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New Rochester dessert shop infuses artisan creativity with flowers - The Times

Scott Tady  Beaver County Times[embedded content]ROCHESTER — Brighton Avenue soon gets a new sweets shop.Flower and Fin opens its brick-and-mortar business Nov. 6, giving Rochester a brand-new dessert shop and artisan goods store that also will sell flowers."We're going to do cakes by the slice, mini pies, salted caramels, brownies, all kinds of good stuff," co-owner Carley Rice said."Also artisanal tonics, bitters, chocolates," added co-owner Tim Vernon, who is Rice's fiance."And also a flower bar, so it's a spot where you can get some pastries and make a bouquet of flowers," Rice said.These custom desserts, flowers and organic salt and sugar infusions for cooking and baking will be sold in a storefront at 167 Brighton Ave., the former production site for the short-lived Brixton Brewing affiliated with Hollywood Gardens tavern.Rice and Vernon knew they had found the right spot, after a successful pop-up appearance last month at a vegan event at the next-door Roots Rochester bar."Our clientele is pretty compatible," Rice said.Flower and Fin will offer vegan items, and glute... https://www.timesonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2020/10/28/flower-and-fin-new-dessert-shop-opens-rochester/5990553002/

ROUNDUP: JP Parker Flowers vacates Indy store, adds retail truck - Indianapolis Business Journal

Peppy Grill is associated with the Peppy Grill at 1004 Virginia Ave. in Fountain Square—it is not affiliated with Burt’s Peppy Grill at 3401 E. 10th St.— The Fudge Kettle plans to open its first brick-and-mortar retail space... https://www.ibj.com/blogs/property-lines/roundup-jp-parker-flowers-vacates-indy-store-adds-retail-truck

Flower Shop Reopens for No Contact Home Deliveries - Spectrum News

Easter are family gatherings, church services, Easter egg hunts, those things can’t happen this year. But one thing you can get is flowers.“It all just came down like a ton of bricks,” said Marcy Brandt, co-owner, Arnold’s Flower Shop.Marcy Brandt got the news three weeks ago that she had to close her Dryden flower shop. But Saturday, she was able to reopen.“It’s just a game-changer, it's kind of like we have our life back,” said Brandt.Nonessential products, like flowers, can be sold with no contact delivery.“People want their family members and their friends, everybody they care about to know they miss them, which is why I think we’ve just been inundated with requests,” said Brandt.With just the two owners working, their reopening has gotten them more business than a typical Easter weekend.“We are one small thing in this very dark and uneasy time that can bring people joy that can bring families together send messages and happiness without physically being in the same room,” said Anastacia Mosher-Arnold, co-owner, Arnold’s Flower Shop.Without proms and graduations, sales are still expected to be tough.“Graduation and commencement and all of those things a lot of small businesses especially... https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2020/04/11/flower-shop-reopens-for-no-contact-home-deliveries

Historically Speaking: Florists a big part of Dover - Seacoastonline.com

Over the years Dover has been known for many things -- calico cloth, woolen cloth, brick yards, shoes, electronics -- but not a great deal of notice has been given to its role as a producer of flowers. There is a substantial bit of history here.In the late 1880s, a man named Henry Johnson bought some land on the south side of Garrison Hill from Joseph Ham and built several greenhouses. On April 8, 1891 there was a fire and a good portion of the premises was destroyed or badly damaged. (Contemporary reports commented on the poor performance of the responding fire crews.)The business was then sold in 1893 to Charles Luke Howe. Howe had moved to Dover from Nashua several years previously where he had been involved in several floral enterprises. Upon arrival he opened the Sunnyside Conservatories on Rutland Street "a 4-minute walk from the Sawyer Depot."He abandoned this business in favor of the Garrison Hill location which, by 1905, he had turned into the largest greenhouse operation in the state, with 14 glass structures and several acres of outside plantings (he had... https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200823/historically-speaking-florists-big-part-of-dover

As San Gabriel Valley businesses look to reopen, some already have - The San Gabriel Valley Tribune

While business has been slower than usual, he said the orders he has received have been enough to keep the lights on.When his brick and mortar reopens, he wants to ease into fully opening with social distancing and an emphasis on curbside pickup.“I don’t want to rush it,” he said by phone Tuesday. “After everything that’s been going on and getting used to the new normal, I would see what kind of changes we need to make.”Some local businesses haven’t been as fortunate as Mellini’s. For Steven and Jean Preciado, owners of MD’s Florist in Arcadia, the pandemic completely cut off their businesses’ cash flow. They had to lay off two of their employees.“It’s uneasy not knowing if we’re going to be able to operate our business and maintain our overhead,” Steven Preciado said by phone.So he and his wife can’t wait to open up their flower shop again — just in time for Mother’s Day. Steven Preciado added they will be doing everything by curbside pickup from Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, then will be offering delivery services after that.But what they really look forward to is returning to full capacity again.“We’re going to give it a tug and push, but it’s up to the government to allow small businesses to do their day-to-day,” Steven Preciado said.Some retail businesses have stayed open during the pandemic, including Dan Nhi Flowers and Gifts in San Gabriel, which reopened on May 1.During the pandemic, An Lam, the flower shop’s owner, said she kept the business open for phone and online orders only. But on May 1, she reopened her shop with social distancing guidelines in place. They’re still offering curbside pick up and delivery.“Everyone needs flowers for Mother’s Day,” she said by phone. “My customers need us.”And at Jeffs Sporting Goods in San Gabriel, co-owner Kevin Jeffs said he got the OK from the city to remain open during the pandemic. Still, business was slow and hours were shortened, so it’s been a struggle.Jeffs said the shop was open to customers as long as they wore masks. He added only a few customers were allowed the store at a time to maintain social distancing.But with people limiting how much they go out, he said the store hasn’t been too busy. He’s waiting for the government to... https://www.sgvtribune.com/as-san-gabriel-valley-businesses-look-to-reopen-some-already-have

Creating beauty through the art of flowers – Shore News Network - Shore News Magazine

We think we are getting there.”About Narcissus FloralsA second-generation florist, Narcissus Florals in Toms River is proud to have served the New Jersey Shore with daily delivery of beautiful hand designed arrangements for every occasion since 1989. Recently acquiring Mueller’s Historic Florals in Spring Lake Heights, Narcissus Florals has a team of dedicated designers ready to inspire through the art of flowers. To learn more, visit narcissusflorals.com or call 732-281-0333.###Suggested Photo Caption:Kenneth Malagiere#wpdevar_comment_1 span,#wpdevar_comment_1 iframe{width:100% !important;}... https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2020/10/19/creating-beauty-through-the-art-of-flowers/

Philly florists bring beauty back to voting with public installations across the region - The Philadelphia Inquirer

So to highlight the beauty of voting and nip the negativity in the bud, they’ve teamed up with 15 other florists across the Philadelphia region, New York, and New Jersey for United by Blooms, a nonpartisan outdoor floral installation event from Oct. 14-16 aimed at promoting voting. “By incorporating it with flowers, we bring back a positive connotation to the actual process of voting,” Lam said. #right-rail .newsletter-card,.newsletter-card.hidden-desktop{display:none} Inquirer Morning Newsletter Get the news you need to start your day United by Blooms is the brainchild of farmer-florist Kate Carpenter, co-owner of EMA (East Mount Airy) Blooms. Participating florists and growers, who donated their time and flowers to the project, were asked to provide a positive public experience while raising awareness about voting. Designers were encouraged to put their installations near mailboxes or ballot drop boxes (but not on them), to highlight voting by mail and the necessity of the U.S. Postal Service, which has faced its share of heavy criticism this year, too. “It’s an opportunity to thank the postal workers, who are essential workers, and to get the community engaged about participating in our democracy,” said Carpenter, 35. “Plus, it gives growers and designers the chance to take their talents to the streets of Philadelphia and give people something to enjoy right now.” Carpenter’s design, which she created with her business partner, Courtney Jewell, was inspired, in part, by the rainbows that people placed in their windows for children’s scavenger hunts during the height of quarantine. Several rainbow-colored chalk paths lead to the installation at Green Street and Carpenter Lane in Mount Airy, where flowers crawl up a stop sign and flow out from underneath the mailbox nearby. A QR code at the site takes visitors to a map with the locations of the other installations. “Noth... https://www.inquirer.com/news/united-by-blooms-art-flowers-philadelphia-voting-20201015.html

Flower shop among many businesses fighting to blossom - The Riverdale Press

Dennis finds more customers want deliveries, rather than stopping by themselves to pick up orders. That has sent Columbia delivery drivers throughout New York City, as well as New Jersey, Westchester County and Connecticut. Those are some tall orders, especially since social distancing requirements limits the number of workers allowed in the small shop. “We cannot have many people working in the store, so it has been busier for us,” Dennis said. “Most of the time it has just been my sister, myself and one worker. I have even been taking deliveries out myself.”Sales have dipped, but so have supplies in some cases. In late March, as many were trying to adjust to the “new normal,”  Columbia struggled to stock its flower inventory, both in quantity and variety. For example, one thing missing from the store’s offerings has been tulips. Fortunately, most flowers purchased from South America are still available, Dennis said. Pricing hasn’t changed much, but delivery costs have increased since the shop is going without its regular delivery staff.Flowers also are a crucial part of large events like weddings and baby showers. Yet, all events are now canceled or postponed. It’s unclear when they’ll return, but at least one customer found a creative way to repurpose her ordered flowers into a kind gesture.The woman had put together a sizable order for a baby shower, but ended up hospitalized with the virus that causes COVID-19. Fortunately, she recovered, Dennis said. She was so thankful for her recovery, in fact, she sent the flowers intended for her shower instead to the nurses who took care of her.Unfortunately, many small businesses aren’t having the same luck as Columbia, as the coronavirus shutdown languishes on. While many storefronts are shut because they’re deemed “non-essential,” those that can stay open operate at a reduced capacity. The big question is whether many of the now-shuttered businesses will be able to reopen once New York City is allowed to open its doors again. Some businesses — even essential ones — are choosing to stay closed with hopes of being around long-term, said Christopher Rizzo, a board member of the Riverdale Main Streets Association.“Some of these small businesses have such small profit margins to begin with,” Rizzo said. “So staying open when your revenues are cut in half does not make sense for a lot of businesses. They are choosing to stay closed so that they can stay open in the future.” Dennis says she’s thankful Columbia Florist can stay open in some capacity. She receives many calls from customers thanking her for the flower deliveries, especially to funerals, where a lot of people aren’t present. Says Dennis: “Having a flower there makes a big difference.” ... https://riverdalepress.com/stories/flower-shop-among-many-businesses-fighting-to-blossom,71820

NJ Florist Gets Back to Business with Flower Delivery and Classes as New Jersey Reopens. - TAPinto.net

TAPintoTV’s original series, HomeGrown, spoke with Anna Coy, Florist and Owner of Blooms in Hand, about life during the COVID-19 lockdown and how her business has rebounded now that New Jersey has started reopening.Blooms in Hand is a full-service floral studio in Verona. While they are primarily a subscription service, delivering bouquets weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, they also host classes, workshops and service special events and weddings. “I’ve always had an interest in gardening and floral work,” said Coy, who worked with a florist in Philadelphia for over a decade learning the business, before she moved to New Jersey and starting her own business here. Sign Up for Passaic Valley NewsletterOur newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust.You have successfully signed up for the TAPinto Passaic Valley Newsletter.The COVID-19 outbreak and the closures it brought were difficult times. “I had a breakdown. I definitely did some sobbing,” Coy said. Her calendar for the spring had been loaded with events. “To have all of that gone in an instant was really kind of hard.” Once New Jersey began its Restart and Recovery Program, Coy waited until it was safe and deliveries c... https://www.tapinto.net/towns/passaic-valley/categories/news/articles/nj-florist-gets-back-to-business-with-flower-delivery-and-classes-as-new-jersey-reopens-2d1f0de0-5499-44cd-be3a-5c2e4914ac24