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Christmas in the garden - Newport News Times
Tuesday, December 04, 2018The Newport 60+ Activity Center is happy to be offering two fun-filled trips to see the holiday light display this season at the Oregon Garden in Silverton. The first trip will be on Monday, Dec. 3, and the second will be on Monday Dec. 17.Upon arrival, visitors board the Holiday Express tram, where they are transported to the Rediscovery Forest festooned with 600,000 holiday lights, including a scene from the North Pole. Walk through a sparkling winter wonderland complete with displays that include a 100-foot Candy Cane Tunnel, a 9-foot tall Leg Lamp, 22-foot-tall Flowers, Giant Shooting Stars, Santa’s Sleigh and much more.Visitors can then shop from more than 20 artisan vendors selling handmade goods, go ice skating, take family photos with Santa, sip traditional Gluhweinor hot cocoa, enjoy the sounds of carolers singing festive holiday music throughout the area, and take in the smells and tastes of roasted nuts and traditional German foods.This is an outdoor event, so people should dress accordingly. There will be covered seating areas, heaters and fire pits placed throughout the event.The cost for this trip is $21.. Th... https://newportnewstimes.com/article/christmas-in-the-garden
Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips: Florist Barronelle Stutzman deserves another chance at justice - Fox News
Saturday, January 18, 2020The two continued to talk, and she asked about his engagement story. Before he left, Barronelle referred Rob to three nearby florists she knew would do a good job for him. They hugged, and Barronelle hoped they would stay friends. Arlene's Flowers, Richland, Wash. Because of this decision guided by her religious convictions, Barronelle became the target of the Washington attorney general’s highly publicized lawsuit — initiated without a complaint from Rob. That lawsuit and another one later brought by the ACLU have taken away her wedding business and now threaten to destroy her financially.The state of Washington has turned Barronelle’s life upside-down just because it disagrees with her beliefs about marriage. She deserves better. She deserves the freedom to celebrate marriages that are consistent with her faith — without the government harassing her.When news of Barronelle’s decision hit the media, Rob was inundated with enough offers for free floral designs that he could have decorated 20 weddings. But because of the attorney general’s lawsuit, Barronelle was inundated with hate-filled phone calls, e-mails, and Facebook messages that contained profanity, attacks on her faith, and threats against her safety, including a threat to burn down her shop.More than six years later, Barronelle remains in litigation. Losing these cases could cost her nearly everything she owns. I know some of what she’s going through. I’ve lived it. And she sat in the U.S. Supreme Court near me watching my attorney argue my case in front of the justices.After hearing my case, the Supreme Court said that my religious beliefs about marriage “are protected views,” and that the government must treat those beliefs with tolerance and respect. Because my state’s hostility toward my beliefs was so blatant, the Supreme Court didn’t fully address all the questions about my rights as an artist and creator.In 2018, the Supreme Court looked at Barronelle’s case in light of mine and decided to send it back to the Washington Supreme Court for reconsideration.In June of last year, I was disappointed when the Washington court punished Barronelle again and reissued most of its previous decision word for word. The court concluded that, even though government commissions like the one in my case can’t act with hostility toward religion, government officials like the Washington attorney general are free to do just that. That makes no sense.But now my friend Barronelle has another chance at justice. The Supreme Court has already said that “reasonable and sincere people” of faith hold the “decent and honorable” beliefs we share. If you knew Barronelle like I do, you would know that she’s not only reasonable and sincere but also remarkably kind.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe state of Washington has turned Barronelle’s life upside-down just because it disagrees with her beliefs about marriage. She deserves better. She deserves the freedom to celebrate marriages that are consistent with her faith — without the government harassing her.The Supreme Court established important principles in my case, but there’s more to be said. That cour... https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/masterpiece-cakeshop-jack-phillips-florist-barronelle-stutzman
University Florist at MSU invites public to Holiday Open House - Mississippi State Newsroom
Saturday, January 18, 2020Contact: Vanessa Beeson The University Florist at Mississippi State will host its annual Holiday Open House this Friday and Saturday [Nov. 22-23]. (Photo by Taylor Vollin)STARKVILLE, Miss.—The public is invited to ring in the holiday cheer at the upcoming University Florist open house at Mississippi State. Centrally located at 100 Lee Blvd., the shop will host the special event Friday [Nov. 22] from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday [Nov. 23] from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.Bulldogs can stop in to enjoy coffee and cookies, find MSU gifts, and see everything the 85-year-old MSU floral institution has to offer. Along with all MSU ornaments being discounted 20 percent, the flower shop features Mississippi-made wares including McCarty pottery and Wolfe Studio’s ceramic birds. Each day features a McCarty holiday arrangement giveaway. “We are excited to begin celebrating the holiday season with some great ornaments, home décor, and special gift selections. We look forward to seeing our faculty, staff and fellow Bulldogs for som... https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2019/11/university-florist-msu-invites-public-holiday-open-house
Flower Farming: Passiflora Farm specializes in flowers, from seed to centerpiece - Powell Tribune
Saturday, January 18, 2020This is a different type of ag,” she said. With a background in agriculture and plant science, Urick knows how to help flowers thrive in Wyoming.But her work isn’t done when she cuts the stems — as a florist, she also specializes in creative designs with the fresh-cut flowers.“We say it’s from seed to centerpiece,” she said. “It’s really from the beginning all the way to the end.” A love for plantsUrick’s journey to becoming a farmer-florist started at an early age; she has always loved plants.“I never had any doubt about what I wanted to do when I grew up — I knew it had to be something with plants,” she said.After receiving a bachelor’s degree in plant and soil science, and then a master’s in agriculture and natural resources, Urick worked in a lab for a while.“While I enjoyed that a lot, I did miss being outside, being in the field,” she said. “That’s really where I’m the happiest.”Several years ago, Urick came across an article in Country Living magazine by Erin Benzakein, who started Floret Flower Farm in Washington. In the article, Benzakein detailed how she created a successful business as a mom of two young children and how she was trying to spread the concept of American-grown flowers.“For me, it was just a spark,” Urick said.Though she doesn’t come from a floriculture background, Urick loves flowers and also has a creative and artistic side.She decided to apply for a Floret workshop, thinking if it was meant to be, she’d make it into one of the coveted training sessions.“I got a spot, and I loved it,” Urick recalled.Passiflora Farm eventually grew from there.As a mom with three young children, Urick’s work as a farmer-flo... http://www.powelltribune.com/stories/flower-farming-passiflora-farm-specializes-in-flowers-from-seed-to-centerpiece,20631
Local flower shop continues to bloom | News - Fauquier Times
Saturday, January 18, 2020New owner, same name.Designs by Teresa, the florist shop that’s been a fixture at the corner of Main Street and Alexandria Pike in Old Town Warrenton for years, will continue its place as a Warrenton fixture. Virginia Gerrish and her husband David purchased Designs by Teresa because they didn’t want Warrenton to lose another long-standing business. TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/JAMES IVANCIC David and Virginia Gerrish purchased ... https://www.fauquier.com/news/local-flower-shop-continues-to-bloom/article_e53e79a0-37b2-11ea-b96f-4b4e08567584.html
Dear Abby: Boyfriend kindly ordered flowers, but they arrived looking tattered - Chicago Sun-Times
Saturday, January 18, 2020It was one of those box-of-flowers deliveries. I doubt my boyfriend realized they would not arrive in a vase and arranged by a florist. Instead, they had been packed in a box, without water, with the vase packed alongside, delivered by a regular package courier. I usually send him a photo of my bouquet along with my heartfelt thanks, and while I thanked him as usual, I did not send a picture of the bouquet because I knew he would feel bad — both about the lackluster arrangement, and the money he had spent on them.I found what I believe was the intended arrangement on the website, and it was lovely — a far cry from what was delivered to me. I love my twice-a-year flowers (birthday and Christmas), and I don’t want to come across as critical or ungrateful. I am blessed to have such a thoughtful partner. If flowers were just a one-time gift, I would not even consider mentioning it. However, with Valentine’s Day (and another flower delivery) approaching, I wonder if I should let my boyfriend know that it might be better to use a local florist to ensure he is getting his money’s worth. Or should I just cross my fingers that it was a one-off? — UNGRATEFUL GIRLFRIENDDEAR “UNGRATEFUL”: Tell your boyfriend why you didn’t send him a photo of the flowers he sent as you usually do... https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/18/21071522/dear-abby-boyfriend-kindly-ordered-flowers-but-they-arrived-looking-tattered
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