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The Accidental Florist: Rooted in Guam, Murphy's floral business in Hawaii blossoms - The Guam Daily Post
Saturday, January 18, 2020By accident, of course.“I discovered my love for florals by accident,” said Drew Murphy, the Accidental Florist. “But what I’ve learned is nothing beautiful ever happens by accident.”For decades, Murphy was a mainstay in living rooms across the island sharing news stories. Now, living in Hawaii, he’s found a different way to do what he loves.“I was born to tell stories. I just tell stories now through a different medium, now I tell them through flowers.”Murphy moved to Oahu, Hawaii, over 10 years ago. He originally hoped to continue his career in broadcast journalism, but as fate would have it, he was asked to help as an events coordinator/florist for a friend’s corporate events team.“I didn’t know anything about being a florist,” said Murphy. “I had no floral experience.”The little experience he’d had with flowers was as a teenager on Guam watering his mother’s roses, which he hated. Murphy remembered being stuck with the responsibility while his siblings tended to his mother’s other plants.“Half the time we’d move the plants and kill them,” Murphy said while recalling the memory.So the idea of doing anything remotely creative with flowers was hard to imagine.Parental advice Remembering his parent’s advi... https://www.postguam.com/entertainment/lifestyle/the-accidental-florist-rooted-in-guam-murphy-s-floral-business/article_c1a031ae-31d7-11ea-b0f6-17e84f7ffe4d.html
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
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
31 Best Flower Delivery Companies Near Me—Flower Delivery Services - Parade
Saturday, January 18, 2020Stock)Best Flower Delivery Companies1. 1-800-Flowers1-800-Flowers offers same-day delivery from a local florist. If you’re a Celebrations Passport member, you won’t pay for delivery unless you select a Saturday or Sunday date. They also offer 10 percent cashback if you use Rakuten.2. 1st in FlowersOnline florist 1st in Flowers offers same-day delivery in the U.S. and Canada. You can also send flowers internationally using delivery from local florists in the recipients’ areas.Related: 11 Winter Flowers and Plants Perfect for Home Decor3. Amazon Curated Flower CollectionYou’re probably addicted to Amazon already, so take a gander at the Amazon Curated Flower Collection. If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, you can get free Prime delivery.4. Ava’s FlowersAva’s Flowers offers same day local delivery, and if you catch them on a lucky day, sometimes free delivery on all orders!5. BloomNationBloom Nation offers flowers hand delivered by local florists nationwide.6. Blooms By the BoxIn the mood to get creative? Blooms by the Box allows you to order wholesale and bulk flowers, greens and succulents to make your own floral arrangements, as well as DIY flower arranging advice for beginners.7. BloomsyBoxIf you really love someone, you can actually gift them flowers weekly or monthly with a subscription to BloomsyBox. Every week or month, your recipient will get a handpicked bouquet, as well as a guide to keeping their flowers fresh as long as possible. Bonus? BloomsyBox uses flowers from Veriflora and Rainforest Alliance certified farms, so it’s also a relatively eco-friendly present.8. Th... https://parade.com/978393/jessicasager/best-flower-delivery-companies/
New business to plant roots in Grafton - Mountain Statesman
Saturday, January 18, 2020I wanted to add something a little different for individuals to choose from.”That, in part, led Sturm to set out on the adventure of owning her very own shop, a florist/wine specialty shop.Sturm is no stranger to the floral industry, having worked at Bloomer’s Florist previously. She said that the ladies she worked with were wonderful teachers and trainers, and she is ready to put her skills to the test.“I have always loved flowers and when I worked at Bloomer’s, I loved it. I was the happiest working a job that I had ever been,” she said.She said that after the loss of two dear friends at an early age in life, four to five years ago, it hit her that her time on earth was not promised and that she truly needed to follow her dreams because life really is too short.“I decided I wanted to open this shop. I figured, let’s just do it, what is the worst that can happen,” Sturm added.Sturm revealed that the process has been quick, but she is ready to get started.“I approached my husband Tom with the idea in August, and he was immediately on board and supportive. In October, I left my full-time job and I’ve been down here working in the store ever since,” she said.The Flower Market will have something for everyone. From flowers and home décor to wines and wine accessories, the shop is a sure to be a hit with the community.Sturm shared that she will be carrying a couple of sparkling wines, some whites, Moscato, roses and some reds, as well as a white and red sangria.In addition, she will also be selling fresh floral arrangements and bouquets; silk arrangements and wreaths, balloons and plushes. The Flower Market will also offer food items including Mountain State Honey; pasta, sauces and olives from the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company; dipping herbs, oils and vinegars from the Olive Tap in Pittsburgh; and delectable, delightful Sarris Chocolates.“The inventory will rotate, and I am getting involved with a couple of thing... https://mountainstatesman.com/article/new-business-to-plant-roots-in-grafton
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