera).However, the scarlet dye produced by the Mexican cactus scale was eight times brighter than that produced by the Mediterranean oak tree scale, and so all red dye used in Europe was soon manufactured from the cactus scale.A number of years ago, Nick Kurek from Granada Hills sent me simple instructions for readying prickly pear fruit (tunas) and pads (nopales) for eating.“The flesh of cactus pears,” he wrote, “is sweet and flavorful but full of seeds. Needles come off the fruit by rolling them in the dirt, a...

Walker Warner creates House of Flowers tasting room for California winery - Dezeen

California firm Walker Warner Architects has transformed a warehouse into a visitor centre for a winery with redwood, cypress and rammed earth.Called House of Flowers, the project serves as a visitor centre and tasting room for Flowers Vineyard & Winery, well known for its chardonnay and pinot noir wines.Started in the 1980s, the company has vineyards along Sonoma County's rugged coast in California. The new visitor facility is located in the town of Healdsburg, which is a popular destination for wine lovers and tourists, and more accessible than its previous location.img alt="House of Flowers winery by Walker Warner Architects" width="2364" height="3152" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1485856 lazyload" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/03/house-of-flowers-winery-walker-warner-architects-california_dezeen_2364_col_33-852x1136.jpg" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/03/house-of-flowers-winery-walker-warner-archite... https://www.dezeen.com/2020/03/31/house-of-flowers-walker-warner-architects-california/

The Best Mother's Day Gift Baskets for a Virtual Breakfast in Bed - Chowhound

Frog Hollow Farm Breakfast in Bed Gift Set, $199 from GoldbellyGoldbellyFrog Hollow Farm in California is known for some of the very finest fruit around—from citrus to perfect peaches—and it’s all organic. This gift basket includes three pounds of fresh fruit (whatever is currently best and in season); three fluffy cream scones; three nectarine scuffins (a sweet cross between scones and muffins); four ounces of Frog Hollow Blend organic coffee; 12 ounces of granola, for layering with sliced fruit and yogurt or snacking on later; and your choice of a jar of organic plum-blueberry conserve or raw, unfiltered honey.Buy NowRelated Reading: Our Favorite Eats & Treats from Across America on GoldbellyRuss & Daughters New York Brunch, $169 from GoldbellyGoldbellyIf your mom is all about the east coast, an iconic NYC brunch in a box is clearly a perfect option. This curated collection from legendary appetizing institution Russ & Daughters comes with some of the city’s best hand-rolled bagels, plus plenty of cream cheese and fabulous Nova lox to pile on top. Rounding it out: a chocolate babka, their Private Blend coffee, and a Russ & Daughters ceramic tumbler to keep it warm.a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=JVdH5Dwb5AM&mid=44425&u1=ch-263022&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldbelly.com%2Fruss-and-daughters%2F18810-new-york-brunch" class="bt freyja_bigbt chLeadTrack" target="_blank" data-vars-event-type="Physical Product" data-vars-event-title="click.linksynergy.com" data-vars-event-location="Buy Button" data-vars-event-destination="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=JVdH5Dwb5AM&mid=44425&u1=ch-263022&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldbelly.com%2Fruss-and-daughte... https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/263022/best-mothers-day-gift-baskets-for-breakfast-or-brunch/

28 best Mother's Day gifts 2020 - NBC News

Mother's Day gift ideas persist despite the impact of coronavirus.Jenny Yip, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and parenting expert at Renewed Freedom Center in Los Angeles, California, previously told us that when it comes to gift giving, focusing on how they'll be using the gift could be tantamount — if they even want something they can use. “Does she usually prefer a practical gift? Or does she like something more sentimental? Flowers might be a wonderful gift if you know your mother enjoys them, but if you know she thinks they're wasteful, then go with what you know,” Yip advises. So where should you start? Below, we offer Mother's Day gift ideas we found after searching for some of the best options, as well as products from our existing shopping guides whose high quality translates into functional and usable gift options. We compiled gifts for every type of mother and at an array of price points. Happy Mother's Day!In this articleUnique and personalized Mother's Day giftsMother's Day gifts for different types of momsBest self-care and wellness gifts for Mother's DayBest home and kitchen gifts for Mother's DayBest bed and bath gifts for Mother's DayBest tech gifts for Mother's DayRelatedUnique and personalized Mother's Day gifts1. Personalized Handwriting Cutting BoardThis unique gift from Etsy showcases handwriting from you or a loved one engraved on a smooth, matte wood cutting board. You can hang it as a display or use it to cook in the kitchen — the bamboo composite is harder than wood and helps... https://www.nbcnews.com/shopping/gift-guides/best-mothers-day-gifts-n1191186

Watch These Six Flower Bloom Events From Your Couch - Smithsonian.com

In addition to tulips, Keukenhof also features daffodils, hyacinths and other flowers. Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, Lancaster, California Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (Courtesy of California State Parks, 2019) Cruising through Lancaster, a city located about 80 miles north of Los Angeles, poppy fields are a common sight come spring. But one location is particularly fruitful when it comes to the orangish-red blooms: Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Encompassing more than 1,700 acres, poppy blooms carpet the property’s undulating hills, and the reserve has captured its peak via live camera. Although the reserve is home to numerous hiking trails, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is asking that the public not visit, but rather enjoy the flower show from home. Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, London, United Kingdom Chelsea Flower Show (Kent Wang - Flickr/Creative Commons) While you can’t actually smell the thousands of flowers featured at the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which typically takes place for five days in May on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London, home-bound floral enthusiasts can still savor the sights onl... https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/watch-these-six-flower-bloom-events-from-your-couch-180974562/