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Livingston Mother and Daughter Spread Love with Anonymous Bouquets - TAPinto.net
Sunday, February 28, 2021Sanborn and her daughter have also been known to write anonymous inspirational notes to leave on random windshields throughout town and assemble gift bags for New York City’s homeless population.For a few years, Sanborn set up a blow-up couch on the sidewalks of Manhattan offering “free advice” to passerby. Today, Sanborn displays a “free advice” bumper sticker on her vehicle accompanied by her phone number.As an inspirational guidance coach for her own business, Sanborn aims to “help people rediscover their true purpose and give them tools to live a happier, healthier life.”Noting that she had a life-altering realization when she turned 41, Sanborn said that “everything about life and love and contribution" suddenly became very clear to her.“I believe that we all spend a lot of time doing for ourselves when we are younger—not knowing that true happiness comes from giving, not receiving," she said. “Giving to others doesn’t have to cost anything. You can offer someone a smile, or a hello, or just pray for them. When you practice giving to others in this way, your own life magically transforms.” Sanborn recalled that despite not having a great deal of money, her father was always a very generous tipper. She specifically reflected on a moment in the 1990s when her father presented $50 to a homeless man, who she remembers jumping up and down and laughing at the stranger’s generosity.“My dad taught me if someone asks you for something and you can help, by all means, help,” she said. “If you are not feeling happy these days, the fastest way to feel better is to do something nice for someone else. One step further: make it anonymous.” Community members are invited to assist in Sanborn’s endeavor by donating flowers, vases, ribbons or gift cards to local florists or by making a monetary contribution.To donate or to place an order, contact Sanborn at more.alignment@yahoo.com or 856-397-7879.Don’t miss important news in Livingston. Click HERE to subscribe for free, or follow us on Facebook and on Twitter at @LivingstonTAP. Are you a business owner looking to reach our audience? Please reach out to us at dsantola@tapinto.net for information about our digital marketing packages. https://www.tapinto.net/towns/livingston/sections/giving-back/articles/livingston-mother-and-daughter-spread-love-with-anonymous-bouquets
As Mother’s Day approaches, florists watch business wilt during NY coronavirus shutdown - syracuse.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021Syracuse, N.Y. — Mother’s Day is the biggest holiday of the year for florists, but many shops across Central New York won’t be open.The flower business is taking a huge hit financially since New York imposed a statewide coronavirus shutdown for non-essential retail businesses in March.That’s on top of lost sales as normal funerals and school dances are canceled. And who knows about high school and college graduations?New York has limited florists to a single employee at a time and no walk-ins.Some in Central New York are doing their best to stay open under those rules, but others have decided it’s not worth it.At first, the pandemic made flowers more difficult to acquire.“Early on, supply was an issue,” said Kate Penn, the chief executive offer of the Society of American Florists. “There was plenty of fresh product available, but the logistics — getting it from farms to the destination — were not running smoothly."Penn said the supply chain has improved. As long as retailers aren’t ordering at the last minute, they should be able to get the fresh flowers and plants they need for Mother’s Day. https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/05/as-mothers-day-approaches-florists-watch-business-wilt-during-ny-coronavirus-shutdown.html
Plant parents, rejoice! PlantShed, a trendy plant and coffee shop, opens in Englewood - NorthJersey.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021If quarantine has inspired in you a newfound passion for houseplants, you're in luck.PlantShed, a combination plant and coffee shop, just opened in Englewood. PlantShed also has three locations in New York City, but this is the first in New Jersey.The shop is a hipster plant-lover's dream. It's bursting with lush green plants of every creed — potted, hanging, flowered, prickly, frond. Among the shelves of plants for sale are kitschy pots, notebook, oil diffusers and other house accessories. Story continues below the galleryA cafe was installed among the greenery offering fresh-brewed coffee, tea and small pastries. Step up to the marble countertop and pick from a menu that includes macchiatos ($3.75), matcha ($4.25), and freddo espresso (a Greek-style frothed espresso over ice, $4.50). And no modern cafe, including PlantShed, would be complete without an array of non-dairy "milk" options — almond, coconut, oat, hemp and macadamia.The muffins, cookies and other small bites are brought in from NYC's Ceci Celo and Long Island City's Sans Bakery.FOR SUBSCRIBERS: These 8 restaurants have North Jersey's most stunning outdoor dining areasTRENDING: A royal wedding: MSU's homecoming king and queen found each other again after 28 yearsOutdoor seating with tables decked with succulents is available in the front and back patio.Each PlantShed location has an in-house team of interior designers and horticulturalists that curate the flowers and houseplants sold at the shop. The plants are provide... https://www.northjersey.com/story/life/food/2020/08/10/plantshed-nyc-based-plant-and-coffee-shop-opens-englewood-nj/3330644001/
Farmer/florist to speak to the Boca Grande Garden Club - Boca Beacon
Sunday, February 28, 2021And it answers the question of many a dinner party guest, blinded by a towering bouquet, about just who it is sitting on the other side of the table.Her original work has won her callouts from the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Bride’s Magazine. Notably, the exacting Martha Stewart organization named Jennie Love among the nation’s “62 Top Floral Designers.”As for the rest of her work life, somehow Ms. Love shoehorns workshops, online classes, webinars, public speaking and even a unique flower strategy for the do-it-yourself bride into her jam-packed life. She is vice president of the International Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ascfg.org) and a columnist for Cut Flower Quarterly.Check out the Love n’ Fresh website at lovenfreshflowers.com; not only is it pretty but highly educational, as well. Her drool-producing Instagram account is lovenfreshflowers, and she is on Pinterest. Posted by Marcy Shortuse Marcy Shortuse is the editor of the Boca Beacon, and has been with the paper since 2007. She is also editor of the Boca Beacon's sister publication, Gasparilla Magazine.She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing local newspapers and is originally from the Chicago area. ... https://bocabeacon.com/wordpress/news/farmer-florist-to-speak-to-the-boca-grande-garden-club/
