Addison Flower Shop News
Rosemary-Duff Florist: a landmark business - times-advocate.com
Thursday, March 12, 2020Often described as Escondido’s premiere full-service flower shop, Rosemary-Duff Florist has been family owned and operated for over 40 years and has a history dating back to the early 1900’s.Georgina Addison Stowe started Duff Gardens Flower shop in 1915. Dear friends of Mrs. Stowe owned an estate with beautiful gardens in England that was known as Duff Gardens. That became the namesake for her new business.Mrs. Stowe grew her own flowers on site—which was located where Lincoln School is now found. Around 1918 the shop was moved to the Eagle Building in downtown Escondido on Grand Avenue. At that time the Eagle building was two stories and housed her shop, a dancing hall, and a grocery store with a few other businesses. That building was later torn down and replaced and now houses Coast Sewing & Vacuum.The women of Rosemary-Duff Florist: Dolly Santrach, Rosemary Gornick, Mary Ann Santrach, Rozanne Reguly, Luanne Csonka and Joanne Santrach.Duff Gardens moved again around 1921 to 225 South Broadway and was sold to Bob Socin in 1956.Mr. Socin sold Duff Gardens to Pete, Dolly and Rosemary in 1976. Pete & Dolly Santrach and their two children moved from Minnesota to California in 1956. Pete was a Marine at Camp Lejeune until sent to Camp Pendleton. Pete left the service and over the years worked as an administrator for the Escondido school districts, for groups of doctors and for Baker Enterprises. Pete & Dolly had six more children in California. Four boys and four girls and now 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.Dolly’s sister Rosemary Gornick learned the techniques of the floral business from a school in Cleveland, Ohio and opened her floral business in her hometown... https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/rosemary-duff-florist-a-landmark-business/
Utility box art brightens corners with cats, flowers and trees - Milpitas Post
Tuesday, September 12, 2017The “Active Lifestyles” box at Lark Avenue and Oka Road does indeed picture a boy with his arms raised in triumph. This particular design was placed because of the intersection’s proximity to the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, which boasts a large fitness center.Another box at Los Gatos Boulevard and Nino Avenue was designed by Blossom Hill Girl Scout Troop 60077. It’s near Van Meter Elementary School, the word “Think” surrounded by a big, blue heart and butterflies.“We all drew our ideas, but we remembered a video one girl made last year that made us think about how our actions impact the Earth,” Girl Scout Lourdes Venezia said. “That one word says so much about what we need to do.”So, “Think” was adopted as the Girl Scouts’ theme.“We had everyone design their own ideas, and we picked out parts we liked together,” Girl Scout Cameron Onufer said. “So, one girl drew butterflies, one girl drew hearts and I did something with the Earth and people holding hands.”Like the Los Gatos Weekly Times Facebook page for neighborhood news and conversation from Los Gatos and beyond. That last scene didn’t make it onto the box, however.“The other sides show a chain of butterflies moving in circles,” Lourdes said.For their efforts, the Girl Scouts received community service credit toward their Bronze service award.The Girl Scouts also received a $250 stipend to cover the cost of supplies, while the other artists received a $500 stipend.Most of the utility boxes are owned by the town, though some do belong to utility companies, Spillsbury said.While many municipalities have artists paint designs directly onto the boxes, Los Gatos has taken a different approach: The artists’ designs are screened onto vinyl wraps that are then applied to the boxes.“The wraps last forever,” Spillsbury said. “It only takes 90 minutes or so to apply them. And if one is damaged we can peel it off and apply a new one. You don’t even have to replace the whole thing, just the damaged section.”The wraps ... http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/31/utility-box-art-brightens-corners-with-cats-flowers-and-trees/
Dallas TX Custom & Unique Flower Arrangements Delivery Website Launched - MENAFN.COM
Tuesday, May 30, 2017The newly launched Freesia website also provides information on same-day flower delivery available in the Dallas, Addison, Plano, Richardson and Irving areas of Texas for its highly popular floral arrangements employing only the freshest and most attractive flowers available in season. Multiple galleries showcasinthe renowned wedding, event, bridal bouquet, and home dcor and business arrangements made by its team of designers along with signature floral designs or a broad range of holiday, seasonal and plant arrangements ideal to suit multiple occasions, Styles, budgets and needs can also be viewed on the newly launched website. The popular Dallas florist explains that "we have quickly established ourselves as one of the leading floral design studios in Dallas by taking beautiful flowers and creating exquisite designs for weddings, events and weekly arrangements for your home or business dcor and ambiance. All our arrangements are made to order utilizing only the freshest most gorgeous flowers available in season". The Freesia owner, Lauren Schmidt, explains that "our clientele has an innate and deep appreciation for beautiful and unique flower arrangements. Whether it's for their wedding, a special event, or to send a sweet message to a loved one, it has to represent an emotion and a style they want to convey. We take pride in being able to design something that speaks on their behalf. Our business operates on the basic principles of beautiful flowers, great design and flawless customer service". Contact Info: Name: Lauren Schmidt Email: Organization: Freesia Address: 3160 Commonwealth Drive, Ste. 130 Dallas, TX 75247, #UnitedStates Phone: 1-214-658-9757 For more information, please visit http://freesiadallas.com/ Source: PressCable Release ID: 201475 MENAFN2305201700703638ID1095507198... http://menafn.com/1095507198/Dallas-TX-Custom--Unique-Flower-Arrangements-Delivery-Website-Launched
Area Florists Partner with Distributor to Surprise Random People with Flowers - PR Web (press release)
Tuesday, November 08, 2016Lindskoog Florist (Dick Lindskoog) 612-333-5357; dick(at)Lflorist(dot)comChicago, IL:CityScents Floral & Home (Theresa Montana) 312-836-0211; cityscentschicago(at)gmail(dot)comAshland Addison Florist (Sydney Lewis) 312-432-1800; sydney(at)ashaddflorist(dot)comWaukegan, IL:The Posh Posie Petaler (Caryn Wolf) 847-924-9122; carynwolf54(at)gmail(dot)comIndianapolis, IN:Zionsville Flower Company (Brian Davies) 317-867-2926; saleszfc(at)gmail(dot)comBanner Flower House (Michelle Herr) 765-459-5166; juno.meherr(at)juno(dot)comGrand Rapids, MI:The Posh Posie Petaler (Caryn Wolf) 847-924-9122; carynwolf54(at)gmail(dot)comLast year SAF conducted a survey of 2,500 people throughout the U.S. to uncover the impact of flowers on Americans. The results revealed the many benefits of flowers, including the positive impact flowers have on one’s emotions and happiness, and backed up previous research studies on flowers conducted by Rutgers, Harvard and Texas A&M.The following are highlights from SAF’s recent survey results:When it comes to happiness, it’s just as good to give flowers as it is to receive: 88 percent of Americans report that giving flowers makes them feel happy, while 80 percent reported that receiving flowers makes them feel happy.Just being around flowers improves your mood:76 percent of Americans agree that having flowers in their home or office improves their moodThe best reason to receive flowers is “just because”: Women (92 percent) are more likely to agree with this, but the majority of men (three in four) also share this sentimentFlorists to the rescue! Nearly four in 10 Americans indicate florists have helped them in a past or current relationship; most frequently to say “I love you,” or schedule a surprise delivery.Petal it forwardFor more information on the #PetalItForward, visit http://www.aboutflowers.com and http://www.aboutflowersblog.com.###About Kennicott Brothers:Kennicott Brothers Company is the Midwest’s largest floral wholesaler, serving retail florists and floral design professionals since 1881. CEO Harrison “Red” Kennicott is a fifth-generation pioneer in the growing and distribution of fresh flowers and floral supplies, now through 17 locations serving 10 states. In the year 2000, Kennicott Brothers Company became 100% employee-owned.About the Society of American Florists:The Society of American Florists is the national trade association to the floral industry, representing growers, wholesalers, retailers, suppliers, importers, educators, designers and allied organizations. The association was chartered by an act of Congress in 1884.About the Society of American Florists’ Survey:The omnibus survey was conducted using the field services of TNS from March 5-9, 2015 among a representative sample of 2,500 Americans, ages 18 and older. The margin of error for total Americans is plus or minus 1.9 percent. If the study was to be replicated, findings would not vary by more than 1.9 percentage points in either direction 95 times out of 100.Share article on social media or email:... http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/10/prweb13760637.htm
Area Florists Partner With Distributor To Surprise Random People With Flowers - PerishableNews (press release) (registration)
Tuesday, November 01, 2016Lindskoog Florist (Dick Lindskoog) 612-333-5357; dick(at)Lflorist(dot)comChicago, IL:CityScents Floral & Home (Theresa Montana) 312-836-0211; cityscentschicago(at)gmail(dot)comAshland Addison Florist (Sydney Lewis) 312-432-1800; sydney(at)ashaddflorist(dot)comWaukegan, IL:The Posh Posie Petaler (Caryn Wolf) 847-924-9122; carynwolf54(at)gmail(dot)comIndianapolis, IN:Zionsville Flower Company (Brian Davies) 317-867-2926; saleszfc(at)gmail(dot)comBanner Flower House (Michelle Herr) 765-459-5166; juno.meherr(at)juno(dot)comGrand Rapids, MI:The Posh Posie Petaler (Caryn Wolf) 847-924-9122; carynwolf54(at)gmail(dot)comLast year SAF conducted a survey of 2,500 people throughout the U.S. to uncover the impact of flowers on Americans. The results revealed the many benefits of flowers, including the positive impact flowers have on one’s emotions and happiness, and backed up previous research studies on flowers conducted by Rutgers, Harvard and Texas A&M.The following are highlights from SAF’s recent survey results:When it comes to happiness, it’s just as good to give flowers as it is to receive: 88 percent of Americans report that giving flowers makes them feel happy, while 80 percent reported that receiving flowers makes them feel happy.Just being around flowers improves your mood:76 percent of Americans agree that having flowers in their home or office improves their moodThe best reason to receive flowers is “just because”: Women (92 percent) are more likely to agree with this, but the majority of men (three in four) also share this sentimentFlorists to the rescue! Nearly four in 10 Americans indicate florists have helped them in a past or current relationship; most frequently to say “I love you,” or schedule a surprise delivery.Petal it forwardFor more information on the #PetalItForward, visit http://www.aboutflowers.com and http://www.aboutflowersblog.com.###About Kennicott Brothers:Kennicott Brothers Company is the Midwest’s largest floral wholesaler, serving retail florists and floral design professionals since 1881. CEO Harrison “Red” Kennicott is a fifth-generation pioneer in the growing and distribution of fresh flowers and floral supplies, now through 17 locations serving 10 states. In the year 2000, Kennicott Brothers Company became 100% employee-owned.About the Society of American Florists:The Society of American Florists is the national trade association to the floral industry, representing growers, wholesalers, retailers, suppliers, importers, educators, designers and allied organizations. The association was chartered by an act of Congress in 1884.About the Society of American Florists’ Survey:The omnibus survey was conducted using the field services of TNS from March 5-9, 2015 among a representative sample of 2,500 Americans, ages 18 and older. The margin of error for total Americans is plus or minus 1.9 percent. If the study was to b... http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article%3D0056110
A devoted florist gives each 9/11 victim a white birthday rose - The Gazette
Sunday, January 17, 2021NEW YORK — Every Sept. 11, Michael Collarone, a Brooklyn-bred florist who goes by Mikey Flowers, has the same routine. In the hours before 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane struck the World Trade Center 19 years ago, he parks his truck in downtown Manhattan and, bearing buckets of angelic white roses, walks to the site where he once helped scour for victims’ remains in the twin towers’ smoldering wreckage.There, the burly 62-year-old meets up with “my guys” from the Port Authority police. This year, he will be wearing a mask for the first time and, for social distancing reasons, the victims’ names will be played from recordings on a loudspeaker rather than read aloud from a stage, but little else will change for him. “I’m going to hug my friends,” he says. “I’m going to hug my guys.”Collarone’s steadfast devotion to honoring the victims of 9/11 isn’t a once-a-year kind of thing, though. He’s been the de facto volunteer florist to Ground Zero since it was known around the city as the... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/a-devoted-florist-gives-each-911-victim-a-white-birthday-rose-20200911
Toilet Tissue Bouquet goes viral amidst cornavirus TP shortages - WCTV
Sunday, January 17, 2021Judging from the nationwide reaction the TP bouquet has received, they're succeeding.It even got a big thumps up from a caller in the Big Apple."Because in New York, she said it's very doom and gloom," said Bart Faulkner. "She said this is definitely making people smile up here."Faulkner says people across the nation have asked about ordering a bouquet, but sales have been limited to local customers.While the unique arrangement is making for a lot of snickering, the pair is seriously concerned about what the coronavirus is doing to their business, one that primarily depends on weddings."It's going to affect our business one way or another," said Bart Faulkner. "So, we're just trying to, right now, do like everybody and make the best of it."... https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Toilet-Tissue-Bouquet-goes-viral-amidst-cornavirus-TP-shortages-568902351.html
RVC florist fills window displays with 'holiday pandemic' scenes - Newsday
Sunday, January 17, 2021People passing by Masters and Company Florist in Rockville Centre will see a holiday window display not unlike those found in New York City. Its decked-out windows are inspired by both the holiday season and the pandemic. "I feel like everything is so surreal and depressing, especially during the holidays," says owner Laurie Speziale, 60. "Why not create something a little whimsy?" The scenes created by the Woodmere resident include a Santa Claus sporting a face covering and a Christmas tree with medical masks mixed in among its ornaments. "I always do [the windows] up quite elaborate, for every season and holiday," Speziale says of her decorative handiwork. This year, COVID pulled the plug on the events that typically carry her business such as weddings, bar and bas mitzvahes and other parties, which gave Speziale some extra time to beef up her holiday display. "I really wanted to bring joy to others, so I thought ‘why not really do them up and I just want as many... https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/rockville-centre-masters-and-company-florist-1.50091128
Can flowers live through a pandemic? | Herald Community Newspapers - liherald.com
Sunday, January 17, 2021Roses, lilies and daisies tend to live longer than hyacinths, tulips and lilacs, however, the maximum lifespan of cut flowers is still about a week with maximum care. Since Phase One of New York’s reopening plan began May 27, florists were able to open in a limited manner with hopes of restocking as much as possible. Face masks and a limited capacity were requirements made by New York State that Imperial Florist in Baldwin, Flowers by Mike in Oceanside and Duryea’s Flower Shop in Freeport are all following in order to continue peddling petals. Ann Marie Pierce at Imperial Florist in Baldwin has been operating her shop with only one in-store employee and one delivery driver since late May, accepting curbside and delivery orders. According to Pierce, for “at least six weeks we didn’t work at all.” Imperial Florist has recently opened its shop to customers with caution, putting up dividers, allowing one person inside at a time, requiring mandatory facial covers and accepting only credit cards. Similarly to Pierce, Susan Martin, whose family runs Duryea’s Flower Shop in Freeport, has taken precautions in the first few weeks after reopening. Martin wipes down everything in the store frequently, allows no one to enter the refrigeration unit and has employees “working limited hours.”Mike Graham, the owner of Flowers by Mike in Oceanside and East Rockaway, said one of the main challenges he faced was coming up with new marketing strategies to reach his cu... https://www.liherald.com/merrick/stories/can-flowers-live-through-a-pandemic,126506