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No time to stop and smell the roses: Dream leads local florist to Rose Parade - Steamboat Pilot & Today

Rose Parade.“It was always a dream of mine,” Bostrom said of working on the floats that will roll just over five miles down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. “Fifteen years ago, I went to the Rose Parade because I was on board of directors of FTD for our district. They took the district representatives, and we were carted around in limousines. We got to go behind the scenes and meet all the main designers and went to the parade.”But even before that, Bostrom, who owned Alpine Floral & Atrium until she closed the business in 2012, dreamed of being a part of the New Year’s celebration. Last April, she learned she had been selected to work with Fiesta Parade Floats, one of the companies that build the nearly 30 floats in the parade. When she got the news, one of her first calls was to her former boss Roy Borodkin, who opened Alpine Floral in its first location at the Harbor Hotel in 1974.“I called him and said I’m working on the floats in the Rose Bowl Parade this year,” Bostrom said. “He said, ‘Finally.'”Bostrom hitchhiked from Boulder to Steamboat in 1975 and arrived with $78 in her pocket and no job. But by the end of her first day in town, she had lined up jobs as a lifeguard at the swimming pool, waiting tables at El Rancho and working at Alpine Floral.Her job at Alpine Floral proved to be a perfect fit for the girl who graduated with degrees in ornamental horti... https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/no-time-to-stop-and-smell-the-roses-dream-leads-local-florist-to-rose-parade/

Redding woman will use 23,000 flowers to bring Rose Bowl float to life - Chico Enterprise-Record

Rose Parade float. (Tom Zasadzinski — Cal Poly)At the end of it all, there’s nothing like seeing the final product with everyone else as it makes its way down Pasadena’s Colorado Boulevard, Toney said.“Seeing that whole process from, like, a piece of paper and then it standing in front of you is very gratifying,” she said. https://www.chicoer.com/redding-woman-will-use-23000-flowers-to-bring-rose-bowl-float-to-life

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

Leonardo da Vinci’s helicopter.As the main entry blasted Kravitz’s song from its speakers, the satellite float darted all over Colorado Boulevard honking at the crowd and those who dared to cross the parade route.Cory Hill, a first-time volunteer with the La Cañada association, worked on the animations on the float and said he was pleased with how it all turned out and was grateful the animations were all in working order. Advertisement Hill, a scientist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said dealing with animations on a float is a fairly involved process but admitted that he has a lot to learn from the volunteers who have spent years with the organization.“I’ve spent weekends starting in June all the way through today working with the mechanics, getting measurements and making sure everything works,” Hill said.La Cañada was also represented in the parade by Rose Princess Emilie Risha, a resident of the city and a senior at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, who rode on the Tournament of Roses Royal Court float with Rose Queen Camille Kennedy. Rounding out the court were Princesses Cole Fox, Rukan Saif, Reese Rosental Saporito, Mia Thorsen and Michael Wilkins.Princess Emilie said when she was chosen for the court that she recognized she’d be engaging in a whirlwind of activities — about 100 appearances, including Wednesday’s Rose Bowl Game — and that she was “definitely looking forward to making the most out of this experience.” Another local, Brenda Gant was one of 100 walkers who accompanied the Pasadena Celebrates 2020 float titled “Years of Hope. Years of Courage,” which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution — giving women the right to vote.Gant, who lives in Glendale, was sponsored by the La Cañada Junior Women’s Club. She has been a member of the organization, which helps women and children in need, for six years.When she was younger, Gant said she remembers attending the parade and seeing the floats up close afterward.On Wednesday, she had the opportunity to walk the 5.5-mile route and celebrate with 99 other women a cause that is near and dear to her. Advertisement “I’m looking forward to representin... https://www.latimes.com/socal/burbank-leader/news/story/2020-01-01/la-canada-flintridge-burbank-take-home-awards-at-rose-parade

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

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 University of New Mexico-Albuquerque and her M.A. at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. She is an archaeologist for an environmental company and plans to marry Matthew De Freese in Hawaii on Dec. 16. The Palmers' son, Allen, 25, completed his bachelor's degree at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. In April, he wed his wife, Serenah. The couple lives in San Antonio, where he serves in the Air Force as a commissioned officer.Personal interestsPalmer prefers to live in the moment, and loves sharing stories. The frequent volunteer helped with hockey, soccer, tennis, drama, fundraising and many activities in the schools, including substitute teaching. She supports the Taos County Chamber of Commerce as a member and an ambassador. "I like to stay involved with town things, and that includes political campaigns," said Palmer.As frequent travelers, the Palmers visited Europe and Russia and have gone American river boat cruising. The couple enjoys traveling with family. Anticipated future vacation spots include Alaska, Machu Picchu and Africa.In this season of Thanksgiving, Palmer said she is grateful. "I give thanks for another day in paradise. I live in a wonderful place. Our children received a good education in the Taos schools and they continue to come to Taos whenever possible. I love to spend time with family and travel the world. The Taos sunsets are the best. I love my life here with my husband - who's my best friend." ... https://www.taosnews.com/stories/know-your-neighbor-margaret-palmer,60914?