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Famous Royal Florist Gives an Enlightening Presentation at the Dallas Museum of Art League's Biggest Fundraiser - PaperCity Magazine

Empress Gilbert, who along with her son, Micah Gilbert, own Empressive Earth Gallery which was the speaker sponsor of Art in Bloom; Mary McDermott Cook; Shelly Dee; Gowri Sharma; Nancy Shutt; Beverly Freeman; and Barbara Daseke. https://www.papercitymag.com/society/dallas-museum-of-art-league-art-in-bloom-florist-shane-connolly/

'Nonessential' businesses close due to coronavirus - Los Angeles Times

Also closed were Simon Property Group malls such as Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance and Ontario Mills in Ontario. Taubman Centers Inc. closed malls across the country including the Beverly Center in Los Angeles and the Gardens on El Paso in Palm Desert.Smaller, stand-alone businesses were busy Friday considering their options and wondering whether they would be able to survive in the coming weeks or months. In Eagle Rock, Leanna Lin was figuring out how to turn her predominantly brick-and-mortar retail business into an ecommerce-only operation. She has run Leanna Lin’s Wonderland, “a playful gift shop and art gallery for the young at heart,” since 2010.Less than a week ago she had decided to offer curbside pickups to her customers. Now, going entirely online eliminates the beading and art parties — birthday and otherwise — hosted in the store.“As long as this doesn’t go much further than April 19, I think we can make it,” Lin said.On her Instagram page, which has 13,800 followers, Lin is showcasing items, offering free shipping on purchases of $25 or more and asking customers to buy gift cards.“Please support us online,” one recent post implored. “I promise you it’s just as cute and we’re adding a bunch new things often.” Advertisement One prominent store operator forced to close his Los Angeles shops said he was incensed that big retailers deemed essential such as Costco, Walmart and Target now have the market to themselves to sell nonessential items such as toys, towels and holiday knickknacks that people might otherwise buy at small businesses.“This really bothers me,” said Fraser Ross, owner of two Kitson stores on Robertson Boulevard, who fears, for example, being stuck with surplus Easter stock after he resumes business. His competitors shouldn’t get to sell theirs right now either, he said.“Is that Easter section at Costco getting closed off?” Ross asked rhetorically. “They shouldn’t be able to ring anything unless it’s essential.”Matt Monroe sat inside Turn Zero Games on Friday with the lights off as he waited for a UPS truck to deliver off a shipment to the store he’s owned for seven years.The 38-year-old and his five-member staff had already taken precautions, such as limiting the number of people coming into the Koreatown shop. On any given night before the pandemic, the store would host 20 to 50 people to play card tournaments and shop for new items. With the sudden lack of foot traffic and a website devoted mainly to in-store pickups, Monroe has sent emails to his landlord and distributors asking if he could defer payments for the next 30 days.“We just all have to be smart and take it one day at a time and try not to panic or do anything rash,” he said. “We’re doing all we can right now, but we really can’t do a ton.” Creative digital marketing agency Social House has been offering free consulting sessions to businesses suddenly forced to become social media experts. Chief Executive Norel Mancuso said the Los Angeles firm has fielded calls from 35 businesses, including restaurant groups, hair salons and shoe stores. Advertisement One of the ideas her company came up with was for a sunglasses brand: hourlong online DJ sessions for customers.“In a time like this it’s important to offer customers a form of entertainment, a form of escape, some fun,” Mancuso said.Knowrealitypie in Los Angeles has shut down its pie shop but is letting customers preorder pies for curbside pickup. Owner Tracy Ann also is pushing her “pie club” through her website and social media, which let... https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-20/coronavirus-nonessential-business-closures

At Christmas time, poinsettias for everyone who mattered - The Boston Globe

He stands at the graves of all the people who were important in his life and says, “Merry Christmas. I’ll never forget you.” And, with a tip of his hat, “I’ll see you one of these days.”AdvertisementBeverly Beckham’s column appears every two weeks. She can be reached at bev@beverlybeckham.com. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2019/12/11/christmas-time-poinsettias-for-everyone-who-mattered/rMrpN2ISnDXX7pdSDe0fXN/story.html

Morristown service for 'Muzz' Lindsley, revered coach and florist, June 8 - Morristown Green

Morristown was renamed the “Ira J. Lindsley Post. No. 18” in honor of Captain Lindsley, who fell in the battle of Chancellorsville, on May 3, 1863.Muzz Lindsey is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly (Morrison), and his children Leann, Marianna D’Elia (Michael) and Kristen Galdieri (Frank). He also is survived by grandchildren Nicholas, Megan, Jack, Paige, Andrew and Tatum; his brother Herb Lindsley and his wife Eileen, and nephew Herb Jr.; and many great nieces and nephews. https://morristowngreen.com/2018/06/08/morristown-service-for-muzz-lindsley-revered-coach-and-florist-june-8/

Deaths for the week of June 14, 2019 - The Jewish News of Northern California

Simcha Goldberg, and sisters Hella Margolin and Estelle Kiefer.A graveside service was held on June 12.Donations in Ruth’s memory can be made to Shelters for Israel, 228 S. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 and Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C., 20090.Pearl J. ZeimerPearl J. ZeimerPearl J. Zeimer passed away peacefully in Corte Madera, California three months before her 102nd birthday. She was the beloved wife of the late Danny Zeimer, who predeceased her in 1995. Loving and cherished mother to her daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Jonathan Fink, and her twin sons, David and Gilbert Zeimer, their wives, Renée Zeimer and Ellen Young. Loving aunt to Devorah Joseph. Adored “Baba” to her grandchildren Courtney Fink, Whitney Fink and Ben Shalant, Jamie and Adam York, Hilary and Sara Zeimer. Great-grandmother of twins Danny and Layla York and Eponine Shalant.A native San Franciscan, Pearl’s passion was always her family, keeping them close and watching them grow and prosper. Family vacations included summers in Sonoma, winters in Palm Springs, Hawaii and Mexico. Pearl loved entertaining and was the consummate hostess, known for her brisket and chopped liver. We commend her long and remarkable life as the matriarch of our family. We are very thankful for the care she received to help maintain her dignity and independence over the last three years.A private family service was planned in San Francisco. Donations can be sent to Hospice By The Bay in Marin County, 17 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur, CA, 94939, the American Cancer Society or your favorite Jewish charity.Michael Evan ZlotJuly 1, 1974–June 10, 2019Michael Evan ZlotMichael was born at Mount Zion Hospital in San Francisco. He is the third son of Mary and Harold Zlot of Ross, California, and youngest brother of Andrew and Jefferey Zlot of Marin County. Michael grew up in the town of Ross and graduated from Ross School and Redwood High School.Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Michael became an avid sports fan, participating in Little League baseball and downhill skiing at Squaw Valley. He also nurtured a passion for professional sports and was a dedicated fan of the Oakland A’s and Dallas Cowboys, to the chagrin of his friends and siblings.His dedication to sports was matched only by his loyalty in relationships. Michael was a steadfast friend and a loyal brother and son. Michael attended both the University of the Pacific and the University of Las Vegas. While in Las Vegas, Michael was able to combine his sharp business skills with his love of sports, and this passion continued for years until his death.Michael is survived by his mother and father, Mary and Harold, brothers Andrew (Angela) and Jeffery (Connie), and nephews Jacob, Sam and Noah. A private service was held on June 13 at Mount Tamalpais Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Rodef Sholom Mental Health Initiative and to the Young Adult Family Center at UCSF Foundation, Attention: Dr. Kim Norman. ... https://www.jweekly.com/2019/06/14/deaths-for-the-week-of-june-14-2019/

Flower growers see sales wither as planting season launches - CBC.ca

Canadian production stems from Ontario. Neighbouring New York and Ohio have also forced garden centres to lock their doors, while Michigan and Vermont have banned retailers from selling non-essential products, including home gardening items. "If they don't open, the damage is going to be astronomical," said trade group head Andi Kuyvenhoven, noting garden centres' crucial role for bedding plants in particular. British Columbia — the second-biggest flower and plant producer — Alberta and Manitoba and have allowed garden centres to keep running, while Quebec deemed them essential along with nurseries as of April 15, though not in time for Easter. Kuyvenhoven, who with his wife co-owns a $2.5-million business selling potted Chrysanthemums and indoor calla lilies — largely to U.S. distributors — on a pair of farms west of Toronto, says clogged supply chains south of the border remain a problem. 'I haven't slept in five weeks' "U.S. customers for a time closed their distribution systems to floral and so the main grocery chains were not purchasing plants," he said, which was hard on growers of cut flowers such as roses and tulips. "If a truck can take 24 skids and four skids were flowers, the flowers came off the trucks and they put more food on the truck — which we completely understand. The only challenge is, when you're growing flowers as we do, they also have a shelf life," said Kuyvenhoven, who bought his business from his parents in 1990. "Now we're now facing liquidity issues...I haven't slept in five weeks." Flowers Canada Growers says exports to the U.S. make up about one-third of greenhouse flower and plant sales, which hit $1.6 billion in 2018, according to Statistics Canada. Nursery sales topped $500 million. While garden centres can continue to operate across much of the continent, growers wonder whether bouquets and flower pots will remain on the shopping list of consumers struggling to make rent amid soaring unemployment numbers and a looming recession. Kuyvenhoven is hoping that families confined to their homes for most of the day will choose to spend what they've saved from unpurchased vacations and lattes on plants for their vases and flower beds. "That's part of what's carried us through downturns in the past," he said. Growers associations are in talks with federal and provincial governments over potential financial relief, with Flowers Canada Growers asking for a "cash injection" as well as extended debt repayment plans secured in part by Ottawa, Kuyvenhoven said. So far, the federal government has extended a stay of default for eligible farmers until Oct. 31, giving flower and potted plant producers an extra six months to pay off federal loans that would have been due at the end of April. Ottawa has also granted exemptions on air travel restrictions to temporary foreign workers and invested $50 mi... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/flower-growers-hamilton-1.5546023

Family Over Flowers - The New York Times

You find out what’s most important when you start removing things from your wedding day,” said Ms Fagan, who received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Education from Fordham.“I came to learn, more than anyone, that the things that are most important are your family,” she said. “Like the flowers and the other stuff, you don’t need that, you just need family.”Mr. Bogle, 44, who teaches fourth graders at John B. Russwurm School (P.S. 197) in Harlem, said his wedding to Ms. Fagan provided a lesson for him as well.“It’s all about commitment,” said Mr. Bogle, the son of Lucena Jackson of Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the late Raymond Bogle.“Unless you are uncertain about marrying someone, you need to get what you have got to get done, done,” said Mr. Bogle, who received both a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in international relations from the University of the West Indies and an Master of Education from the City College of New York.Despite the silver linings, the couple, who met in 2017 through mutual friends at the Carmel Hill Foundation’s party for Harlem District 5 teachers, admitted that they were both a bit disappointed as to how the coronavirus reshaped their wedding.“I could seriously say I was disappointed, but what can you do in that situation,” said Ms. Fagan, whom Mr. Bogle surprised with an engagement ring in April 2019 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.“You just have to hope that everyone else is safe and OK,” she said. “You just have to hope for the best, and just count your blessings.”... https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/25/fashion/weddings/family-over-flowers.html

Lakewood florist helps spread joy to those impacted by coronavirus - News 5 Cleveland

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Despite the fear and feeling of uncertainty many of us are experiencing during this pandemic, Blossom Cleveland owner Megan Robinson is helping uplift others and her community one bouquet at a time. Like many small businesses, Blossom Cleveland has closed because of COVID-19. Robinson was forced to cancel orders for canceled events scheduled through April, but the flowers she has left in stock aren’t going to waste. “I feel like flowers are important,” she said. “It seems like a little thing to a lot of people but it’s not. They bring joy no matter what.” As COVID-19 forces more people to stay home, Robinson came up with the idea to arrange and deliver flower bouquets to those who have been impacted by the virus. “Most of the people are either nurses, they’re pregnant and they can’t leave the house. We do have some people that were quarantined that we’ve delivered to,” she explained. “People whose weddings were canceled so we have photographers and friends reaching out saying 'H... https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/made-us-smile/lakewood-florist-helps-spread-joy-to-those-impacted-by-coronavirus

Outdoor flower displays around Cleveland bring color, vibrancy to gloomy times - cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Three very visible public sites in Cleveland recently bloomed into instant vibrant gardens filled with thousands of stem flowers, thanks to the owner of a design studio and flower wholesaler who believe the public could use some cheering up right about now.What’s more, passersby were and are free to take flowers to enjoy at home.“I did this because everyone has been so gloomy lately, and flowers are a luxury that bring joy to people,” said Andrew Thomas of Andrew Thomas Design in Wooster.Thomas, his staff and friends worked from about 8 p.m. until midnight Monday festooning the Cleveland Metroparks sign in Lakewood.“We used all kinds of flowers,” said Thomas. “We had everything they had left. There were at least 5,000 stems, if not more. It was fun.”The “they” that Thomas refers to is Mayesh Wholesale Florist Inc. in Parma.“Mayesh was going to dump all of their flowers, and I was like, ‘Well, I have this idea — would you be up to it?’ I want to do an installation at a public par... https://www.cleveland.com/news/2020/03/outdoor-flower-displays-around-cleveland-bring-color-vibrancy-to-gloomy-times.html