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Our history: Ratcliffe's Flowers building has deep roots on South Tryon Street - Charlotte Observer

Downtown Charlotte is perilously close to destroying all that kind of record," said Hanchett at the time.The Move: On March 4, 2000, the company that relocated the Cape Hatteras Lighthousewent to work on the Ratcliffe building. The two-story structure crossed Charlotte's busy South Tryon on a bed of steel beams and rollers and took up temporary residence in a parking lot with its redbrick backside facing the street. First Union set about building the underground parking deck as well as condominiums and a park. One year later the 650-ton structure was pulled back across the street and slid a half a block north to its new home abutting the office tower now called Three Wells Fargo Center. The city temporarily removed trees, streetlights and parking meters to make the crossing possible. "When we're finished with this project, it will look like it has always been there," said architect Dave Wagner in 2000.And it does. The well-traveled shop is now home to Bernardin’s restaurant, and is snuggled into the complex of shops, restaurants and park called The Green. The condominiums perched above it are named The Ratcliffe.The Sign: The neon green and white Ratcliffe's Flowers sign now stands as a landmark at the Green on South Tryon Street in uptown Charlotte, but 60 years ago it represented anything but a celebrated piece of history. Back then, business owners along Tryon had agreed to remove their neon signs, concluding that they had become too cluttered and were tacky. That is, except for Louis Ratcliffe Jr., a member of the Charlotte Chamber, who wasn't about to let others tell him what to do with his sign, said his son, David. In 2012, the sign was relocated to the original site of the building and hung from a pole, with an explanatory plaque in the pavement in front of it.As a lover of Charlotte and of history, I hope other developers will think twice before demolishing any more landmarks.More historical sites in the Charlotte regionLooking to catch up on our region’s history? Here are some of my other favorite historic places to visit:Elmwood Cemetery. 700 W. Sixth St., Charlotte. Includes a Confederate section where soldiers are buried.Historic Brattonsville. 1444 Brattonsville Road., McConnells, S.C. This 775-acre living history farm in York County holds more than 30 structures reflecting the Revolutionary War era. www.chmuseums.org.Levine Museum of the New South. 200 E. Seventh St., Charlotte. Focuses on “the diverse history of the South since the Civil War, with a focus on Charlotte and the surrounding Carolina Piedmont,” according to its website. www.museumofthenewsouth.org.Historic Downtown Mooresville. Main Street in Mooresville. This former mill village, now with boutiques and eateries, serves as the backdrop for movies and cable series, including Cinemax original series “Banshee.” www.downtownmooresville.com.Renfrow Hardware and General Merchandise. 188 N. Trade St., Matthews. Now 116 years old, according to its website, find seeds, crickets, local honey and nuts and bolts at this old-school hardware store that maintains a loyal customer base. www.renfrowhardware.com. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/living-here-guide/article99177667.html

Ratcliffe's Flowers building has deep roots on South Tryon Street - Charlotte Observer (blog)

Bernardin’s restaurant. (Find out what happened to the neon Ratcliffe's Flowers sign here.)Observer reporter Scott Dodd in 2000 explained the moving process:“The movers who rolled the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to its new home plan to take one of Charlotte's few remaining historic commercial buildings for a ride.“In a sight sure to startle unsuspecting uptowners, the two-story Ratcliffe’s Florist building will cross Charlotte's busy South Tryon Street on a bed of steel beams and rollers sometime after dark on Saturday, March 4.“The building will then take up temporary residence in a Tryon Street parking lot with its redbrick backside facing the street. An ignoble position, to be sure, but one that will save the florist shop built in 1929 while First Union bank builds a four-story, 800-space underground parking deck where it once stood.“In a city with a penchant for paving over its history, First Union's decision to save the Ratcliffe building takes on special significance."‘Downtown Charlotte is perilously close to destroying all that kind of record,’ said historian Tom Hanchett of the Museum of the New South.Ratcliffe’s was a family flower shop until the late 1980s, then housed the Moon Room lounge and Carpe Diem, a popular uptown eating spot, which moved last year after First Union bought the building.“Ratcliffe’s was designed by William H. Peeps, a British-born architect who drew up plans for the nearby Latta Arcade and homes for some of Charlotte's wealthiest residents. Hanchett said Peeps' homes ‘look like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves just stepped out of them, and w... http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/retro-charlotte/article81578837.html

Earth Within Flowers A Florist in Missoula MT, Announces Valentine's Day Promotion - PR Web

February 02, 2021 Earth Within Flowers, a flower shop in Missoula, Montana, is pleased to announce its Valentine’s Day flower promotion. Melissa the florist, is encouraging local residents to begin the season by planning the best Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones. Earth Within Flowers customers can enjoy savings on flowers this Valentine’s day by visiting the website https://earthwithin.com to order ahead of time. Nothing will make one’s sweetheart’s day complete quite like a bouquet of flowers. No matter if a person opts for dried flower bouquets or locally grown flower arrangements, a Valentine’s Day flower delivery is an excellent way to tell someone how much they love you.Earth Within Flowers is a flower shop that provides wedding arrangements and flower delivery services to send gifts to anyone in Missoula and surrounding areas. The flower delivery services are elegant, and use the regional beauty of Montana. Customers will be thrilled on this upcoming special day of the year to receive a beautiful arrangement or bouquet of flowers. The flower shop invites everyone to feel the dreamy atmosphere of love and make the month of February a celebratory day to spend with their loved ones. According to Melissa Lafontaine, “To celebrate the coming Valentine’s Day, Earth Within Flowers – Missoula’s biggest supplier of freshly sourced flowers – is proud to provide an assortment of flower and gift ideas that will add beauty and joy to you and your special someone’s Valentine’s experience.”Interested people can check out their official website for available flowers... https://www.prweb.com/releases/earth_within_flowers_a_florist_in_missoula_mt_announces_valentines_day_promotion/prweb17701384.htm

The Bouquet Farm blooms in the Fraser Valley - Vancouver Sun

English says with a laugh. “My grandfather was a greenhouse grower and they had a wholesale floral industry. And my dad took over a portion, so I worked for him. … And then my mom was also a florist.” Her father eventually sold the floral arm of the family business connected to Houweling Nurseries, where English continued to work after the sale. But, when the floral company closed down, forcing English to lose her job — an event that coincided with a breast cancer diagnosis — she took some time to focus on herself. And then, she got right back into the growing game. source data-srcset="https://smartcdn.prod.postmedia.digital/vancouversun/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/258982965-1227_feat_bouquet_farm_1-s.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=472&type=jpg, https://smartcdn.prod.postmed... https://vancouversun.com/homes/gardening/the-bouquet-farm-blooms-in-the-fraser-valley

Fleurs de Villes: Free self-guided walk through downtown Vancouver's Christmas floral trail - Vancouver Is Awesome

December with a stroll in downtown Vancouver highlighted by 30 beautiful fresh floral installations.It's the second annual Fleurs de Villes Noel Vancouver, a holiday celebration featuring top florists from around the city and their stunning displays, set up along Robson and Alberni streets. Use the map to follow the 'Floral Trail' as you walk past the stunning creations, displayed outdoors for all to enjoy. Be sure to adhere to social distancing best practices as you enjoy your self-guided stroll.Fluers de Villes takes places at various times of year in cities across the globe, from London to Seattle, as well as in several Canadian cities. Other Fleurs de Villes events have been curated around Vancouver over the past few years, though this is the second time there's been a Christmastime display. (Great news, too, as Fleurs de Villes has pinned down June dates for a return to Robson and Alberni with springtime blooms!)Running December 4 through 13, Fleurs de Villes Noel is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise, do a little shopping, and enjoy the talents of our local florists.You'll find the map and details about each of the presenting florists online here.Here are some images of last y... https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/events-and-entertainment/walk-free-floral-trail-pop-up-installations-fleurs-de-villes-christmas-vancouver-2020-3152912

Fayetteville florist delivers flowers to families for soldiers overseas - WTVD-TV

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- As floral shops scramble to prepare and deliver orders for Valentine's Day, one Fayetteville flower shop is bringing smiles from loved stationed overseas.Owens Florist says they will fulfill up to 300 orders on Valentine's Day alone of both local and orders coming from deployed Fort Bragg soldiers.The shop's owner, Barbara Colman, said it's a special way to help soldiers stay in touch with their loved ones, even when they are far away from home."There's a lot of preparation, a lot of orders for flowers that need to be placed months ahead of time," said Colman.For the full staff on hand, it's more than just a busy flower delivery day."We love just giving that hometown feel that they aren't that far away. Because they can call us and order online we can just make their spouse happy during this difficult time," said Colman.Barbara says those needing last-minute bouquets might be out of luck, by the end of the day, the shop plans to sell out of all the Valentine's Day arrangements. https://abc11.com/owens-florist-barbara-colman-fayetteville-flower-shops/5931865/

Belvedere Square's Dutch Floral Garden to close permanently - - Baltimore Fishbowl

Dobbe-Maher, who is from the Netherlands, moved to Baltimore in the 1990s when she married. Long before she opened her shop, she trained under European master florists in the Netherlands, Germany and England, and brought to her designs a distinctive European aesthetic.She told one customer today that she plans to move to Holland, but not before saying goodbye.“I would like to invite all of my customers to come and give me the opportunity to thank you for all you did for me and my business,” she wrote in her Facebook letter.“We may not be able to hug, but we can smile at each other above our masks. My eyes will tell you that I will miss my flowers a lot, but I will miss you the most.”All merchandise at the store, including display fixtures, is on sale at 40 percent off until the closing on Thursday. Susan Gerardo Dunn is the founding editor and publisher of Baltimore Fishbowl.Latest posts by Susan Dunn (see all)Share the News... https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/belvedere-squares-dutch-floral-garden-to-close-permanently/

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