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Meet the Best of Atlanta 2019 Winners: Shopping - Georgia Voice

TY STORE: BRUSHSTROKES PLEASURESWho says toy stores are just for kids? Brushstrokes Pleasures wins for the fifth year in a row as Atlanta’s go-to shop for all things sexy! Located in the heart of the Ansley gayborhood, Brushstrokes Pleasure stocks it all: Fetish gear, sexual supplements, vacuum pumps, condoms, lubricants and more.Runners-up are Tokyo Valentino and Barking LeatherTATTOO PARLOR: ONLY YOU TATTOOThe first win for this ink shop located in the Grant Park neighborhood. With five tattoo artists on staff open seven days a week, the level of tattooing and customer service is written in the ink!Runners-up are Timeless Tattoo and Kingdom TattooLEATHER GEAR: BARKING LEATHERIn the market for a new harness or something leather? Barking Leather not only has a stand-alone store located off Cheshire Bridge Road but a specialty store in the bottom floor of the Atlanta Eagle! From custom made leather pieces made to order to novelty items like floggers, whips, cock rings, restraints and much more, this is the place to go if you’re looking to let your fantasies take over!Runners-up are Brushstrokes Pleasures and Bulldog LeatherGAY APPAREL: BOY NEXT DOOR MENSWEARIt’s the third consecutive win for BND and their merchandise speaks to why Atlanta voted them number one! Whether you want to be seen or do a little peeking yourself, head into this apparel shop for the latest fashions including brands like PUMP, Nasty Pig, and more! Looking for swimwear? There’s a wide selection of speedos, trunk shorts, jockstraps, and thongs!Runners-up are Brushstrokes Pleasures and ABETTERBUZZ Brand GoodsFLORIST: FOXGLOVES & IVY FLORAL DESIGN STUDIOFlowers are the way to every person’s heart, and at Foxgloves, their focus is the customer’s smile! For the fourth consecutive year, this Little 5 Points florist serves up a wide variety of floral options for all occasions.Runners-up are Twelve Boutique & Flowers and Adaptation Floral DesignGIFT SHOP: BRUSHSTROKES PL... https://thegavoice.com/best-of-gay-atlanta/meet-the-best-of-atlanta-2019-winners-shopping/

Amanda Margaret Richardson - Stephan Lindall Nipper Jr. - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Jessica Phillips and Mary-Lee Smith, all of Little Rock. They wore dresses in various shades of blue.Flower girls, all nieces of the groom, were Emery Considine of Little Rock and Grace, Avery and Ansley Foreman of Hot Springs.After the ceremony, there was a reception at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Guest tables alternated centerpieces of bud vases filled with coral and ivory flowers with low arrangements of wedding flowers. Assisting were Jamie Gavigan of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., Maddie Considine of Little Rock, and Kate and Lauren Foreman of Hot Springs, nieces of the groom, and Murphy Gavigan of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., nephew of the groom.The bride has a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and is pursuing a master of public service at the Clinton School of Public Service. She is director of culture, talent and performance at Arkansas Children's Inc.The groom graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor's degree in management. He is an area supervisor for the Retzer Group Inc.The couple will reside in Little Rock after a honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic..inline_item { float: left; display: inline; } Amanda Margaret Nipper " Photo by The Montoya CollectiveAmanda Margaret Nipper High Profile on 03/31/2019... https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2019/mar/31/amanda-margaret-richardson-stephan-lind/

Tennessee's 2019 Offseason Outlook: Safety - 247Sports

Warrior occasionally struggled with his pursuit angles and tackling in run support and in coverage, but he likes the Pruitt, knows new defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley from recruiting and has one final season to put it all together.The competition for the other starting safety spot alongside Warrior quietly could be one of the better ones on the team this offseason.Flowers has be to considered the favorite even though he had some freshman moments last September before a collarbone injury during the open date essentially made him a non-factor for the rest of the season. He's a favorite of Tennessee's coaching staff and should benefit from a full offseason of reps as he continues to transition from baseball to football, which he didn't play in high school until his senior year. He was starting to turn the corner last year when he got hurt.Jackson and Shamburger drew starts and saw increased playing time when Abernathy and Flowers were injured in the middle of last season, and each had their moments, both good and bad. They figure to remain in the mix for playing time at safety and the Star/Money positions, which both played last season. Shamburger was in and out of Pruitt's doghouse last season (he didn't even make the travel roster for the Georgia game and started at Auburn two weeks later), but the Vols still think he can be a quality player.Labruzza has played in 11 games, primarily on special teams, the past two seasons, but Davis should be able to get in the mix in the secondary after redshirting last season.Four-star McCollough is an early enrollee who will go through spring practice, which will provide him the valuable reps he needs to learn the defense and get comfortable in it, and that could help him as he challenge for a significant role as a freshman.img src="https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads... https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Article/Tennessee-Vols-safety-2019-Offseason-Outlook-Nigel-Warrior-Trevon-Flowers-129598306/

Arkansan florist shows how she helped decorate the White House for Christmas - KATV

Camden, was one of thousands to be picked to help decorate the White House for Christmas. Judy was the only Arkansan volunteer and recalls her time and experience at the White House. She shows Ansley Watson how to make the bows she created for the mantle, in which she decorated. http://katv.com/community/good-afternoon-ark/whats-on-good-afternoon-arkansas/arkansan-florist-shows-how-she-helped-decorate-the-white-house-for-christmas

SALLY LITCHFIELD: Local florist, garden clubs partner on Make Someone Smile campaign - MDJOnline.com

Liberty Oak GC); Cathy Brooks, Deborah Hill, Deanna Slone and Tracy Guckian (Marietta Daisies GC); Pril Buege (Marietta Gardeners Club); Debbie Randall and Nancy Law (Marietta Magnolia GC); and Mary Ansley Southerland (Southern Magnolia GC).? ? ?On July 19, the Kiwanis Club of Kennworth welcomed guest speaker Georgia State Sen. Lindsey Tippens. Sen. Tippens spoke about the various bills being considered at the Senate and emphasized the need to improve education, and to form new programs for vocational and technical training.? ? ?The Board of Directors of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra is excited about the 2017-18 Season with Music Director Tim Verville. As a strong show of support for the next chapter of the GSO, they are challenging existing generous donors and prospective donors to help them get the year off to a great start, financially. The Board is leading the way by committing to matching contributions with a challenge amount of $10,000. For every $2 donated, the Board will match with $1, up to the maximum challenge amount. Any contribution made by Sept. 1 will be matched by the Board up to $10,000, which results in the GSO receiving 150 percent of the contribution.To donate, visit georgiasymphony.org/donate/ or contact Susan Stensland at 770-429-2390. http://www.mdjonline.com/news/lifestyle/sally-litchfield-local-florist-garden-clubs-partner-on-make-someone/article_85dcb360-718e-11e7-ad0f-5be0cd302920.html

Citizen of the Year: Catlins fantastic florist - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette

J.C. Penney in Danville, where she met her husband, Tim, then a manager trainee.She and Tim married in May 1987. That October, Tim's job with the department store took them to Iowa and then Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming and Minnesota. In Nebraska, Welsh — who continued to work as a florist out west — directed community theater, served on the Miss Nebraska Pageant board of directors and directed the pageant for three years. In Wyoming, she was involved with the Cheyenne Frontier Days, billed as the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration.In 2004, the couple and their young son, Tanner, moved back to Catlin to be near family. A couple of years later, Welsh opened Floral-n-Flair, a flower shop and event-planning business, in the same downtown building she started out in. She and business partner Kay Smoot also own and operate a gift boutique called Pauline's Attic.Welsh was working one evening when Stutsman popped in."Who got it, and how are we going to decorate?" she asked, thinking he'd stopped by to discuss the Citizen of the Year banquet at the Methodist Church, which she decorates.She was floored by his answer."It still hasn't sunk in," she said, the day before the banquet.While honored, Welsh was quick to acknowledge her "crew," including local high school students and residents who help her set up for community events, weddings and parties — and family. Tanner, who turns 21 this month, has autism, and Tim is his full-time caregiver and still finds time to help out at work."I wouldn't be able to do any of this without him," she said."It's always been a team effort," she continued, adding she learned that from her dad who helped out in many ways at the shop and home before he passed away a couple of years ago.Welsh recalled sitting at the family table years ago after her brother became a 1,000-yard rusher on his high school football team."My dad pointed to his picture on the front of the sports page and said, 'He wouldn't have done that without his line that blocked for him.' I've always remembered that. You can't do it alone. You have to surround yourself with good people and work as a team."... http://www.news-gazette.com/noelle-mcgee/2018-11-01/citizen-the-year-catlins-fantastic-florist.html

Society of American Florists Past President Mel Schwanke Dies at 92 - Greenhouse Grower

Florists and a recipient of the SAF Floriculture Hall of Fame Honor, passed away at his home in Fremont, NE, on Dec. 17, 2018, at the age of 92.Schwanke served as the executive director of the Nebraska Florist Society for more than 50 years and was also the Executive Director of NeMoKan — the Nebraska Missouri and Kansas Florist Association Convention, held annually for many years. He served on numerous committees, including the Retail Florists Council for SAF, and helped to create the American Floral Endowment for research and education in the flower industry.AdvertisementMel and Joey, his surviving wife of 70 years, were known throughout the floral industry for many years for their passion and dedication. They were also known as the famous matching couple, having dressed in coordinating outfits at industry events and everyday in Joey’s family business, Greens Greenhouses Inc.Schwanke served as a Marine in World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart for his service. He is survived by his wife Joey, and children Jo Heinz, Cindy McKown, and J Schwanke, along with four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Ludvigsens Funeral Home in Fremont, NE, is in charge of the services. Visitation will be Thursday Dec. 20.Brian Sparks is senior editor of Green... https://www.greenhousegrower.com/management/saf-past-president-mel-schwanke-dies-at-92/

Four Floral Businesses To Receive The Century Award In Palm Springs

The 2018 Century Award honorees are: City Line Florist in Trumbull, Connecticut; Gould's Flowers in Lockport, New York; Janousek Florist & Greenhouse, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska; and Lake Forest Flowers in Lake Forest, Illinois. "Each year when we gather at the SAF convention, we interact with business owners who have determination, vision and grit," said SAF Awards Committee Chairman Marvin Miller, Ph.D., AAF, of the Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Illinois. "But to sustain that for 100 years or more is truly an impressive feat." City Line Florist Trumbull, Connecticut City Line Florist has been owned and operated by the Roehrich/Palazzo family since 1918. When Charles Roehrich returned home from World War I, he already had a family history in the floral industry; his grandfather had grown plants in greenhouses in Stratford, Connecticut, in the late 1800s. Charles borrowed a horse and wagon and sold flowering plants and cut flowers at the entrance of St. Michaels cemetery in Stratford, eventually opening up a storefront in Bridgeport, which sat on the city line of Stratford, leading to the name, City Line Florist. In 1975, Charles' son Bob and his grandchildren, Susan and Carl, decided to move to a new location in Trumbull, where they turned an old horse barn into a charming new florist shop. Bob received the Connecticut Florist of the Year Award in 2005. City Line, located in a quaint New England town of 30,000 people,  has been voted "Best Florist in Fairfield County" for several consecutive years and won the 2018 Small Busi... http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article=0069973

How an Ecuadorian rose makes the journey to your American sweetheart for Valentine's Day - The Denver Post

Denver. Amato broke into the wholesale business in January 1974. (The company started as a carnation grower in 1958.) It ships flowers across Colorado, but also to Kansas, Wyoming and Nebraska.President and CEO Heather Weickum was born in that first year. She grew up roller skating on the warehouse’s concrete floors after hours. Her father was a co-founder and eventually became the sole owner of the business.“This place was my only sibling growing up,” she said.Now Weickum runs the company and employs 70 people. Amato projects it will sell 130,000 stems of flowers over the Valentine’s holiday, tallying up hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit. The most popular varieties of roses can cost a retailer more than $70 a bunch.Amato can stock several hundred varieties of flowers at a time in the warehouse, and more than half of those are roses. They come in a rainbow of hues and gaggle of names, many inspired by the flower breeder’s daughter, mother or lover. Some names, such as Hot Nina, Lola and Jessika, call to mind an old flame. Others read like perfume ads tucked in a magazine: Pearl Avalanche, Sweet Unique, Cool Water. And then there are the names that beckon to whom they’re selling: Sweetness, Engagement, Soulmate. Rose breeders trademark these names and can receive royalties from other plantations that grow their variety.Most roses are natives of Ecuador. The year-round sunshine and high-altitude soil in the country’s m...