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Holiday hacks, gift ideas, cooking demos and more at Homestyle's Dish and Design event - The Detroit News
Wednesday, December 11, 2019Detroit News design writer Maureen Feighan kicked things off at the Great Lakes Culinary Center in Southfield by introducing floral designer Brittany Ross from English Gardens. She had tips for keeping bouquets bright: cut the stems when you get them home, replace the vase water every other day and never put flowers in the refrigerator. Ross’ No. 1, though, was buying extra greenery when purchasing a bouquet from a florist. You’ll always want more than what comes with the bunch, she said. For the late fall and winter season, she suggests using greenery, cedar, eucalyptus and even kale in arrangements. She added that this is the time of year (maybe the only time of year) to use sparkle and glitter. The ‘oohs’ from the crowd continued with when Feighan announced chef Omar Mitchell would conduct a crab cake demonstration. The chef has had a few restaurants locally, including Table No. 2, a small fine-dining spot on the Avenue of Fashion on Livernois near Seven Mile. "Our team is trained to never say no," said Mitchell about the hospitality model at Table No. 2. "We're all about pleasing our guests." Mitchell, who specializes in steaks and seafood, broke the news at Dish and Design that he has a new restaurant opening as soon as this month. More: Table No. 2 Restaurant to open on the Avenue of Fashion More: Ferndale-based Valentine Distilling Co. commits $500K to sustainability More: Fall is feted at Dish & Design's Homestyle Harvest event ... https://www.detroitnews.com/story/life/holiday/2019/12/04/homestyle-dish-design-food-drink-decor-gift-ideas/2589696001/
South Lee flower shops tackle Valentine's Day - Naples Daily News
Tuesday, November 19, 2019Brittany Carloni and Thaddeus Mast Naples Published 7:00 AM EST Feb 14, 2018 ... https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/communities/the-banner/2018/02/14/selling-emotion-estero-bonita-flower-shops-prepare-valentines-day/320016002/
Pumpkin power: How to bring some pop to your fall decor - The Detroit News
Tuesday, October 22, 2019Florist Brittany Ross at English Gardens actually suggests not carving pumpkins to hold flowers. She says pumpkins and flowers don’t mix well, meaning the flowers won’t last as long if they’re put right into a carved pumpkin and neither will the pumpkin. For those who still chose to go that route, Ross suggests using a vase inside the pumpkin for flowers. As far as her favorite mix of flowers in the fall, Ross says she loves to use chrysanthemum or daisies, which last a long times. She also likes mums and even carnations. She says carnations are coming back. “I’m a big fan,” says Ross. “Carnations come in so many different colors that people aren’t aware of and they’re gorgeous. And you can get them to last two to three weeks.” For greenery, she likes to use eucalyptus. “They smell nice and when they do start to dry out, they start to look more fall-looking with time,” she said And when it comes to pumpkins, heirloom pumpkins — which come in wide variety of shapes and colors — are hot these days, says Ross. “Everybody is doing during more gray tones in their homes so they come in blues, almost pinks, tans, white and beiges,” she said. Neutral fall decor And who says fall decor or arrangements have to be orange at all? They don’t, says West Michigan design blogger and author Liz Marie Galvan. Galvan, who lives on a farm with her husband and baby son, has a home decor and vintage store near Grand Rapids called The Found Cottage. She says fall decor can also be done in neutrals. “It can be whatever fits your style,” wrote Galvan in a post on her popular blog, lizmarieblog.com. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/life/home-garden/2019/10/17/fall-decor-and-arrangements-pumpkins/3910822002/
Fleurotica: Inspiration—and Education—Bloom in Chicago With a Floral-Fueled Fashion Show - The Root
Tuesday, October 22, 2019Raby High School a crash course in horticulture, providing them with skills, a better understanding of the environment, and the opportunity to earn via summer internships.AdvertisementFloral designer Brittney Kee, who participated in her third Fleurotica this year, knows well the impact early nature education can have; she began floral arranging at age 15 while a student at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.Now an independent floral designer specializing in weddings and events, Kee describes her aesthetic as “classic, timeless, textural, lush and unique.” Via email, she shared with The Glow Up how her early education—and inspiration from Fleurotica—fueled her professional career.“I [used] to dream about being in the show when I graduated [from Michigan State University, where she majored in horticulture],” Kee recalled, noting that she’d finally gotten the opportunity to participate as a solo artist in 2017. “I love the creativity! I love the idea of individuals creating garments completely out of flowers to rip the runway for a good cause. The show brings me life, a break from the madness of my world, and it inspires me to keep creating!”Advertisementdiv class="kinja-slideshow sc-81stkc-17 iEAPoj" data-slides="[{"type":"Image","id":"ydaa1175n1hjpym704un","format":"Jpg","width":3000,"height":2000,"alignment":"Bleed","lightbox":true,"caption":[],"attribution":[{"label":"Photo","credit":[{"type":"Text","value":"Brian Kinyon Photography","styles":[]}],"source":[]}],"syndicationRights":false,"altText":null},{"type":"Image","id":"qhvke9obg8mkercm9tvo","format":"Jpg","width":2000,"height":3000,"alignment":"Bleed","lightbox":true,"caption":[],"attribution":[{"label":"Photo","credit":[{"type":"Text","value":"Brian Kinyon Photography","styles&qu... https://theglowup.theroot.com/fleurotica-inspiration-and-education-bloom-in-chicago-1839234250
Franklin Fields Oliver - Goldsboro Daily News
Tuesday, September 24, 2019Hal Oliver and wife Wendy of Jason, Greg Oliver and wife Donna of Wilson, and Derek Oliver and wife Angel of Snow Hill; 5 grandchildren, Leslie Wilson and husband Jeffrey of Jason, Brittany Oliver of Jason, Drew Oliver of Wilson, Tori Oliver of Wilson, and Austin Oliver of Snow Hill; 1 great grandchild, Fields Wilson of Jason; extended family members Tracy and Chelsey Edmundson of Jason; several special nieces and nephews, a special caregiver Maxine Hill of Jason, and his faithful companion “Rocky”.In addition to his wife and parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brother Roy Oliver and sisters Catherine Thompson and Joyce Wood.Frank was a long-time active member of the Jason Fire Department serving as Fire Chief for several years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jason Fire Department – care of Eddie Gray, 7817 Highway 903 South, La Grange, 28551.Arrangements have been entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. ... http://goldsborodailynews.com/blog/2019/09/22/franklin-fields-oliver/
Benos Flowers and Gifts wants to bring fun, happiness - The Gazette
Tuesday, February 05, 2019By 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
Tuesday, January 22, 2019By 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
Citizen of the Year: Catlins fantastic florist - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
Tuesday, January 08, 2019She also worked at J.C. Penney in Danville, where she met her husband, Tim, then a manager trainee.She and Tim married in May 1987. That October, Tim's job with the department store took them to Iowa and then Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming and Minnesota. In Nebraska, Welsh — who continued to work as a florist out west — directed community theater, served on the Miss Nebraska Pageant board of directors and directed the pageant for three years. In Wyoming, she was involved with the Cheyenne Frontier Days, billed as the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration.In 2004, the couple and their young son, Tanner, moved back to Catlin to be near family. A couple of years later, Welsh opened Floral-n-Flair, a flower shop and event-planning business, in the same downtown building she started out in. She and business partner Kay Smoot also own and operate a gift boutique called Pauline's Attic.Welsh was working one evening when Stutsman popped in."Who got it, and how are we going to decorate?" she asked, thinking he'd stopped by to discuss the Citizen of the Year banquet at the Methodist Church, which she decorates.She was floored by his answer."It still hasn't sunk in," she said, the day before the banquet.While honored, Welsh was quick to acknowledge her "crew," including local high school students and residents who help her set up for community events, weddings and parties — and family. Tanner, who turns 21 this month, has autism, and Tim is his full-time caregiver and still finds time to help out at work."I wouldn't be able to do any of this without him," she said."It's always been a team effort," she continued, adding she learned that from her dad who helped out in many ways at the shop and home before he passed away a couple of years ago.Welsh recalled sitting at the family table years ago after her brother became a 1,000-yard rusher on his high school football team."My dad pointed to his picture on the front of the sports page and said, 'He wouldn't have done that without his line that blocked for him.' I've always remembered that. You can't do it alone. You have to surround yourself with good people and work as a team."... http://www.news-gazette.com/noelle-mcgee/2018-11-01/citizen-the-year-catlins-fantastic-florist.html
The Art of Flowers: Carolyne Roehm will speak about her career in fashion, design and gardening
Tuesday, October 30, 2018I love them all,” she said. “When you decorate them and build some of them and do all that, it gets difficult to leave.”As a girl, she had family in Iowa, and remembers celebrating a few Christmases in Cedar Rapids — but hasn’t been back since the 1950s.Even as she’s lived in New York and Paris, she’s always carried a Midwestern sensibility with her, she said.“I really like Midwesterners. There’s just something cozy about them and something positive about people from the Midwest. I think that’s been a plus for me,” she said. “It’s served me in life, being open and friendly.”If you go• What: Cedar Rapids Garden Club luncheon, lecture and book signing with Carolyne Roehm• Where: Cedar Rapids Country Club, 500 27th St. Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids• When: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7• Cost: $85 to $100• What: Patron party: Cocktails and conversation with Carolyne Roehm• Where: 2345 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids• When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6• Cost: $85• Tickets for both events: cedarrapidsgardenclub.com/events.htmll Comments: (319) 398-8339; alison.gowans@thegazette.com ... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/life/books/the-art-of-flowers-carolyne-roehm-will-speak-about-her-career-in-fashion-design-and-gardening-20181027
