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After 73 years, this could be Stagemeyer Flower Shop's last Valentine's Day rush - York Daily Record
Sunday, February 09, 2020Stagemyer Flower Shop in December of that year. Dan picked up work at Miller's Auto Supply in West York. In June of 1977, they purchased the business from Charlotte and Claire Stough. Charlotte's father opened the flower shop in the first floor of their row home in 1947. "I had no idea what I was getting into," Dan said. At any given moment, Stagemyers has about 75 varieties of flora. Simple bouquets such as a dozen cuenca roses may take Karen about five minutes to design. Larger, more intricate arrangements could take upwards of 25 minutes. "It's a physical job, and it is a lost art, but it is an art," Karen said. Come Valentine's Day, the store will be filled to the brim with nearly 5,000 roses, dozens of arrangements, and you can expect a line out the door come Friday, Dan said. "It is the absolute biggest day we have," he said. "There are three or four guys that come in every year — it's like a reunion." Over the years, he's grown accustomed to such frequent customers. It is bittersweet for him and his wife. Valentine's Day farewell After 43 years, the couple is gearing up for what could potentially be their final Valentine's Day service. The Hinsons put their North George Street property up for sale nearly a year ago. They're hoping whoever purchases the property is interested in keeping the business. Dan, 67, and Karen, 66, understand they can't do it on their own anymore. "We've had customers that we did the weddings for, their children's and grandchildren's weddings," he said. "Now we're doing their funerals, and that's tough. We've known some them [customers] their whole lives." Dan recalled nearly a dozen flower shops around downtown York when they opened. Today, he believes there are only four, including Stagemyers, left. The couple cited concerns about their age and health as primary concerns for the decision to list the business for sale. The rise of grocery store flower sections and online outlets such as Avas have also hindered the shop's sales. For holidays such as Valentine's Day, over 300 customers will walk through the door. Not including delivery sales, the pair may find themselves in the shop until after 1 a. https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2020/02/06/stagemyers-flower-shop-york-could-final-valentines-rush/4655589002/
Obituary: Charlotte G. Poulin - Lewiston Sun Journal
Sunday, February 09, 2020Charlotte G. PoulinAUBURN – Charlotte Greenleaf Poulin, 82, of Lisbon Falls, passed away Feb. 3, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 7, 1938 in Lewiston, the daughter of Carlton Faunce and Fanny (Saunders) Greenleaf.She graduated from Lewiston High School, class of 1956, where she remained an active member of her class reunion committee. She furthered her education at Mount Ida Junior College in Newton, Mass., Doris Remis’ School of Floral Design in New York, and Henry I. Simmons School of Floral Design in Boston alongside her sister Mary. She worked in the family business of Saunders Florist for many years and was a participating floral designer at design schools in both Maine, and at the Boston Flower Exchange.As a teenager, under the tutelage of Mrs. Thurston, she concentrated her love of horses in the competitive show ring and won the Maine State Equitation Championship, among many other awards. She enjoyed her summers at the family cottage on Orr’s Island, especial... https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/02/06/obituarycharlotte-g-poulin/
New flower shop, Pam's Petals, opens in San Angelo selling wreaths, diaper cakes, gifts - Standard-Times
Sunday, February 09, 2020Pam's Petals sells floral arrangements, but also gifts such as baby bows, diaper cakes and homecoming mums. "I'm trying to bring back what most florist don't do anymore," Bump said. "Florist like to push more money and less product. I feel like my customers should get what they pay for, they always come first." The business doesn't have a website or Facebook yet, but they are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2020/01/30/pams-petals-opens-san-angelo-selling-flowers-wreaths-gifts-diaper-ckaes/4614288002/
Florist Wildflower Truck to open in Worcester Public Market as it parks its 1968 Volkswagen to avoid winter w - MassLive.com
Sunday, February 09, 2020Volkswagen named Lady.Beginning on Feb. 6, they’ll be available out of the Worcester Public Market.Wildflower Truck announced Tuesday that the florist will be one of the vendors providing goods in the Worcester Public Market, once it opens.The move to a brick and mortar location offers a place where people can purchase flowers during the winter months when Lady is indoors, the florist said in Facebook post.In addition to flowers, Wildflower Truck will sell vases, succulents, candles, bags, creams, lotions and more. The space will also offer bouquet arranging classes.Wildflower Truck is the latest vendor to announce its home within the Worcester Public Market.Froze Zone, offering fresh daily made gelato, announced its inclusion in the market on Monday.Developer Allen Fletcher said last week, About 25 vendors have already signed leases with some smaller spaces remaining available.The Worcester Public Market is scheduled to open on Feb. 6. https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2020/01/florist-wildflower-truck-to-open-in-worcester-public-market-as-it-parks-its-1968-volkswagen-to-avoid-winter-weather.html
Ask Jerry: Order flowers, gifts from a local purveyor - Seacoastonline.com
Sunday, February 09, 2020The quality was not great. I dont want that to happen again.Can you advise me in time for Valentines Day?Marc E., Grand Rapids, Mich.Yes. Order your flowers from a local florist. By local, I mean a florist in the town or city where the flowers are being delivered.If you know someone in that area, ask for a florist recommendation. Otherwise, search the Internet for local florist names and read the reviews. Since reviews are not always authentic, you can also check online for public libraries in your flower recipients neighborhood. Then, call the librarian for florists listed in that area. And ask the librarian off the record whether he or she has any personal florist suggestions. It is off the record because librarians normally give information they can document with a published source. It is not within their routine purview to give personal opinions. That need not stop you from asking off the record.Once you identify a promising local florist, call and speak with the owner, the manager, or a conscientious-sounding employee. Request the name of that individual and address the person by name. Be specific about what you want to purchase, the importance of freshness, how the card should read, the delivery time, and any other relevant particulars. Make it clear you are a potentially future customer.When ordering flowers or anything perishable (i.e., candy, fruit, etc.), it is best to communicate with that personal touch. A gift recipient is often reluctant to inform you when your gift arrived in less-than-perfect condition. Accordingly, you want to feel confident. You want it handled properly. Though this process ... https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200209/ask-jerry-order-flowers-gifts-from-local-purveyor
New Flower Shop to Open in Downtown Franklin - Williamson Source
Sunday, February 09, 2020A new flower shop called The Merry Stem will open in downtown Franklin at 117a 5th Avenue North. Since the closing of Franklin Flower Shop, which has since merged with Rebel Hill Florist in Nashville, this will be the return of a floral shop in downtown Franklin.The shop will offer unique, high-end floral designs for daily delivery, corporate accounts, events, and other special occasions, shared owner Lauren Bourgeois.Customers will also have the option to order online and request delivery. Walk-in service will also be available.“In addition to flowers, we will offer cards, candles, chocolates, houseplants, vases/pots, and other specially curated items including unique vintage prints, pieces, etc,” Bourgeois added.Bourgeois moved to Williamson County when she was four years old and her fond memories of Franklin are one of the many reasons why she chose to open The Merry Stem.“I’ve always loved Historic Downtown Franklin, and I’ve always loved flowers. The Lord put the desire in my heart years ago when I was working at an amazing flower shop in Nashville, and it was really just a dream until about five months ago when He started providing the means for it t... https://williamsonsource.com/new-flower-shop-to-open-in-downtown-franklin/
Norwich florist to open new business in high street | Latest Norfolk and Suffolk Business News - Eastern Daily Press
Sunday, February 09, 2020Libby Peryer who is running Niche. Pic: submitted A florist who sold her business to focus on being a mum is about to open a new shop in Norwich. Angela Lloret, who is Libby Peryer's business partner at Niche. Pic: submittedLibby Peryer, who sold Libby Ferris Flowers in 2015 to take a break to look after her four children, has secured a lease on a shop in Timber Hill for her new floristry called Niche.And she could not have hoped for a better way to promote the new enterprise because she's opening a pop-up shop just a few doors away in Hairsmiths hair salon where owner Deb Dominic has been offering retail space. MORE: See inside this home for sale in one of the prettiest streets in NorfolkNiche will open in Hairsmiths on February 1 where they will be for a fortnight during florists' busiest time of the year Valentine's Day. Niche is opening in a pop-up space in Hairsmiths hair salon, Timber Hill. Pic: ArchantMrs Peryer, who's currently running Niche from her home in Bracondale, has teamed up with another florist, business partner Angela Lloret, and is hoping to employ three members of staff.She has just secured a lease on a little period shop unit - 10 Timber Hill - next to the Murderers pub and owned by the Castle Quarter. After decorating it as a little "flower cave" Mrs Peryer hopes to be open by Easter, and possib... https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/florist-libby-peryer-of-libby-ferris-to-open-new-business-in-norwich-1-6486442
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