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Meet the 5 best florists in Fort Worth - Hoodline

Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.1. Blossoms on the BricksPhoto: Blossoms B./YelpFirst on the list is Blossoms on the Bricks. Located at 5023 Camp Bowie Blvd. in Arlington Heights, the flower shop is the highest-rated florist in Fort Worth, boasting five stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp.2. TCU FloristPhoto: TCU Florist/YelpBluebonnet Place's TCU Florist, located at 3131 S. University Drive, is another prime choice, with Yelpers giving the flower boutique 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews.3. Cityview Florist & GiftsPhoto: Cityview Florist & Gifts/YelpCityview Florist & Gifts, a florist and gift emporium, is another go-to, with four stars out of 13 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6120 Bryant Irvin Road to see for yourself.4. Flowers To GoPhoto: Flowers To Go/YelpNext, check out Flowers To Go, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp. You can find the florist at 325 Houston St. 5. Paynes Florist & GiftsPhoto: Sean C./YelpFinally, there's Paynes Florist & Gifts, a local favorite with four stars out of 14 reviews. Stop by 2201 Altamesa Blvd. to hit up the flower outlet next time you're in need of some botanicals.This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback. https://hoodline.com/2019/11/meet-the-5-best-florists-in-fort-worth

Shout Out: Michael Brown, owner of The Eiffel Flower in Arlington Heights - Chicago Tribune

On a recent bleak and blustery morning in downtown Arlington Heights, longtime resident Michael Brown's new shop, The Eiffel Flower, offered visitors a cozy enclave to escape the winter chill.Brown, 51, said he is enjoying the third act of a life that has included serving as a director of day programs at Glenkirk, followed by two decades as a stay-at-home dad, and since last September, the co-owner of The Eiffel Flower, 11 W. Campbell St., alongside his wife, Denise Brown.Pioneer Press recently visited with Brown, who as a florist and purveyor of high-end coffees, teas and chocolates, was busy stocking his shelves in anticipation of Valentine's Day.Q: For starters, how did you come up with the name, The Eiffel Flower?A: Well, it's kind of a long answer. But I used to design the centerpieces for the St. James (Catholic Church) Jubilation events, which are their annual fundraiser. They sent me a thank-you note with the Eiffel Tower on it, and I started to think 'Eiffel Flower' would be a great name for a business. I had a brief stint own... http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/news/ct-ahp-shout-out-mike-brown-tl-0208-20180201-story.html

Des Plaines florist remembered for his charitable works for children - Chicago Daily Herald

Waukegan; Allendale Association in Lake Villa; Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville; Nicasa in Round Lake; and food pantries at CEDA Northwest in Mount Prospect and at Wheeling Township in Arlington Heights.Harney got into the floral business during college. He worked his way through school by designing and delivering flowers for a Chicago florist.He opened his own shop in 1962; Harney named it Aberdeen's Wedding Flowers so it would be the first florist listed in the phone book.His love of flowers, especially international varieties, landed him jobs on high-profile weddings, including Michael Daley, son of Mayor Richard J. Daley, and Tricia Nixon's wedding in the White House.According to family members, Harney landed the wedding for Tiny Tim -- best known for his song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" -- by ordering all the tulips available from the Holland Tulip Exchange before the wedding, which was set to air on NBC's "The Tonight Show."When NBC's florist couldn't get tulips, Harney's persistence convinced network officials to give him the job. He filled the studio with thousands of yellow and white tulips for the ceremony, and the ensuing publicity helped the business soar.But it was his final years of helping disadvantaged children that gave Harney the most pleasure.Harney talked about his annual mission to provide toys and joy to sick children in a 2012 Daily Herald interview."Their stories are unbelievable," Harney said. "I'll remember some of these children forever."Services have been held. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160106/news/160109507/

Owner Of Wicker Park's Asrai Garden To Judge On 'Full Bloom,' A Competitive Floral Arranging Show From HBO Max - Block Club Chicago

No one was doing this type of thing when I started,” she said. Cronin’s arrangements celebrate the “wild” look of flowers, often including prairie greens native to Illinois or taxidermied insects. In addition to flowers, Asrai sets itself apart from other shops by including a thoughtfully curated selection of products, such as essential oils and home decor, Cronin said. Both of these approaches — wild, natural flowers and curated complementary products — were a steep departure from the typical flower shops of the ’90s, Cronin said. In describing her approach to floral arrangements, Cronin referenced the “Dutch master” philosophy of keeping things natural. While she has many favorite kinds of flowers, Cronin said she has a particular affection for Queen Anne’s lace and its siblings in the Ammi family. “I want to make a massive display of weeds,” Cronin said. “I think that’s beautiful.” Cronin grew up on the Northwest Side. Her mother worked as a nurse at St. Mary’s hospital in Wicker Park. As a child, Cronin hung out in Wicker Park. She often ate at a Polish diner underneath the “L” train tracks. She also took many trips to the Chicago Botanic Garden, where she attended children’s workshops on gardening. Asrai Garden in Wicker Park.Asrai Garden/ FacebookAs a young adult Cronin lived in Wicker Park and worked in a floral shop, followed by a brief stint making flower arrangements for events. When she was in her mid-20s she decided to open Asrai Garden. The name was inspired by the Brian Fraod book, “The Dark Crystal.” “Wicker Park has always felt like home,” she said. Asrai, which opened in Wicker Park in 1999, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Dec. 1. To celebrate, the store’s larger second location in Fulton Market, 309 N. Morgan St., will host a ’90s Wicker Park-themed celebration at the Ace Hotel and other nearby businesses.RELATED: Asrai Garden To Bring 1999 Wicker Park To Fulton Market For Boutique’s 20-Year AnniversaryThe party runs Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and will include pop-ups from long-shuttered Wicker Park favorites including Earwax Cafe, the Lava Lounge and Jinx Cafe.“There’s not much left in Wicker Park that feels super special,” Cronin said. “There’s just a few of us left.” Today, Cronin lives on Chicago’s South Side in Kenwood, where gardeners like herself are “taking it all back to the prairie” by planting native plants along the lakeshore. Do stories like this matter to you? a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://api.pico.tools/pn/blockclubchicago/9x2z8yqx" target="_bl... https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/11/14/owner-of-wicker-parks-asrai-garden-to-judge-on-full-bloom-a-competitive-floral-arranging-show-from-hbo-max/

Hoffmann family to acquire another Naples business - Naples Daily News

David Hoffmann, chairman of Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate and the founder of Osprey Capital, a private equity company based in Illinois, said his family's event companies in Naples were buying so many flowers that it made a lot of sense to purchase an upscale florist — and Kaleidoscope rose to the top of the list of choices for many reasons, including its impressive growth in such a short time. "They are doubling in sales every year," Hoffmann said. "We think now they will quadruple just because of how many flowers we're involved in with our event planning businesses."   The Hoffmanns' event planning business is only expected to grow. "We are trying to round out... https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2019/03/11/hoffmann-family-acquires-naples-florist/3129132002/

Local flower shops “petaling it forward” Wednesday - week.com

EAST PEORIA (WEEK) — Flower shops in central Illinois were “petaling” it forward Wednesday.Staff members at Becks Florist were giving out free flowers in hopes to spread kindness and brighten everyone’s day.“Emotions are what it’s all about. Whether it (is) smiles, tears, or whatever it may be, emotions make people happy,” said Becks Florist owner Greg Becks.Becks in East Peoria is just one of many participating in the area.Other shops “petaling” it forward include:Picket Fence in ChillicotheIvy Gardens in El PasoFlower Basket in EurekaFlowers by Julia in PrincetonG.P. Miller Floral in PeoriaSterling Flower Shop in PeoriaHy-Vee in PeoriaDespite the rebuild, the Greenhouse Flower Shop in Pekin will be participating at the Pekin Post Office and Beechams Market in Tremont. ... https://week.com/news/top-stories/2019/10/23/local-flower-shops-petaling-it-forward-wednesday/

Nexus Capital Management Acquires FTD's Consumer and Florist Businesses - PRNewswire

I look forward to working with the FTD leadership team and all of our employees to take FTD to new heights."FTD headquarters will remain in the Chicago, Illinois area.About FTDFTD has been a leader in the floral industry for over a century.  We are a private equity-backed company with one of the largest florist networks in the world, supported by the iconic Mercury Man® logo displayed in over 30,000 floral shops in more than 125 countries.  We partner with local florists to hand-craft floral arrangements available for same-day delivery on FTD.com and ProFlowers.com.  In addition to delivering flowers, we support locally-owned retail florists by providing technology, marketing, and digital services to members of our florist network.  For all of life's occasions and everyday moments, visit FTD.com, ProFlowers.com and ProPlants.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @ftdflowers. We love helping our customers #sayitwithflowers.About NexusNexus was formed in 2013 to make opportunistic investments in a broad range of companies and industries. Nexus employs a flexible investment mandate that focuses on long-term value creation by partnering with leading management teams and businesses.  For more information on Nexus, please visit www.nexuslp.com.    Contact: Emily Bucholz FTD, LLC 630-724-6692 l ebucholz@ftdi.comSOURCE FTD; Nexus... https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nexus-capital-management-acquires-ftds-consumer-and-florist-businesses-300906422.html