Local Flower Shop News
Former Sun City Center florist takes root in Valrico - TBO.com
Friday, November 27, 2015VALRICO — In a front corner of The Fresh Market in Valrico, a former Sun City Center florist shop owner has staked her claim to a new lease on working life, hooking into a passion rooted in childhood and nurtured by her grandmother.At the market in October, at a workshop on flower arrangements, Julia Simpson of Lithia conducted a small class where shoppers learned about such things as improper hydration and the fix of an angled-cut stem.That Simpson relishes the beauty of the floral arts came as no surprise to the students in attendance, including Cyndi Horn, who knew Simpson when she owned Julia’s Florist on Cortaro Drive in Sun City Center.“Julia did the flowers for my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary 20 years ago,” Horn said. “Ever since she’s been here (at The Fresh Market) she’s been my master gardener.”Simpson offered a brief overview of the skills she acquired mastering the art of flower arrangements, as her class worked with a bouquet of gerbera daisies, fall mums, hydrangeas, snapdragons and hypericum berries.“I love flowers, I buy them weekly... http://www.tbo.com/brandon/former-sun-city-center-florist-takes-root-in-valrico-20151111/
Florists add much needed color to seniors' lives in dark times - KTVU San Francisco
Monday, August 24, 2020Florists add much needed color to senior housing residents during these dark times With the coronavirus draining much of the joy and color from the world these days, a small group of florists in San Ramon are trying to put some of it back, for people who perhaps need it most--those who are tucked away in senior care homes.SAN RAMON, Calif. - With the Coronavirus draining much of the joy and color from the world these days, a small group of florists in San Ramon are trying to put some of it back, for people who perhaps need it most--those who are tucked away in senior care homes. "They are just there scared. No visitors. I just want to give them some flowers to make them happy," said Sharon Enea, owner of the Enchanted Florist. The staff was creating about 50 bouquets Tuesday morning.While the vases and some of the flowers are donated, the owner is doing much of this out of her pocket.That is not easy, considering her business has plummeted by about 60 percent during the pandemic. "D... https://www.ktvu.com/news/florists-add-much-needed-color-to-seniors-lives-in-dark-times
Where to have a small wedding in Westchester, Rockland - The Journal News
Monday, August 24, 2020Surrounded by stone walls from the turn-of-the-century, it can be set up for both a ceremony and reception for up to 50 guests."I can do pretty much anything," said Kelly, an expert florist who has worked side by side with his brother, famed Hudson Valley chef Peter X. Kelly (of Restaurant X in Congers and X20 in Yonkers), for over 30 years. He also works with other local caterers, including Mimi's Plate in Tappan. The garden, with its variety of shade-loving plants, has been the scene for many an engagement photo, so branching out into weddings under this "new normal" just makes sense, said Kelly. Ideally, he'd like two weeks in advance but will try to accommodate folks as much as possible. Book it: 456 Piermont Ave., 845-359-4480, nedkellyandco.comPeter Pratt's Inn, Yorktown HeightsThere's plenty of outdoor space at this historic property with a sizeable lawn and a tented area on their back terrace. There's also plenty of room inside.The 1700s farmhouse restaurant, with the cozy ambiance of a New England inn, has recently been renovated; it was taken over March 11 by Kujtim (Tim) Lajqi and his wife, Liridona. Tim grew up in the area and has a deep love and affinity for the property. He and Liridona are happy to work with couples and figure out what works best for their budget.Book it: 673 Croton Heights Road, 914-962-4090, peterprattsinn.comThe Abbey Inn & Spa, PeekskillPerched on a hill overlooking the Hudson, this new property, formerly the convent of the Episcopal Sisters of Saint Mary’s, is offering both indoor and outdoor weddings, albeit with new rules. According to General Manager Gilbert Baeriswil, events can be on the terrace outside, in the Cornerstone Room (with room for 30), in the hotel's private dining room (up to 10) or in the Hudson Room in Apropos restaurant (up to 22). There's also the option of the Highland Ballroom.Other rules require a 30-minute cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres that are handed to the guest by a server. During the cocktail hour, guests are supposed to stay in one location (table) while wine, champagne and non-alcoholic beverages are passed. There's also the option of four- to six-course tasting menus with wine pairings. A band or DJ are allowed, but there is no dancing except for the first dance and parents' dances. And, as per t... https://www.lohud.com/story/life/2020/07/29/coronavirus-changes-wedding-plans-places-readjust-your-nuptials/5449704002/
Flower Shop Reopens for No Contact Home Deliveries - Spectrum News
Monday, August 24, 2020Arnold, co-owner, Arnold’s Flower Shop.Without proms and graduations, sales are still expected to be tough.“Graduation and commencement and all of those things a lot of small businesses especially florists depend on those. Without having those open and operating there’s going to be a lot of small businesses that lose business because of that,” said Mosher-Arnold.Most flowers are flown internationally. Those flights aren’t happening right now.“Also just being able to get flowers alone, you have farms in South America who are having to throw them out in multiple trailer truckloads because there's nobody to buy them,” said Mosher-Arnold.With the flowers they do have, they’re delivering the joy of Easter. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2020/04/11/flower-shop-reopens-for-no-contact-home-deliveries
Hamilton florist's business has gone from strength to strength - Daily Record
Monday, August 24, 2020Opportunities for small businesses have been few and far between during the last few months but one Hamilton florist has gone from strength to strength through the pandemic.Michelle Kyle of Michelle’s Flowers has been working with flowers for over a decade. Her business, now based in Haddow Street, has grown during lockdown when a number of local clients decided to send bouquets to friends and family to cheer them up when they couldn’t physically meet. “It’s been going really, really good,” Michelle said. “10 years ago, I had a shop in Blantyre but I had to let go of it because I was ill. “I’ve had some customers but with lockdown I was getting busier with the flowers. That’s when I decided to go back into it and open a wee shop. “At the moment, everything is done online - rather than face to face - or over the telephone. The customers have put a lot of faith into me because they’ve not seen it. They trust me and trust my judgement. “I’ve been advertising on Facebook and I’ve got a wee room so I can do more flowers. We’re having a wee open day on Saturday - I’ve got the hand sanitizer, we’ll... https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-florists-business-gone-strength-22502590
Fiori Flowers, Flower Child Blooms, HRW Begins - Houston Press
Monday, August 24, 2020French boutique restaurants like La Villa and Brasserie Max and Julie. The Italian restaurant offers beautifully done dishes from executive chef Marcos Salazar. The space also features a florist, Flowers and Flourless, so guests can enjoy the beauty of fresh flowers as they dine and perhaps take home an arrangement or bouquet. There is al fresco dining during reasonably cool Houston evenings for guests to enjoy the European flavor of wicker bistro sets and cafe ambiance.The charcuterie board at Fiori is served with housemade focaccia.Photo by Elizabeth Jones McChesneyThe menu offers Italian classics like Eggplant Parmigiana, Spaghetti Pomodoro and Saltimbocca alla Romana with elegant presentations. Guests can begin the meal with antipasti such as Sorrentine mussels or try the Burrata Fritta, breaded and fried burrata cheese in a bath of tomato and basil. For dessert, there's a variety of gelato, panna cotta and a caramel tart. For now, the restaurant is allowing BYOB with a $10 corkage fee.Fiori also has special events like floral design and wine tastings. Two upcoming wine events are scheduled for August 19 and September 2 for $35 each. Check its website for more details. EXPANDFlower Child can provide healthy eating for quarantining.Photo by Heather Kinkel Flower Ch... https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/fiori-flowers-flower-child-blooms-hrw-begins-11485623
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