Local Flower Shop News
Cosentino: Flowers say love - Auburn Citizen
Saturday, January 18, 2020I won’t say anything about those resolutions that have probably been forgotten already.I have been an active member of the Society of American Florists, the trade organization that represents florists, wholesalers and flower transporters across the United States. And while it is American-based, members and supporters come from flower-producing areas across the globe. They bring their support because the government relations committees and staff look after legislation being discussed in the halls of Congress that might affect our industry. The government relations people hold wonderful “Congressional Action Days” each spring. Attendees learn how to speak to their representatives and how government works, and then each will have appointments with their own local representatives.A major effort is in research not only on growing, but the care and handling of flowers and doing a better job of selling. A lot of research goes into why people do purchase flowers. And that is what I want to share with you today.Why do people buy flowers? The overall reason is because they make people happy — not only the recipient and the folks who see them, but the sender. There has always has been joy in giving, and the greatest joy is in giving flowers. Carmen Cosentino ... https://auburnpub.com/lifestyles/cosentino-flowers-say-love/article_ff6397dc-8009-5870-922d-11e21ff69045.html
Florists will ask you to 'Petal' It Forward Wednesday - WLNE-TV (ABC6)
Saturday, January 18, 2020Twitter: @BComakABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - On the streets of Providence Wednesday will be a sight having you ask, 'What in carnation?' "It can change somebody's whole day," said Owner of Frey Florist and Greenhouse Richard Espeut. "That's what we're trying to do - trying to change someone's day." Espeut and his team will be on Kennedy Plaza Wednesday morning handing out 400 stems of flowers - for free. "First people are skeptical of it," explained Espeut, who says they've been doing it the last four years. "And they say like, 'Well how much are they?' Or, 'I'm not buying these.' And we say 'No, no, no they're free.'" It's part of the Society of American Florists campaign to 'Petal' It Forward. Folks Wednesday will be handed two stems of flowers: one they're supposed to keep, and another they're supposed to give away. "This is a way to reach out to people that maybe no one ever gives them a flower," said Espeut. So what's the point? According to the Society of American Florists, it's to demonstrate research done at two universities that show flowers increase happiness and decrease stress. "Throughout the rest of the day it's like - it's just a good day!" said Frey's Floral D... https://www.abc6.com/story/41218548/florists-will-ask-you-to-petal-it-forward-wednesday
Machias florist honoring local teen killed in crash - WABI
Saturday, January 18, 2020MACHIAS, Maine (WABI) - A Machias Florist is honoring a local teen who has passed away in a car accident. 14-year-old Gavin Skidgel and 83-year-old Darold Ames were both killed in a head-on crash on Route 1 in Columbia Friday afternoon. Many folks in Washington County are coming together for the Skidgel family including Expressions Floral in Machias. They are providing support for the family by having blue and gold bows and balloons that are available by donation. All proceeds will go back to the Skidgel family. In two hours Sunday, nearly $1,000 has already been raised. Sandi Malagara, the owner says, "The idea is that people will put the bows on their mailboxes, on the front of their cars, out in front of their businesses along with the balloons. The bows are more substantial and will last long... https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Machias-florist-honoring-local-teen--566736741.html
'No regrets': Longtime Sioux Falls florist leaves legacy of success - Argus Leader
Saturday, January 18, 2020Although he never went to college, Gustaf valued education. He made time to teach floral design at Southeast Technical Institute for several years and would often mentor other florists, along with attending every floral convention he could find. "He was never afraid to die, but he just wasn’t quite ready to leave this party," his obituary read. Gustaf's death comes only nine days after that of his daughter Emily Gustaf, who died at age 37. Despite having a brain injury since babyhood, Emily lived a life that was "big and bold," according to her obituary. She participated in Special Olympics for many years and took home a gold medal in swimming from the 1999 International Special Olympics. "She could talk to anyone about anything," Emily's obituary read. "She was quick to love and slow to judge." Pat Gustaf's funeral will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., with visitation scheduled for Friday at 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary. Although his illness made it difficult for him to work as it progressed, Jean said Pat never wanted to slow down. When he was unable to go into the shop during rounds of chemotherapy, he set up a small studio in his home where he continued making silk bouquets for as long as he could. That dogged perseverance was what served him all his life, allowing him to continue a decades-long career in the floral business. "That's probably his legacy: Keep trying," Jean said. When the Argus Leader spoke with Pat as he closed up his shop last December, he said that more than anything, he was thankful for the customers who made his business the long-lasting success that it was. "I got to do what I love for 42 years," Gustaf said. "I want them to know how grateful I am – grateful from the bottom of my heart."... https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2019/10/31/longtime-sioux-falls-florist-leaves-legacy-success-gustafs-greenery/2501479001/
A Family Tradition: Berkeley Floral Shop Celebrates 45 Years - Berkeley, NJ Patch
Saturday, January 18, 2020BERKELEY, NJ — Stacey Cofka's parents opened three flower shops on the Jersey Shore. Since they sold two shops and retired in 2004, A Blossom Shop Florist on Route 9 has remained a family operation. A Blossom Shop Florist opened in 1975 and has been celebrating its 45th anniversary throughout 2020. Cofka credits the local customers for sustaining the business. "It's a central location for covering a lot of the shore area, and the people are great," she told Patch. "Everyone's pretty much down to earth in this area. A lot of our customers, they're just fabulous. They come in, they're like family." Cofka worked in marketing for 12 years with Atlantic City casinos. Sixteen years ago, her parents — Paul and Cathy Mulhern — retired. They had sold their other shops in Sea Girt and Howell. Their daughter took the opportunity to buy the Bayville shop from her parents. "It just got overwhelming with the politics," she said of working for casinos. "I just said, 'Why am I doing this for everybody else when I can do it myself and apply a lot of the marketing that I learned through the casinos into my own business?'" Since then, A Blossom Sho... https://patch.com/new-jersey/berkeley-nj/family-tradition-berkeley-floral-shop-celebrates-45-years
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