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25 flower delivery options in Toronto - blogTO
Sunday, July 05, 2020Flower delivery in Toronto is still available right now even though florists around the city have shut their stores and some have temporarily suspended operations completely.Here is where to get flower delivery in Toronto.Tonic BloomsThis online-only shop delivers bouquets wrapped in denim. They offer same-day delivery in the downtown core, which means that you can get a stunning arrangement delivered contact-free to someone special within two hours.Pictus GoodsThis design store is also a florist that offers free porch drop offs on the west side of Toronto. Owner Jaz delivers them on her bike every Thursday. They also do $10 delivery to any part of the city for orders over $75. They ask that orders be placed by the Tuesday before the Thursday delivery date.Crown Flora StudioThis Parkdale studio delivers throughout the GTA, and also provides subscriptions. They have stunningly-arranged bouquets of local flowers that come with free local, contactless delivery. Martin’s FlowersYou can select various kinds of seasonal arrangements ... https://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2020/04/flower-delivery-toronto/
Alaska Rally Supports Gay Couple Denied Service by Florist - SouthFloridaGayNews.com
Sunday, July 05, 2020Photo courtesy Tacoma Kathryn Coronel, shared to Ketchikan Pride Alliance’s Facebook) (WM) Residents rallied in a small Alaska city to support LGBT rights after a florist declined to sell flowers for a same-sex wedding. Tommy Varela said Heavenly Creations in Ketchikan told his mother the business would not provide flowers for his wedding ceremony after learning there were two grooms, The Juneau Empire reported.Between 100 and 200 people attended the June 5 demonstration, lining the street and holding signs expressing support for the LGBT community.Kathleen Varela said she phoned the same florist her son used to get a boutonniere for his prom when she was seeking flowers for the nuptials in August.“I said, ‘It’s a wedding for two grooms, are you comfortable with that?’ And there was a long and awkward silence and then ‘No, I’m not comfortable with that,'” Kathleen Varela said.There was no exchange of names and she is not sure who was on the phone, but the florist has not previously expressed antipathy toward the LGBT community, Kathleen Varela said.“I guess I just wasn’t prepared for the ‘no,’ especially since we’ve done business,” she said.Heavenly Creations did not return messages from the June... https://southfloridagaynews.com/National/alaska-rally-supports-gay-couple-denied-service-by-florist.html
Flowers by Mike in Oceanside, East Rockaway donates arrangements to seniors, hospitals and strangers amid coronavirus - liherald.com
Sunday, July 05, 2020COVID-19 concerns, so Graham said he was happy to do something to make them smile.Graham opened Flowers by Mike in his native Oceanside in January 2019. Last month, he took over the East Rockaway Florist. He had just launched the new operation when he had to shut down. Since opening, Graham has been active in both communities, and each Valentine's Day he donates roses to MSSN so that the staff can give them to patients along with their meals.“That was my whole goal all along was to be a part of the community,” Graham said, “to help in any way that I can, and just give to the community. It's making people smile. It's making people happy, whatever I can do, I'll do it.”Graham said closing his shops has had a devastating financial impact, including having to be dormant for Easter and Passover, two holidays where he generates a lot of business. He added that he was worried that he may be closed for Mother's Day in May, which is usually a booming day for business.Graham noted that he has not laid anyone off, and that the staff is working to get through the global crisis as a team. He said he wishes his customers, community members and fellow business owners well, and expressed optimism that things will turn around eventually.“Everyone will get through this together,” he said, “and the positive in the end is we'll get back and support our local businesses.” ... https://www.liherald.com/stories/flowers-by-mike-in-oceanside-east-rockaway-donates-arrangements-to-seniors-hospitals-and,123706
Welcome Mat: Ferndale florist hits the road with mobile flower cart - The Detroit News
Sunday, July 05, 2020Maureen FeighanThe Detroit NewsPublished 6:09 PM EDT Jul 2, 2020Local florist goes on the road with mobile flower cartFerndale flower shop Olive's Bloombox is hitting the road. Owner Laurie Bolach now has a mobile flower cart that she and her team will use to make arrangements on the road. The four-foot by six-foot cart is available to rent for private events like weddings, showers, birthdays and more. Bolach also eventually plans to bring the cart to local businesses, restaurants and community events. Its next stop is July 19 at Grey Ghost in Detroit. Olive's Bloombox is at 1011 Livernois. Call (248) 794-3652.A peony that never wilts from Motawi TileworksPeonies may be nearly past their prime time this season -- they are typically in bloom from late spring to early summer -- but there's a way to keep them in bloom year-round: a tile. Motawi Tileworks in Ann Arbor has introduced a new 4-inch-by-4-inch peony tile that perfectly captures the magic of this special tile. It's $40. Tiles can be purchased from the Motawi showroom (they have curbside... https://www.detroitnews.com/story/life/2020/07/02/mobile-flower-cart-ferndale/5351054002/
Fire Tears Through Nassau Florist | Garden City, NY Patch - Garden City, NY Patch
Sunday, July 05, 2020WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY — An early morning fire at a Nassau County florist Sunday is being investigated for possible arson, Nassau County police said. Police and firefighters responded to Country Arts Florist at 535 Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead for a fire at 5:20 a.m. First responders saw flames in the rear of the building. Ten fire departments – Franklin Square and Munson, West Hempstead, Elmont, Uniondale, Garden City Park, Garden City, Floral Park, Malverne, Lakeview and New Hyde Park – totaling 125 firefighters responded to the scene. There were no injuries reported, police said. The fire caused extensive damage to the building and to two parked business vans on the Munson Avenue side of the building. The building and the vehicles were unoccupied. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and the Arson Bomb Squad are investigating, police said.Photo by Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department... https://patch.com/new-york/gardencity/fire-damages-florist-shop-hempstead-turnpike
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