Homes, poinsettias on display this weekend Nov 20, 2009
Also, Jim Johnson, director, curator and instructor of the Benz School of Floral Design, will demonstrate unique floral designs. Ellison s greenhouses are filled with poinsettias, mums, kalanchoes and other blooming and foliage plants. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Soap maker keeps it clean Oct 29, 2009
Women prefer floral and fruit fragrances. The Myers spend their time between Port Lavaca and Channelview, located outside of Houston. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Victoria College 'birthday party' is Wednesday Oct 28, 2009
Drop off locations are the CCYFL concession stand on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon and Ashley s Floral from 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Sarita at 676-0204. Animal volunteers. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Stitch for a niche Oct 17, 2009
Prickett sells jewelry, antiques and floral arrangements to go with your theme party. Their business interests are complimentary. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Friends of the library book sale is next week Oct 17, 2009
Drop off locations are the CCYFL concession stand on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon and Ashley s Floral from 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Sarita at 676-0204. Arts by the Bay. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
This importer of silk floral design and small home-decor items covers the retail spectrum - selling to major catalogs, boutiques and gift stores, TV shopping networks and major Internet sites. Stop by Saturday for savings of 50 to 80 percent off retail on its overstocked and discontinued inventory and many one-of-a-kind prototype samples. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Demand is high at free San Jose health fair Oct 12, 2009
San Francisco Floral has left downtown Fresno after 96 years, moving to three acres at 5080 E. Tulare Ave., between Peach and Willow avenues. A store at Bullard and West avenues is staying where it is. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Saint Vincent's Crystal Ball raises $110,000 Oct 11, 2009
Janel Potratz, of Potratz Floral Shop houses, worked for months on the decorations with Gary Cacchione of Dovetail Gallery and Judy Pentz of the Remnant Store ... Also included is a program on seasonal floral designs ... Four local designers, Adrienne Busko, Elizabeth Tomcho, Shirley Finke and Sue Scholz will create a floral design for each season. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Collecting Antique Blue and White T... Oct 5, 2009
Many of the images represented village life, floral borders, fanciful birds, even pictorial scenes from the New World. Prior to the introduction of transferware, pretty china was painted by hand and expensive for general public. (Suite101.com)
Community Calendar and Area Events Oct 4, 2009
Still life, floral, landscape and portrait subjects will be included, classes will be held mostly indoors. Classes are every Thursday through Jan. 21, 2010 (no class Nov. 26, Dec. 24, and Dec. 31) Intermediate/advanced class is from 9 a.m. to noon and beiginner/intermediate from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $195 for non-members and $150 for members. (Lake Wales News, FL)
What Is a 'Feminista,' Exactly? Sep 24, 2009
Turns out I wasnt the only one caught up in the rapture of Ericas hilarious prose tacked onto shots of herself on Lincoln Road in floral dresses from the flea market. Erica was assembling a team. (Slate)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Sep 24, 2009
There was some of everything in a total of 42 booths located inside the old Western Auto building on Holland Avenue, including antiques, floral arrangements, hand crafted leather, handmade wooden toys, hand carved walking sticks, monogramming, clothes for everyone, furniture, tools, housewares, home accessories, books, movies, you name it. and food. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Let the festivities begin Sep 19, 2009
Items include jewelry, quilts, blankets, pottery, wood crafts, dried floral arrangements, soaps, candles, books, coffee, jams and jellies. The show opens at the Great Northern Fairgrounds today at 2 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m., opening again from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. (Havre Daily News, MT)
City guaranteed at least 350 parking spots in St. Joe development Sep 17, 2009
Sharon Faimon, owner of Forget-Me-Not Floral shop, said 350 spots could go far in solving downtown parking issues. Her employees currently park in the city lot at Sixth and Main streets, the proposed site of the Main Street Square public plaza. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Region Roundup Sep 14, 2009
Race information and registration is available at Healthy Hearts Wellness Center or Front Porch Floral in Watford City. - McKenzie County Farmer. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
List of upcoming church bazaars Sep 14, 2009
Prizes include an old-fashioned dollhouse, floral arrangements a decorative wreath and a baby doll with hand-knitted clothing. CLARKSVILLE. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Nature Inspired Home Decorating Pro... Sep 11, 2009
Use bamboo, fresh grasses and other interesting branches on their own or in a floral arrangement to infuse an outdoor element. Hang colorful hand blown glass friendship balls (also called witches balls) in your windows. (Suite101.com)
Secondhand Shopping Tips Sep 9, 2009
For example, an old watering can will sprinkle happiness all over your home when it is turned into a vase for a faux floral arrangement. Imagination and innovation are qualities that most resourceful shoppers possess. (Suite101.com)
* Luxury inside: boutique bed-and-breakfast Aug 22, 2009
The spacious bathrooms have a decidedly contemporary feel, decked out in wallpaper with bold floral patterns and intricate square tiling in the shower. The floors and countertops are made of marble, and the toilet, with its soothing lines and curves, is simply pleasing to look at. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
Known as Sweet Lolita, it's created around pastel colors, cute fantasy princess and floral prints, and a profound appreciation of the more rococo aspects of Victorian and Edwardian girls' clothing. Asuka Hagiwara, general manager of Black Peace Now, said the company realized the overseas demand for its Gothic Lolita look three years ago at the Japan Expo in France. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Knox County Fair Open Class Results 2009 Aug 9, 2009
Floral No entries ... Floral no entries ... Floral No entries. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Allegany beckons to gardeners Aug 7, 2009
Sculpted floral and vegetable gardens are a main event at the tour featuring 22 sites. Visitors can see a log cabin, a vineyard and bee hives, and they will be able to create crafts with children in the Millicoma River Parks and Recreation Center. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Crowds visit Somerville's Union Square for Rock & Roll Yard Sale Aug 6, 2009
Instead of mining for toys, romance novels and dusty floral dresses from neighbors lawns, folks enjoyed the Rock & Roll Yard Sale Union Square-style Saturday: with a vinyl music party, as hundreds dug through troves of records in search of their next vintage must-have. The Do-It-Yourself-themed yard sale, part of the s ArtsUnion Marketplace Series, brought people of all ages and musical interests to search for classic or obscure albums, homemade jewelry, patches, T-shirts and other independent... (Somerville Journal, MA)
Kendall Wilkinson finds interior design niche Jul 27, 2009
Mix it up: "Don't be afraid of mixing different styles. I typically will mix an 18th or 19th century walnut buffet with a Lucite or glass table next to it. ... Clean-lined Parsons tables that have a drawer and a shelf make perfect contemporary bedside tables. Mix them with a more traditionally dressed bed fabricated in floral, damask or silk.". Artful execution: "I love the contemporary artwork of artist John DiPaolo. His work is very abstract with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The large... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Collecting Blue Ridge Pottery from ... Jul 15, 2009
The distinctive hand painted patterns, colorful floral designs and creamy white background give the pieces a distinctive appearance and create a challenge for any collector interested in American made dinnerware ... The most distinctive feature of Blue Ridge pottery is the brightly colored one-dimensional floral designs. (Suite101.com)
» Readers pay tribute Jul 7, 2009
Creative, unique al floral designs. Get 10% off online orders. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Travel With Tompkins Jun 23, 2009
Almost anything can be found in Canton: Clothes old and new for women and children; furniture made out of longhorns (good to know); handmade jewelry; purses of all sorts; quilts; bubble machines that spit out over 1,000 bubbles per minute (bought one); candles; lemonade; fake designer sun glasses; tons of western-style furniture; books; gizmos and gadgets a plenty (okay, I borrowed that one from the Little Mermaid); pottery; floral arrangements; birdhouses; dinnerware; antiques and collectables... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Top 5 free Paris events in June Jun 16, 2009
Paris Jazz Festival (June 6July 26)This annual Jazz Festival provides a great excuse to laze about in the Parc Floral, part of the sprawling Bois de Vincennes ... Entry to the Parc Floral is 2 ... Take the Metro line 1 to Chteau de Vincennes and follow the crowds (Parc Floral, Esplanade de Chateau de Vincennes, 12th arrondissement). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Charming Japanese dolls May 31, 2009
The body has floral designs in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and is covered with a layer of wax ... For instance, theres Kioko, a plump, dark-haired doll in a red floral kimono with a pink flower on its head. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
LICENSING International Expo 2009 Exhibitor Profiles May 28, 2009
Somerset Licensing represents a vast range of subject matter animals, western, Christian, historical,Native American, Americana, Civil War, floral, sporting, holiday, landscapes and much more. The companys portfolio features many of todays most talented and collected artists in the licensing industry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Remains Of Texas Vietnam Veteran Finally Laid To Rest Saturday May 23, 2009
Warren A. Nicholls of Fort Worth will be sealed in a granite memorial bench during a Memorial Day weekend ceremony at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, Okla. The bench will be placed in the cemetery's Field of Honor with a giant U.S. flag. (KWTX.com, TX)
* RESTAURANTS : Climontine (JX]]) May 22, 2009
There is also a Victorian vibe, provided by worn shelves full of vases and fine china, and floral trimmings. The windows at the back of the main dining room look onto an orchid garden; the side dining room is full of mirrors encased in ornate frames. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Gunn student remembered as 'smart, caring' classmate who loved music, video games May 9, 2009
Onaiza was among the students who clustered Wednesday afternoon at a makeshift floral memorial next to the Caltrain tracks at West Meadow Drive. Police and school administrators -- including at one point school district Superintendent Kevin Skelly -- also stood at the spot for much of the afternoon. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Scene & Herd: Houses and hydrangeas on town's calendar May 7, 2009
Morning Study of the Lexington Field and Garden Club keeps this floral mass, and the area around the base of the statue, watered and weeded from mid-May through the fall. The Garden Club s annual plant sale is a wonderful opportunity to purchase perennials, homegrown in our community and, therefore, proven to thrive here. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
More of this story Apr 30, 2009
For example, she was commissioned to do a series of small antique and floral works for the halls of The Grande Villa Retirement Apartments in Chinook. The residents loved reminiscing about how they once used items like the those in the pieces. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
What's on festival pin? Official rose Apr 28, 2009
The poster features the Grand Floral parade crossing the Burnside Bridge ... The poster features the Grand Floral parade crossing the Burnside Bridge. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
The Sweetest Street Apr 28, 2009
Though pricey, its unusual groups of flavors - herbal, floral, spiced, balsamic, roasted, fruity and citrus - and its boxed collections, such as the Ligne Classique, are very intriguing. (415) 291-9600. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Features antiques and collectibles, jewelry, home and garden, clocks, hand-crafted flutes, crafts, floral displays and candles ... Features antiques and collectibles, jewelry, home and garden, clocks, hand-crafted flutes, crafts, floral displays and candles. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Picking up the pieces Apr 6, 2009
Deb Dulaney can see the old location of her Cottage Floral and Gift shop, which was in the historic building on the corner of Legion and Main, from the window of a building at 105 First St. W., where she's setting up in now. She had planned the move long before the fire and was just about ready to get started packing. (Montana Standard, MT)
South Douglas Highway construction update Apr 4, 2009
The Gillette News-Record: Today. Friday, April 03, 2009. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Treasure Market kicks off at Stanford Mar 27, 2009
Floral designer Ron Morgan will demonstrate flower arrangements. Tickets for the preview party are $150 for Cantor Arts Center members and $200 for others. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Art’s Barbershop to open in Holmen Mar 25, 2009
Marion Bertelsen moved Ethel s Attic and Boutique to the space formerly occupied by Blooming Basket floral shop, which closed in February. She sells plants, antiques, garden decor, home decor and antiques. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
* Liu backtracks on floral museum Mar 21, 2009
Liu backtracks on floral museum ... Premier Liu Chao-shiuan (B) yesterday corrected remarks made by Cabinet members on a plan to transform a planned southern branch of Taipeis National Palace Museum (NPM) into a floral culture exhibition hall ... The dream of the people of Chiayi County is to have a National Palace Museum branch, not a floral museum. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Obama on 'Tonight Show' Mar 18, 2009
The 25-year-old star known for battles with addiction and frequent run-ins with the law stepped out of a car wearing a low-cut floral mini-dress and her trademark beehive hairdo. Winehouse, who has been in and out of rehab, looked healthier than in recent appearances and appeared to be in good spirits. (Erie Times-News, PA)
DOUGLAS HIGHWAY UPDATE Mar 11, 2009
The Gillette News-Record: Sunday. Tuesday, March 10, 2009. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
What's Happening Feb 26, 2009
Floral Arranging Workshop - 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School St., Watkinsville; covers discussions of basic design elements, traditional and new age arrangements, information on flower selection and handling, demonstrations with the use of twigs, seed pods and flowers; attendees create and take home arrangement; attendees should bring their own vessel or purchase one at the workshop; call to register; $50 for OCAF members, $60 for non-members; plus a $15 materials... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Waterloo's 150th birthday features job fair events Feb 25, 2009
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce event will have a wide array of area businesses and organizations participating including Lannoy's Piggly Wiggly, American Family Insurance, Legacy Investments, Lasting Impressions Photo, Classic Creations Floral , Avestar Credit Union, UW Health Partners, F, Waterloo Antiques Mall, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Sundance Acres Farm, High Energy Mobile DJ, Century 21 Affiliated, Nutzy Mutz and Crazy Cats and Trek Bicycle. In addition, employment... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Erin Garden Club to Attend State Show Feb 21, 2009
across Georgia will enter their most creative floral designs as well as more ... Over 100 floral designs are expected to compete ... We hope all who are interested in flowers, gardening, floral design. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Stroll through display gardens, meet local garden clubs, learn about gardening in workshops, shop in the Garden Marketplace, attend a floral arrangement demonstration presented by American Institute of Floral Designers and see the latest green products ... See hundreds of floral arrangements and learn the meanings of the different flowers. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
A Tiffany collection you can get your hands on Feb 19, 2009
His lamps, which ranged from $3o for simple shades with geometric designs to $750 for elaborate floral motifs, were certainly not cheap at the time ... Tiffany used many themes: geometric, floral, insects and fruits or plants. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bringing Green Living to Your China Cabinet Feb 12, 2009
Fill tureens, serving bowls or even gravy boats with fresh cut spring flowers to create unique table centerpieces or floral decorations to use throughout your home. Don't throw away broken pieces. (Pekin Times, IL)
Ways to survive a mean winter Feb 12, 2009
While you re there in the store s floral section, buy a little houseplant and put it by a window to counter the bleakness beyond. I recommend the pothos plant, cheap, cheerily green-and-white and all but unkillable. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Valentines Day orders bloom Feb 12, 2009
With the Valentine's Day holiday falling on a Saturday this year, that could have meant dwindling sales for Twin Town floral shops ... Abi Kramer, staff at Heather Anns Floral and Gift, prepares an arrangement for a customer Tuesday afternoon ... Wahpeton Floral and Gift and Heather Ann's Floral and Gift are experiencing the same rush of early orders, which are boosting their sales. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Soprano family values Feb 11, 2009
Latest News, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Opinions and Gossip - NY Daily News. has our city covered from Co-op City to Coney Island. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
