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Florist uses nursing background to ease grief of San Antonio residents
1of7Chris Alderete, owner of The Rose Boutique, adjusts a green plant with bright Stargazer lilies. She uses her years of experience as a home health care professional and hospice administrator to help ease the grief of customers mourning loved ones.Photo: Bob Owen...
There’s a novel way to say it with flowers
A Cathy Graham arrangement includes dahlias, garden roses and ranunculus plus fragrant rosemary, which signifies remembrance. It would make a nice Mother’s Day or get-well arrangement. When London flower designer Shane Connolly discusses arrangements with his clients,...
Grandmas as flower girls and other inspired ideas from favorite Dallas weddings
Julia Bunch Fearis and Galen Fearis asked their grandmothers, who are longtime friends, to serve as flower girls. Photo by Rebecca Chesney The Bubble Tap Trailer greeted guests at LeeAnne Locken and Rich Emberlin's wedding reception. Photo by Jennefer Wilson An...
Inaugural Wreaths Across America went well with hopes of expanding in 2020
JOHN THOMASON, left, coordinator of Cleveland's first-ever Wreaths Across America program at the Bradley County Veterans Cemetery on Dec. 14, places one of the wreaths celebrating different branches of the U.S. military. State Sen. Todd Gardenhire stands at right....
No time to stop and smell the roses: Dream leads local florist to Rose Parade
Longtime Steamboat Springs resident Susanne Bostrom is in California helping to build the floats for the Rose Parade. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Longtime Steamboat Springs resident Susanne Bostrom can’t stop smiling these days as she talks about realizing her dream of being...
Best flower delivery services in 2020
Beautiful flower arrangements can help make any holiday that much more special. Whether you're putting together a special dinner party or looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, there are several flower delivery services that will come to the rescue, helping to...
Dallas Arboretum Discounts In January
Dallas Arboretum One of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2020 is to spend more time outdoors. Dallas Arboretum makes visiting their beautiful gardens even more enticing with $5 general admission charges for January and myriad special activities during the month. Parking...
As 2020 begins, local florist recalls legacy, contemplates future
The face behind the flowers: Sara Broyles Engel has created countless unforgettable floral displays for her Jonesborough neighbors. (Photo by Lisa Whaley) By LISA WHALEY Publisher lwhaley@heraldandtribune.com Flowers may have bloomed throughout Sara Broyles Engel’s...
Petal Pushers: 8 Hudson Valley Floral Designers Who Will Make Your Wedding Bloom
Moody spring florals inspired by the Dutch masters. Including blooming spirea branches, fritillaria, parrot tulips, butterfly ranunculus, hyacinth, hellebore and jasmine vines. Embracing the ephemeral artistry of contemporary floral design, the host of Hudson Valley...