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GIFTS FROM THE HEART -- Chelmsford florist grows classics, surprises - Wicked Local Chelmsford

Margaret Smith msmith@wickedlocal.com @chelmsfordNote: This is part of a series on local businesses offering Valentine's Day gift ideas.NAME OF BUSINESS A Floral Moment By JuJu BudsLOCATION 48 Chelmsford St., Chelmsford.PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED Floral arrangements, bouquets, holiday-themed arrangements, delieveries, with cards and other gift options available.WHEN OPENED September 2012POPULAR ITEMS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY Owner Judy Burke said "add-on" items with floral gifts are popular, including stuffed animals such as bears and dogs holding heart-shaped pillows with messages such as "be mine" or "XO." There are also stuffed animals that can "hug" a vase.Other items that are popular to included with floral gifts include boxes of chocolates or truffles, or candles.A surprise gift might include rose petals, but Burke noted, be careful where they are tossed or sprinkled, because they can leave a coloration.Burke noted, "Valentine's Day is on a Tuesday this year. Some people might go out to dinner, but many people are worki... http://chelmsford.wickedlocal.com/news/20170124/gifts-from-heart----chelmsford-florist-grows-classics-surprises

Affable florist Henry Sykes fondly remembered - Lowell Sun

Darren said, wearing a blue Sykes the Florist T-shirt and standing at a counter surrounded by photos of the family. "He loved having the people come in."Sykes was born in North Chelmsford as one of six children. The family moved to Lowell when Sykes was young, and he attended the Riverside School and Lowell High School, where he graduated in 1945.He followed his older brothers into the military, serving in the Navy for about nine months, until the war came to an end. "The story goes, they heard another Sykes was coming, so they called off the war," Laurel said.Sykes' father had a greenhouse, and he took up flowers as a hobby when he was a kid. Opening his own business seemed to be a natural fit.Sykes met his wife, Beverly Laurin, at Fellowship Methodist Church just down the street. They married in 1949; Beverly died in 2012. The couple raised four children together: Three daughters, all named after flowers, Laurel, Heather and Holly, and son Darren. The Sykes had 11 grandchildren.One granddaughter, Hillary Millett, gave a eulogy, recalling his kindness toward others, such as buying meals for strangers in restaurants, and his excitement at seeing his grandchildren."Whenever we walked into any room," she said, "Grampa would throw his hands out to his side and sing, 'There she is, Miss America!," and give a tight hug and kiss.While Laurel and Darren now run the business, Heather owns Wayside Florist in Concord with her husband, Wayne Busa. Ironically, Holly is allergic to flowers and became a math teacher."I always knew I'd work in the business," Darren said. He described his attitude about it, simply, as "it's what we're going to do."Sykes had a comfort zone and he liked it there.He grew up a stone's throw away from the shop on Rockingham Street, and later moved into a home on the other side of the business. After his time in the service, he left New England only one other time, to visit an old friend's grave at Arlington National Cemetery. Laurel convinced him to make the trip by noting that it was a chance to bring some flowers for his friend's grave.Sykes was a selfless man who earned accolades for his volunteer work and board service for several city groups, including the Kiwanis Club, Salvation Army and Masonic Lodge. His extended family included a broad range of people over the decades who he met either through the shop, church or athletics leagues.Bob Anderson, a 72-year-old Tewksbury resident, met Sykes playing softball and bowling and despite an age difference, they easily took to each other. "Henry was like a father to me," he said. "You couldn't ask for a nicer person.""He had a good sense of humor," Anderson added, "but he had a great heart."Follow Grant Welker on Twitter and Tout @SunGrantWelker. http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_30378870/affable-florist-henry-sykes-fondly-remembered

Flower power lands Colchester florist an RHS award - Gazette

West Mersea, before becoming a Saturday girl.Her natural ability flourished, which eventually led her to Writtle College, in Chelmsford, to complete a degree in the subject, in 2009.The mother-of-two had dipped in and out of floristry before starting her business, but said being at the shop was the best thing to happen to her.She said: “Not having the degree had its limitations. People have this idea you just work in a flower shop, but there's a fast world of floral design and you can end up abroad.“I’m also ambassador for a not-for-profit organisation called Floral Fundamentals, which links designers from all over the world with growers in Holland.“We work with them to encourage growers to stick with florists rather than supermarkets, so floristry can be a career, there’s much more to it.”... http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/14669690.Flower_power_lands_Colchester_florist_an_RHS_award/

Delivering the Power of Flowers - Lowell Sun

Jane Rizzo of North Chelmsford is a volunteer with The Power of Flowers Project. COURTESY PHOTOSBILLERICA -- Spreading the joy with floral bouquets will be a little bit easier now The Power of Flowers Project has a new van with the help of the Dana Home Foundation.Without the new van, the Power of Flowers Project would not be able to effortlessly keep up with their 300 deliveries per week, or operate their new flower therapy program, founder Joyce Bellefeuille said.With some deliveries to locations in Lexington, The Power of Flowers Project was able to apply for a grant from the Dana Home Foundation, and was awarded $28,700.In addition to delivering to assisted living homes, Meals on Wheels, and to veterans, The Power of Flowers Project now offers flower therapy programs, where they visit facilities and offer lessons on making your own bouquets.Thanks to a grant, The Power of Flowers Project acquired this van, which will help the group deliver more flowers to those in need.Sun staff photos can be ordered... http://www.lowellsun.com/news/ci_28899355/delivering-power-flowers

McLennan Flowers and Gifts Creates Beautiful Designs for All Occasions - Press Release - Digital Journal

Gifts - London, ON FloristMcLennan Flowers and Gifts, full service, family-owned and operated floral boutique, is committed to offering fresh blooms and floral arrangements for all occasions. London, Ontario - March 08, 2021 - Being in the floral industry for over 25 years, McLennan Flowers and Gifts, a full service, family-owned floral boutique, is committed to offering fresh blooms and floral arrangements for all occasions. They are recognized as the best florist in London Ontario.“Our floral boutique has been proudly providing top quality fresh flowers to London and surrounding areas since 1953. Come into our shop and experience a welcoming atmosphere as you take in beautiful floral arrangements and gifts. Our florists look forward to working with you to create personal, stylish floral arrangements that will turn any event into an occasion,” said the spokesperson of McLennan Flowers and Gifts, one of the leading flower shops in London, Ontario.At McLennan Flowers and Gifts, they specialize in floral designs expressing love and romance, birthday wishes, anniversary congratulations, get well and sympathy concern.. They are experts in the creation of gorgeous wedding flowers in London Ontario.“At McLennan... http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4998823

Valentine's Day roses in short supply due to COVID-19: floral industry – Surrey Now-Leader - Surrey Now-Leader

Ontario residents looking to buy Valentine’s Day flowers for their sweethearts may have to branch out from the classic rose bouquet, or consider celebrating on another day, as the COVID-19 pandemic affects floral supply chains, some in the industry say.The health crisis caused many local and international farms to cut flower production or shut down altogether last year, and while operations have largely resumed, supply is still lagging, according to some in the industry.Other factors, such as transportation, are also contributing to the shortage, they say, with a drop in commercial flights and truck shipments that are typically used to haul flowers from South America to Canada via Miami.Demand for flowers has been high throughout the pandemic, however, likely spurred by people’s desire to show affection despite social distancing and to brighten up homes during lockdowns, said Glenn Hofland, owner of the flower wholesaler Hofland, which supplies florists across the country.It’s particul... https://www.surreynowleader.com/trending-now/valentines-day-roses-in-short-supply-due-to-covid-19-floral-industry/

Where to get wedding flowers in the Capital Region - Albany Times Union

Cross Hill Heirlooms116 France Lane, Cobleskill518-369-1414crosshillheirlooms.com Danker Florist658 Central Ave., Albany518-489-5461dankerflorist.comEmil J. Nagengast Florist169 Ontario St., Albany518-434-1125nagengast.comFarmhouse Floral Design315 Main St., Middleburgh518-701-4964farmhousefloraldesign.comFelthousen's Florist & Greenhouse1537 Van Antwerp Road,Schenectady250 Columbia St., Cohoes518-374-4414felthousensflorist.comFleurtacious Designs492 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham518-608-5618fleurtaciousdesigns.comFlowers by Suzanne433 Mohawk St., Herkimer315-866-0206flowersbysuzanne.netThe Floral Garden340 Delaware Ave., Delmar518-478-7232thefloralgarden.netFrank Gallo & Son Florist 1601 State St., Schenectady518-463-3377frankgallo.comThe Posie Peddler 92 West Ave., Saratoga Springs518-587-8273posiepeddler.comRenaissance Florist 1561 Western Ave., Albany518-464-6002renaissancefloraldesign.comSurroundings Floral145 Vly Road, Schenectady518-464-1382surroundingsfloral.com More from the 2021 Vow Magazine Stories of love and wedding planning tips from across the Capital Region img class="... https://www.timesunion.com/weddings/article/wedding-flowers-15925281.php

New Floral Subscription Service from Bloom Gal at Rockcastle - Spectrum News

Bloom Gal offers weekly flower delivery, bi-monthly, monthly or seasonal. You can cancel at any time. They deliver to homes and businesses in Monroe, Ontario, and parts of Wayne and Orleans counties.“Especially during COVID, there wasn’t really a way to connect to people one on one. We just really wanted to have a way to send something to someone you love and on a schedule so you don’t have to worry about it," said Mary Rockcastle.The Bloom Gal website features photographs of their "Bloom Gals" of local women highlighting their careers, charity work and of course, the flowers."It just brightens up your day. Flowers are one of the things that have no utility other than to make you happy and to brighten up your space. It’s romantic in that way and sweet. If you wanted to send it to yourself it’s empowering and it is taking care of your most basic need to see something beautiful," said Mary.To subscribe, check out bloomgal.com. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/business/2021/01/26/new-floral-subscription-service-from-bloom-gal-at-rockcastle