Belfair Flower Shop News
Making the Arrangements for a World Market - Kitsap Sun
Wednesday, December 23, 2015Saville goes through a couple boxes of it each week. That’s 50 bunches, each a handful of sprigs.Continental Floral Greens of Belfair is one of the larger companies among a cluster of more than a dozen floral greens outfits in the Mason-Kitsap area.Counting mid-size companies and small brush sheds, often literally operating out of the owner’s garage, there are an estimated 40 to 50 floral greens companies in Washington and Oregon, representing a multimillion-dollar industry.Their inventory — salal, huckleberry, bear grass and other non-timber forest products — grows wild in the woods. But those who harvest it know it’s anything but free.PEOPLE AND THE FORESTIn the cold early morning, Jorge Luis Tomas arrives to his designated plot of forest in Belfair. He cuts into the woods, finding a slight path his footsteps have made before. Tall trees rise toward the sky, their branches making a canopy and shading the forest floor. The undergrowth is tall and thick. Tomas doesn’t waste any time — his eyes quickly seek out the leathery leaves of salal on a long, flat stem. It’s the perfect piece.He snaps the branch in one hand and strips off the lower, spotted leaves with the other while already looking for the next addition to his bunch. By mid-afternoon, Tomas has collected scores of salal bunches, held together with rubber bands. He hoists the load on his back and sets off down the trail, almost invisible beneath the bundles of brush.Tomas came to Mason County from Guatemala in 1999, driven by “economic necessity.” He is part of the latest wave of brush harvesters in an industry where the dominant demographic changes every few decades.James ... http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/local/making-the-arrangements-for-a-world-market-ep-420214813-357826061.html
Texas Florist Who Admitted to Being in Pelosi’s Office Wants Case Moved from D.C. Because of ‘Cancel Culture’ - Law & Crime
Wednesday, March 31, 2021U.S. Capitol siege wants her case severed from a co-defendant she was charged with, and she also demands a change of venue, asserting she cannot get a fair trial in the liberal-heavy Washington, D.C. because of “cancel culture.” The defense for Texas florist Jenny Louise Cudd, who was on video happily admitting to being in the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, asserted authorities were creating the “illusion” of a conspiracy between her and Eliel Rosa by linking their cases.“According to the Government’s Statement of Facts, the two were seen on security footage walking into the building, walking around, and walking out,” attorney Marina Medvin said in a filing Wednesday. “There is no evidence of communications or a plan between the two to enter the Capitol. Instead, the evidence is purported to be that they were at the same place, at the same time, followed a crowd into the open doors of the Capitol building, then walked out. They didn’t take anything, they didn’t break anything.”Cudd was among rioters raiding the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, after then-President Donald Trump continued to lie that he actually won the 2020 presidential election. The invade... https://lawandcrime.com/u-s-capitol-siege/texas-florist-who-admitted-to-being-in-pelosis-office-wants-case-moved-from-d-c-because-of-cancel-culture/
65 Wedding Bouquets We Love - Washingtonian
Wednesday, March 31, 2021It’s not a comprehensive list of the bouquets we’ve loved, but we hope it’s a start to help you along your planning way. Scroll on to see what we mean.Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo:Newsletter Instagram Facebook Pinterest White Bouquets We Love1. A white bouquet for a Blue Willow-inspired wedding.Bouquet by Springvale Floral; photograph by Feather & Fawn Photography. See more from this Virginia wedding here.2. An all-baby’s breath bouquet.Bouquet by J. Morris Flowers; photograph by Wolfcrest Photography. See more from this Virginia wedding here. 3. A bouquet of white florals and show-stopping magnolia leaves.Bouquet by Willow Oak Flower &a... https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/03/04/65-wedding-bouquets-we-love/
Patricia Ann Zonko, retired hair dresser - CapeGazette.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021A walk-through visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro. A chapel service and inurnment will follow at 2 p.m., at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. Pastor Donald Mulholland will officiate.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Pat’s memory to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.Electronic Condolences via watsonfh.com... https://www.capegazette.com/article/patricia-ann-zonko-retired-hair-dresser/215677
Your Guide to Shopping for Valentine's Day Gifts in Hoboken + Jersey City - hobokengirl.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021Boutiques to BrowseDune + Salt – HobokenCoastal vibes meet city style at Hoboken’s newest storefront, Dune + Salt, located at 1200 Washington Street. There are selections of clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, as well as lifestyle items. The mission is simple: give back to the community. Hoboken, like Sea Girt, is a city that prides itself on supporting local businesses and giving back. That’s why everything sold at Dune + Salt has a purpose behind it. The goal was to sell locally made, U.S. based, or fair trade items that are attached to a charity or organization.Elite Kicks – Hoboken If you missed our feature on 14-Year-Old Hoboken Resident Joseph “JoJo” Petruzzelli and his booming buy/sell/ trade/consign sneaker business, you might not know about his Hoboken pop-up shop at 407 Washington Street where he’s selling unique, hard-to-find sneaker styles for men and women. Stop by to shop for the sneakerhead/love in your life. Happy Box Store – Hoboken This digital boutique was founded and is based right in Hoboken. It specializes in curated gift boxes for every occasion – Valentine’s Day included. Check out the website for a full Valentine’s Day Gift Guide filled with options for everyone you’re gifting this Valentine’s Day. The Co. – HobokenThe Co. is located between 5th and 6th on Washington Street in Hoboken, and Erica designed the store to mimic a home. She carefully thought about what were the things she uses in her own space and honed in on what objects really make a home. Also available are local art, accessories, jewelry, lifestyle products, and most of the products sold in The Co. are made by local designers or sustainably sourced brands.The... https://www.hobokengirl.com/valentines-day-gifts-hoboken-jersey-city-2021/