VISTA: Japanese festival transports visitors at Vista Buddhist Temple Jul 26, 2009
The free festival includes Japanese crafts, lectures, floral design, music and, of course, food ---- including teriyaki, sushi, noodle dishes (udon soup, yakisoba, somen salad), won ton and sweets (manju and taikoyaki). A lot of people came for the opportunity to experience exotic new flavors, especially the De La Cruz family of Oceanside. (North County Times)
Students learn career building Jul 25, 2009
Marissa Saurini, 13, of Auburn, spent the camp last year at the floral design station, which was not offered again this year. But that's okay; she believes she found her life's calling in the kitchen. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
VISTA: Annual Obon Fest set for weekend Jul 24, 2009
Running from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, the festival will offer a range of Japanese crafts, lectures, food, floral design, music and other themed events. The last 90 minutes of each day's festival is devoted to Bon Odori folk dancing, where everyone is invited to join in the dance circle and celebrate. (North County Times)
Cosy your home Jul 20, 2009
Be style smart when incorporating warm floral design by incorporating natural sustainable fibres, organic fabrics, renewable woods, bamboo, and recycled materials wherever you can. The results are a healthier home and lower energy bills; a sustainable future is and will always be stylish. (iAfrica.com)
• District increases some school fees Jul 17, 2009
FFA fees will increase from 20 to 25, the floral design fee will go from 40 to 50 and the food and nutrition class fee will jump from 10 to 15. A fee for a new class, advanced video production, was set at 20 to pay for supplies. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Island floriculture sees book as boost Jul 14, 2009
"Neotropica," a picture guidebook featuring an array of flowers and foliage grown in Hawai'i, debuted yesterday at the American Institute of Floral Designers Symposium in Kansas City, Mo ... "Every day, I wish I knew the name of something that is pictured in the wholesale market," said floral designer Jim Johnson of the American Institute of Floral Design in College Station, Texas ... Gilliam, who lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, said the guide is written for "everyone who loves flowers,"... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Local Industry News and Notes Jul 7, 2009
Joe Guggia, a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers and owner of Camfeldt s Flowers in Santa Maria, has released a new instructional book called E-Z Flower Design, the first in a series of do-it-yourself floral design guides. Guggia said the 24-page book explains all phases of floral design, and he offers a money-back guarantee ... Other books in the series include E-Z Wedding Flower Design, E-Z Advanced Flower Design, E-Z Sympathy Flower Design and E-Z Permanent Floral Design. (Santa Maria Times)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Jul 5, 2009
Lab Assistance -The Central Lakes College is seeking volunteers to assist in the Landscaping, Greenhouse, and Floral Design programs ... Landscaping and Floral Design are M & W, Greenhouse is M, W, F (8-10 a.m.). (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Community Corner: Arneberg named tops out of 1,250 cadets Jul 1, 2009
In addition to national competitions and grant opportunities, members of federated garden clubs can attend courses in environmental studies, horticulture, and landscape and floral design. A portion of each federated garden club s dues supports numerous state and national upper level college scholarships. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Decorator Show House to host lecture series Jul 1, 2009
will present Christmas in August, an entertaining program of floral design and fashion ... Floral designs will be raffled and accessories and millinery will be for sale. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State honors historic home: Logan man ‘proud’ his residence made Jun 22, 2009
The garden is a particular attraction, with Bugbee creating a different elaborate floral design each year. This time, the front yard features an homage to Charles Darwin, who was born 200 years ago. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Basil Press takes siesta for summer May 31, 2009
Athens florist Posy Henson has relocated her floral design service to Andrew Downs and Co. home decorating store, 1737 S. Lumpkin St. in Five Points. Henson, who had been working out of Jingles in Five Points, moved after Jingles owner Linda Ford closed her gift store to pursue a teaching career. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Community Corner: Concert to benefit Community Closet May 25, 2009
The workshop will teach how to exhibit flowers, houseplants and floral designs at the fair ... - Basic principals of floral design. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Getting set for business expo May 24, 2009
Some of the home businesses from last year include: Bob s Sewing Machine, Demarle At Home, Blue Dahlia Floral Design, Wicks Works, Kamalot Creations, Melaleuka and Herbalife. There will be auctions each day at 2 p.m. Participating vendors are guaranteed a sale and customers can bid against each other. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
From flowers, 'happiness' flows May 23, 2009
Jun Pinon, a San Francisco floral designer who, at 16, began his colorful career in the back of a delivery truck. His first floral design job was with Aunty Nani in the Halekulani flower shop in 1995 ... Now Pinon is well known in the Bay Area for the floral designs he creates for the Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, and special events for organizations such as the San Francisco Ballet. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bartow Garden Club Members Shine At District IX Meeting May 13, 2009
Rita Hilton of Bartow received a Calendar Pin for her floral design skills. A photograph of one has been published in the 2010 Edition of the Florida Flower Arrangement Calendar. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
A rosy future for H.B. floral designer May 8, 2009
Rose Catapano says she can create floral designs for any bride’s budget. (photo courtesy Rose Catapano)"> Rose Catapano says she can create floral designs for any bride s budget. (photo courtesy Rose Catapano) You can t buy love or happiness, but any bride who has spent half her budget on bouquets and boutonnieres will atttest to this fact: wedding flowers can be an expensive symbol of a priceless emotion. Rose Catapano, the design guru behind Designs by Rose, a family-owned wedding and... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Floral design seminar Saturday May 6, 2009
Local designers will sponsor a floral design seminar from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter s Episcopal Church ... Tom, a noted landscaper and floral designer, left the teaching profession to follow his love of flowers ... Helping out in the shops from an early age developed her skills and love of floral design. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Try a helping of veggies in your centerpiece May 4, 2009
Ron Morgan, who lectures around the country about floral design and owns the eclectic shop Loot in Lafayette, and Connie Hubbell, an Oakland florist and floral design teacher, were happy to help ... Oakland floral designer Connie Hubbell filled a miniature watermelon with Indian bitter melon, proteas, kumquats and sweet peas encircled by a tangle of Chinese long beans ... Lafayette floral designer Ron Morgan's centerpiece combines kale, eggplant, avocados, radicchio and artichokes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Garden club awards scholarships May 2, 2009
The Danvers Garden Club cares about floral design, about horticulture, and about the environment. These two women also care about very similar things, making them truly worthy of the Danvers Garden Club scholarship. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Community Garden Club celebrates 50th anniversary May 2, 2009
You need an interest in gardening or floral design, two current member sponsors, and a willingness to put time into the club s activities ... The show will have a floral design section, a horticulture section and an educational section. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Lenny's heart beats on, keeping another life going Apr 20, 2009
Lenny Uyetake owned and operated a linen and laundry service in Lahaina but sold it two years ago to pursue his dream of owning a floral design business. Lenny Mike's Design opened just two weeks before Uyetake suffered his fatal stroke. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Youth Get Exposed To Careers At Job Fair Apr 17, 2009
Among the career fields represented at this year's fair were health care, dentistry, floral design, mill work, cabinetry, carpentry, auto repair, physical therapy, tractor repair, cosmetology, administration of justice, massage therapy and food service. The job fair was sponsored by Hartnell College and Mission Trails Regional Occupational Program. (KSBW 8, CA)
13th Annual Non-Traditional Career Fair Apr 14, 2009
Among the career fields to be represented are those in health care, dentistry, floral design, mill work, cabinetry, carpentry, auto repair, physical therapy, tractor repair, cosmetology, administration of justice, massage therapy, food service and many more. Numbers of exhibitors will bring hands-on demonstrations of their services to share with fair participants. (KSBW 8, CA)
DEATHS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2009 (915) Apr 11, 2009
Though Dottye kept her cosmetology license, her passion was in floral design. She worked as a master designer for two florists in Jacksonville for over 10 years. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Spring's best Apr 10, 2009
With a beautiful floral design covering the entire surface of the umbrella and tote, it certainly makes a fashion statement, even in the rain. For a more casual look, there is a popular line of t-shirts that will fit any wardrobe made for relaxing and taking it easy. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Irene Lucas (18) Apr 8, 2009
Later in life she worked at Albany Flowers ark and enjoyed studying floral design. She also took art classes and became an accomplished painter. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Jones: Bloom brought many together Apr 8, 2009
Helen and Viktoria provided the historical data that accompanied the floral design descriptions. They and their spouses worked hours collecting and hanging and then removing the art and artifacts displayed in the exhibit. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid reopeningApril 25 Apr 1, 2009
The two-day festival will feature a wide variety of free activities, such as birding tours, eco-friendly gardening technique demonstrations, floral design competitions and live music, as well as Kids Kraft sessions and face-painters for the little ones. We received our most significant hurricane damage in the Rainforest Pyramid, said John Zendt, general manager of Moody Gardens. (KHOU.com, TX)
Is now the time to tackle a fixer-upper? Mar 30, 2009
But the 160-year-old house in Westwood does have a barn, which Bellanger plans to convert into a workspace for her floral design business. And a contractor she trusts was available and offered a good deal on a renovation. (Boston Globe)
Small Biz: Floral designer finds her niche Mar 29, 2009
"My grandmother is a wonderful floral designer as (is) my mother." ... Name: The Cottage Keeper Owner: Rebecca Hybl Type: Floral design and retail Address: 220 Robert Hardeman Road, Winterville Phone: (706) 614-8960 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; Saturday by appointment only ... "My grandmother is a wonderful floral designer as (is) my mother.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Students check out career paths at COS Mar 29, 2009
In the latter, about 800 students from Tulare and Kings counties competed in 33 categories, ranging from desktop publishing to floral design, mathematics and salad prep. Jim Vidak, Tulare County superintendent of schools, walked the quad and took in the vibe. (Fresno Bee)
* Calla Lily Festival begins at Zhuzihu on Yangmingshan Mar 27, 2009
The festival will also feature floral design exhibitions and music performances, the department said. Taipei Citys Department of Transportation urged visitors to take public transport to the festival because Hudao Boulevard will be crowded during the weekends. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Stem wedding costs by arranging your own flowers Mar 26, 2009
Faith Cass of Cass School of Floral Design in Watertown got so many inquiries about her bridal bouquet-making classes for professionals that she now offers the same classes tailored to brides ... LEAH DELINGER, instructor, Cass School of Floral Design ... FAITH CASS, owner, Cass School of Floral Design. (Boston Globe)
Making the difference Mar 25, 2009
Macdonald, formerly head gardener at Arrows Restaurant in Ogunquit, now operates her own landscape and floral design company. She is using this knowledge to improve the lives of these dedicated women. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Blooms! benefit feels like spring Mar 19, 2009
Job: Nursing, floral design. I love your jacket. (Boston Globe)
Obits: Hubert, Zuehlke & Anderson Mar 19, 2009
In 1995 Ann and her daughter Mandy bought Prairie Designs in Britton, where for 13 years she used her creative talents in home decor and floral design. She enjoyed golfing, traveling, gardening and feeding birds. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
It's Ladies Night Out! Mar 17, 2009
The route ends in the fellowship hall, where there will be demonstrations on floral design by Flowers By Julia, cooking with Monika of the Chestnut Street Inn of Sheffield and an uplifting experience program by Girlfriends of Peru. Jeff Dunn will be signing his book Verses by Virtue, and there will be sandwiches and drinks available for sale, plus a silent auction. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Clinique Spring 2009 Makeup Mar 15, 2009
This adorable compact comes with two complementary shades of eye shadow that are shaped in a floral design. They are rich, creamy colors with a hint of shimmer. (Suite101.com)
Naturally inspired Mar 10, 2009
Tom studied floral design in France and brought a European fashion approach to the hot pink mannequin, dressing her with a necklace of twigs and flowers. Hamasaki and Tomonari will collaborate on the large window fronting the valet area. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Toughlove America, LLC Sues MTV/VH1, Drew Barrymore's Flower Films and High Noon Entertainment to Enforce Its Trademark Rights Mar 5, 2009
Central Floral Gardens - Professional Floral Design for Whitsett NC.www. centralfloralgardens2. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cold But Firm Mar 3, 2009
Israel's leading car rental company offers a 20% discount on online reservations Learn how Efrat saved 30,000 lives of Jewish children Send flowers to someone in Gush Dan with Alon Levin - floral design Car rental in Israel, special prices Use your mouse to find your spouse. Your guide to Israel Protecting Israel's environment Global community of music makers discover new music Your Home in Jerusalem Pay 6 Stay 7 days. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
The review site Yelp draws some outcries of its own Mar 3, 2009
PK Art and Floral Design in San Francisco has a one-star review that accuses it of overcharging for a wedding bouquet. Pam Unkai, the owner, said the customer had requested expensive additions to her arrangements. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Garden Club ushers spring with floral designer Huntoon Mar 3, 2009
On Wednesday, March 11, the Medfield Garden Club will host Mary Huntoon, an award-winning floral designer noted for her creative designs and innovative techniques ... She ll also answer questions about both basic and advanced floral design. (Medfield Press, MA)
Picking a profession Feb 26, 2009
She is a speech pathologist major, but is hoping to go into floral design after taking a floral arranging class at BYU.. Payne, a senior from Sandy, said she tried to talk herself into pursuing her major, but the more she came to know herself, the more she knew she had to go in a different direction. (The Daily Universe, UT)
What's Happening Feb 26, 2009
Lecture: The Cherokee Garden Library - 7:30 p.m., State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.; the Cherokee Garden Library is an educational resource center for gardening, landscape design, garden history, horticulture, floral design, botanical art and ecology; reservations required; free; (706) 542-6138. Improv Athens Performance - 8 p.m., Cin;, 234 W. Hancock Ave.; see improv games from "Whose Line is it Anyway?" and more; $5; www. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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)
Deborah E. von Schebe Feb 20, 2009
Deborah enjoyed sewing, painting, floral design, ice skating, fishing and gardening. She was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship in Big Lake. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Valentines Day is a busy time for North Iowa florist Feb 14, 2009
3136704 Sonja Jackson reaches for multi-colored roses in a cooler at Jackson Floral Design House and Garden on Friday. ARIAN SCHUESSLER/The Globe Gazette CLEAR LAKE Sonja Jackson opens the floral cooler at Jackson Floral Design House and Garden and quickly scoops up some tie-dyed roses and lively daisies. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Power of love Feb 14, 2009
Larese Floral Design owner Carl Larese at his Erie shop on Feb. 11 ... Pre-emptively battling a dip in sales -- due, in part, to the economy and also because Valentine's Day falls on a weekend -- Carl Larese, owner of Larese Floral Design, 2602 Myrtle St., said he's offered more promotions to drum up business. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Camellias on parade Feb 12, 2009
The first program on the schedule was on Camellia Floral Design, given by Joyce Proffitt, Master Gardener, member of Mt. Hermon Garden Club and student Flower Show Judge, and Rachel Lanford, of the Mt. Hermon Garden Club, Home and Garden Club and Flower Show Judge. They gave a presentation which included two designs by Susan McNeese of the Mt. Hermon Garden Club. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Alfred Angelo Partners with BRIDES Magazine to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with the Opening of First Arizona Flagship Store Feb 8, 2009
The grand-opening event will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Throughout the day, customers will enjoy complimentary cake tastings from Marco's Cakes, floral design and bouquet ideas from Creative Arrangements by Sylvia, hair consultations courtesy of Spirals Salon, make-up tips and skin-care consultations by Mary Kay Cosmetics, as well as receive a gift bag from Alfred Angelo and BRIDES including the latest issue of BRIDES, their 75th Anniversary issue, featuring an Alfred... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Where the flowers grow, hope blooms Feb 8, 2009
She decided to pursue a certificate in floral design at Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston. She began bringing donations of flowers to Room to Grow s headquarters to decorate and enliven the space, she said. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Lieberman followers debate how to enforce loyalty Feb 8, 2009
Israel's leading car rental company offers a 20% discount on online reservations Watch Live Israeli Premier Basketball Games Learn how Efrat saved 30,000 lives of Jewish children Send flowers to someone in Gush Dan with Alon Levin - floral design Car rental in Israel, special prices Use your mouse to find your spouse. Your guide to Israel Protecting Israel's environment Global community of music makers discover new music Your Home in Jerusalem Pay 6 Stay 7 days. (Jerusalem Post)
