Bellville Flower Shop News
Last minute gifts from The Flower Petaler - KSDK.com
Tuesday, December 20, 2016He said, "Since a lot of people, these days, are looking for handmade items and something unique, these are from our good friend, Carol Womack, whose a crafter in Bellville, Illinois."Nutcrackers are a great last minute gift idea, he said. "This is something that if you're needing something both fun and running out of time, these little nutcrackers."Here's an idea to switch up your door decor. He said, "Magnolias are an ever growing trend. These are very realistic magnolia wreaths."The Flower Petaler also has an entire room filled with holiday collectibles. Scott said, "Some customers may be familiar with a line from Possible Dreams. We are also a dealer for Christopher Radko ornaments."And with all these rooms filled with Christmas decor, you might not realize the store also sells clothing. With help from The Flower Petaler, you can make your house a home this Christmas and dress your best too. http://www.ksdk.com/entertainment/television/show-me-st-louis/last-minute-gifts-from-the-flower-petaler-1/369979232
Florist returns to her roots with Carrousel District shop - Mansfield News Journal
Tuesday, December 20, 2016Park Avenue West in October 1999.“I always knew I wanted to have my own flower shop," she said.Her grandmother grew flowers, entering them in the Bellville Street Fair every year."Every category you could think of for flowers," she said. "Every year at her house that time of the year, it was packed full of flowers."And her mother has a green thumb, too — she owns an interior plant-scaping business, taking care of plants in local businesses."It’s kind of in the blood, I guess," she said with a laugh.Beaire, a 1991 graduate of Lexington High School, received degrees in horticulture from Pioneer Career and Technology Center and floral design and marketing from the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute.After high school, Beaire worked in the old Stuhldreher building for five years under former owner Al Goodman. She left in July 1999, just a few months before her shop opened. Goodman and his wife, Joetta, sold the shop in early 1999."The basics of what it takes to run a business like this, I learned from Albert Goodman," she said.Buy PhotoTara's Floral Expressions is moving from Park Ave. West to the Carousel District on West Fourth Street in Mansfield. The move is expected to be completed around the first of the New Year. (Photo: Brian J. Smith/News Journal )Joetta Goodman is still a customer of Beaire's, and when she came in a few weeks ago, she asked if the rumors she heard about Beaire moving into the new location were true."She just started crying, and I was like, is that good tears or bad tears?" Beaire said. "She goes, oh that’s good tears. Al would be thrilled.”Beaire is looking forward to returning to the building where she mastered her craft.She's also looking forward to becoming a part of the city's revitalized Carrousel District.“I love what they’r... http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2016/12/14/florist-returns-her-roots-carrousel-district-shop/95099318/
These Cincinnati Florist and Plant Shops Will Give You Life - Cincinnati CityBeat
Wednesday, March 31, 2021What’s New at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball ParkHere’s What it Would Look Like if the Ever Given Barge was Stuck in CincinnatiThis Cute Mt. Lookout Home Looks Like the Dollhouse of Our DreamsThis Ohio Home Has an Ice Cream Sundae Bar and an Indoor/Outdoor Pool... https://photos.citybeat.com/these-cincinnati-florist-and-plant-shops-will-give-you-life/
4 local, women-owned flower and plant shops to check out right now - NEXTpittsburgh
Wednesday, March 31, 2021Here are four women-run businesses where hope springs eternal.Photo 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 en... https://nextpittsburgh.com/city-design/4-local-women-owned-flower-and-plant-shops-to-check-out-right-now/
Business is 'blooming' at Park Avenue Florist & Gift Shop - Clay Today Online
Wednesday, December 02, 2020McCleod said.“I’ve just started coming here,” said Orange Park’s Marlene Revella. “My parents and most of my family live up in Ohio, and obviously I won’t be going home for the holidays this year. So I decided to maybe send them a plant. But I came in and saw the different flower arrangements and plants, and I ended up being here for over an hour. The salespeople were so helpful and patient with me.“I ended up deciding to send a plant and flowers. I think it’s something I’ll probably do again in the future. It’s not too expensive, and it’s a pretty timely gift to let someone know you’re thinking of them.”McCleod says that the florist is doing mostly contactless deliveries and pickups on orders, as people are trying to maintain suggested health and safety protocols.“Usually within 24 hours,” said McCleod when asked about the turnaround time of delivery and pickup orders. “That way, if they pick out something special, we can order it in. We have a wide variety on hand, so we can usually fill it [the order].” McCleod hasn’t seen any particular demographic doing most of the buying.According to her, it’s across the board. Although, she says she’s seen more men than usual – doghouse buys, she calls them – assuming that quarantine has caused them to irritate the women in their lives.“We’re doing more centerpieces right now, especially for Thanksgiving,” said McCleod. “Scented with candles, something festive for their holiday table. Christmas is usually about the same thing. We have ornaments in the specialty type containers as well.” ... https://www.claytodayonline.com/stories/business-is-blooming-at-park-avenue-florist-gift-shop,25109
Local florist brings joy to Clevelanders with massive floral installation at Edgewater Park - News 5 Cleveland
Monday, August 24, 2020At the same time, Mayesh, who is the largest flower wholesaler in Northeast Ohio, had a significant amount of inventory on hand as they prepared to close through April. Bob Fenner Flower display at Edgewater Park. So Thomas loaded up as many flowers as he could, approximately 5,000 stems, onto the bed of his pick up truck.Working after dusk, plucking and arranging each flower with intent, Thomas created an 8-foot tall floral billboard at Edgewater Park.At the base of the installation reads, “Individually, we are one flower. Together we are a beautiful garden,” — a message Thomas hopes reaches as many people as possible during this difficult time. Cleveland Metroparks/Kyle Lanzer. Floral design at the Cleveland Metroparks. Cleveland Metroparks/Kyle Lanzer. “Having flowers is a luxury for most people who think twice about having them even when the economy is good. I had all these flowers and thought this would be a great way to bring joy into as many homes as possible,” he said.Every visitor is encouraged to take a flower or two home to remind them of better times ahead."I designed it so it's easy for visitors to grab flowers," Thomas said.The Cleveland Metroparks, who operates the area where the display is located at, encourages visitors practice social distancing.Spreading joy and hope through flowers is something that runs deep for Thomas, who, for as long as he can remember, has been surrounded by flowers and plants.For generations, his family has been in the flower business, o... https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/made-us-smile/local-florist-brings-joy-to-clevelanders-with-massive-floral-installation-at-edgewater-park