Cattaraugus Flower Shop News
YWCA Bradford presents gift baskets to women leaving shelter - Bradford Era
Tuesday, October 25, 2016Renodin Foundation. The YWCA met the Foundation’s grant requirements of being a non-profit organization that possess a 501(c)(3) classification and being located in one of the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus and McKean.On Thursday afternoon, the YWCA, located on West Corydon Street, welcomed Renodin Foundation President Laura Whitford to see the results of the program supported by the grant.“The focus of the Renodin Foundation is toward using its energy and resources to improve the quality of life of our poor and marginalized neighborhoods,” Whitford told The Era. “We provide grants for programs and projects whose public charitable purposes are carried out in a manner consistent with that focus — and these transition packs here at the YWCA are a perfect example.”Through the grant, Frontino was able to see her idea for basic-needs baskets realized, with the resources available to create up to 35 potential transition packs.“We requested the resources necessary to create 25 of the basic-needs baskets at $100 per basket,” Frontino explained. “However, I was able to find cost-effective items for $75, and the other $25 will go toward additional custom purchases for the packs that are specifically suited to meet the recipient’s needs. So we were ultimately able to provide even more packs than was originally expected — which is awesome.”The transition packs themselves, Frontino added, are also put together based on specific needs.“Some women have dishes and need more towels, or have excess amount of toilet paper and no paper towels, so we try to tailor the transition pack based on the recipient’s specific needs in order to best serve them once they leave the shelter,” she said. “We’re going to use the funds from the grant to purchase all of the items and then divide them up as they are needed. The additional custom purchases are an extra way to really make sure these women and their children have what they’re going to need to begin starting over or, for some, starting off.”A one-year program, the grant should be able to cover the basic-needs items to create transition packs for every woman in the shelter, according to Frontino.“I think the women who are going to receive these gifts are really going to be so appreciative, because the need is definitely there,” she said. “I hear their worries, their concerns, and I know that it’s going to make all of the difference when they can walk out of here with something to help keep them going.”Castano, as well as Whitford, shared the sentiment.“Often we have people leaving here with only the clothes on their backs,” Castano said. “So to be able to provide some of the necessary items toward having a h... http://www.bradfordera.com/news/ywca-bradford-presents-gift-baskets-to-women-leaving-shelter/article_a2f42fa6-973b-11e6-8de9-7be44b31fc7f.html
Florist brightens her city with gorgeous floral installations - Aleteia EN
Wednesday, March 31, 2021With major events being canceled, a lot of work and profit has dried up. However, one Pittsburgh florist, Anne Dickson, has decided to put her skills and time to good use.Inspired by fellow florist, New Yorker Louis Miller, who’s been creating some stunning “flower flashes” to brighten up New York City, Dickson decided she wanted to spread some floral joy in her own community, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.She started by sharing her gratitude with health workers for all their hard work. So the owner of Fox and the Fleur florists went along to Shadyside’s Family House, where patients and their families can stay together. She brought some bright blooms to decorate the facade of the house with an impressive installation. She also tagged her work “F&F [Heart] Pittsburgh #flower power” in chalk on the sidewalk in front of the home, and added it to her Instagram account to spread a little more joy.From there Dickson created more impressive pop-up displays: from brightening up a light pole to creating an impressive display in a recycling can. While the impressive creations take a lot of hard work, the florist is thankful to one of her suppliers, B W Wholesales, for passing on flowers to her that would otherwise been thrown out.While the blooms might not last long, and Dickson makes sure they’re taken down once... https://aleteia.org/2021/03/24/florist-brightens-her-city-with-gorgeous-floral-installations/
Buffalo Florist Learns Japanese Arrangement Techniques - Spectrum News
Wednesday, March 31, 2021These are air plants. They are very easy to keep alive, because all you do is spray them with water,” added Pessecow.Her designs are inspired by Western New York.“I really like creating my own pieces of mount from around Buffalo like driftwood that I got at Hamburg Beach,” explained Pessecow. “I’m keeping everyone in a mindset where we’re learning and growing and so for me, this quarantine time has really been a period where I can study what other floral artists have done."Just this week, Elmwood’s 'Put a Plant On It' started selling Pessecow’s designs. To find Pessecow’s creations, visit this link. If you’re interested in placing a custom order, email LivingFloralDesigns@gmail.com. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/human-interest/2021/01/02/buffalo-florist-learns-ancient-japanese-arrangement-techniques-
4 local, women-owned flower and plant shops to check out right now - NEXTpittsburgh
Wednesday, March 31, 2021Photo courtesy of The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers.The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers, 502 E. Ohio St., North SideLauren Work Phillips grew up on a farm.The country girl eventually moved to New York City and got a job at Zuzu’s Petals, a Brooklyn florist where she was able to combine her love for flowers and people. Now she cultivates plants and relationships at her charming North Side store. Phillips, a sixth-generation farmer, opened the business in 2012. She offers retail walk-in options, botanically inspired gifts, houseplants and full-service flower arrangements for events big and small. Flowers (the most requested stems are peonies and dahlias) are sourced from all over the world, including her farm outside of the city. Check out the shop’s Instagram page for a daily dose of color therapy.And if you want to create your own magic, she encourages you to get your hands dirty.“Houseplants and our gardening items have taken a huge jump since the pandemic started,” Phillips says. “Our customers are creating beauty in an unsettling time.”City Grows. Photo by TH Carlisle.City Grows, 5208 Butler St., Lawrenceville and 1659 Smallman St., Strip DistrictPatty Ciotoli caught the gardening bug from her mom. In 2014, the budding entrepreneur quit her real estate job to follow her dream of opening an organic gardening and gift shop.City Grows sprouted in a tiny Lawrenceville storefront and now has additional digs at The ... https://nextpittsburgh.com/city-design/4-local-women-owned-flower-and-plant-shops-to-check-out-right-now/
Ballet Dancer Robbie Fairchild Starts Floral Arrangements Company - Spectrum News NY1
Wednesday, March 31, 2021NEW YORK - Ballet star turned Broadway star, turned movie star - Robbie Fairchild has now broken into the world of floral arrangements.“This whole flower business kind of fell into my lap in a wonderful, wonderful way,” said the 'Cats” film dancer and actor.What You Need To KnowMany in the arts industry are fighting to get workers and institutions the financial reprieve they so desperately needBut after being unemployed for half a year what are arts workers doing now to stay afloat?Frank DiLella spoke with a few members from the entertainment community who are certainly putting their creativity to work“A lady messaged me on Instagram and said, ‘my daughter started dancing because she saw “Cats,” the movie and loved you in it. And I just want to say, thank you. Um, I saw that you love to arrange flowers. I worked for a flower company in Holland. I would love to send you some peonies and roses.’ And I was like, oh my God, well, I'm not going to say no. I thought, let me arrange them. Tak... https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2020/10/07/ballet-dancer-robbie-fairchild-starts-floral-arrangements-company
