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Florist Delma Booth, who turned ballrooms into wonderlands, dead at 89 - Tampa Bay Times

Petersburg Yacht Club into a winter wonderland that people from throughout the area would drive to see.Mrs. Booth died Nov. 16 of a stroke, her sister said. She was 89.Mrs. Booth’s niece Stephanie Anderson will continue to operate Delma’s Flower Booth, 2448 Fifth Ave. N in St. Petersburg.“She would want to be remembered as someone who would do anything for her customers,” said Anderson. “She just wanted to make them happy. It made her happy to see them happy.”When a bride and groom wanted to be showered with rose petals following their vows, Ms. Booth and her carpenter husband Wally Booth built a contraption to make it happen, Anderson said.In February 1987, according to Tampa Bay Times archives, Mrs. Booth created an entire tropical forest for an event at the yacht club.She “hung oak branches from the ballroom ceiling with orchids and bromeliads on them," the Times reported. “Giant arrangements of anthuriums and other tropical flowers bloomed on the tables."“She did everything big,” said her son James Booth, 60.Born in Oxford, Fla., to Jeffie and Beulah Nichols, Mrs. Booth was in seventh grade when she moved with her family from Ocala to St. Petersburg.While attending St. Petersburg High School, Mrs. Booth had a teacher, Mrs. Price, who recognized her artistic ability and guided her to the floral business, niece Anderson said. “It was a perfect match. She never thought of doing anything else.”Mrs. Booth worked for other floral shops in the area before venturing out on her own in 1954.Customers she had worked with promised to go with her, according to news archives, and old bosses provided equipment and help with deliveries.“She was a pioneer,” son James Booth said. “This was the early 1950s. It was a man’s world. There weren’t many women with their own businesses. But she did it.”A few years later, she met... https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2019/12/03/florist-delma-booth-who-turned-ballrooms-into-wonderlands-dead-at-89/

Watch them blossom: At N Street Village, homeless women create floral art - Washington Post

N Street Village. A blue-handled pair of shears is at each space. The air is thick with the scent from hundreds of blooms.“This is how I love this room to be, filled to capacity,” says Kaifa Anderson-Hall, who leads the class.Sixty-two bundles of flowers — lilies, roses, tulips, dahlia, marigolds, alstroemeria, ranunculus — have been donated by Urban Stems, a florist just up the street.Anderson-Hall puts the song “Something Inside So Strong” on her iPhone then says, “Come up, get your flowers. Take the opportunity to be as present as possible.”The women move around the table, selecting blossoms. Someone asks how many flowers they should use.“It’s up to you,” Anderson-Hall says.Anderson-Hall is the founder of Plants and Blooms ReImagined, a nonprofit that provides horticultural therapy using repurposed arrangements left over after events such as wedding and luncheons. She started volunteering at N Street Village in April.It can seem like an indulgence — homeless women arranging flowers? — but it’s in keeping with one of N Street Village’s core principles: Just because a person is at a low point in her life, it doesn’t mean she shouldn’t be treated with dignity and respect.“Wherever we are, there needs to be beauty,” Anderson-Hall says. Hotels and restaurants have fresh flowers. Why shouldn’t you see fresh flowers in the place where women can come for a free meal, a shower, a washing machine?“You’re going to be surprised where you started and where you end up,” Anderson-Hall says.She’s talking about the cumulative process of creating a flower arrangement: adding flower after flower until something tells you you’re done. But it seems like a metaphor for N Street Village, how it lets women move at their own pace until, hopefully, they have left the streets behind.The class is just one of many offered at the charity, a list that includes sewing,... https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/watch-them-blossom-at-n-street-village-homeless-women-create-floral-art/2019/11/12/ffed9314-04a2-11ea-ac12-3325d49eacaa_story.html

Cyber Florists: Do You Know Where Your Delivery Is Coming From? - NBC Connecticut

NBC Connecticut Responds also with a woman whose shop was listed at 26 Church St. She said they closed the location to do building work.Lora Rae Anderson with the Department of Consumer Protection says buyers should beware:“Make sure you go right to that company’s website, call their number, and check out their email and contact them based on that information. Instead of the information that you see pop up Google,” Anderson said.Anderson said if there are too many options and you’re not sure whether the storefront is real or fake, ask around.“You can usually pretty quickly figure out who’s legitimate and who’s not,” said Anderson.The Society of American Florist told NBC Connecticut Responds:“There is an issue of deceptive listings where companies list themselves under a variety of fictitious florist names with a local phone number.”Here’s what people should keep in mind when buying flowers:-Don’t wait until the last minute, especially around holidays like Mother’s day.-If you do go the online route, see if the flowers come from a central warehouse or if the company contracts with a local florist.-Have reasonable expectations. The bouquet probably won’t look exactly like the one in the photo, but it should be pretty close.-If it’s not, let the company know. Many florists will offer to replace it free of charge. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Cyber-Florists-Do-You-know-Where-Your-Delivery-Is-Coming-From-509714221.html

Kilwinning in full bloom at annual flower show - Irvine Times

Linda Russell George McKee Trophy – Fuchsias – Best exhibit – John Turner Thorne Travel Trophy Geranium – Best Exhibit – John Turner William Baird Memorial Trophy Begonias – Best Exhibit – Bill Anderson Margaret Martin Trophy Fruit – Best exhibit – Campbell McKellar Saltire Rose Bowl – Vegetables Most first prizes – Jim McDougall Kerr Trophy – Vegetables Best exhibit – Andrew Dalling Cecil Hutchison Trophy Leeks – Best exhibit – Donald McSeveney Lemon Tree Trophy Onions – Best exhibit – Donald McSeveney James Conn Trophy – Vegetables (Class 4.1.47) – Andrew Dalling Jim McDougall Trophy – Potatoes best exhibit – Bob Hope Pumpkin Trophy – Pumpkin Best exhibit. Class 4.1.39 – Billy Dorans The Blair Cup – Onions Class 4.1.48 – Andrew Dalling Meg & Jim Bryson Trophy – Tomatoes - Best exhibit – Jim McDougall Shaw Tankard – Marrow Best Exhibit – Jim McDougall Novice Shield – Novices - Best exhibit (Sections 1 & 2) – Lily Bryson Greenhead Trophy – Novices - Most first prizes – Lily Bryson John Bennett Shield – Novices-Best exhibit overall – Lily Bryson Dr. Moira Forbes Trophy – Children - Best exhibit (Section 1) – Amy Cushnahan Promoting Kilwinning Jnr Trophy – Best Exhibit (Section 1) – Amy Cushnahan Janette Allan Trophy – Children -Most points (Section 2) – Sophie Cushnahan Promoting Kilwinning Snr Trophy – Best Exhibit – (Section 2) – Sophie McCulloch Margaret Walker Junior Baker Trophy Children –Most Points (Section 3) Alfie Cushnahan; Gold medal – Alfie Cushnahan; Silver medal – Amy Cushnahan; Bronze medal – Sophie Cushnahan School Master Class – Gold Medal & Cheque £50 – Coreshill Primary School School Master Class – 2nd place and cheque £30, – St Winnings Primary School Rotary Club Trophy – Preserves most 1st. prizes – Suzanne Le Blanc Milne Trophy – Groups 7& 8 -Most points – Marion Grieve Ian Thomson Trophy – Baking Most points – K. McBlain Mima Baird Memorial Trophy – First prize in Shortbread – L. Wallace William Petrie Trophy – Handicrafts Best exhibit – Maureen Elliott Eglinton Trophy Floral Art – Best exhibit – Diane Steel Roy Lauchlan Trophy – Wines & beers - most 1st prizes – Campbell McKellar Dr. Sam Galbraith Trophy – Wines - Best exhibit – Campbell McKellar SNCDS silver medal – Chrysanthemums - Best exhibit – Jim Todd SNCDS silver medal – Dahlias - Best exhibit – Robert Wallace NVS silver medal Veg... https://www.irvinetimes.com/news/17894813.kilwinning-full-bloom-annual-flower-show/

Horticulture expert brings floral design class to ASU - The State Press

Florist and arts advocate Morgan Anderson connects wellness and creativity through floral design Photo by Jessica Ferrigno The State Press Morgan Anderson, florist and floral art advocate, arranges stones in her cacti arrangements at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. By Jessica Ferrigno 10/11/18 2:33am Spring semesters bring new flowers and new classes to ASU, including a new st... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu

Tips for holiday table decorations | Home & Garden | Journal Gazette - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Not only are they going to smell good,” she says, “but they're going to last almost a month.”Go nontraditionalDon't worry about tradition, Stuart says. Her design firm and retail store are in South Carolina, where it's warm year-round. So while she loves using holly and pine in her Christmas decorating, sometimes she uses palm fronds from her yard.She also uses shades of pink and plum, rather than sticking only to red and green. Embrace whatever delights you, she says. Or go beautifully neutral. All three designers say silver and white are great choices.Silver and white can brighten up dark winter nights, especially if they'll be reflecting candlelight. (Candles are a key to creating a beautiful table, says Schuneman: “Candlelight mixed in glass votives, tall candlesticks and pillars will make any table glow and feel special.”)Yip also encourages creative centerpieces: “Sometimes I'll ask people to print their favorite photo from their past year. It could be a photo of a breathtaking vacation they went on or it could be a picture of their kid going back to school,” he says. “And I'll frame those photos and kind of have them scattered down the center of the table.”Another creative option: Ask each guest to bring a favorite book they've read in the past year. Arrange them on the table as decorations and conversation starters. At the end of the night, each guest can leave the party with a different book than they brought.– Melissa Rayworth, Associated Press ... https://www.journalgazette.net/features/home-garden/20191118/tips-for-holiday-table-decorations

If the poinsettias are ready, can Christmas be far behind? - Montreal Gazette

Roberts Poinsett, United States ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to 1829. An avid amateur botanist, he saw euphorbias with red bracts growing wild in the hills around Taxco and had samples sent to his South Carolina home. There he propagated them in his greenhouses and gave them to friends and botanical gardens. Photos: Seasonal sea of red poinsettias at Quebec's La Ferme Grover Guillaume Grover, director of production at La Ferme Grover in the Ste-Dorothée area of Laval north of Montreal, Quebec's largest grower of poinsettias.   John Kenney /Montreal Gazette Inside a sprawling greenhouse at La Ferme Grover in Ste-Dorothée, nearly 300,000 potted poinsettias have been watered and fed for months.   John Kenney /Montreal Gazette The plant owes its English name to Joel Roberts Poinsett, United States ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to 1829.   John Kenney /Montreal Gazette An avid amateur botanist, Poinsett saw euphorbias with red bracts and had samples sent to his South Carolina home, where he grew and gave them to friends and botanical gardens.   John Kenney /Montreal Gazette But what about the Christmas connection? Legend has it that a Mexican girl was walking to church on Christm... https://montrealgazette.com/news/if-ferme-grovers-poinsettias-are-ready-can-christmas-be-far-behind

Jackie Lacey, AAF, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, Is Named National President of American Institute of Floral Designers - Yahoo Finance

Tournament of Roses Parade, and many celebrities have also called upon his expertise." data-reactid="15" During his distinguished career, Mr. Lacey has owned flower shops in Tennessee, Texas and South Carolina and he is one of the nation’s leading authorities on retail floral operations and best practices. He has also won numerous awards and earned many accolades through floral design competitions at the national, state and local levels. He is also renowned internationally for his leading-edge approaches to design and his imaginative floral creations. In addition, he has shared the principles, elements and artistry of his craft during memorable stage presentations, wowing audiences around the world. His floral designs and educational insights have been featured in many magazines, including Floriology®, Flowers &, Modern Bride and Inside Weddings. He has provided his talents to such notable events as the Tournament of Roses Parade, and many celebrities have also called upon his expertise.“I am honored at being named President of such a prestigious industry organization as the American Institute of Floral Designers,” said Mr. Lacey. “The journey to becoming President has been educational, enlightening, and filled with years of hard work. I thank each and every member of AIFD for the trust and confidence they have placed in me.” Dinesh Popat, President of BloomNet, Napco and 1-800-Flowers Franchising, added: “BloomNet is a proud sponsor of AIFD, an esteemed organization that works tirelessly on behalf of floral designers nationwide. We are thrilled that AIFD has chosen Jackie Lacey as its president.” Prior to being named National President of AIFD, Mr. Lacey had served the organization in several capacities, including nearly a decade on AIFD’s membership committee and eight years on the board of directors. He has also served and chaired several teams in developing many of AIFD’s educational courses and programs.About BloomNet®" data-reactid="17" About BloomNet®As the floral industry’s most innovative service provider, BloomNet, Inc. (bloomnet.net), a wholly-owned subsi... https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jackie-lacey-aaf-aifd-cfd-141900919.html

Five Couples Escape the Familiar for Destination Weddings - Louisville.com

Louisville. Although several were used, we wanted to support more.”Brooke Wethington & Scott MorrisonWed on June 7, 2018?Lowndes Grove Plantation, Charleston, South CarolinaPhotographer: Firm AnchorFlowers: Out of the Garden, CharlestonHair and makeup: Meg Workman, CharlestonAttire: Dress from Robert Bullock. Suit from JoS. A. Bank.“The lifesaver to planning my wedding was Instagram,” Brooke says. “I would search hashtags of Charleston weddings. When you plan a destination wedding, you can cut costs by getting married on a weekday — venues are almost half the cost on a Thursday! I was under the impression that planning a destination wedding can be a way to cut costs — less people? — and that is false. I went significantly over my budget due to traveling and adding small details to make my guests more comfortable. And I came home with too many personalized koozies and ChapSticks, so that’s a detail I may have left out. It was the best time having all of my favorite people on the beach just relaxing for days before and after. I strongly suggest having a large area for people to hang out. We rented a large house with a pool. So fun!”Hannah Sells & Geoff LyversWed on July 21, 2018Lost River Cave, Bowling GreenPhotographer: Zoe DannenmuellerHairstylist: Kimberly Spears (and helping hand throughout the day)Attire: Ivory and stone Galina tank ball gown with layered tulle skirt from David’s Bridal and white high-top Converse. Khaki Tommy Hilfiger blazer, khaki Calvin Klein slim-fit pants, navy Roundtree and Yorke leather suspenders, chestnut Crevo Camden leather boots.Makeup: Maggie Bellamy with Makeup by Maggie and the Browtique“You don’t have to have a destination elopement to elope,” Hannah says. “You can elope somewhere cool in public in the town that you live in and skip the cost of a venue and save an incredible amount of money. If you choose somewhere in nature, you don’t even need to buy decorations. If you’re worried about celebrating with or including friends and family, just have a reception after the elopement. Your wedding day and wedding planning are both as hard and as stressful as you make them be.”Kaitlan Bondurant & Robin HerringtonWed on October 20, 2018?Cliffview Lodge, Red River Gorge, Campton, KentuckyPhotographer: Mickie WintersFlowers: Bel-Air Florist, Versailles, KentuckyAttire: Dress from Madison James. Suit from Wildfang.?Hair: Lavish Looks, Sparkle BeelerKaitlan is from Cincinnati and Robin is from Louisville, so Red River Gorge was a good meeting point between the two locations. “Standing in front of the beautiful gorge with all of our friends and family was magical,” Robin says. “We had 60 guests and it was the perfect amount for us. We were able to give all of our guests personal attention, and by the end of the weekend everybody felt like one big family.“(Instagram is) great for initial inspiration, but we started to second-guess our planning decisions after seeing a gorgeous escort card table or fun food station. Trust your instincts and believe in your vision. And get a wedding planner. For real. Jeannie Smith, our planner and coordinator (AshBy Wedding & Event Planning), knew what vendors would be appropriate for what we wanted and, more importantly, knew the vendors that would be willing to trek out into the ... https://www.louisville.com/content/five-couples-escape-familiar-destination-weddings