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Prada Introduces Fashionable Floral Arrangements Around the World - Vogue

Prada bouquets at Flower Studio 55 in Moscow, RussiaAlexey Nikishin“The opposite of pretentious” is how Miuccia Prada described her Resort 2020 collection. Shown at Prada’s New York headquarters, the Resort show was a stripping back of all the fantasy and philosophy that can come from a Prada spectacle, with clothing made in humble cottons and workwear canvases. One of the few motifs in the entire collection was that of wildflowers, embroidered on the sleeves and yokes of folkloric blouses. Now, Prada is continuing its celebration of all things floral with the introduction of seven new flower shop-in-shops around the world. In New York, Milan, Paris, London, Moscow, Shanghai, and Tokyo, the brand has partnered with local florists to create custom Prada bouquets that will be wrapped, of course, in the brand’s Resort 2020 campaign instead of traditional flower paper.In New York, the bouquets will be available at Bethel Food Gourmet in the West Village—and as with any bit of luxury fashion, they will be exclusive and speciall... https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/prada-resort-2020-floral-arrangements

Community deaths - Washington Post

Va., was born Dorothy Gould in Boston and grew up in Long Branch, N.J. With the Choral Arts Society, she sang in performances with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington and at venues in Moscow, Paris and Spoleto, Italy.Helene Au, volunteer, property managerHelene Au, 105, who managed inherited property on Capitol Hill and volunteered at the Audubon Society bookstore in Georgetown, died May 18 at a care center in Fredericksburg, Va. The cause was thyroid cancer, said Johanna Humphrey, a goddaughter and family spokeswoman.Miss Au was born on Capitol Hill and lived in a townhouse there until 2018 when she was incapacitated in an accidental fall and moved to Fredericksburg.Daniel Espejel, floristDaniel Espejel, 56, a Washington florist and designer who since 2002 had owned and operated Flowers by Daniel, died May 20 at a hospital in Washington. The cause was a heart attack, said his husband, Anthony Purcell.Mr. Espejel, who lived in the District, was born in Mexico City and moved to the Washington area in 1981. Before opening Flowers by Daniel, he was store manager of Dove Flowers. He had done floral arranging for foreign embassies in Washington and for special occasions, including Washington visits by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.Lynette Montalvo, lawyerLynette Montalvo, 57, a former Washington lawyer who worked for the Social Security Administration in Atlanta from 1996 to 2011, died May 17 at a care center in Bowie, Md. The cause was a brain tumor, said a sister, Laverne Dickens.Ms. Montalvo, a resident of Bowie, was born Lynette Dickens in Washington. She was diagn... https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/community-deaths/2019/07/15/68a915b4-a74b-11e9-86dd-d7f0e60391e9_story.html

1-800-Flowers is offering a major discount on Mother's Day bouquets - USA TODAY

And with next-day and same-day no-contact flower delivery, you can be sure it'll arrive safely in time for her special day. Plus, you'll be giving some business to a local florist, which is always a bonus.When we tried out 1-800-Flowers, our tester found that the floral arrangements hand-delivered by a florist were vibrant, arranged beautifully, and delivered on time. She recommends those over the boxed flower alternatives on the site, which are marked with purple print under each bouquet’s price. Delivery costs also range between $15–$45, depending on the method of delivery you choose.As far as your options go, you can choose from a wide variety of different bouquets for mom, including 30-stem Mother's Day Radiant Tulips ($55.50, originally $73.99), the Mother's Day Butterfly Kisses bouquet ($39, originally $51.99), or a beautiful Sweet Spring Lilies arrangement ($50.25, originally $66.99). You'll also be able to customize your order with different-colored vases, chocolates, and much more.If you can't decide what exactly to get all the moms in your life this year, flowers are certainly a timeless, gorgeous gift to express your love. Just take a peek at these arrangements, and pick the one you'll know she'll love most.Get 25% off Mother’s Day delivery orders from 1-800-Flowers with code 25MDAYThe product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered. Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest deals, reviews, and more.Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/04/16/mothers-day-2020-save-bouquet-mom-1-800-flowers/5145124002/

We're Open Castro's Flowers staying open to cover local floral needs Tim Griffin 6:40 - KRIS Corpus Christi News

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today's We’re Open segment takes us to a place where they can still deliver smiles in the toughest of times. Castro’s Flower Shop is one of the oldest florists in Corpus Christi. They have been around since 1951 making it a long-running family business.Simon and Rafiela Castro started their flower business more than 68 years ago. They passed it onto their grandchildren Eddie and Debbie Castro in 1985.Now, 35 years later, they are still at it. And despite COVID-19, their services are still in demand.“People still want to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and get well soon," Eddie Garcia said. "Sadly to say, funerals are still going on and people still want flowers for funerals, it helps with their grieving process,"Eddie Castro says his business has switched over to contact free delivery.“We go to a house, ring the door bell, put the flowers by the door," he said. "Our driver steps back, we wait for the person to answer the door and let them know the flowers are here.”And if you are looking for a way to impress your sweetheart, Eddie says he has you covered."Right now, we have a special on a dozen roses that are normally $59.99," h... https://www.kristv.com/open/castros-flowers-staying-open-to-cover-local-floral-needs

Pandemic shutdown may boost Mother's Day supermarket floral sales - The Produce News

Flowers can express joy, care and understanding in an instant.”Koehler and Dramm Wholesale Florist in Minneapolis recently sent out this message to all of its customers: “Mother’s Day is going to look quite a bit different for a whole lot of people this year, and flowers are likely to be one of the top gift choices during a time when many folks may not be able to see their moms. Flowers send the message, ‘I love you, I miss you, and I’m thinking of you’ best.”Ron Crittenden, executive vice president at the Great Lakes Floral Association, said, “Flowers and plants play an important role in emotional wellbeing. Our society needs the ability to have a safe and effective way to say Happy Mother’s Day to millions of moms. We understand the positive impact flowers make on a person’s life. We see it every day. Flowers are needed now more than ever.” ... https://www.producenews.com/more-company-profiles/company-profiles/28997-pandemic-shutdown-may-boost-mother-s-day-supermarket-floral-sales

Coronavirus Is Crushing the Global Flower Market - Architectural Digest

It's a phenomenon that's touched every link within the $8.5 billion industry's globalized supply chain, from the florists who place wholesale orders to the massive auction houses of the Netherlands to the farmers around the world who have no outlet for a product that stubbornly refuses to stop growing. Laura Clare, a New Jersey florist who normally orders at least $5,000 a week from wholesalers but is now in search of a Small Business Administration loan, described the situation to Bloomberg as totally unprecedented. “I’ve been through 9/11, I’ve been through Hurricane Irene, Hurricane Sandy,” she said. “I’ve never seen anything like this before.”Become an AD PRO MemberBuy now for unlimited access and all of the benefits that only members get to experience.ArrowThe flower auction houses of the Netherlands, a clearinghouse through which 40% of the world’s flowers pass, are likely feeling the same way. Royal FloraHolland, which manages four massive auction sites that generally inspire more than 100,000 daily transactions, saw activity grind to a disturbing halt in mid-March. As rose prices cratered to $.08 a stem on March 16, the auction firm realized it had no choice but to destroy almost 70% of its usual supply, a process that took a week and a half at its Naaldwijk facility. With once-bustling auction halls all but empty, the company now expects a cumulative loss in the neighborhood of $2 billion.Unsurprisingly, the flower market’s swift collapse has created problems at cultivation sources. Large rose growers like Nini Flowers in Kenya have had to cope with lost sales amid fixed cultivation costs, a situation made even more painful given that staff have had to harvest flowers in order to destroy them. If the situation persists, the estimated 150,000 already struggling workers on ... https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/coronavirus-is-crushing-the-global-flower-market

Florist remains open to serve funeral needs - Troy Daily News

TROY — While many local flower shops have been forced to temporarily shut down due to concerns over the potential spread of the coronavirus, Troy’s Trojan Florist will remain open, with slightly altered operations. The business qualifies as “critical” in relation to its service to funerals.According to owner and manager Jules Conner, Baird Funeral Home is the primary funeral home served by Trojan Florist, with Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home being the second. The shop also works less exclusively with funeral homes in St. Paris and Fletcher.Though the way funerals and associated services are held has temporarily changed — with more video options and smaller gatherings — flowers remain a staple in how people can express sympathy, even during a pandemic.“Some funerals have been postponed, so if someone calls and wants to send something to that family who is now not having a service, then I will deliver to an extended area,” Conner said.Aside from this, Conner said she is aiming to keep deliveries in the local area only, and at a reduced capacity.“Right now, I’m only doing local Troy deliveries, as far as just regular flowers, because I don’t want to abuse this,” she said. “I’m graciously able to be open because of funeral work.”Co... https://www.tdn-net.com/news/81912/florist-remains-open-to-serve-funeral-needs

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