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Pusha T and Virginia Williams's Stunning Wedding Photo Album: Exclusive

Saturday—including Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Grimes, and Pharrell Williams. The couple said their “I dos” in their hometown of Virginia Beach at the historic Cavalier Hotel.Adam BarnesThe wedding date itself carried some serious meaning for the couple, who became engaged on the same date (July 21st) two years earlier, after dating for 11 years—"I saw her from across the room at Hell Hath No Fury album release party in her hometown of Norfolk, VA. The rest was history!" the groom told Brides. “For whatever reason I see the number 721 almost everyday in crazy places. On 7/21/16 Terrence had me believing he was in LA, but popped up at our home in Bethesda,” Virginia told us of their romantic engagement. “He told me to meet him on our rooftop terrace...when I did he was on one knee and asked me to marry him at 7:21 pm! I said yes!” Destiny! During his best man speech, Pharrell also addressed the importance of the wedding date for the couple.Adam BarnesChoosing a wedding destination turned out to be easy for the couple. After considering venues in New York and Washington, D.C., Pusha and Virginia decided to keep their wedding local in their hometown of Virginia Beach, so that their closest family and friends would be able to attend. “We also wanted to show off Virginia Beach to friends who are coming from afar and have added Virginia flare in the details of the wedding day,” Williams told Brides. The Cavalier Hotel served as the backdrop for the couple’s nuptials—chosen for its rich history, and beautifully done recent renovation.Adam BarnesAdam BarnesWhen it came time to decide on a gown,... https://www.brides.com/story/pusha-t-and-virginia-williams-wedding-photos

Inside Serena Williams's Fairy-Tale Wedding in New Orleans - Vogue.com

It all started in Rome with a meet-cute worthy of a romantic comedy. Despite being notoriously disciplined, Serena is not a morning person. But she’d heard good things about the epic breakfast at the Cavalieri Hotel, where she was staying for the Italian Open, so she got out of bed early and went with a few members from her team to check it out. They arrived at the buffet only to find that it had closed just five minutes earlier, so instead, they grabbed a table by the pool and ordered à la carte. Alexis was speaking at a conference and staying at the same hotel. That morning, he had also made his way down early to indulge in the buffet he’d heard so much about. When he, too, discovered that it was no longer open, he took a seat at a table next to Serena’s with the intention of ordering food and doing work on his laptop.Frustrated that an interloper was encroaching upon their space, Serena’s friend Zane started teasing Alexis, saying there was a rat at his table and that he should move. “I was so annoyed that he’d sat down next to me,” remembers Serena. “There were so many empty tables!” Undeterred by the frosty reception he seemed to be receiving, Alexis jokingly responded saying that he was from Brooklyn—he’d seen lots of rats, and they didn’t bother him. Serena started cracking up and asked him to join her group. He obliged but was still a little unsure whether the person with whom he suddenly found himself having breakfast was actually the Serena Williams.You see, Alexis didn’t follow tennis at all. The first time he went to watch Serena play he infamously Instagrammed a photo of her foot faulting. But no matter. The two hit it off. That first time she asked him to come see her in the Paris Open, he knew it was a bit far-flung but he thought, What’s the worst that could happen? I know people in Paris, so if it doesn’t work out, I’ll have a great story to tell my friends about that time I almost hung out with Serena Williams.Serena appreciated his happy-go-lucky approach to life, and their first date involved simply meandering around the City of Light with no destination to speak of, something the always-scheduled, always-surrounded athlete almost never gets to do.Fast-forward 18 months later and the Internet entrepreneur was proposing to the superstar. “I came home one day to find my bags already packed for me, and I had absolutely no idea where I was going until I got on the flight,” Serena admits. “Alexis flew me out to Rome, back to the exact table where we’d met. We were both really nervous but also excited to take this huge step. It was such a bea...

Holiday traditions continue with The Nutcracker at Bridges - Claremont Courier

Returning principal dancers include Allynne Noelle as the Sugar Plum Fairy with Thomas Garrett and Evan Swenson as the Cavalier, Cameron Schwawz as Arabian, Jonathan Sharp as Drosselmeyer, Reece Taylor as Mouse King and Arabian. Principal character artist Brandon J will perform as Mouse King and Dragon Master. Soloists Michael Milligan will take the roles of Dr. Stahlbaum and Dragon Master with Hannah Leah Oeding as Snow Queen and Spanish, and Chanel Tekin as Arabian and Spanish.New principal dancers include Madison Morris, a southern California native recently returned from dancing with Houston Ballet, who will grace the roles of Dew Drop, Snow Queen and Mrs Stahlbaum. Gracie Holway, who hails from Michigan, will dance the Sugar Plum Fairy, among other roles, and Jessica Gadzinski will perform the role of the Arabian Princess and Dew Drop.IPB’s two new soloists are Kelsey Dorr from Lake Forest in Orange County, who among other roles will dance a Rose in Waltz of the Flowers, and Lawrence Chen—a young artist from Chino Hills who is also pursuing a mathematics degree at Pomona College—will be dancing The Nutcracker Prince, the Spanish Soloist, Russian and the Soldier Doll. “We are always excited to share our beautiful production of the Nutcracker with loyal fans and new audiences,” Artistic Director Victoria Koenigs said. “This year we are thrilled to introduce five outstanding new dancers who have just joined the company. You don’t want to miss these inspiring dancers who all bring fresh and unique qualities to their roles.”The Nutcracker was first presented in 1892 at the Maryinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia. The ballet was an adaptation of the 1816 story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, by E.T.A. Hoffman. The ballet was choreographed by Lev Ivanov with music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Marius Petipa, the reigning choreographer at the Maryinsky, fell ill, so the job passed to Ivanov. Tchaikovsky only reluctantly accepted the commission to compose the score which, when completed, he considered “infinitely worse than Sleeping Beauty.”At the premiere, the ballet was deemed a complete failure. More than 60 years and ...

Acorn Flowers & Co. - InsideHalton.com

If you’re lucky, he might even sing a few bars of Happy Birthday when delivering your special day arrangement. When you visit the shop you might be greeted by Henley, Acorn’s shop dog. She’s a Cavalier King Charles spaniel and she’s always happy to see you when you visit and will become your best friend if you give her a snuggle.At Acorn Flowers & Co., customers always come first. They discuss your needs and consider your preferences, style, and budget when designing florals for your special occasion. Each customer is treated with the utmost respect and courtesy. Margaret and the staff will ensure that you experience is a positive one by sharing creative ideas and new arrivals.Whatever the occasion, they have the perfect floral design, gift or basket that is especially made for you or a loved one. Acorn Flowers & Co. designs florals for anniversaries, birthdays, get well, love and romance, thank you, sympathy, and or just to make someone smile. If you are celebrating a new milestone or a new addition to the family, they have the perfect bouquet that will melt you heart and surprise your loved ones. Whether you need a quick floral arrangement across town or even nationwide, they have your floral needs covered to make any occasion memorable.From their enticing floral collections to roses, spring bouquets, as well as modern floral designs, our flowers come in a wide array of styles, shapes, endearing colours, patterns, and prices. This inviting floral shop features best sellers, plants, and flowers in a gift. Step into their large flower cooler and mix and match your own special bouquet.Are you engaged? Acorn Flowers & Co. is a wedding specialist. They are the preferred flower shop for the Oakville Conference Centre, Harbour Banquet and Conference Centre, Paletta Mansion, and Holcim Estate.In addition to their floral selections, Acorn Flowers & Co. carries gift items, such as decorative napkins, unique ... http://www.insidehalton.com/shopping-story/6883951-acorn-flowers-co-/

CROSS COUNTRY: Jersey's Ben Flowers wins 2A regional title - Alton Telegraph

CM sophomore Cohl Callies will advance as an individual with a 28th-place finish overall.CLASS 1A BOYSAt Shelbyville, Carlinville finished second overall behind the home team in the team race. The Cavaliers’ finishers included Nolan Kreipe sixth, Cory Landon seventh, Jason Landon eighth, Charles Helton IV 10th, Grayson Armour 15th, Samuel Mock 19th and Bailey Lippold 35th.At New Athens, East Alton-Wood River finished third in the team standings and Metro East Lutheran was fourth. Roxana finished seventh and Southwestern was ninth. EA-WR finishers included Brendan Springman seventh, Matthew Shea 21st, Andrew Noack 28th, Chase Wallendorff 29th, Ryne White 32nd, Jacob Mustain 33rd and Liam Welch 36th.MEL finishers were Javon Watkins ninth, Darion Brooks 13th, Josh Jacobson 30th, Jonah Wilson 35th, Christian Engelbrecht 49th, Elijah Culbert 55th and Nathaniel Perry 66th.Southwestern’s Cadem Bohn advanced as an individual.CLASS 3A BOYSAt Edwardsville, the host Tigers came away with the team title, rolling past O’Fallon 38-70. Belleville East was third, West fourth, Granite City fifth, Quincy sixth, Alton seventh and Collinsville eighth.Edwardsville finishers included Franky Romano second, Dan Powell fifth, Roland Prenzler sixth, Max Hartmann eighth, Sam McCormick 17th, Jacob Schoenthal 29th and Matt Swanson 32.Four Alton Redbirds runners will advance as individuals. Arie Macias was seventh, Jett Durr was 31st, Sam Gentelin 33rd and Kelvin Cummings was 34th. Granite City’s Will O’Keefe was the individual champion.CLASS 1A GIRLSThe Carlinville girls rode the one-two finish of winner Colleen Madden and runner-up Jacey Roper to the team title at Shelbyville. Other Cavies finishers were Madelynn Williams 14th, Molley Lewis 20th, Stasia Nejmansowski 23rd, Mackenzie Harris 38th and Ryleigh Gibbel 39th.At New Athens, EA-WR’s Haley Kerpan was the individual champion in a time of 19:45 and she will advance as an individual, along with Marquette’s Natalie Halliday and Southwestern’s Ashley Moore.Roxanas finished third in the team race behind winner Breese Mater Dei and runner-up Freeburg,Shells finishers included Kryston Scifres second, Michaela Tarpley 14th, Victoria Tarpley 23rd, Shalyn Edwards 26th, Alexis Stumpf 32, Sar... http://thetelegraph.com/sports/72934/cross-country-jerseys-ben-flowers-wins-2a-regional-title

Fort Collins woman gets traditional wedding, prepares for death on own terms - Coloradoan

I don’t like to see her like this,” he said. “It’s not fair to her because it’s just going to get worse.”Bob and Debra have known each other since 1973, when they were teenagers growing up in Fargo, North Dakota. They were friends for a long time, had fallings-out but made up, and eventually went their separate ways.Both married and then divorced. They found each other again, and Bob invited Debra to join him in Colorado.They were married in 1988 by a justice of the peace in Jefferson County. Bob adopted Debra’s son and daughter, and life with its ups and downs went on. Bob and Debra have five grandchildren and a great-grandchild on the way.While recent times have been dark for the family because of Debra’s deteriorating health, they enjoyed a bright time in February, thanks in large part to the kindness of strangers.Debra and Bob had talked for a long time about renewing their wedding vows. Debra let it be known she would enjoy a traditional wedding ceremony and reception — experiences she never had.Her daughter, Jennifer, sprang into action. With money tight because of Debra’s medical needs, Jennifer posted a request for wedding decorations on the Facebook group Free in Larimer County. She explained her mother was terminally ill.The response was overwhelming, Jennifer said. People donated everything that would be needed for a wedding, including flowers, decorations, and a dress and shoes for the bride. People volunteered to do Debra’s hair, makeup and nails so she would look her best on the big day.Everything came together in six days.Pathways donated space at its Fort Collins facility. The ceremony took place Feb. 15, the day after Valentine’s Day.Every family member had a role in the ceremony. Their 9-year-old grandson, Drake, served as best man.“Everything was done for me, and bless their hearts for doing that,” Debra said. “It just tells me that Fort Collins still has a heart, that the people of this town are still the best.”Gratitude is part of the message Debra wants to send to the community in her final days. She is especially thankful for the care she has received from Pathways, a nonprofit that has served the community for decades.“They are the best,” she said. “All I have to do is call and they are right here for me.”And she is grateful to her family, who has stood by her for so many years, in good times and in bad. She said Bob has been her “rock” and the “strongest man I’ve ever known.”She knows he’ll be strong for the family after she is gone.“It has been a very good life,” she said. “My family has always been number one in my life. I can go to sleep knowing they will be OK. Papa will be there.”Kevin Duggan is a senior columnist and reporter. Contact him at kevinduggan@coloradoan.com. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2020/03/13/fort-collins-woman-plans-death-aid-dying-medication/5013976002/

This Farm Lets You Pick, Cut, And Arrange Your Own Flower Bouquets For Just $5 Each - HouseBeautiful.com

DIY eye-catching bouquets.“We tend to call ourselves 'farmer-florists,'” said Lori, a North Dakota native, said to York Daily News. “People can come out here and pick. But I also really loved the florist side of the business, and I wanted to use 100 percent my own flowers instead of buying flowers that have been flown from who knows where.”BOOK NOW York County, Pennsylvania, TripAdvisorVessels priced at $15 can be filled to the brim with flowers of your choosing, and can usually create 2-3 bouquets (that's just around $5 each!). If you want even more flowers, you can purchase a larger bucket for $40 that'll give you around 5-6 bouquets. You don't have to dive right into arranging them on-site, of course, but there's a garden table area for you to design your own original bouquets. Not exactly a floral expert? Lori will be there, helping you turn your chosen blooms into masterpieces—and if you're short on time, there are also pre-designed bouquets for sale.Keep in mind that this is a working farm—meaning there's mud, uneven ground, and yes, a few farm animals roaming around. The U-Pick stand is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays and 9 a.m. to noon and 5-8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Dolphin Succulent Hirt's Gardens amazon.com $9.99 ... https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a28622872/pick-your-own-bouquet-flower-terra-farms/

Master Gardener: Four Generations Bloom at Adeline's Peonies - Yakima Herald-Republic

Adeline’s Peonies was established in 1933 by Adeline McCarthy in Toppenish, and her family has been raising peonies there ever since.Born in North Dakota in 1896, Adeline Klinger eloped with Frank McCarthy when she was just a teenager and traveled with him to Toppenish in a covered wagon. They arrived in 1915 and built their home on 2.5 acres, right next to the railroad tracks, at what is now 502 Asotin Ave. Looking at the neighborhood today, it seems as if the city of Toppenish grew up around the McCarthy home.There, in a charming cottage painted a sunny shade of yellow, the McCarthys raised nine boys and one girl. Frank, a mechanic, built a shop on the property. Adeline planted a vegetable garden to feed her family, and a flower garden for herself. Perhaps peonies reminded her of home. Native to dry, frigid mountainsides in China, all peonies require a long period of winter chilling (400 hours of temperatures below 32 degrees) before they will bloom. The quintessential “old-fashioned” flower, peonies were likely well-known to a girl who grew up in North Dakota.Grit and determination shaped Adeline’s character. In the 1930s, her business began when she started... https://www.yakimaherald.com/magazine/home_and_garden/master-gardener-four-generations-bloom-at-adeline-s-peonies/article_ec0be22a-95ab-5a3d-bfdc-667652c6bd8a.html

This pretty flower is a weed; Get rid of it fast! - INFORUM

Lenore Grande, Moorhead. A: Your unsuccessful experience with Endless Summer is similar to the majority of those who have tried it in North Dakota and large parts of Minnesota. The basic problem is that the Endless Summer group of hydrangeas, including Bloomstruck, are members of the Hydrangea macrophylla species, which is the species of the non-adapted florist hydrangeas. The two hydrangea species that are best-adapted for our outdoor landscapes are Hydrangea paniculata and Hydrangea arborescens and their cultivars. Checking the fine print on hydrangea labels for the species saves much heartache. Because Bloomstruck is a Hydrangea macrophylla variety, it has a disadvantage in our region from the onset because of its genetics. Bloomstruck is fairly new, so time will tell, but it would be surprising if it performs better than its genetics allow. Q: Is it okay to prune the top of our arborvitae so that it doesn't grow too tall? Its width is fine, but the top is at about 8 feet and we'd like it to stay at that height. - Nancy Suttle, West Fargo. A: Yes, the tops of pyramidal arborvitae can be trimmed so they don't become too tall. If an arborvitae is allowed to grow out of bounds, it's difficult to radically reduce its height back down to desired size. Your idea of maintaining it at 8 feet from the start is much better than someday trying to cut a tall arborvitae back down to that level. Keeping a shrub or tree at its present size through pruning is often called "mold and hold" pruning. Several times during the growing season, prune off the current season's new growth so the arborvitae remains at the desired height. Some pyramidal arborvitae varieties' natural heights are 30 feet, so diligence may be needed to maintain at 8 feet. To hold an arborvitae at its present size, it's probably necessary to trim once in June or July and again in August. A quick trim across the top a couple times each summer should do it. If you have a gardening o... https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/4486210-pretty-flower-weed-get-rid-it-fast