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Rosemary-Duff Florist: a landmark business - times-advocate.com

Often described as Escondido’s premiere full-service flower shop, Rosemary-Duff Florist has been family owned and operated for over 40 years and has a history dating back to the early 1900’s.Georgina Addison Stowe started Duff Gardens Flower shop in 1915. Dear friends of Mrs. Stowe owned an estate with beautiful gardens in England that was known as Duff Gardens. That became the namesake for her new business.Mrs. Stowe grew her own flowers on site—which was located where Lincoln School is now found. Around 1918 the shop was moved to the Eagle Building in downtown Escondido on Grand Avenue. At that time the Eagle building was two stories and housed her shop, a dancing hall, and a grocery store with a few other businesses. That building was later torn down and replaced and now houses Coast Sewing & Vacuum.The women of Rosemary-Duff Florist: Dolly Santrach, Rosemary Gornick, Mary Ann Santrach, Rozanne Reguly, Luanne Csonka and Joanne Santrach.Duff Gardens moved again around 1921 to 225 South Broadway and was sold to Bob Socin in 1956.Mr. Socin sold Duff Gardens to Pete, Dolly and Rosemary in 1976. Pete & Dolly Santrach and their two children moved from Minnesota to California in 1956. Pete was a Marine at Camp Lejeune until sent to Camp Pendleton. Pete left the service and over the years worked as an administrator for the Escondido school districts, for groups of doctors and for Baker Enterprises. Pete & Dolly had six more children in California. Four boys and four girls and now 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.Dolly’s sister Rosemary Gornick learned the techniques of the floral business from a school in Cleveland, Ohio and opened her floral business in her hometown... https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/rosemary-duff-florist-a-landmark-business/

Utility box art brightens corners with cats, flowers and trees - Milpitas Post

The “Active Lifestyles” box at Lark Avenue and Oka Road does indeed picture a boy with his arms raised in triumph. This particular design was placed because of the intersection’s proximity to the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, which boasts a large fitness center.Another box at Los Gatos Boulevard and Nino Avenue was designed by Blossom Hill Girl Scout Troop 60077. It’s near Van Meter Elementary School, the word “Think” surrounded by a big, blue heart and butterflies.“We all drew our ideas, but we remembered a video one girl made last year that made us think about how our actions impact the Earth,”  Girl Scout Lourdes Venezia said. “That one word says so much about what we need to do.”So, “Think” was adopted as the Girl Scouts’ theme.“We had everyone design their own ideas, and we picked out parts we liked together,” Girl Scout Cameron Onufer said. “So, one girl drew butterflies, one girl drew hearts and I did something with the Earth and people holding hands.”Like the Los Gatos Weekly Times Facebook page for neighborhood news and conversation from Los Gatos and beyond. That last scene didn’t make it onto the box, however.“The other sides show a chain of butterflies moving in circles,” Lourdes said.For their efforts, the Girl Scouts received community service credit toward their Bronze service award.The Girl Scouts also received a $250 stipend to cover the cost of supplies, while the other artists received a $500 stipend.Most of the utility boxes are owned by the town, though some do belong to utility companies, Spillsbury said.While many municipalities have artists paint designs directly onto the boxes, Los Gatos has taken a different approach: The artists’ designs are screened onto vinyl wraps that are then applied to the boxes.“The wraps last forever,” Spillsbury said. “It only takes 90 minutes or so to apply them. And if one is damaged we can peel it off and apply a new one. You don’t even have to replace the whole thing, just the damaged section.”The wraps ... http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/31/utility-box-art-brightens-corners-with-cats-flowers-and-trees/

Dallas TX Custom & Unique Flower Arrangements Delivery Website Launched - MENAFN.COM

The newly launched Freesia website also provides information on same-day flower delivery available in the Dallas, Addison, Plano, Richardson and Irving areas of Texas for its highly popular floral arrangements employing only the freshest and most attractive flowers available in season. Multiple galleries showcasinthe renowned wedding, event, bridal bouquet, and home dcor and business arrangements made by its team of designers along with signature floral designs or a broad range of holiday, seasonal and plant arrangements ideal to suit multiple occasions, Styles, budgets and needs can also be viewed on the newly launched website. The popular Dallas florist explains that "we have quickly established ourselves as one of the leading floral design studios in Dallas by taking beautiful flowers and creating exquisite designs for weddings, events and weekly arrangements for your home or business dcor and ambiance. All our arrangements are made to order utilizing only the freshest most gorgeous flowers available in season". The Freesia owner, Lauren Schmidt, explains that "our clientele has an innate and deep appreciation for beautiful and unique flower arrangements. Whether it's for their wedding, a special event, or to send a sweet message to a loved one, it has to represent an emotion and a style they want to convey. We take pride in being able to design something that speaks on their behalf. Our business operates on the basic principles of beautiful flowers, great design and flawless customer service". Contact Info: Name: Lauren Schmidt Email: Organization: Freesia Address: 3160 Commonwealth Drive, Ste. 130 Dallas, TX 75247, #UnitedStates Phone: 1-214-658-9757 For more information, please visit http://freesiadallas.com/ Source: PressCable Release ID: 201475 MENAFN2305201700703638ID1095507198... http://menafn.com/1095507198/Dallas-TX-Custom--Unique-Flower-Arrangements-Delivery-Website-Launched

Area Florists Partner with Distributor to Surprise Random People with Flowers - PR Web (press release)

Lindskoog Florist (Dick Lindskoog) 612-333-5357; dick(at)Lflorist(dot)comChicago, IL:CityScents Floral & Home (Theresa Montana) 312-836-0211; cityscentschicago(at)gmail(dot)comAshland Addison Florist (Sydney Lewis) 312-432-1800; sydney(at)ashaddflorist(dot)comWaukegan, IL:The Posh Posie Petaler (Caryn Wolf) 847-924-9122; carynwolf54(at)gmail(dot)comIndianapolis, IN:Zionsville Flower Company (Brian Davies) 317-867-2926; saleszfc(at)gmail(dot)comBanner Flower House (Michelle Herr) 765-459-5166; juno.meherr(at)juno(dot)comGrand Rapids, MI:The Posh Posie Petaler (Caryn Wolf) 847-924-9122; carynwolf54(at)gmail(dot)comLast year SAF conducted a survey of 2,500 people throughout the U.S. to uncover the impact of flowers on Americans. The results revealed the many benefits of flowers, including the positive impact flowers have on one’s emotions and happiness, and backed up previous research studies on flowers conducted by Rutgers, Harvard and Texas A&M.The following are highlights from SAF’s recent survey results:When it comes to happiness, it’s just as good to give flowers as it is to receive: 88 percent of Americans report that giving flowers makes them feel happy, while 80 percent reported that receiving flowers makes them feel happy.Just being around flowers improves your mood:76 percent of Americans agree that having flowers in their home or office improves their moodThe best reason to receive flowers is “just because”: Women (92 percent) are more likely to agree with this, but the majority of men (three in four) also share this sentimentFlorists to the rescue! Nearly four in 10 Americans indicate florists have helped them in a past or current relationship; most frequently to say “I love you,” or schedule a surprise delivery.Petal it forwardFor more information on the #PetalItForward, visit http://www.aboutflowers.com and http://www.aboutflowersblog.com.###About Kennicott Brothers:Kennicott Brothers Company is the Midwest’s largest floral wholesaler, serving retail florists and floral design professionals since 1881. CEO Harrison “Red” Kennicott is a fifth-generation pioneer in the growing and distribution of fresh flowers and floral supplies, now through 17 locations serving 10 states. In the year 2000, Kennicott Brothers Company became 100% employee-owned.About the Society of American Florists:The Society of American Florists is the national trade association to the floral industry, representing growers, wholesalers, retailers, suppliers, importers, educators, designers and allied organizations. The association was chartered by an act of Congress in 1884.About the Society of American Florists’ Survey:The omnibus survey was conducted using the field services of TNS from March 5-9, 2015 among a representative sample of 2,500 Americans, ages 18 and older. The margin of error for total Americans is plus or minus 1.9 percent. If the study was to be replicated, findings would not vary by more than 1.9 percentage points in either direction 95 times out of 100.Share article on social media or email:... http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/10/prweb13760637.htm

Area Florists Partner With Distributor To Surprise Random People With Flowers - PerishableNews (press release) (registration)

Lindskoog Florist (Dick Lindskoog) 612-333-5357; dick(at)Lflorist(dot)comChicago, IL:CityScents Floral & Home (Theresa Montana) 312-836-0211; cityscentschicago(at)gmail(dot)comAshland Addison Florist (Sydney Lewis) 312-432-1800; sydney(at)ashaddflorist(dot)comWaukegan, IL:The Posh Posie Petaler (Caryn Wolf) 847-924-9122; carynwolf54(at)gmail(dot)comIndianapolis, IN:Zionsville Flower Company (Brian Davies) 317-867-2926; saleszfc(at)gmail(dot)comBanner Flower House (Michelle Herr) 765-459-5166; juno.meherr(at)juno(dot)comGrand Rapids, MI:The Posh Posie Petaler (Caryn Wolf) 847-924-9122; carynwolf54(at)gmail(dot)comLast year SAF conducted a survey of 2,500 people throughout the U.S. to uncover the impact of flowers on Americans. The results revealed the many benefits of flowers, including the positive impact flowers have on one’s emotions and happiness, and backed up previous research studies on flowers conducted by Rutgers, Harvard and Texas A&M.The following are highlights from SAF’s recent survey results:When it comes to happiness, it’s just as good to give flowers as it is to receive: 88 percent of Americans report that giving flowers makes them feel happy, while 80 percent reported that receiving flowers makes them feel happy.Just being around flowers improves your mood:76 percent of Americans agree that having flowers in their home or office improves their moodThe best reason to receive flowers is “just because”: Women (92 percent) are more likely to agree with this, but the majority of men (three in four) also share this sentimentFlorists to the rescue! Nearly four in 10 Americans indicate florists have helped them in a past or current relationship; most frequently to say “I love you,” or schedule a surprise delivery.Petal it forwardFor more information on the #PetalItForward, visit http://www.aboutflowers.com and http://www.aboutflowersblog.com.###About Kennicott Brothers:Kennicott Brothers Company is the Midwest’s largest floral wholesaler, serving retail florists and floral design professionals since 1881. CEO Harrison “Red” Kennicott is a fifth-generation pioneer in the growing and distribution of fresh flowers and floral supplies, now through 17 locations serving 10 states. In the year 2000, Kennicott Brothers Company became 100% employee-owned.About the Society of American Florists:The Society of American Florists is the national trade association to the floral industry, representing growers, wholesalers, retailers, suppliers, importers, educators, designers and allied organizations. The association was chartered by an act of Congress in 1884.About the Society of American Florists’ Survey:The omnibus survey was conducted using the field services of TNS from March 5-9, 2015 among a representative sample of 2,500 Americans, ages 18 and older. The margin of error for total Americans is plus or minus 1.9 percent. If the study was to b... http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article%3D0056110

Palmer Florist Persists Despite No Easter Church | Joliet, IL Patch - Joliet, IL Patch

Joliet Patch's growing list of open and closed businesses, you can do so here. Paul Palmer, owner of Palmer Florist in Joliet. Image via John Ferak/Patch Related: Illinois Coronavirus Update April 9: 462 Deaths Feed A First Responder Becomes Hit For Jody's Hot Dogs Kafe De Kasa Back In Business Thanks To Window Joliet's Dan's Homemade Candies Still Going Strong... https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/palmer-florist-persists-despite-no-easter-church

Sugar Flower owner creates intricate cake designs in backyard of her Cedar Rapids home - The Gazette

I was dabbling in both things — design and food.”After operating her own cafe for three years, Smith earned a degree in graphic design from Southern Illinois University in 2007. She and her husband, Loughton Smith, moved to Cedar Rapids in 2011 and she began working at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center, operated by Kirkwood Community College’s hospitality management program, in 2013.“They wanted me to work with edible flowers, and I’d never worked with the stuff before,” she recalled. “It just kind of fell into my lap, and I just started helping the pastry chefs with wedding cakes.”Smith became an adjunct instructor — “basic, advanced and wedding cake classes” — in Kirkwood’s baking program, where her husband is an instructor. She started thinking about starting her own business about three years ago.“I just decided I wanted to steer my own course,” Smith said. “I thought, ‘Well, I’ve got my studio here and I can make it into a little cake boutique.’”Sugar Flower launched in late 2019. Smith continued teaching but stopped working regularly in the hotel kitchen. The studio is a small building in Smith’s backyard. It may have been built as a hobbyist’s workshop or children’s playhouse, but it has stainless steel countertops, plumbing, electricity, and ample natural light.Smith bakes Sugar Flower cakes in her home’s kitchen, then takes them to the studio for assembly and detailing.Working out of her home means low overhead costs at the expense of some convenience and efficiency.“I have to do certain things in one p... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/sugar-flower-cakes-cedar-rapids-jennifer-smith-20201113

Josh Bilicki, Rich Mar Florist and Lemons of Love Bring Cancer Awareness to the Roval - Kickin' the Tires

Now today, Lemons of Love shares chemo care packages with cancer patients around the world and also provides programming at its Lemons of Love Cancer Resource Center located in Mt. Prospect, Illinois.This weekend at the @CLTMotorSpdwy Roval, we’re partnering with @LemonsOfLove14 and @RichMarFlorist to bring breast cancer awareness to the forefront. We’ll be running this beautiful #51 Ford Mustang in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race. Learn more ????https://t.co/eU9QgRUygR pic.twitter.com/v1VLnmxBHg— Josh Bilicki (@joshbilicki) October 6, 2020This weekend, Rich Mar Florist will adorn the hood of Bilicki’s No. 51 Ford Mustang as a co-primary sponsor. The company isn’t new to NASCAR as a sponsor or tracks in general as the florist company is now a proud track partner of both Pocono Raceway and Dover International Speedway.“Josh and I have worked on small sponsorships these past two seasons, I am honored to finally have a primary sponsorship with him,” said Jonathan Morrissey, Vice President of Rich Mar Florist.  “Cancer awareness is near and dear to our family, so I want to thank Josh and Rick Ware Racing for embracing it.  Josh is a great road course driver, and I am very excited to see the results this weekend.”This Sunday’s Bank of America Roval 400 will be Bilicki’s 18th start in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020 as he also will also have partners The Builders Outlet Super Store (BOSS), Custom Fiberglass Molding, Insurance King, and Fort Worth Screen Printing on board.In 18 NCS starts this season, Bilicki has a best finish of 25th twice coming at both Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway.The Bank of America Roval 400 NASCAR Cup Series race will take place on Sunday, October 11th at 2:30PM ET.  It will be televised on NBC.?????? pic.twitter.com/6JAfZs8YFQ— Josh Bilicki (@joshbilicki) October 7, 2020Photo Credit: Josh Bilicki Racing... https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/josh-bilicki-rich-mar-florist-and-lemons-of-love-bring-cancer-awareness-to-the-roval/

Chicago Florist Delivers Free Pandemic Pick-Me-Ups - WTTW News

There haven’t been many special events since mid-March – even before the statewide stay-at-home order took effect – when, in an early attempt to prevent spread of the coronavirus, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put the kibosh on gatherings of 50 or more people.“I had a bunch of St. Patrick’s Day events coming up. Within that week they were all canceled. And within a matter of days the event industry laid flat. Everything was canceled. The entire (special events) industry was at a standstill,” she said. “I would say 95% of my business was done with or forfeited within a matter of days … I didn’t even think something like that was possible. It was like a dream, one long day, because the days blend into each other, you know?”Since then, Breslof pivoted, from special events to special deliveries.She created a gender-reveal arrangement (in pink) to expecting parents.She delivered flowers to a bride who postponed her wedding, sent from the woman’s bridal party.“She said ‘This is the best thing that was ever given to me – other than my ring of course.’ And I was a part of that … when I hear feedback like that, I cry,” Breslof said.And it felt good when – for the first time in weeks – she crafted a bouquet for a bride who went through with an early May wedding on its long-scheduled date.Ananda Zoe Breslof and her 21-month-old daughter. (Courtesy Ananda Zoe Breslof)Then there’s the arrangements sent to bereaving relatives.Breslof said she doesn’t ask customers questions about the circumstances, though a couple have shared with her that she’ll be delivering flowers to someone who lost a loved one to COVID-19.“I’m hearing stories … I hear the way,” she said.Sometimes the stories are more tender than they are sad.“I’m getting people who are ordering flowers for friends who are having a difficult time with this, birthdays they can’t really celebrate. People who just really want – they’re stuck inside now – they want something pretty to look at,” she said. “It’s nature, isn’t it? Being in nature elevates your mood exponentially. Flowers provide that.”Some flowers have gone to people who never ordered or paid for them.Breslof, who has been using Facebook to promote her business, has also been using social media to solicit requests for health care workers, volunteers and lonely hearts deserving of a free floral pick-me-up.“I’ve been doing … several free bouquets as a thank you,” she said.People can nominate anyone who they think could use flowers to “cheer them up a bit.”Deliveries have gone out to an ER nurse whose husband is an ER doctor, a team at Northwestern Memori... https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/09/chicago-florist-delivers-free-pandemic-pick-me-ups