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Local Slow-Flower Farms That Are Blossoming
Ellen Gustafson Photography When Christine Hoffman opened her floral studio, Foxglove , in 2013, she made it her mission to sell sustainably sourced blooms. “I didn’t even know if local, chemical-free flowers were a thing here,” she says. The “slow flowers” movement...
Meet the Wedding Hair Accessory Trends That’ll Be Everywhere in 2020
Photo by Alyssa Greenberg Over the past week, our editors have been attending the runway shows and showcases of all of your favorite bridal designers, who are revealing their newest wedding dresses during Bridal Fashion Week . Dare we say it's our favorite week of the...
Hilltop Florist Partners with Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund
Hope in Bloom is a program aimed at raising both awareness and financial benefit for area non-profit organizations. The focus will be on non-profit organizations whose missions are to improve the health and wellness of children, families, and the overall community....
Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Avalon
The northern beaches has a bit of a reputation for being an area of Sydney that people never leave. But spend some time exploring this picturesque coastal strip, and you'll understand the appeal of the bubble. Avalon is the gem in the centre of Sydney's northside...
The eternal beauty of the flower
Winter, “Appearance 01.0032, October 17, 2009,” as featured in “Flora Magnifica: The Art of Flowers in Four Seasons.” (Thames & Hudson). © 2018 Shunsuke Shiinoki. Autumn has officially arrived. And while it might seem that the change of seasons means an end to...
Small Business Spotlight: Hometown Flower Collective Is A Florist On Wheels
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- If you have been on Long Island recently, you may have seen a vintage baby blue 1976 Ford pickup truck that is quickly becoming an iconic symbol of the Hometown Flower Collective . Jaclyn Rutigliano is a third-generation florist, but hers is...
Dances With The Daffodils
Delivery of fresh flowers is nearly impossible without damaging a few flowers. But preserved and dried flowers travel well and can be shipped without hassle. Plus, they become available whenever and wherever you want I don't like buying flowers because they die so...
Maxine H. Burton recognized as a 2019 Shining Star Honoree by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Maxine H. Burton was recognized as a 2019 Shining Star Honoree by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation. A Shining Star Honoree is a leader in the Athens, Georgia community commended for using their time, talents, and passion to lift up women and girls in all aspects of life, including skills development, economic development, or business experience.
At age 22, new Touch of Love owner follows in footsteps of longtime owner Katie Martin
During the last nearly seven years she was employed at Touch of Love Florist & Weddings, Shae Sandritter has dreamed about how she would decorate the already alluring showroom for the holidays, and this year, it’s hers to adorn as she pleases. Sandritter, who will...