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Florist Who Bragged About Entering Nancy Pelosis Office Charged - Patch.com

No I don't." Cudd said she did not vandalize anything inside the building, according to KOSA. Death threats have been left for Cudd at her flower shop, she told KOSA. Other businesses with similar names to "Becky's Flowers" across the country have also been targeted. In Kentucky, Becky's Flower Basket has received backlash even though its business has no affiliation with Cudd's Texas shop, according to a WKYT report. Amber Sergent told the Kentucky television station her family has been swamped with angry calls from people who are confusing them with Cudd's business. "Very violent language, I'll put it that way," Sergent said. The FBI had not listed the exact charges Cudd faces as of Wednesday afternoon. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.Florist Who Bragged About Entering Nancy Pelosi's Office ChargedThe rules of replying: Be respectful. This is a space for friendly local discussions. No racist, discriminatory, vulgar or threatening language will be tolerated. Be transparent. Use your real name, and back up your claims. Keep it local and relevant. Make sure your replies stay on topic. Review the Patch Community Guidelines.Reply to this articleReplyReplies (1)Show 1 previous reply... https://patch.com/texas/across-tx/florist-who-bragged-entering-nancy-pelosis-office-charged

A devoted florist gives each 9/11 victim a white birthday rose - The Gazette

There, the burly 62-year-old meets up with “my guys” from the Port Authority police. This year, he will be wearing a mask for the first time and, for social distancing reasons, the victims’ names will be played from recordings on a loudspeaker rather than read aloud from a stage, but little else will change for him. “I’m going to hug my friends,” he says. “I’m going to hug my guys.”Collarone’s steadfast devotion to honoring the victims of 9/11 isn’t a once-a-year kind of thing, though. He’s been the de facto volunteer florist to Ground Zero since it was known around the city as the Pile or the Pit. And that didn’t change when the novel coronavirus forced New York to freeze in place in March, and the National September 11 Memorial Museum chained off its eight-acre plaza. A couple of days a week, as he’s done for the past eight years following the memorial’s opening, Collarone or members of his shop would drop off a donation of 50 to 100 white roses.The flowers are part of what’s known here as “the birthday rose gesture,” given to those who ought to have been celebrating that day, and a reminder that the 2,977 people who were lost on 9/11 once lived vibrant lives.For months at the memorial, the roaring waterfalls in the footprints of those fallen buildings stopped flowing. Throngs of tourists were replaced with chirping birds and a lone maintenance man mowing the lawn.And yet, every day, a handful of white roses could be seen poking up from the bronze parapets engraved with the names of the dead.“It’s about commitment to a cause, to a belief that even when times are tou... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/a-devoted-florist-gives-each-911-victim-a-white-birthday-rose-20200911

Longtime owner of Continental Florist dies - Vestavia Voice

Herbert L. Orr; son, John Michael Orr; brother, Gray Garner Jr.; sister, Faye Gardner; father, Edward Gray Garner Sr.; and mother, Tressa Allen Garner. She is survived by her sons, James Steven Orr and David Garner Orr; daughter, Nancy Orr Athnos; grandchildren, Chelsea Marie Orr and Emily Louise Orr; and sister, Carolyn Bullard. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. to noon at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover. ... https://vestaviavoice.com/news/longtime-owner-of-continental-florist-dies93/

A devoted florist gives each 9/11 victim a white birthday rose - Anchorage Daily News

There, the burly 62-year-old meets up with “my guys” from the Port Authority police. This year, he will be wearing a mask for the first time and, for social distancing reasons, the victims' names will be played from recordings on a loudspeaker rather than read aloud from a stage, but little else will change for him. “I’m going to hug my friends,” he says. “I’m going to hug my guys.” Collarone’s steadfast devotion to honoring the victims of 9/11 isn’t a once-a-year kind of thing, though. He’s been the de facto volunteer florist to Ground Zero since it was known around the city as the Pile or the Pit. And that didn’t change when the novel coronavirus forced New York to freeze in place in March, and the National September 11 Memorial Museum chained off its eight-acre plaza. A couple of days a week, as he’s done for the past eight years following the memorial’s opening, Collarone or members of his shop would drop off a donation of 50 to 100 white roses. The flowers are part of what’s known here as “the birthday rose gesture,” given to those who ought to have been celebrating that day, and a reminder that the 2,977 people who were lost on 9/11 once lived vibrant lives. For months at the memorial, the roaring waterfalls in the footprints of those fallen buildings stopped flowing. Throngs of tourists were replaced with chirping birds and a lone maintenance man mowing the lawn. And yet, every day, a handful of white roses could be seen poking up from the bronze parapets engraved with the names of the dead. “It’s about commitment to a cause, to a belief that even w... https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2020/09/10/a-devoted-florist-gives-each-911-victim-a-white-birthday-rose/

Flowers and Home Décor on Nucleus Avenue - Flathead Beacon

Rose Petal Floral and Supply in Columbia Falls on Nov. 12, 2020. Hunter D’Antuono Flathead BeaconRose Petal’s hybrid of local and national brands includes larger names such as Rifle Paper Co. and PF Candle Co. and Montana brands like Windrift Hill. Folklore Coffee will also be moving into the shop with a pour-over bar, a service also provided in the Cut Bank shop. “We try to offer people an all-encompassing experience,” Kavanagh said. “You get to come in here, have a hot drink, shop around and we always like to keep the shop with lots of plants and flowers so it’s really lush and nice in here.”In addition to home décor, Kavanagh also keeps busy during the wedding season, working with local flower farmers including Flathead Farmworks in Kalispell. While the pandemic canceled many weddings this summer, Kavanagh says they kept busy with smaller last-minute weddings. She’s also preparing for a very busy wedding season in 2021. Rose Petal’s busy summers on the west side of the park, with weddings all over the Flathead and north to Eureka, were another reason Kavanagh wanted to open a second location.A floral arrangement at Rose Petal Floral and Supply in Columbia Falls on Nov. 12, 2020. Hunter D’Antuono Flathead Beacon“We get to go to really cool destinations,” Kavanagh said. “It’s one of those things that I didn’t expect to do with this business.”When Kavanagh purchased the business in Cut Bank, it was previously a traditional flower shop with a focus on funerals and everyday florals. But she’s revamped Rose Petal to modern retail and offers a variety of floral designs. The store gets shipments of flowers from Spokane and Miami to add to local Montana flowers. Kavanagh is also busy arranging wreaths and holiday décor for the Christmas season and offers a home decorating service.Kavanagh’s parents were entrepreneurs, and she now feels a different connection with them after opening Rose Petal. She always talked to her mom about opening a coffee and retail shop, and now her dream has come to fruition. “I felt like I just needed something to feel like I was close to them and how they raised me,” Kavanagh said. “That gave me the opportunity to do it.”For more information, visit www.glacierwallflowers.com. .joinNowBeaconEditorsClub{ float: right; background-color: #b6062a; padding: 10px 15px 12px 15px; color: #FFF; border: none; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:10px; } .beaconEditorsClubHighlight{ color:#b6062d; } .beaco... https://flatheadbeacon.com/2020/12/02/flowers-home-decor-nucleus-avenue/

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

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