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Top Flower Shops Near Woodland Hills - Woodland Hills Magazine

Woodland Hills for your flower-shopping needs – whether it is indeed for mom on that special day or “just because.”Old Town Calabasas Farmers Market is where you’ll experience much more than a flower “store” – here, beyond the requisite fruit and vegetables (much of which are organic) are a plethora of interesting vendors including those offering cold-pressed juices, gluten- and dairy-free cookies, Apricot Farms eggs and more. Situated in gorgeous and picturesque Old Town Calabasas, the Farmers Market will enthrall you with live steel drum music, wide selections of everything from fresh-cut flowers to food, jewelry stands and even candles. Old Town Calabasas Farmers Market is located at 23504 Calabasas Road.HK Flowers offers a lovely variety of fresh flowers and creative gift ideas to suit any style or budget, with designs that are always unique and a selection that’s always encompassing. Looking for a custom flower arrangement for mom or another loved one? HK can make it happen. For customer convenience, the shop also offers daily floral delivery to local funeral homes and hospitals, and you can place orders over the phone or through HK’s online ordering system 24 hours a day. Established in 1997, HK Flowers has proudly served the San Fernando Valley for 20 years, providing floral arrangements for everything from weddings and birthdays to graduations, funerals and more. The shop is located at 19755 Vanowen Street Suite A-22 in Winnetka.Abbey’s Flower Garden was established in 1990 and has been family-owned and operated since, with staff wholly committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Abbey’s specializes in high-end wedding arrangements at a reasonable price, and its staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant and memorable one. The shop is located at 22037 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills.Woodland Warner Flowers proudly serves Woodland Hills and surrounding areas, remaining committed to offering o... http://woodlandhillsmagazine.com/top-flower-shops-near-woodland-hills/

Bargain hunters find holiday gifts at Ventura swap meet - Ventura County Star

Show ThumbnailsShow CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideBuy PhotoJanine Roberts and her husband Charles Roberts of Calabasas buy a Day of the Dead doll at the Ventura County Fairgrounds swap meet. They bought the doll for their daughter, Jennifer, for Christmas.(Photo: JUAN CARLO/THE STAR)Buy PhotoIt’s never the same at the Ventura County Fairgrounds Wednesday swap meet.“You never know who’s going to be here and you never know what they’re going to bring,” said Sue Davis, who runs the weekly swap meet.In the early morning chill of a recent Wednesday, the 300 small spots available were filled with everything from statuesque lamps, vinyl records, old political buttons, military items, clothes and toys to plants, old artwork and jewelry.Davis said she keeps the emphasis on vintage items.“We mostly have antique and used items,” said Davis, who currently lives in Tarzana, but is moving to Camarillo.She also runs the weekly swap meets Thursdays at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.With the holidays looming, more vendors want spaces at the market. Davis said all 300 available spots at the fairg... http://www.vcstar.com/story/money/business/2016/12/16/bargain-hunters-find-holiday-gifts-ventura-swap-meet/95048022/

Rare San Fernando Valley Flower Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection - Center for Biological Diversity (press release)

Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, within the footprint of the proposed Newhall Ranch development project.The Service has received multiple petitions to protect the flower. In 1999 the city of Calabasas petitioned for the plant’s protection; the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy petitioned for its protection in 2000; and the Center for Biological Diversity petitioned for its protection in 2004. In 2011 the Center and the Service reached a landmark agreement requiring the agency to make decisions on all of the plants and animals on the candidate waiting list by the end of this fiscal year.The Ventura County population is protected from development because it occurs in a designated open space preserve. The population in the footprint of the Newhall Ranch development has been proposed for management under a conservation plan developed by the company, under the state Endangered Species Act, that allowed the company to remove part of the population in exchange for creating preserves to protect about 75 percent of the plants. Protection under the federal Endangered Species Act will require the company and state to work with the Service to develop an expanded and supplemented conservation strategy.“This added federal protection is needed and welcome, because the current plan is inadequate to safeguard this unique wildflower from development,” said Buse.In addition to development, the plant is threatened by non-native invasive plants, Argentine ants, grazing, agriculture, utility-line maintenance, recreation and global climate change.Following today’s proposed protection, the Service will accept public comment before finalizing protection for the plant in one year.The plant’s scientific name is Chorizanthe parryi var. fernandina.The Center for Biological Diversity is a national, nonprofit conservation organization with more than 1.1 million members and online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places.

Kim Kardashian Reveals House Full Of Roses In First Post-Baby Livestream — Watch - Hollywood Life

Kim spoke out for the first time since giving birth by sharing the beauty with the world in a livestream on Dec. 10 and you won’t believe your eyes!As Kim walks through Kris Jenner‘s, 60, Calabasas mansion, she pans over bouquet after bouquet of red and white roses. Fellow celeb couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, who are expecting a little one of their own, were among the many who showered Kim in the gorgeous flowers. What good friends! To hear more about Kim Kardashian, head over to iTunes and download the latest HollywoodLife podcast for free!Join Amazon Prime For Free – Thousands of Movies & Shows Anytime“Are you guys ready to die?! Look at this gorgeous arrangement,” Kim continued as she boasts over one display from florist Jeff Leatham. Roberto Cavalli and makeup artists Pat McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury are a few of the other names Kim spouted out when revealing who the flowers came from.As if all those bouquets weren’t enough, Kim is in for even more treats! While roses are nice and all, everyone knows that diamonds are a girls real best friend. Kanye definitely knows just how true that is. It’s rumored that the rapper will be gifting his beautiful wife with diamonds by designer Lorraine Schwartz as an added present after her grueling labor.We can hardly keep up with these Kardashians; congrats to both parents! What about you HollywoodLifers, do you prefer diamonds or flowers? Post your favorite below!... http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/12/10/kim-kardashian-after-birth-first-video-live-stream-flowers/

Kim Kardashian Shows Off 'Gorgeous' Roses from Celeb Pals Like Chrissy Teigen ... - People Magazine

Saint, giving fans a tour of all the flowers in mom Kris Jenner's home celebrating her son with husband Kanye West."Is that not so gorgeous?" said Kardashian West, 35, walking through Jenner's Calabasas mansion and pointing out ornate bouquets of peonies, gardenias and roses sent from celebrities including designer Roberto Cavalli, makeup artists Pat McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury, florist Jeff Leatham and pals John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, who are expecting their own baby.[embedded content]But her momager wanted in on the gifts, too."I think the red ones were for me and the white ones were for you," joked Jenner, 60, laughing."You know what? Don't kill my joy. Who would send you flowers when I give birth? That doesn't make sense," Kardashian West said."It was saying, 'Congratulations, Grandma!' " Jenner teased.White roses hold a special significance for the proud parents: West sent his wife thousands for Mother's Day, and her surprise baby shower featured a whole wall of them.Kardashian West also showed off Jenner's festive Christmas decorations, from twinkle lights dangling from palm trees in the backyard to giant nutcrackers standing guard on the porch. That reminded her of a scary incident right after daughter North, now 2, was born, and she and West, 38, were also staying with Jenner."My mom was up on her balcony, and someone had hopped the fence and came over here to try ... http://www.people.com/article/kim-kardashian-livestream-flowers-saint-west-chrissy-teigen-john-legend

ROUNDUP: JP Parker Flowers vacates Indy store, adds retail truck - Indianapolis Business Journal

Mark Weghorst and Nick Smith. Weghorst opened the area’s first Slapfish location in July 2019, inside the Broccoli Bill’s grocery store that his father, Bill Weghorst, owns in Noblesville.California-based Slapfish offers a mostly seafood-focused menu, with an emphasis on sustainably sourced fish. Menu items include fish tacos, burritos, grilled fish bowls and other items, including a children’s menu. The chain is based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fountain Valley and has about 20 locations in several U.S. states, plus England.— Fast-casual Indian restaurant Tandoor & Tikka has opened its third Indianapolis store, and its fourth overall, at 5650 W. 86th St. The restaurant’s grand opening was June 26.It opened in Indianapolis in June 2018 at 805 W. 10th St. near IUPUI, followed by a Castleton location in 2019. Tandoor & Tikka also has a location in Bloomington.— The culinary establishment Studio C, 1051 E. 54th St., has discontinued its coffee service though it is continuing with its other lines of business. Local chef Greg Hardesty opened Studio C in 2019 as a place for a variety of food-oriented offerings based on market demand. The business’ offerings include carry-out meals, private dining and a wine club.— Peppy Grill opened June 19 at 910 W. 10th St. in The Avenue, a mixed-use development near the IUPUI campus. The restaurant is in the spot formerly occupied by Madd Greeks Mediterranean Grille, which closed in March after 3-1/2 years.The new Peppy Grill is associated with the Peppy Grill at 1004 Virginia Ave. in Fountain Square—it is not affiliated with Burt’s Peppy Grill at 3401 E. 10th St.— The Fudge Kettle plans to open its first brick-and-mortar retail space... https://www.ibj.com/blogs/property-lines/roundup-jp-parker-flowers-vacates-indy-store-adds-retail-truck

Small but mighty, a Washington florist battles back in the pandemic - Reuters

I really think they did a good job by not reopening too soon, because look at all the places that are having to close back down, like California, Texas,” Banks said. As the White House and Congress debate the next coronavirus relief bill, Banks said she would like more business funding and clarity on Paycheck Protection Program loans. The shop received a $75,000 loan under the program, allowing it to rehire furloughed staff. “They say it’s forgivable, but they haven’t come out with any clear-cut rules on how to make it forgivable,” Banks said. “I am on pins and needles.” Reporting by Makini Brice; Editing by Dan Burns and Richard ChangOur Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-smallbusiness/small-but-mighty-a-washington-florist-battles-back-in-the-pandemic-idUSKCN2511D6

Flower power: Business continues to bloom at Skyway Creations in Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs Gazette

The business has seen many changes, Don says, though there’s also a lot that hasn’t changed. “You’re still dealing with the trucks and the delivery and the product.”That product comes largely from California, with flowers bred in that state, and from Florida, a conduit for flowers from South America.“We’ve always bought from California and Florida,” Don says. But he’s also had to look to producers closer to home to fulfill a growing desire for more unusual flowers.“We need so many varieties of flowers now. We used to be able to order a big case of this and that. Now we need this special flower.”A desire for more variety isn’t the only change he has seen in consumer tastes. “They say the rose will never die, it will always be a contender,” he says, But, “the rose has finally faded a little bit in the public eye.” One increasingly popular flower, particularly with “the younger crowd,” is the Gerbera daisy.Those younger buyers have also spurred plant sales.“The millennials,” he says, “have caught on to plants again. In some ways, green plant sales died for a while, but millennials really like what we do here. The succulents are quite popular.”At the same time, though, the corporate world is embracing artificial greenery as a way to cut down on maintenance costs, Don says.“We’re doing more artificial than we’ve ever done, and that’s definitely the wave of the future.” He admires how far the artificial greenery has come — “some of the artificial these days will totally fool you” — but cautions that even artificial plants need care, specifically dusting. Colorado Springs workshop teaches ancient craft of blacksmithingWeddings continue to provide steady business. “We do as many as 100 weddings a year, so two a weekend.”Corporate customers, such as local hotels, also remain key to the business.“The hotels are still strong,” Don says. “We’re not doing the centerpiece work, the party work, that we used to get with the hotels.”He calls the 2008 economic crisis “the 25% recession.”“We lost about 25% of our customers, and the rest were asking for a 25% discount. If you can’t do it, somebody else will, so what do you do? You sharpen your pencil and go for it.”That was just one of many economic downturns the business has survived over a half-century.“We’ve always been lucky, we’ve never laid anybody off,” Don says. There have been times where he has gone to his staff and warned them that either someone would have to go or everyone would need to trim their hours, “and everyone has always been willing to do that. That says a lot for my crew.”Other flower shops have not fared as well; Don has seen several vanish over the years. He looks at Skyway and Platte Floral, which has been around for nearly 100 years, as “the two big guns on the block as far as full service.”“We’re so lucky to both still be here in the town,” Lori says.Big-box stores and grocery stores emerged as competition 20 or 30 years ago, and Don thinks that is finally taking its toll a bit. “You see an awful lot of people lined up at the supermarkets at holiday time.”But, he said, “we still get them with the quality,” and the customer service.“We spend the time with people,” he says. He u... https://gazette.com/business/flower-power-business-continues-to-bloom-at-skyway-creations-in-colorado-springs/article_d5c342b4-5821-11ea-b62d-7be600878467.html

Flower Power: Farm-to-Vase Movement Takes Root on Chicago's South and West Sides - WTTW News

U.S., is more often than not Colombia or possibly Ecuador. The small slice of the market not dominated by imports is, in turn, almost entirely monopolized by California growers. Before they reach Chicago, the blooms, most of which are cultivated in greenhouses, will have traveled thousands of miles via energy-guzzling refrigerated planes, cargo ships and trucks, passing from farmer to exporter to wholesaler to retailer. Plenty won’t survive. What you wind up holding in your hand is less a natural wonder than a marvel of logistics and the modern global supply chain. All of which serves as a prologue to the story of Eco House. Eco House founder Quilen Blackwell. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) Rain barrels are the sole source of water for the farm's irrigation system. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) Beehives at the farm. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) Lilies, biding their time before blooming. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) Southside Blooms' floral studio, in the basement of the Blackwells' home. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) What a Midwestern flower farm looks like, when spring bloomers are spent, and summer's are freshly planted. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) Southside Blooms seasonal spring bouquet. (Southside Blooms) Eco House upends pretty much everything we just told you about the flower industry. Here’s a farm with land located not in South America but the South and West sides of Chicago. Flowers are grown outdoors in the dirt on formerly vacant lots in E... https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/08/slow-flower-movement-chicago-eco-house