Beaver Dam Flower Shop News
Buchanan to hold full day of sunflowers, barbecue and racing Sept. 17 - Roanoke Times
Tuesday, October 04, 2016Sunflowers, a triathalon and barbecue are all on tap in Buchanan on Saturday, Sept 17.From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be a Sunflower Festival at the intersection of Wheatland Road and Route 11 on Beaver Dam Farm. The festival will feature 30 acres of blooming sunflowers, children's activities, farm animals and photo booths. Admission is $5 for attendees 6 and older and free for kids 5 and younger. Food is also available for purchase.The triathalon will take place during the day. From 5 to 8 p.m., the Pork by the James barbecue competition will feature a barbecue competition to benefit the Back Pack Buddies program and clothing closet. Prizes include Judges Choice first place ($500), second place ($250) and third place ($100). The winner of the People’s Choice Award receives $50 plus a trophy. http://www.roanoke.com/townnews/sport/buchanan-to-hold-full-day-of-sunflowers-barbecue-and-racing/article_5ec06c58-7b4a-11e6-9e0b-bbf198e7f414.html
Sims opens Smith House Floral & Events in Hartford - messenger-inquirer
Tuesday, December 08, 2015When Scott David Sims was growing up in Beaver Dam, his grandmother, Dorothy Smith, encouraged him to use his creative talents."Scott always was kind of artsy," said his mother Sheila Sims, of Beaver Dam. "He has very good ideas."My mother liked to draw and make things with Scott," Sheila Sims said. He created things from paper and tin cans, she said. "He's always had a gift for art."On Saturday, he revealed some of his talent at Smith House Floral & Events in downtown Hartford. He named the shop after his grandmother who died in 2008.Prior to the grand opening, Sims caught the attention of Hartford residents by decorating his front window with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and photos of children that had been taken years ago with the late Homer Crume, who played Santa for many years.Sims had gathered photos and had them enlarged for the store display, which has mannequins dressed in Homer and Evelyn Crume's Christmas clothes that hadn't been seen by the public in more than 25 years.The Crumes came to people's homes dressed a... http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/sims-opens-smith-house-floral-events-in-hartford/article_8caaaf89-4d26-58b9-8595-51ac39c028fe.html
Small Business Spotlight: E. Stephen Hein - www.smileypete.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021Pemberton’s to open his own shop.
Today, Hein’s floral shop has turned into a true family affair, with his granddaughter, Kelsey Hein Smith, having worked alongside him since graduating from Eastern Kentucky University in 2017. A floral designer and the store’s social media manager, Smith calls her grandfather PoPo – except during business hours.
“It’s weird to call him Steve,” she admitted.
Thoughtful, artistic expression has always been appreciated in the floral business, and remains a staple of Hein’s business model. While centerpieces and corsages are less common than they were at the start of his business, sending flowers across town – or even across the country – remains a popular action, and Hein can help with both. Some of his loyal clients utilize his services not only for local flower delivery but also to coordinate out-of-state arrangements for funerals or special occasions.
“We know what to say to the other florist, the dos and don’ts of what to use and what not to use,” Hein said, explaining that his clients appreciate his specific aesthetic. His penchant for communicating the specifics of that aesthetic when “calling out” orders to other florists hasn’t gone unnoticed, as the shop has often been lauded for orders that Hein helps coordinate across the country.
Former and fellow florists have also expressed their gratitude to Hein over the years.
“They have told me that when I set up shop in Lexington in 1987, I raised the bar for what florists do to make a show with their flower arrangements,” he said. “I thought that was a very nice compliment.”
E. Stephen Hein Florist is located at 380 E. Second St. More info is available at www.estephenheinflorist.com.
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Calif. flower shop with no connection to Capitol riot flooded with threats, negative reviews - SFGate
Sunday, January 17, 2021Alberti’s business appeared to have been removed from the platform. However, Cudd’s business also has a 4.6 rating.) Two other florists bearing the same name in Kentucky and Scotland were burdened with similar harassment. Alberti said all of them have given up on deleting the comments, and are instead attempting to respond to each one in order to set the record straight. “I offered to send some people maps of the United States,” joked Alberti. “Most people apologize and then they reverse, but some are steadfast. My thing is, I understand the need to vent and get rid of that hostility, but just spend an extra five seconds of time to see that we’re not in Texas. The very platforms that these people are using to type these rants and tirades … it would take them less time to find out we’re not that business than it would take for them to write the post.” He’s concerned about what the future holds for his business, which has been around since 1973 and spans four generations. “We’re just trying to survive,” said Alberti. “Being a florist is hard enough. We don’t have a high profit margin. We do it because we love it and love flowers. To already be suffering through COVID and add this on top of it, it’s stressful.” source srcset="https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/16/13/46/20494742/3/700x0.jpg 1x, https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/16/13/46/20... https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Beckys-Flowers-Roseville-mistaken-Capitol-rioter-15871654.php
Florist Who Bragged About Entering Nancy Pelosis Office Charged - Patch.com
Sunday, January 17, 2021KOSA. 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
Audrey Cleary Bailey, 76, advocated for military families - Port City Daily
Wednesday, December 02, 2020Survivors include her three children, retired U.S. Cmdr. Navy Todd E. Bailey, and his wife, Anita, of Norman, Oklahoma, Deborah B. Stakelum, and her husband, Kevin, of Prospect, Kentucky, and Leigh Ann Cumberland, and her husband, Jeff, of Chaplin, Connecticut; and seven grandchildren, Ali, Tyler, T.J., Brigid, Molly, Eddie and Caelan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, retired U.S. Navy Reserve Capt. Harry E. Bailey.At her direction, no local services will be held. A service and interment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Paws4People/Paws4Vets.Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service. https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2020/11/30/audrey-cleary-bailey-76-advocated-for-military-families/
