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Monique's Flower Barn opens in Bean Station - Citizentribune

What started as a seemingly impossible dream for Monique Murphy, became a reality when she opened her Bean Station flower shop to the public Oct. 7 surrounded by family, friends and community.Monique’s Flower Barn specializes in both fresh and silk flower arrangements, as well as wreaths and other home décor items.Murphy said this has been a dream of hers for some time, and she finally decided to take a step of faith and start preparations to open the shop.She and her husband Josh saved money each month by setting aside what was left over after paying bills and other monthly obligations.Their hard work paid off when they were able to open having already secured a contract that would help cover the bills for the shop.Murphy says she knew it was meant to be and the Lord would provide. More from this section “I just want to bless everyone and put smiles on faces,” Murphy said. “I think this will be my way to do that.”Attending the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration were Bean Station Mayor Terry Wolfe, Wayne Myers of the G... http://www.citizentribune.com/news/business/monique-s-flower-barn-opens-in-bean-station/article_47802292-b17a-11e7-98b8-93aef6bd9f66.html

Obituary: Charlotte G. Poulin - Lewiston Sun Journal

Newton, Mass., Doris Remis’ School of Floral Design in New York, and Henry I. Simmons School of Floral Design in Boston alongside her sister Mary. She worked in the family business of Saunders Florist for many years and was a participating floral designer at design schools in both Maine, and at the Boston Flower Exchange.As a teenager, under the tutelage of Mrs. Thurston, she concentrated her love of horses in the competitive show ring and won the Maine State Equitation Championship, among many other awards. She enjoyed her summers at the family cottage on Orr’s Island, especially the boating trips with her brother Abbott. In her later years she met the love of her life and forever friend, Albert Poulin. Together they lived a fulfilling life on the farm where they tended to her greenhouse, her “critters,” and decorated for every season. She will be fondly remembered for her beautiful holiday decorations, her delicious home cooked meals, and her fun-loving spirit.Charlotte will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 32 years, Albert “Sonny” J. Poulin. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Greenleaf) Keough and husband Jim; sons, Arthur Kesaris III and wife ShellyRae, William Kesaris, and Carl Greenleaf; grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexa Kesaris, and London, Amelia, Zane, and Wyatt Greenleaf; stepchildren, Kathy Hough, David Poulin and wife Kim, Karen Poulin, and Jonathan Poulin and wife Monica; grandchildren, Mike McCue and wife Maisie, Dianna, Amanda, Samuel, and Alex Poulin; great grandchildren Kylie and Logan McCue; numerous cousins and friends.Services will be held in t... https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/02/06/obituarycharlotte-g-poulin/

Hillier Nurseries' history inspires display for Chelsea Flower Show - Daily Echo

Visitors to the exhibit will approach via a replica of the original Hillier shop in Winchester, which was bought in 1864. They will be transported back to the company’s beginnings as a single florist’s shop and a small patch of nursery land. Beyond the shop, visitors will discover a large warden with a stone-walled walkway, taking them on a journey through semi-mature trees, large shrubs and colourful herbaceous planting schemes. The walkway will end at a water feature. Lilly Gomm will join the team as designer for the second year running. She made her Chelsea debut with Hillier in 2019, winning gold. She said: “It is an absolute honour to be working with Hillier again, particularly this year as the company celebrates its history with its exhibit. The design this year is intended to capture the essence of Hillier, stand out and be memorable, at the same time as featuring the detailed stunning planting and variety that Hillier is known for.” The garden will feature 21 mature trees as well as Many of the plants grown on the Hampshire nursery and available in its 17 Hillier Garden Centres, which include branches at Winchester and Three Legged Cross. Chris Francis, director of retail and wholesale, said: “This garden recognises and celebrates something incredibly special so it’s only fitting that we have our greatest exhibit ever. “We are thrilled to be working with Lilly again. She is immensely talented and created a stunning garden for us last year. This year’s design is incredible; the idea of recreating the original shopfront is certainly going to be remarkable an... https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/18191402.hillier-nurseries-history-inspires-display-chelsea-flower-show/

Valentine's Day Floral Arrangement Advance Pre-Sale through 2/13 - Patch.com

Valentine's Day flowers for your Honey. Please click the link to see the 3 types of arrangements offered by Cynthia Klebonis of CPK Floral Designs, a local studio florist.At check out, please consider donating an extra sum towards a community gift of rose bud vases and chocolates to each of the residents of the Loudoun Abused Womens' Shelter (LAWS). Please place your order now! Delivery is available at the Brambleton Town Center Small Business Pop-Up on Sun Feb 9th between 10a-1p or contact me by email CPKfloral@att.net for alternate pickup/delivery arrangements. Delivery to the local area is available for a $10 extra fee. https://patch.com/virginia/leesburg/calendar/event/20200114/742547/valentines-day-floral-arrangement-advance-pre-sale-through-2-13

Irvine's top 5 flower shops - Hoodline

Wondering where to find the best florists near you?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such shops in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for bouquets, centerpieces and more.Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.1. Irvine Village FlowersPhoto: pooneh e./YelpFirst on the list is El Camino Real's Irvine Village Flowers, at 15415 Jeffrey Road, Suite 102. With 4.5 stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp, it's the top-rated flower shop in the city. 2. Juicy CreationsPhoto: juicy creations/YelpThe Business District's Juicy Creations, at 2801 Kelvin Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the florist and floral designer spot five stars out of 33 reviews.3. Bird of Paradise Couture FloralsPhoto: bird of paradise couture florals/YelpBird of Paradise Couture Florals, also in the Business... https://hoodline.com/2020/01/irvine-s-top-5-flower-shops

The 5 best Valentine's Day flower arrangements online, in every price range - OregonLive

Oregon has a bounty of flower growers and creative florists turn to these farms year round for fragrant blooms and decorative foliage.For Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, Beth Syphers of Crowley House Flower Farms & Studio near Salem suggests gift givers think beyond red roses.“Good designers and florists can use what’s in season in the area – early blooms like tulips and anemones – and make a bouquet or arrangement look incredible,” says Syphers, who specializes in naturally grown, high-quality blooms, vines, foliage and berries.The goal: Treat someone you love to a happy moment.Florists will help write a card and explain the symbolism behind each flower.Enjoy FlowersHand-tied bouquets of seasonal blooms for $50.15For Valentine's Day, online flower companies connect customers to local florists who can deliver fresh-cut flowers, in traditional and modern arrangements, as well as live plants and edible gifts.Just in time to benefit from pre-Valentine's Day sales, we picked five online companies that specialize in flower arrangements, in ev... https://www.oregonlive.com/life-and-culture/j66j-2020/02/6382c9a0012712/the-5-best-valentines-day-flower-arrangements-online-in-every-price-range.html

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