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Valentine's Day makes for busy local businesses - WBNG-TV

WBNG)-- Local businesses were hard at work making sure everyone could have a nice Valentine's Day.A common theme for February 14 is of course the chocolate and flowers.Chocolates by Leopold in Johnson City and Woodfern Florist in Binghamton make sure they are prepared for such a busy yet exciting day."Valentine's is definitely one of the busiest days of the year," said Chocolates by Leopold Store Manager, Sandra Short. "We will see probably at least five to ten people per day leading to valentines than on a typical day." "The most popular thing is for men to come in and put the box together exactly with the things that she likes," said Short."It's very exciting. We have lots of customers that have never visited us and lots of loyal ones over the 39 years we have been in business. It's great to see everyone that comes in," said Woodfern Florist Owner, David Yacaginsky. "We are preparing several months in advance, we are placing our orders, we are also receiving things throughout the weekend we work."For some Chocolates by Leopold customers, the candy has a sentimental meaning."My husband and I have driven for years to Montrose to go to Leopold's for candy for all the holidays... http://www.wbng.com/story/34506414/valentines-day-crowds

Underhill Rose sings songs from the heart - Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)

If flowers could sing, they’d sound like Underhill Rose.Rich in harmonies if not in gold, Underhill Rose will plant their seeds of songs on Feb. 6 at Johnson City’s Willow Tree Coffeehouse and Music Room. Flourishing stories from the pages of their lives will follow. It’s who they are, one song at a time.“We never set out to do anything that sounds like anything else,” said Eleanor Underhill, by phone from her home in Asheville, North Carolina. “We play the instruments we play and write songs from the heart.”Delve into their three albums. From their first, 2011’s “Underhill Rose” through last year’s “The Great Tomor-row,” songs like generous chapters of autobiographical detail emerge in storytelling fashion.“We typically write songs in that Joni Mitchell way of ‘here’s what’s going on inside my head,’” Underhill said. “Here’s what’s going on in our world the way we see it. You’re going to learn a lot about us.”Take their aforementioned first album.“It’s quite obvious I was in a tumultuous relationship – as well as with our second album (2013’s “Something Re-al”),” she said.Revelations include “Thunderstorms” (“…the pain is all that’... http://www.heraldcourier.com/community/underhill-rose-sings-songs-from-the-heart/article_85fd4910-cb57-11e5-9ebe-eb12891fb2a1.html

How a Milwaukee florist knew Giannis Antetokounmpo would likely sign his supermax contract with the Bucks before the rest of the world - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sophie Carson  Milwaukee Journal SentinelShow Caption Hide Caption Florist Emily Neubauer keeps Giannis Antetokounmpo floral arrangement a secretWhen florist Emily Neubauer was asked to create Greek-themed and deer antler arrangements. She knew it had to do with the Bucks Giannis AntetokounmpoMike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal SentinelFlorist Emily Neubauer knows how to keep a secret.As owner of Belle Fiori on Milwaukee's east side, she often gets the inside scoop about surprise birthday parties and marriage proposals from clients who want flowers to accompany their special occasions.But recently, she learned a secret the whole world was clamoring to find out.Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was likely signing his supermax contract extension. He'd stay in Milwaukee five more years.More: 'This is my home, this is my city': Giannis Antetokounmpo is now the pride of MilwaukeeMore: Giannis Antetokounmpo commits to Milwaukee and the Bucks: What it means for everyoneWhen an event planner asked her shop for two table centerpieces for a... https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2020/12/16/milwaukee-florist-had-inside-scoop-giannis-antetokounmpos-contract/3916678001/

Tributes as well-kent Largs florist and former fireman passes away - Largs and Millport Weekly News

TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved former Largs florist after he passed away at the age of 74. Stuart Kennedy, who served the town for decades as owner of S Kennedy Florist, was also a retained firefighter locally for 12 years and one of the founding members of the Viking Festival. Born in a tenement in Glasgow, Stuart was the eldest child of Willie and Betty Kennedy and brother to Alan, Marion and Jeanne. After school, Stuart went to work as a fruit and veg buyer and soon rose up the ranks to become one of the youngest members of the executive staff at the Malcolm Campbell's where he worked. It was while employed there Stuart met wife-to-be Liz, a florist, at a staff dance. On November 1 1969 the couple married at Mossvale Church in Paisley - and in 2019 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Both Stuart and Liz were blessed with the birth of daughter Elaine in 1972 and in 1974 the family was complete after the birth of son David. In 1975, Liz’s mum and dad Bessie And Robert took them to Largs as it was Bessie's favour... https://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/18972459.tributes-well-kent-largs-florist-former-fireman-passes-away/

Turning a new Leaf: Flower/gift shop helps to revitalize Akron's West Hill neighborhood - Akron Beacon Journal

Katie Byard   For the Beacon JournalMushrooms, blueberry vines and even small not-yet-ripe tomatoes have ended up in Akron florist Matthew Caleb Moore’s designs.Now he’s arranging for his flower/gift shop — Leaf Home and Blooms — to bloom in a much bigger space, and hopefully, he says, help to revitalize the stretch of West Market Street in West Hill.“There is a lot of potential here,” Moore said, noting the more developed Highland Square commercial strip just a little west on West Market.Leaf, previously called Every Blooming Thing, will move in early November to 449 W. Market St. in the site of the former longtime Stagecoach Antiques store.For now, while that space is being renovated, Leaf is operating out of the bottom of a house tucked behind the onetime antiques shop. Leaf moved to West Market from 1079 W. Exchange St., a little more than a mile away, late last year. Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan plans to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the new location Nov. 10.“We are hoping we spark development here... connect this part of West Hill with Highland Square more an... https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2020/09/30/leaf-flower-gift-shop-helps-revitalize-west-hill-akron/3561752001/

Florist Who Bragged About Entering Nancy Pelosis Office Charged - Patch.com

The FBI had not listed the exact charges Cudd faces as of Wednesday afternoon. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.Florist Who Bragged About Entering Nancy Pelosi's Office ChargedThe rules of replying: Be respectful. This is a space for friendly local discussions. No racist, discriminatory, vulgar or threatening language will be tolerated. Be transparent. Use your real name, and back up your claims. Keep it local and relevant. Make sure your replies stay on topic. Review the Patch Community Guidelines.Reply to this articleReplyReplies (1)Show 1 previous reply... https://patch.com/texas/across-tx/florist-who-bragged-entering-nancy-pelosis-office-charged

Toilet Tissue Bouquet goes viral amidst cornavirus TP shortages - WCTV

By: IvanhoeMarch 18, 2020Faster than you can say "double play," the toilet tissue bouquet has been born.What started as a joke on Facebook for the owners of Blossom Events and Florists in Trumann, Arkansas has quickly become a viral sensation."Like I said, it was just for giggles," said David Faulkner. "You know, to bring some smiles to our community."??Work Flow .... Show ?? to Someone Special with this Unique and Fabulous Bouquet ?? ???????Why Be Ordinary when You can...Posted by Blossom Events & Florist on Friday, March 13, 2020With the coronavirus pandemic foremost on everyone's mind, David and Bart Faulkner recognized the need for something people would smile about.Judging from the nationwide reaction the TP bouquet has received, they're succeeding.It even got a big thumps up from a caller in the Big Apple."Because in New York, she said it's very doom and gloom," said Bart Faulkner. "She said this is definitely making people smile up here."Faulkner says people across the nation have asked about ordering a bouquet, but sales have been limited to local customers.While the unique arrangement is making for a lot of snickering, the pair is seriousl... https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Toilet-Tissue-Bouquet-goes-viral-amidst-cornavirus-TP-shortages-568902351.html

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