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North Shore residents make wreaths to fight Alzheimer's - NOLA.com

Rock's door. "This is a great bargain," Ballas said. "To go buy this at a retail outlet, it would probably cost us $70 and it is helping a great cause."Isabella Alvarado and mom Lizette Alvarado attended the event and made a wreath for Isabella's room. Isabella picked out the color, ribbon and all the accessories."It was fun," Isabella Alvarado said.Mom Lizette had an even bigger interest in the event."I am going to be the emcee for the Walk," Lizette said. "I will pep people up, encourage them to keep going and do their best, encourage them to take selfies and post them and keep the motivation flowing."Lizette's grandmother died from Alzheimer's."It is what drives me. It is the passion that keeps me going," she said. Sharon Snowdy from the Council on Aging St. Tammany [COAST] Slidell office came to the event."I love working with COAST and the many people at the Slidell center. It's a great place to be," Snowdy said.Snowdy, who was responsible for all the Downton Abbey activities at WYES as well as the wine tastings, the beer tastings and the chocolate tastings, brings a wealth of experience. A Slidell resident, she is delighted to be working so close to home."This event has been such a hit with the seniors here today," Alvarado said, "We might just have to bring something similar to Slidell." It's Fall, Y'All was so much fun, I can't wait to hang my new wreath.For further info contact Jennie Gunckel, Avanti Senior Living Engagement Coordinator at 985.317.6110. To learn about the Council on Aging St. Tammany (COAST), go to www.coastseniors.org.Ann Benoit can be reached at covingtontowntalk@gmail.com. http://www.nola.com/community/st-tammany/index.ssf/2017/10/its_fall_yall_and_that_meant_w.html

Consortium provided quick response to flower garden die-off - Corpus Christi Caller-Times

By Beatriz Alvarado of the Caller-TimesSept. 18, 2016 0 A response to a mass die-off of invertebrates at the East Flower Garden Bank in Gulf of Mexico could have taken months.But because a consortium of experts was established last year, response to the July discovery took days, said Tony Knap, director of the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group at Texas A&M University-College Station."(The die-off) was detected (on a) Monday ... It was confirmed Thursday and by Friday we had gathered a group (to help investigate)," Knap said. "We were in a favorable position."Texas OneGulf is a multidisciplinary consortium of research institutes led by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.The group includes scientists and expert researchers in the environment, economy and human health.The consortium was created to provide quick scientific response and problem solving to events such as the die-off reported near Galveston in July.Coral... http://www.caller.com/news/education/local/consortium-provided-quick-response-to-flower-garden-die-off--3abfbb3e-79c0-32e1-e053-0100007fddbc-393904021.html

New floral design center in spotlight - San Angelo Standard Times

Vickie has a cutting-edge, contemporary approach to floral design that makes both a personal and artistic statement. She is the artist of the local floral designers," said Rene Alvarado, 2009 Texas State Artist and one of the event's hosts.Over the past 15 years, Alvarado has attended exhibit openings at galleries in major cities across the state. Floral arrangements are an important part of the event with floral designers attempting to outdo each other, exposing Alvarado to all of the current trends and giving him a keen appreciation for the art form."Because San Angelo is a relatively small city, we often overlook the wonderful talent that we have locally," Alvarado said. "This is an opportunity to celebrate talent, creativity and the spirit of community that makes San Angelo a great place to live."ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Sip and See Block Party will launch Downtown San Angelo's DISCOVER DOWNTOWN, a new quarterly event showcasing the people and businesses that make downtown San Angelo thrive."When the Carrancos opened Celebraciones Bellas, they selected downtown as the site for their fledgling business," said Del V. Velasquez, executive director of Downtown San Angelo, Inc. (DTSA). "From the beginning, they've been members and supporters of DTSA and our efforts to revitalize our historic downtown."It's an honor to use the grand opening of their second venture, Rita's Floral Design Center, as the launch event for DISCOVER DOWNTOWN because they and their team members represent the creativity, drive and passion that enlivens our community."... http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/new-floral-design-center-in-spotlight

You Can Pick-Your-Own Strawberries At A Magical Flower Farm Near Houston This Spring - Narcity

Spring is coming a lot sooner than we think so that means it's time to start looking into what cute plans we want to make as soon as the flowers start blooming again. Texas is home to many beautiful fields of flowers and here in Houston, there is a flower and strawberry farm with pick-your-own fruit and bouquets.Atkinson Farms is located just outside of Houston and is about to open back up on March 1. It is a "Pick-Your-Own" farm where you can go out to the strawberry and flower fields and pick your own pail of fresh berries or your own bouquet of colorful flowers... or both!While you're there, you can also pick up the freshest produce possible in their market so you don't have to worry about grabbing groceries later.The strawberry fields open back up on March 1 but we recommend keeping up with their Facebook for updates so you know when flowers will be ready for picking, which opened back up in May last year.Visiting their sprawling strawberry and flower fields is the best way to spend a sunny spring day.It would be such a cute date, picking fresh strawberries to take home and use to make a yummy strawberry cake, chocolate-covered strawberries, or... https://www.narcity.com/things-to-do/us/tx/houston/a-houston-flower-farm-has-pick-your-own-strawberries-this-spring

Have yourself a Katy little Christmas: a guide to Katy gift giving - Chron

Texas Candle in Creme Brulee, Katelyn’s Korner CandlesKaty’s oldest candle company has been hand crafting candles for over 20 years. All their candles are beautiful and have a delicate but luxurious smell, but this Texas shaped candle is unlike any other candle out there. The candles are available in soy or paraffin wax, depending on your preferences. Their most popular fragrances are Orange Marmalade and Creme Brulee, but fair warning, the smells are so delicious they might make you hungry. less 1. Texas Candle in Creme Brulee, Katelyn’s Korner CandlesKaty’s oldest candle company has been hand crafting candles for over 20 years. All their candles are beautiful and have a delicate but luxurious ... more Photo: Courtesy Photo Photo: Courtesy Photo ... https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/katy/news/article/Have-yourself-a-Katy-little-Christmas-a-guide-to-14846842.php

HER | Local decorator helps get homes ready for holidays - Texarkana Gazette

Marie Barfoot graduated from the Frankie Shelton School of Design in Houston, her intention was to own a flower shop, and for the next six years she owned Atlanta Floral on Main Street in Atlanta, Texas. In the early 1980s she sold the store to Benita's Blossoms and moved her business to Texarkana.She went from florist to interior decorator and opened a store in McKnight Center until she outgrew it. For the past 25 years Marie's Interiors and Gifts, on the corner of McKnight and Pleasant Grove Road, has grown to fill every corner of every room with delightful seasonal finds and upscale home interior items.Besides the store, where she sells unique items, she also goes to homes and decorates for clients - even working with contractors on new homes from the ground up.Marie works with the clients on color schemes and patterns, and orders everything from carpet to furniture to custom drapes. Once the house, or room, is designed, she decorates it with items she finds at market in Dallas."The key to being a good decorator is to visit with the clients first," Marie said. "Once you get to know them well, then it's easy to make them happy."Each winter she and her team decorate 35-40 homes in... https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/her/story/2019/dec/03/her-local-decorator-helps-get-homes-ready-holidays/806564/

Taos event planner helps make holidays, weddings about you - taosnews

Palmer.Palmer has worked with wedding parties who come from all over the world for a destination ceremony in Taos. She coordinated weddings for residents from Texas, Colorado and Africa, among other places. Many of her clients favor garden weddings, and Palmer enjoys such events because of the color and texture they provide.An interesting challenge in this realm includes a wedding at Old Martina's Hall in which the couple requested an outdoor garden theme in an indoor setting. "When I receive such a request, I strive to rely on visions of nature, especially the forest, for various types of flowers. I keep in mind whether people have allergies, especially sage," Palmer related.Palmer rightfully earned the name Taos Floral Diva, and under this title one may seek her website. Her business also uses the title Margaret Palmer Floral Design. Some of the brides and grooms become her friends and they invite her to their wedding as a guest.FamilyPalmer experienced some firsts in her genealogical lineage. Her late father Giuseppi Vitulli arrived in this country from Italy, thus making his children first generation Italian American. Her late mother, Evelyn, on the other hand, was a first-generation citizen herself because her parents came to the United States from Calabria, Italy.Her father worked as a Merchant Marine and came to this country with a strong work ethic. He arrived in America illegally, to escape Mussolini's Italy during World War II, and later became a naturalized citizen.Margaret Vitulli married her high school sweetheart, Richard Palmer, 30 years ago. The couple raised two children. Daughter Paisley, 27, received her B.A. from the University of New Mexico-Albuquerque and her M.A. at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. She is an archaeologist for an environmental company and plans to marry Matthew De Freese in Hawaii on Dec. 16. The Palmers' son, Allen, 25, completed his bachelor's degree at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. In April, he wed his wife, Serenah. The couple lives in San Antonio, where he serves in the Air Force as a commissioned officer.Personal interestsPalmer prefers to live in the moment, and loves sharing stories. The frequent volunteer helped with hockey, soccer, tennis, drama, fundraising and many activities in the schools, including substitute teaching. She supports the Taos County Chamber of Commerce as a member and an ambassador. "I like to stay involved with town things, and that includes political campaigns," said Palmer.As frequent travelers, the Palmers visited Europe and Russia and have gone American river boat cruising. The couple enjoys traveling with family. Anticipated future vacation spots include Alaska, Machu Picchu and Africa.In this season of Thanksgiving, Palmer said she is grateful. "I give thanks for another day in paradise. I live in a wonderful place. Our children received a good education in the Taos schools and they continue to come to Taos whenever possible. I love to spend time with family and travel the world. The Taos sunsets are the best. I love my life here with my husband - who's my best friend." ... https://www.taosnews.com/stories/know-your-neighbor-margaret-palmer,60914?