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Chicago Florist Delivers Free Pandemic Pick-Me-Ups - WTTW News

May wedding on its long-scheduled date.Ananda Zoe Breslof and her 21-month-old daughter. (Courtesy Ananda Zoe Breslof)Then there’s the arrangements sent to bereaving relatives.Breslof said she doesn’t ask customers questions about the circumstances, though a couple have shared with her that she’ll be delivering flowers to someone who lost a loved one to COVID-19.“I’m hearing stories … I hear the way,” she said.Sometimes the stories are more tender than they are sad.“I’m getting people who are ordering flowers for friends who are having a difficult time with this, birthdays they can’t really celebrate. People who just really want – they’re stuck inside now – they want something pretty to look at,” she said. “It’s nature, isn’t it? Being in nature elevates your mood exponentially. Flowers provide that.”Some flowers have gone to people who never ordered or paid for them.Breslof, who has been using Facebook to promote her business, has also been using social media to solicit requests for health care workers, volunteers and lonely hearts deserving of a free floral pick-me-up.“I’ve been doing … several free bouquets as a thank you,” she said.People can nominate anyone who they think could use flowers to “cheer them up a bit.”Deliveries have gone out to an ER nurse whose husband is an ER doctor, a team at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and an elderly woman who lives alone and whose neighbor thought would appreciate flowers.“I want to give flowers to those who are dealing with being isolated,” Breslof said. “It’s a hard mental state to be in, and if I can contribute even the smallest touch, the smallest bloom.”But not everyone is a believer in flower power.She’s received criticism on social media from people telling her “you’re not an essential business, stay home, stay home.”Breslof said she’s been careful to take precautions. She buys her flowers curbside from the market and takes them back to her shop where only she, her daughter and her dog have been allowed since the coronavirus pandemic hit. She wipes down any deliveries once she sets them on the the recipient’s doorstep, texts that the arrangement has arrived, waves through the window, and leaves.“I don’t care what anybody says. My job is essential,” she said. “Pleasure, peace and happiness to know that you are touched and loved by somebody else sending you something beautiful.”Staying in business, she said, has helped everyone along the supply chain.“That’s the way to keep the economy going,” she said. “We have to keep the train going.”But business is down exponentially.While Breslof never stopped operations, some floral shops that did may be opening again.The governor’s May executive order permits all retailers that weren’t earlier expressly classified as “essential” to open, for curbside pickup and delivery.The latest executive order also includes “greenhouses, garden centers, and nurseries” as essential stores.While most mothers will be happy to receive flowers on Sunday, Breslof, a single mom of a 21-month-old (and an older golden retriever) would rather be giving them.She’s hoping to complete last-minute Mother’s Day orders, but in the coronavirus age, it’s difficult to gauge demand.Though she’s trying to take advantage of government small business grants, it’s not a good time to over-project and buy flowers that people won’t order.“People want peonies now,” said said. “I’ve got them.”Follow Amanda Vinicky on Twitter: @AmandaVinickyThanks to our sponsors:Thanks to our sponsors:... https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/09/chicago-florist-delivers-free-pandemic-pick-me-ups

McLennan Flowers and Gifts Provides No Contact Delivery - Press Release - Digital Journal

One area they excel in is designing flowers to convey your sympathy to family or friends who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Sending a sympathy bouquet to the bereaved shows them that you are thinking of them.“Sympathy flowers are a sweet and tasteful way of showing compassion and support to someone who has lost their loved one. Sending an arrangement of sympathy flowers adds pleasantness to an otherwise sombre atmosphere and expresses your condolences for the loss,” said the spokesperson of McLennan Flowers and Gifts.When choosing a bouquet to express your sympathy and compassion for the loss of someone, you want to ensure that you are receiving high-quality blooms that will be a beautiful sentiment instead of a burden. McLennan Flowers and Gifts, one of the leading flower shops in London Ontario, is dedicated to excellence and has a variety of sympathy flowers for delivery that can be easily ordered online.The spokesperson continued, “Some of the popular choices for sympathy flowers include lilies, roses, orchids, carnations, and hydrangea. Our florists in London Ontario offer a variety of beautifully arranged sympathy flowers that convey hope, love, and comfort.”At McLennan Flowers and Gifts, they offer no contact flower delivery in London Ontario, to ensure the safety of their florists and customers. Any floral arrangements ordered for homes will be delivered to the doorstep or left outside for the recipient.“During this time of uncertainty, we expect to deliver the same level of service and excellenc... http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4728671

As Coronavirus Limits Funeral Attendance, Demand Surges for Flower Delivery - The Wall Street Journal

Demand for funeral bouquets and wreaths has surged as people succumb to Covid-19. Mr. Levenberg’s business, Allyson’s Flowers, is serving an important role during the pandemic. Bereaved family members and friends can’t attend funerals because of restrictions on public gatherings in many states, so they increasingly send flowers as a way to show their love. Funerals usually make up 80% of Mr. Levenberg’s business. Lately, the proportion has been closer to 95%. “We are doing about four times as much business as normally,” he said. “We could hire a dozen more people.” Allyson’s does most of its business in Cleveland, but it also links up with florists in other cities to fulfill national orders. As the new coronavirus forces big changes in how we work, The Wall Street Journal is looking at how different people are coping with the stresses and risks. Previous articles in the series: The Dr. Fauci of Eastern Ukraine Tackles Coronavirus McKinsey Partner Trades Life on Planes for Virtual Whiteboards and Pillow Fights Intel Is Acting Like Only the Paranoid Survive. The CEO Wants It to Stay That Way. Coronavirus Disrupts Travel Influencer’s Picture-Perfect Business Model a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/collection/makingitwork-aec5a7ef?mod=article_inline" clas... https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-coronavirus-limits-funeral-attendance-demand-surges-for-flower-delivery-11589794202

Longmont Florist marking 50th year of helping people say it with flowers - Longmont Times-Call

Flowers do a lot for people.”The shop specializes in bouquets for occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, illness and bereavement, but also will provide flowers for larger events such as funerals or weddings.Dawna Masteller, the shop’s design manager, said that doing weddings and big events is “one of my favorite things.”“It’s great, because we have such a wealth of experience in here right now that if I’m going, ‘I’m not sure how to put that together,’ I can go to those two girls and we can figure anything out,” she said.Brad Golter said even though there have been challenges as more folks shop online and walk-in customers have waned, the store has managed to keep business strong by growing their online sales. It also expanded its delivery area into Boulder and east Boulder County.“Our website’s doing really well on its own,” he said. “…  The last probably five to six years the growth of our website has helped our overall sales, for sure.”Eventually, the Golters’ son, Nate, will take over the family shop. And of all the wisdom he’s gained over the years operating the store, Brad Golter said he’ll tell Nate to focus on serving the store’s current customers, “keeping them happy.”“I think he knows this, but I would emphasize… focus on your bread and butter,” he said. “And if you want to expand or grown, you know, make that a secondary push.”... https://www.timescall.com/2019/11/15/owners-of-longmont-florist-mark-their-50th-anniversary/

The secrets behind the royal wedding flowers and Windsor weather - Daily Mail

Willow Crossley. 'They're exquisite, it's a very rich, luxurious display' Princess Eugenie has chosen London-based society florist Rob Van Helden (left, with his partner Sebastien Barbereau) who works with celebrities such as Elton John to create the floral displays for her St George's Chapel ceremonyShe told Femail: 'There are crab apples, hips, bright orange Chinese lanterns and just-picked hops which will have come from the local area, I'd imagine.' And how to counter the weather? 'Cable ties! And lots of them. They're a florist's best friend. Also there's something called Oasis, which is like a florist's foam, which helps too. They're certainly looking robust against the weather'. The West Steps to St George's Chapel, by which the bride and groom entered, was by this morning bedecked on go... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6268315/Eugenie-hires-society-florist-whos-worked-Elton-John.html

Calif. flower shop with no connection to Capitol riot flooded with threats, negative reviews - SFGate

Alberti’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

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

Audrey Cleary Bailey, 76, advocated for military families - Port City Daily

Survivors 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/

Newtown Florist Club to hold follow-up event on progress made in policing reform - Gainesville Times

Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times March 13 by officers who entered her Louisville home during a narcotics investigation.A Kentucky grand jury indicted one police officer last month for shooting into neighboring apartments but did not move forward with charges against any officers for their role in Taylor’s death.The Taylor case will be part of the conversation but not central to it, as there is a criminal justice roundtable set later to discuss the case.Johnson said it is vital for communities not to miss the opportunity to focus on problems highlighted in these national cases to prevent them from happening locally.“We have to take advantage of these moments and learn as we go and not be afraid to have conversations,” she said.Johnson said the event will last one hour, and people wanting to register for the event can call or email the club. It will also be shown on the club’s social media through Facebook Live. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/badge-bar/newtown-florist-club-hold-follow-event-progress-made-policing-reform/