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'HOOSIERS WE'VE LOST': Lifelong florist never hesitated to help those in need - The Republic

Speedway.At home, Dawn maintained stunning collections of bachelor buttons, lilies, cockscomb, chrysanthemums, and different shrubs for greenery. She enjoyed making bouquets for the church altar, and to this day, Cathy says she always has fresh flowers in her house as a reminder of her mother.“She was a very talented person and she was able to pursue those talents,” Cathy said. “All the sewing that she did, and the cooking, and quilting. She was very, very talented and enjoyed the artistic part of her being.”Her warm, welcoming personality made Dawn and Ken beloved members of their church community. They were members at Fairfield Friends Meeting in Camby for several years. The couple loved to welcome new members to the church, and of course, her baked goods would go quickly at all church functions.“Her faith as a Quaker really influenced her,” said Phil Gulley, pastor at Fairfield Friends Meeting. “It was her guidestone. She was just a person of real big compassion and concern. She wasn’t self absorbed at all. You could always count on her to show up if you needed to get something done. She was just an exceptional lady.”Later in life, even as dementia started to affect her memory, Dawn maintained her sense of humor and love for storytelling. She also developed a fondness for golf. She enjoyed watching the bright green grass, tall trees and impeccably kept scenery of the golf courses on TV.She loved to giggle and laugh as she looked through photo albums with her daughters. The memories sparked by those photos, such as the one taken with her daughters the day before the memory care facility stopped allowing visitors, are how her family wants her to be remembered.“Remember what a kindhearted and insightful soul she was,” Dianne said. “Such an artistic and creative mind that she had. … I know her and dad are finally together again.”— Contributed by the Indianapolis Star... http://www.therepublic.com/2021/03/30/hoosiers-weve-lost-lifelong-florist-never-hesitated-to-help-those-in-need/

Floral Arrangements Placed Along Sunset are Gift to WeHo from the Soon-to-Open Pendry Hotel - WEHOville

Floral designer Eric Buterbaugh standing in front of his floral creation on Sunset near Alta LomaPeople going to Sunset Boulevard on Saturday likely were surprised to see flower arrangements placed at various locations along the Strip.Those floral art arrangements are part of the celebration leading to the long-awaited opening of the Pendry Hotel on 8430 Sunset Blvd., at Olive Drive. The luxury hotel with 149 guest rooms and two restaurants by chef Wolfgang Puck is scheduled to open on April 2.Intended as a gift to the city, the arrangements, dubbed “A New Season on Sunset. Love, Pendry,” were placed at seven locations along the Strip on Saturday morning at sunrise and will be in place for a few days.The seven sites, each chosen because they are iconic locations along Sunset, are (from west to east):Floral arrangement in front of Pink Dot on Sunset at La CienegaSidewalk in front of Tower Records, near Horn AvenueCenter island east of Coffee Bean, near Horn AvenueIsland on the north side of Sunset Plaza drive, surrounding the Sunset Plaza signCourtyard of The Sunset (near... https://wehoville.com/2021/03/28/floral-arrangements-placed-along-sunset-are-gift-to-weho-from-the-soon-to-open-pendry-hotel/

Dawn Sheets, who died of COVID-19, was a beloved florist, baker and seamstress - IndyStar

Speedway. At home, Dawn maintained stunning collections of bachelor buttons, lilies, cockscomb, chrysanthemums, and different shrubs for greenery. She enjoyed making bouquets for the church altar, and to this day, Cathy says she always has fresh flowers in her house as a reminder of her mother. “She was a very talented person and she was able to pursue those talents,” Cathy said. “All the sewing that she did, and the cooking, and quilting. She was very, very talented and enjoyed the artistic part of her being.”Kindhearted, compassionate  Her warm, welcoming personality made Dawn and Ken beloved members of their church community. They were members at Fairfield Friends Meeting in Camby for sever... https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2020/05/29/coronavirus-death-indiana-dawn-sheets-florist-baker-seamstress/5271779002/

Beautiful blooms in surprising places around Ireland - The Irish Times

Ireland, and threats to the bee population. There is also the dramatic crowning of the Temple of the Four Winds in Altamont with roses, as well as arrangements at Huntington Castle in Carlow, a private house in Bray, an outdoor table at Cloghleagh Bridge in Wicklow, and many others. Monahan and her team regularly dress public places like the Westbury Mall and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, but they also get into buildings that most eyes never get to see, “so we thought we should make use of this privilege and have some adventures”, she says.  King’s Inn is dressed weekly by Appassionata, and to match the “moodiness” of the interior for the book, the smoke bush shrub was used like a long dusky train along the steps of the grand staircase in one of the chapters. The staircase at King's Inn decorated with smoke bush Smoke bush sentries at King's Inn Monahan cites British architect Ilse Crawford, who believes in the positive emotional effect of harmonious surro... https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/beautiful-blooms-in-surprising-places-around-ireland-1.4074192

Anaheim Halloween Parade Delights in 95th Year - Spectrum News 1

Eve yet, but that hasn’t stopping the volunteers from getting into the spirit of Halloween in Anaheim. Lifelong Anaheim resident Maritza Bermudez leads the way.“We’re working in the Day of the Dead altar,” says Bermudez.RELATED l Pumpkin Nights Returns Offering Interactive Halloween ExperienceThese decorations are small pieces of much bigger projects - floats for Anaheim’s 95th Halloween Parade. Bermudez has been volunteering for the past six years, but she has been coming to the parade since she was a kid.“Growing up here in Anaheim, it’s just great now being part of it. And what I love about it is it’s really community oriented, really community based. Everybody comes from all different backgrounds,” says Bermudez.The Halloween Parade has been making its way through downtown Anaheim since 1924. It peaked in the late 60s and into 70s, with more than 150,000 people attending. But as Anaheim went through an urban transformation, the parade took a back seat.In the last decade, talented volunteers have transformed and retrofitted the parade, making it possible for 60 floats, bands, and groups to walk along the parade route. Katella High School volunteer Bryanna Borrayo demonstrates how the parade has evolved to represent Anaheim’s demographics. Her Día De Los Muertos float pays homage to the nearly 200,000 Hispanic re... https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2019/10/25/anaheim-halloween-parade-delights-in-95th-year

In Loving Memory: Obituaries Of The Week February 14, 2021 - Smokey Barn News

Kirk Robert Douglas of Greenbrier and Brandon Wolf of Murfreesboro, by his daughters: Karie Ann Douglas of Rowlett, TX and Kendra Douglas of Greenbirer, by his brother: Gary J. Douglas of Garwin, Iowa, and by his 2 grandchildren: Orion Wolf and Phoenix Nunn.Tribute WallRobertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Obituary for Sherry BlackSherry Black, 60, of Springfield, passed from this life on Saturday February 13, 2021 at the home of her sister in Springfield. Graveside Entombment services will be conducted Saturday February 20, 2021 at 12 noon in the Springfield Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Brother Patrick Nix, Tim Harris, and Chris Read officiating. Pallbearers will be Timothy Black, Bud Johnson, Robert Alan Holman, Shane Toole, Aaron Nix, Chris Read, and Jeff Benton. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Hope Center in Springfield. There will be no visitation prior to the service. The family ask that all in attendance please wear facial mask or coverings.Sherry was born August 20, 1960 in Springfield to the late L.B. and Elizabeth Jo Vanderpool Black. She was a graduate of Jo Byrns High School Class of 1978. She owned and operated Sherry’s Florist for over 39 years in Springfield. She was a member and past president of CTPA (Certified Tennessee Professional Florist). She was a member of Flewellyn Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and worked in Women’s Missions and with the Senior Adult’s. Sherry was a dedicated contributor to the Hope Center in Springfield, that has been a mission outreach ministry of Flewellyn Baptist Church. She loved traveling, her animals and pets, and spending time with her family enjoying their many culinary dining out experiences and places of travel together. Flowers were Sherry’s passion, and the love that she had for her family, customers, and many friends was always expressed in the wonderful designs and creations she did at her flower shop. Sherry not only wanted you to see the beauty of the flowers, but to also feel the warmth that they brought to your life and to the lives of others. Whether it was a fresh vase, pall, spray, basket, or one of her... https://smokeybarn.com/in-loving-memory-obituaries-of-the-week-february-14-2021/

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

Sugar Flower was gaining momentum when the coronavirus pandemic hit Iowa. Smith’s work-from-home model proved an unexpected advantage.“I was just getting started out to begin with, and having a low overhead I didn’t have any employees to furlough,” she said. “It was disappointing, but I tried to work with my customers. I don’t have to worry about rent and electric and things like that. So it has worked in my favor, which sounds kind of funny.”Smith’s home and studio escaped serious damage in the Aug. 10 derecho, which brought its own wave of cancellations. She hopes for a return to something like normal next year.“I really hope people start planning big weddings and they’re celebrating,” she said. “I hope that’s where the future lies.”Know a small business in the Corridor that might make for an interesting “My Biz” feature? Let us know via michaelchevy.castanova@thegazette.com.AT A GLANCE• Owner: Jennifer Smith • Business: Sugar Flower Cake Design• Address: 248 Drinkward St. NW, Cedar Rapids• Phone: (319) 491-1938• Website: sugarflowercakedesign.com... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/sugar-flower-cakes-cedar-rapids-jennifer-smith-20201113

Some people using gardening as therapy during the Coronavirus Pandemic - KCRG

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Some people across Eastern Iowa are getting a green thumb during the Coronavirus pandemic. Workers at Pierson’s Flower Shop in Cedar Rapids say they have been getting calls about people wanting to start their gardens. Experts say getting some fresh air is a good way to take care of your mental health during the pandemic. Workers at Pierson's say gardening is a good way to be outside while social distancing. They say working with soil can be a form of connecting with nature. While seeing something bloom is a sign of life during these tough times. Workers say people are still ordering flowers to send to loved ones or coworkers. They say it's a way to let people know that they are appreciated. "I think it's very important to stay in touch,” said Al Pierson, owner of Pierson’s Flower Shop. “You can't get out... https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Some-people-using-gardening-as-therapy-during-the-Coronavirus-Pandemic-569918081.html

Benos Flowers and Gifts wants to bring fun, happiness - The Gazette

By Deborah Neyens, correspondent Long Para:0 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- IOWA CITY — A new Iowa City business aims to spread happiness.Long Para:1 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Benito Ocampo Campos opened Beno’s Flowers and Gifts on Nov. 15 in downtown Iowa City, realizing a longtime goal to own his own flower shop. Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “Flowers bring happiness, with their smell and their colors, when people receive them,” Ocampo said. “Everyone loves flowers.”Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Ocampo, who grew up in Mexico, opened his first business in that country at the age of 19.Long Para:3 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “It was a small gift shop — only about 300 square feet,” he recalled. “I did decorations with balloons for parties and a few weddings with flowers but not much. I had no experience.”Long Para:4 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- A year or two later, Ocampo moved to... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/iowa-city-benos-flowers-floral-shop-florist-flower-20190121