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Taos event planner helps make holidays, weddings about you - taosnews

Nixon home, so this affiliation opened the door for her to work on the opening of the Nixon Library.Palmer moved to Taos when her husband was hired as the chief financial officer at Taos Pueblo. "Taos is a beautiful place. It's unique and amazing, and that includes the people," she said.Palmer said that she doesn't have to work at this career, but she chooses to do so. "The occasions for which I prepare begins as visions in my mind. It's hard work, bur worth it. I relate with my clients in order to give them good customer service. The event usually lasts one day, and I want to get it right. I want to please the guest(s) of honor," explained Palmer.She cited a special floral piece for a biker's funeral. "I created a special Harley Davidson item for the funeral. The cross was wrapped in leather. I used Birds of Paradise flowers to resemble the bike flames," described Palmer.Palmer has worked with wedding parties who come from all over the world for a destination ceremony in Taos. She coordinated weddings for residents from Texas, Colorado and Africa, among other places. Many of her clients favor garden weddings, and Palmer enjoys such events because of the color and texture they provide.An interesting challenge in this realm includes a wedding at Old Martina's Hall in which the couple requested an outdoor garden theme in an indoor setting. "When I receive such a request, I strive to rely on visions of nature, especially the forest, for various types of flowers. I keep in mind whether people have allergies, especially sage," Palmer related.Palmer rightfully earned the name Taos Floral Diva, and under this title one may seek her website. Her business also uses the title Margaret Palmer Floral Design. Some of the brides and grooms become her friends and they invite her to their wedding as a guest.FamilyPalmer experienced some firsts in her genealogical lineage. Her late father Giuseppi Vitulli arrived in this country from Italy, thus making his children first generation Italian American. Her late mother, Evelyn, on the other hand, was a first-generation citizen herself because her parents came to the United States from Calabria, Italy.Her father worked as a Merchant Marine and came to this country with a strong work ethic. He arrived in America illegally, to escape Mussolini's Italy during World War II, and later became a naturalized citizen.Margaret Vitulli married her high school sweetheart, Richard Palmer, 30 years ago. The couple raised two children. Daughter Paisley, 27, received her B.A. from the Universit... https://www.taosnews.com/stories/know-your-neighbor-margaret-palmer,60914?

Floral design and gift shop is Colorado Springs native's dream - Colorado Springs Gazette

The shop delivers flowers to Colorado Springs, Falcon, Monument, Woodland Park and Pueblo. It's also in a network that delivers flowers nationwide. Berdon studied floral design, and she relies on part-time designers to pitch in during busy times or on big orders."We offer traditional arrangements as well as creative and unique designs," she said.Berdon also has recycled and upcycled items and reuses materials whenever possible. And she has a "very broad" price range so clients on any budget can find a treasure in her store."I deliver happiness with all of my floral arrangements and want people to have that same sense when they come into the store and when they leave," she said.Customers will find a curated selection of baby headbands, fragrance warmers, toffee, keychains, bath products, notecards, glass-beaded bracelets, knit gloves and boot socks, frames, candlesticks, decorative items and bags."I'm trying to build my reputation on being unique," Berdon said. https://gazette.com/life/floral-design-and-gift-shop-is-colorado-springs-native-s/article_480fe80d-37e6-515c-b78d-de049d4293f6.html

Fulshear flower business blooming from community support amid COVID-19 - WTVD-TV

The former oil field worker was looking for a new job when he was laid off several years ago and decided to follow his passion for flowers.Berry worked as a florist delivery driver when he was young and while he says he was not good at the job, he fell in love with the creative career. Berry and his wife now own Fulshear Floral Design in Fulshear, Texas. But their business is known around the country.Berry was named the 2017 Houston Floral Designer of the Year!Watch the video above to see how their business is blooming and bringing smiles to those who miss seeing their loved ones amid the pandemic. https://abc11.com/covid-covid19-coronavirus-flowers/6318843/

Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever - iNFOnews

COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times onto some local businesses, Okanagan flower shops are busy — some say even busier than ever. The period around Easter and Mother’s Day is typically busy for florists, and despite current circumstances, this year is no exception. At Burnett’s Florist in Kelowna, business has been steady. “Our Easter was more busy than it usually is, and we’re hoping Mother’s Day is the same," florist Galena Clancy said. Kelowna’s Funky Petals, Harris Flower Shop in Vernon and Newell Flower Shop in Kamloops are all busy during the pandemic as well. "I think it's mostly because people are kind of communicating from a distance with flowers," Clancy said. Harris Flower Shop's Brenda Gedaschke says that many of her customers want to send flowers for birthdays, or just to cheer people up.  Florists have shifted to accommodate current public health orders, offering online ordering and contactless delivery. Harris Flower Shop has even installed an honour bar outside their store, where customers can pick up arrangements and leave money in a locked collection box. “(The honour bar) has been spectacularly well received,” said Gedaschke, adding that there has only been one customer who didn’t leave enough money for their bouquet. The real challenge during the pandemic has been getting flowers from suppliers, Gedaschke said. "At this point everything is limited,” she said. “A lot of the import stuff, up until recently,... https://infotel.ca/newsitem/okanagan-florists-busy-during-pandemic-some-busier-than-ever/it72772

Flower Power: Birmingham Florists Shared a Beautiful Message of Hope for Magic City - southernliving.com

Flower Power: Birmingham Florists Share a Beautiful Message of Hope in Magic City Southern Living Top Navigation Close Explore Southern Living ... https://www.southernliving.com/news/local-news/florist-solidarity-birmingham-al

Local Florists Show Gratitude for Healthcare Workers With Colorful Display - NBC 6 South Florida

Healthcare workers at Jackson Memorial Hospital stopped tosmell the roses while coming into work on Monday, as local florists honored themen and women who have been on the frontline of the pandemic.The floral artists say the colorful displays are meant tobring some positivity during turbulent times.“Flowers are with us throughout our entire lives,” DeborahDe La Flor with Florida’s State Florist Association said. “From the verybeginning, until the time of our passing, through all kinds of trials andtribulations, and triumphs.” Corridors at Jackson Memorial were filled with flowers, offeringa mental break for many workers.“We’ve come together as florists and created this beautifulinstallation that will make all those who enter feel better just by seeingflowers and the glory of them,” De La Flor said. ... https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/local-florists-show-gratitude-for-healthcare-workers-with-colorful-display/2261512/

Cleveland Florist's Public Flower Installations Bring Joy - Clevelandmagazine.com

He contacted his flower provider Mayesh Wholesale Florist, which is on hiatus until April with the rest of its industry and willingly donated to the cause.His first installation, a big green garland over the Cleveland sign in Tremont, went up last week, but was quickly taken down by local authorities. On March 20, he put up his second installation, decorating the Cleveland sign at Edgewater Park with pre-cut bouquets and encouraging visitors to take some flowers home with them. “Flowers have always given me so much joy, and I specifically use the word joy instead of happiness because it’s a feeling and emotion that is contagious,” he says. “It’s so easy to fall down that dark hole right now with these scary times, but I want to send the message that joy prevails.”With events being canceled left and right, Poulson's own future is uncertain, he says. But for now, he’s going to keep busy by building another installation for a location to be determined on Monday. “It’s still spring,” he says. “The birds are chirping, the grass is greening and I hope these colors and textures can put a smile on someone’s face.”... https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/cleveland-florist-s-public-flower-installations-bring-joy

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