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Florists, symbols of hope, deemed "essential businesses" in virus-stricken Geneva - Famagusta Gazette
Wednesday, December 02, 2020Faced with a worsening COVID-19 situation, the Swiss canton of Geneva entered semi-confinement on Nov. 2. All restaurants, bars and barbershops are now closed, but “essential” shops, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and flower shops, can remain open.Why are florists considered “essential businesses,” one may wonder?A recent survey conducted by JardinSuisse showed that although most of the celebrations and festivals have been canceled, 70 percent of the country’s florists said that their sales were better in the first half of 2020 than in the same period of last year.Migros, Switzerland’s largest supermarket chain, said that its flower sales in the first six months of this year were 20 percent higher than the previous year.Meanwhile, another recent survey conducted by PostFinance, the financial services unit of Swiss Post, found that Swiss consumers’ spending on clothing and footwear has fallen by 50 percent and some 80 percent, respectively, since the country adopted containment measures to fight the virus in March.“Flowers help peop... http://famagusta-gazette.com/2020/11/19/florists-symbols-of-hope-deemed-essential-businesses-in-virus-stricken-geneva/
Plymouth flower shop closes after four decades as owner retires - Hometown Life
Wednesday, July 29, 2020Morrison said it's time to move onto another chapter in her life."The world is changed now," said Morrison, who lives in Canton. "Back in the day, you used to come to a florist because that's who sold flowers. That's not really the case now. Everyone sells it."The shop has operated in the same space since it was opened by Pat Ribar in the early 1980s. Morrison and her mother Marcia Sayles purchased the shop in 2000, running it for nearly 20 years.More: Plymouth hockey hires Darrin Silvester as new head coachMore: Plymouth Twp. trustees disagree on future of property near Hilltop Golf CourseMore: Here's what you can expect as movie theaters prep for expected reopening next monthShe did some work at Cardwell Florist in Livonia as well as Ribar Floral Company after high school and began helping out in the shop during holidays and other busy seasons, developing a close relationship with Ribar and her family. She worked outside of floral until Ribar called her to offer her the business. She then left her job and began running the shop."I remained friends with Pat Ribar all these years," she said. "So I gave my notice at work and I had called Pat."There, Morrison spent years working through holidays such as Mother's Day and Christmas, getting to know local customers and connecting with various organizations and networking events in the Plymouth-Canton area, including the Plymouth Historical Museum, the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and volunteering with Angela Hospice with flow... https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/plymouth/2020/06/25/plymouth-floral-shop-closes/5306585002/
Livingston Mother and Daughter Spread Love with Anonymous Bouquets - TAPinto.net
Sunday, February 28, 2021After purchasing the flowers from a Livingston-based florist, Leena designs the arrangements—occasionally with the assistance of her boyfriend. Prior to surprising people with mystery flower arrangements, Sanborn 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
Same-Day Flower Delivery Service Launches in London - The Resident
Sunday, February 28, 2021If only you could order an ’emergency’ bunch of same-day delivery flowers? Well now you can…Lead image courtesy of FlowardAn innovative new online florist and gift delivery service has arrived in the UK to save your bacon when those important dates creep up on you unnoticed.Floward, established in Kuwait in 2017, sources flowers from the best growers around the world, which are then arranged locally by an expert team of florists and designers.The beautiful, contemporary flower arrangements, made from premium fresh-cut flowers and hand-tied, are delivered fast, with same-day delivery – up until 10pm – available within London zones one to six, as well as parts of Greater London and Surrey.Place orders any time up to 8pm for guaranteed same day delivery. Plus, you can also add video messages by linking to a video clip or recording your own via the Floward app, which the recipient can access via a QR code.So scrap the trip to the petrol station for a forlorn looking bunch of tulips and get beautiful flowers delivered fast, because of course, you’d never forget such an important date…floward.com ... https://www.theresident.co.uk/lifestyle-london/same-day-flower-delivery-service-london/
Here's where to find flowers in San Angelo for Mother's Day - Standard-Times
Sunday, February 28, 2021United States and Canada," according to their website.Location: 2501 Johnson Ave.FMI: 325-947-8886Southwest Florist"Southwest Florist has flowers for Mother’s Day that will suit any style and offers Mother’s Day flower delivery to San Angelo, TX or nationwide," according to the shop's website.Location: 3580 Knickerbocker RoadFMI: 325-942-9325Bouquets Unique Florist "Bouquets Unique Florist delivers flower arrangements and custom bouquets throughout San Angelo and offers same-day flower delivery for last-minute gift needs," according to the shop's website. "We also offer nationwide flower delivery through our trusted florist network."Bouquets Unique Florist provides flower delivery service to the following towns in the San Angelo area: Wall, Miles, Grape Creek, Carlsbad and Christoval.Location: 1961 W. Beauregard Ave.FMI: 325-655-4141Shirley's Floral"We continue practicing safe social distancing guidelines offering curbside pick up and no contact delivery," according to the shop's Facebook page.Shirley Floral Company provides same-day flower delivery as well as nationwide delivery. Location: 440 W. Beauregard Ave.FMI: 325-655-9111Stemmed DesignsMother's Day flower collections can be found on the shop's website, www.stemmeddesign.com."Due to COVID-19 select flowers may vary," according to the website. "Designer's Choice is the best option."Location: 135 W. Twohig Ave.FMI: 325-656-3889... https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/entertainment/2020/05/08/where-find-flowers-san-angelo-mothers-day/5175789002/
Oceanside, East Rockaway florist continues to grow neighborhood support - liherald.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021He’s one of us, so I can’t say enough about the good things he does,” D’Ambrosio said. “The part that excites me is the fact that as a customer, you can’t get a better florist, but at the end of the day, what the guy gives back to the community is more important.”Graham is a lifelong Oceansider, and attended School No. 3 and Oceanside middle and high schools. He has volunteered in the Oceanside Fire Department for more than 15 years, and is involved in many organizations, including the Oceanside Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce. He lives in Oceanside with his wife, Rachel, and their daughter, Rylie.Graham called it “amazing” to earn the honor, adding that there were 1.6 million votes cast in the contest overall, but he was unsure how many were for his shop. The business has also given back to the community in many ways, including at the height of the pandemic in April, when the shop donated 50 arrangements to seniors at the Oceanside Care Center and dropped flowers on stoops of random strangers’ homes throughout Oceanside and East Rockaway. Additionally, the shop offered carnations to a woman who was placing them on nurses’ cars at hospitals, including Mount Sinai South Nassau, to show support for front-line workers. Graham said the coronavirus took a toll on his business because he had to close his shop from mid-March through early May by order of New York state. He is still feeling the effects of the pandemic, he added, because there has been a shortage of supplies, so costs have increased. “Another challenge is day to day, you don’t know what’s going to occur with the pandemic,” Graham said. “You don’t know what business is going to be like, and there’s really no way to project anything.”With Valentine’s Day coming up, Graham said he thinks his shop will likely sell out of product early. He said some positive changes also came with the pandemic, leading his shop to start offering curbside pick-up and increasing its delivery service. With stores in Oceanside and East Rockaway, Graham said he was hopeful to open businesses in other towns.“I think in the future, our goal is to continue to grow and to continue to do everything we can to give back to the community,” he said. “Whether it’s fundraisers, hospital donations or anything else, we want to be a place where the community comes, and we want to be a part of something to help others. Whatever we can do.” ... https://www.liherald.com/stories/oceanside-east-rockaway-florist-continues-to-grow-neighborhood-support,129886
New Floral Installation Launched At Queens Farm - Flushing Post
Sunday, February 28, 2021The Floral Escape.“The flowers are made to look real and play to people’s senses,” Ahmed said.(Image provided by Laila Ahmed)Ahmed said that a crew of up to 35 people – made of up of florists, carpenters and other assistants – put the installation together on site which took about a week to complete.For example, the body of the 11-foot tall latte is made from wood wrapped in vinyl and then topped with roses, hydrangeas and eucalyptus to represent the flavor toppings.“It was a full production and we wanted to lift people’s spirits and share our joy of flowers,” Ahmed, who has been a florist for 12 years, said.An 11-foot tall latte at The Fall Escape. (Image via The Floral Escape)“Flowers and bright colors make people feel happy and we want people to take pictures in front of the installations and create memories,” she said.Other floral attractions include a bright red rose barnyard, a “cornfession chair” engulfed in blooms and a selfie station arced in the colors of the rainbow.“It’s an immersive experience,” Ahmed added.Ahmed said that The Fall Escape can be enjoyed alongside the Queens Farm’s fall program which includes pumpkin picking, a massive outdoor corn maze as well as its harvest weekends where patrons can purchase and consume some of the farms produce.All attendees are required to wear masks when unable to maintain a social distance of six feet and there are several sanitizing stations located throughout the farm, organizers said.The Fall Escape is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and runs through Nov. 29.Tickets cost $20 each for adults, $14 each for children aged 2 to 10 years of age and kids under 2 years of age are free.Tickets can be purchased on The Fall Escape website by clicking here.(Image provided by Laila Ahmed) No comments yet... https://flushingpost.com/new-floral-installation-launched-at-queens-farm-museum
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