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New Murals at Creature Comforts, Flowerland and St. Mary's - Flagpole Magazine

The design itself is inspired by the promise and the feel of Athens when I moved here 14 years ago from Chicago: the houses on Boulevard and Buena Vista, the visual impact of all the green trees, the year-round Christmas lights and, of course, the legacy of Athens music,” says Wislar, who was exposed to many Athenian bands while growing up in the Midwest. “I think Athens still radiates the effects of an era when it was a small town experiencing a unique confluence of people whose expression spoke to the times. It grew musicians who were heard everywhere. I hope the art speaks to that resonance.”Wislar, who taught art at Cedar Shoals High School for five years after earning a master’s in art education, now teaches graphic design at Discovery High in Gwinnett County. An additional mural of his appears inside of Cedar Shoals’ gym, depicting the school’s mascot, a jaguar. LEAD Athens will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the mural at Creature Comforts on Monday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. Jamie Calkin's in-progress painting at FlowerlandFLOWERLAND: The stylistic watercolor scenes of Jamie Calkin are immediately identifiable by their bold, translucent color palette outlined in loose black strokes, as well as the familiarity of their Athens-centric subjects. Typically depicting building fronts of local landmarks like the 40 Watt, Morton Theatre and the Globe—with the occasional full landscape of a busy downtown or packed-out football stadium—Calkin’s images make popular items in gift shops as well as exhibition spaces. In addition to an in-progress mural in Athens Regional Medical Center’s cafeteria courtyard, Calkin’s latest mural is currently underway on the minty green exterior of Flowerland, the family-owned and operated business that celebrates its 47th anniversary this month. As co-owners of a neighborhood institution, it’s no surprise that sisters Jan Hudgins and Deborah Fuller sought an artist who could incorporate various other Athens hotspots into the mural. The two were well familiar with Calkin’s distinctive scenes, which appear in the form of prints and greeting cards inside the shop.The Milledge Avenue side of the building will focus primarily on depicting downtown and UGA landmarks, while the Prince Avenue side will include places like Chase Street Elementary, the Chase Park water tower, White Tiger, Athens Regional and multiple Normaltown businesses. Of course, a florist’s mural wouldn’t be complete without an array of colorful flowers. Gerber daisies and black-eyed Susans, requests of Hudgins and Fuller, grow prominently alongside favorites of the Calkin family: sunflowers for Jamie, tulips for his wife Katie and violets and daffodils for their two daughters. Calkin even plans to include a few baby possums and squirrels, which Hudgins rehabilitates. While Calkin has painted other murals, such as the massive scene inside UGA’s Tate Student Center, painting at Flowerland has unique challenges. Whereas previous large works have been completed flat on panels and then installed, painting on a vertical surface is more difficult, especially while experimenting with the transparency of watercolors and inks that are prone to dripping. Flowerland’s mural will be completed over the next several weeks with the assistance of Nicolette Kubea. St. Mary's Episcopal ChapelST. MARY'S: Gracing the wall in front of St. Mary’... http://flagpole.com/arts-culture/art-notes/2016/08/24/more-and-more-murals-art-at-creature-comforts-flowerland-and-st-mary-s

Hudon shares a gift for natural beauty - Chaffee County Times

Fraser Fruit and Flower business.“It was a very successful business for 8 years with cut flowers and fruit, and it’s where I began my work with weddings.”She sold the business and they moved to Buena Vista in 2004. She began her Rancho Verde Flowers business in 2005 on a part-time basis, but in the past 3 years the work demand has become full time. She gardens on 11 acres in Nathrop and farms one-half of an acre.She sells her produce, which includes kale, chard and basil to Trout Creek Farms, which in turns sells them in Farmer’s Markets in Vail. She also buys flowers from them, and from Weathervane Farms, to include in her arrangements.“In order for flowers to keep blooming, you have to keep cutting them,” she says. “So I use all the little flowers that are too small for large arrangements, in small arrangements in little cans and sell them to Little Market on Main and The Lettucehead.”Hudon’s philosophy stems from an organic sensibility, she says.“I believe in growing pesticide-free flowers, sustainable farming, making my own compost, supporting local farmers and going above and beyond what is expected. I arrange flowers to showcase their natural beauty.”Hudon says, “I so much appreciate the support and business from the community. I can’t say enough about this community. Most of my business comes from referrals and word-of-mouth.”Hudon makes arrangements for 40-45 weddings or memorials each year.“It’s amazing. We have become such a destination location for weddings. Mount Princeton (resort), the SteamPlant, South Main and smaller venues locally. I’ve even had requests from couples from Sweden and Japan recently.”Hudon’s work has been featured in Eco Beautiful Brides, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Lux Mountain Weddings and Borrowed and Blue.She says that she loves the smells, colors and the beauty of flowers, and “being able to watch someone pick up a bouquet and smile … that gives me such a great appreciation for this work. I’m just the deliverer to make someone’s day more special.”... http://www.chaffeecountytimes.com/community/neighbors/hudon-shares-a-gift-for-natural-beauty/article_f60e927c-64c7-11e6-93de-13a04eab3206.html

Florists keep busy during pandemic | News, Sports, Jobs - Minot Daily News

Chrest said.Chrest said although the position can be demanding, one of her most meaningful goals as a florist is to make each customer smile.“It’s a lot of hard work, especially during those extremely long days; But the results achieved at the end of the day are advantageous,” she said.The same went for Niki Nygaard of Flower Central in Minot as her business has been busy during the pandemic since people are steadily sending flowers and plants to their loved ones. “During the week of Mother’s Day, I stood on my feet for over 80 hours designing flowers,” said Nygaard. “Being a florist is fun as it keeps you busy, but it’s very demanding as the holidays are crazy.”When operating during non-holidays, Flower Central regularly staffs nine employees. During holidays Nygaard said she fluctuates due to high demand. To meet the needs of the customers, she employs 16 workers to have more hands available for deliveries and curbside assistance. For example, in the week of Mother’s Day, she had six vans running concurrently each day to help deliver to customers.Following strict guidelines during the pandemic, Flower Center has limited the shop to two to three customers inside at a time. Upon arrival, if customers decline curbside assistance, they are offered rubber gloves or hand sanitizer before entering the shop.“We have to change how we do things now and then,” said Nygaard. “Like when we hand out deliveries, we call ahead to have the customers meet us at the door. We set down the order on their doorstep, so there’s no hand-to-hand contact.”Flower Centrals’ hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 5 p.m.Flower Central, Peony Petals Floral & Gifts and Perfect Petals are gearing up for Memorial Day and the festivities of graduations. Each shop is up and running and ready to deliver special requests for the desired families. Jill Schramm/MDNThrivent Action Team volunteer Abby Haff carries a load of items from a motel room Saturday during cleanup of the grounds and buildings at 1901 S. Broadway, the site of the future Broadway Circle project. Submitted PhotoA B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base will fly over medical facilities in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot today for an Air Force Salute to essential workers. Photo by Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny. Submitted photoIn preparation for Memorial Day next Monday, a Wall of Honor display was erected at the bell tower this past weekend in Rosehill Memorial Park that lists more than 400 names of those who have participated in the annual Wreaths Across America since 2014. A statue of a soldier kneeling by a cross is shown in front of the wall. dt class="gallery-icon lan... https://www.minotdailynews.com/life/business/2020/05/florists-keep-busy-during-pandemic/

FOX13 celebrates Mid-South’s oldest Black-owned flower shop - FOX13 Memphis

ALL MONTH LONG, FOX13 WILL BE CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS. WE HAVE AN ENTIRE SECTION DEDICATED TO THEIR STORIES. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.FOX13's Lauren Coleman chose Mason’s Florist, one of the oldest Black-owned flower shops in Memphis.Tucked in the 3100 Block of Park Avenue in East Memphis is a flower shop, but it’s not just any shop.Mason’s Florist is one of the oldest Black-owned flower shops in the Mid-South.“We are a full-service flower shop,” designer and driver Patricia Williams said.“We do flowers for all occasions: funerals, weddings, get-well, anniversaries. We are just all-around florists.”From eight in the morning to five in the evening, the family is hard at work pumping out on average more than 200 orders a week.“We work as a team, and we know that we are here to offer a service,” Williams said.“We get our orders together, and everybody knows whatever their role is.”The shop opened in June of 1977 and has been in the family for more than 40 years.The store now sits in its third location.“My mom worked for Newman Florist on Lamar for many years,” Williams explained.“She envisioned having her own business, and she started out down on Park in that little strip mall. That’s where she started, and it expanded from there.”Ninety-one-year-old Irene Mason said it’s amazing to see her shop become a staple in t... https://www.fox13memphis.com/rss-snd/fox13-celebrates-mid-souths-oldest-black-owned-flower-shop/R3BNVAL3VZH5RFFW4GWC7PVW7I/

'It's up in the air': Louisville-area florists hustle ahead of a pandemic Valentine's Day - Courier Journal

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Valentine's Day hustle at Susan's Florist gets started well before the calendar turns to February.Myriad roses need to be ordered for the storefront at 2731 Preston Highway. Grids have to be taped on top of colorful vases to hold up flowers during transportation. And, of course, flowers must be arranged in said vases for the special occasion.And though this year's Valentine Day is anomalous for multiple reasons — it's on a Sunday, a non-workday for many, and in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic — the 73-year-old flower shop is ready to do what it has done for nearly a year now: stay nimble and make special deliveries for its many customers.But like other holidays, COVID-19 continues to throw a wrench in everyone's plans."We really don't know what to expect," said Jessie Smith, lead designer for Susan's Florist. "We're just kind of rolling with the punches."As with businesses nationwide, the deadly coronavirus pandemic has impacted Louisville-area florists. On one hand, workers now suddenly... https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2021/02/11/valentines-day-2021-louisville-area-florists-hustle-amid-pandemic/4435860001/

'HOOSIERS WE'VE LOST': Lifelong florist never hesitated to help those in need - The Republic

The series appears daily at therepublic.com.Name: Dawn SheetsCity/Town: IndianapolisAge: 93Died: April 16Dawn Sheets never hesitated to help a friend in need.Sheets, a lifelong florist, had no formal medical training, but when her friend Maxine Hessong needed kidney dialysis treatment, Sheets taught herself how to operate a dialysis machine so Hessong’s husband Dale could continue working.For more than a year, Sheets made three to four trips a week to Methodist Hospital to care for her friend, offering support and companionship during Hessong’s procedures. Eventually Hessong came home, and Sheets continued to run her machine, even showing Dale the necessary steps in the process.“She cared about people,” daughter Lori Arment said. “She cared about people’s feelings and their well being.”“That’s one of the highlights of her life to be able to help in that way at that time,” daughter Cathy Hiatt said.Helping others, faith and family were the pillars of Sheets’ life. Her compassion was matched by her late husband Ken’s, who became her primary caretaker as she dealt with dementia until he died in December.In early April, Dawn Sheets developed a cough and began running a temperature. She had a COVID-19 test on April 10. On April 13 the test came back positive for COVID-19. She died April 16 at a memory care facility in Hendricks County.“When people think of Mom, they always think of Dad, too,” daughter Dianne Boyd said. “It was always Ken and Dawn, and Daw... http://www.therepublic.com/2021/03/30/hoosiers-weve-lost-lifelong-florist-never-hesitated-to-help-those-in-need/

A Flower Display in Burlington Honored the COVID-19 Dead - Seven Days

Vermonters who have died from COVID-19 since the disease struck the state nearly a year ago. "It often feels like we're just talking about numbers and tallies," said creator Jayson Munn, a florist who mainly works weddings and other events. "I thought this was a great opportunity to do it in the public square." Burlington was one of about 80 cities nationwide that hosted an art installation as part of the Floral Heart Project. Created by New York City-based artist Kristina Libby, the idea was to designate March 1 as a national day of mourning to publicly grieve those "lost to and suffering from COVID-19." As of Tuesday, more than 515,000 Americans have died. Munn said one woman he talked to had lost her husband to the disease. She told him that visiting the flower memorial had been the first time she'd publicly grieved his death; both she and Munn "started bawling," he said. He gave her a rose. "It was a really touching, touching moment," Munn said. Daniel "D.J." Boyd of Wilmington was walking down Church Street when he saw a crowd by the display and thought, Gee, only in Burlington do you see a bunch of roses in the street and everyone just walking around taking pictures. Boyd walked over himself and read the sign that Munn had erected explaining the display, "and it just struck me," he said. His uncles, twins Leon and Cleon Boyd, had died of COVID-19 early last April, just six days apart.  "It's amazing," Boyd said of the display. "It's a good gesture. It puts it into perspective, you know?" Boyd walked over to Munn and told him he'd lost his uncles. Munn picked up two long-stemmed roses from the bricks, and then handed them to Boyd. https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/a-flower-display-in-burlington-honored-the-covid-19-dead/Content?oid=32450871

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