New Castle Flower Shop News
Lorraine Lucille Layton, florist, craftsperson - CapeGazette.com
Wednesday, March 31, 2021Feb. 28, 2021, at Harrison Senior Living, in Georgetown. She was born July 22,1927, in Georgetown, daughter of the late Edward C. and Thelma (Rodrigues) Newhouse.Ms. Layton was a lifetime Delaware resident, raised on her family’s farm in Staytonville. She attended Milford High School and after getting married, moved to Lewes. Ms. Layton enjoyed being a homemaker and embarked on a career in floral design working for McNichol Place, and then spent many years at Windsors Florist. Later in life she enjoyed working with extended family at Millmans Hardware, and there she was able to showcase one of her many talents - wood crafts. Lorraine had a lifetime passion for crafts, art, drawing, and woodworking. She was generous and kind and loved to make Christmas ornaments, wooden toys and decorations, and other intricate handmade crafts for friends and family. When she wasn't busy working and crafting, Ms. Layton was spending time with those she loved most. Lorraine was a dear friend to all, and a wonderful loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to many. In addition to her parents, Ms. Layton was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Layton. She is survived by her son, Eddie Layton (Beverly) of Lewes; her daughter, Jea... https://www.capegazette.com/article/lorraine-lucille-layton-florist-craftsperson/216239
Where to get wedding flowers in the Capital Region - Albany Times Union
Sunday, February 28, 2021Fleurtacious Designs492 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham518-608-5618fleurtaciousdesigns.comFlowers by Suzanne433 Mohawk St., Herkimer315-866-0206flowersbysuzanne.netThe Floral Garden340 Delaware Ave., Delmar518-478-7232thefloralgarden.netFrank Gallo & Son Florist 1601 State St., Schenectady518-463-3377frankgallo.comThe Posie Peddler 92 West Ave., Saratoga Springs518-587-8273posiepeddler.comRenaissance Florist 1561 Western Ave., Albany518-464-6002renaissancefloraldesign.comSurroundings Floral145 Vly Road, Schenectady518-464-1382surroundingsfloral.com More from the 2021 Vow Magazine Stories of love and wedding planning tips from across the Capital Region img class="... https://www.timesunion.com/weddings/article/wedding-flowers-15925281.php
Patricia Ann Zonko, retired hair dresser - CapeGazette.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro. A chapel service and inurnment will follow at 2 p.m., at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. Pastor Donald Mulholland will officiate.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Pat’s memory to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.Electronic Condolences via watsonfh.com... https://www.capegazette.com/article/patricia-ann-zonko-retired-hair-dresser/215677
Sales aren't blooming: Florists adjust during pandemic - Delaware State News - Delaware State News
Wednesday, December 02, 2020All florists in Delaware are operating delivery-only during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers are encouraged to order as early as possible for Mother’s Day flowers due to limited inventory. Courtesy of Jen-Mor FloristDOVER — The COVID-19 pandemic could not have come at a worse time for local florists.They have taken a hit for three of the biggest flower days of the year — Easter, Secretary Appreciation Day and Mother’s Day. Weddings and proms have also been canceled.Florists were declared essential in Gov. John Carney’s state of emergency order, but only operating via delivery. This means showrooms are closed and service is done entirely online or over the phone.With the May 10 Mother’s Day rush starting this week, Gina Fries, one of the co-owners of Jen-Mor Florist in Dover, recommended anyone who wants flowers order as soon as possible due to low inventory.Mrs. Fries said she was pleasantly surprised florists were allowed to be open in some capacity by the governor’s order.“We’re really glad he kept... https://delawarestatenews.net/coronavirus/sales-arent-blooming-florists-adjust-during-pandemic/
