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Aug 17, 2018

The power of flowers: Donna Clark brightens residents' days with beautiful blooms

Every week Donna Clark delivers flowers to about 20 residents at Avalon Care Center in Federal Way to brighten their rooms and their days. She's been doing so for the past seven years. Her dedication to spreading joy among the residents prompted her husband, Al, to nominate her as Citizen of the Month. "An avid gardener, Donna brings flowers from her garden and chats with each resident as she is arranging a bouquet in their vase," Al said in an email about his wife. "Everyone knows her as the ‘Flower Lady.' Residents and staff know her friendly smile. "When her garden has no flowers in the wintertime, she buys about $30 worth of cut flowers from one of the grocery stores. At 78 years old, older than many of the residents, she loves what she does. And everyone who hears of her work is amazed with her dedication. Most people find nursing homes to be very dreary. Donna does her part in bringing smiles to everyone." Clark started visiting residents in nursing homes years ago through the Friend to Friend organization, which pairs volunteers with...

Jul 14, 2017

Homes, businesses recognized in Lompoc 'Say It With Flowers' beautification contest

Canfield Drive Birdhouses on 712 and 716 Canfield Drive.The winners in the “Churches” category were first-place True Vine Baptist Church, 533 Avalon St., second-place Lompoc Foursquare Church, 125 North C St., and third place North Avenue Baptist Church, 1523 W. North Ave.Honorable mentions were given to the other 81 nominated locations. (Santa Maria Times (subscription))

May 7, 2017

11 Mother's Day gifts for mom

ONTRIBUTED The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Shake up a summer cocktail for mom with the Maryna Cocktail Shaker, $54 at Anthropologie stores including Avalon, 4180 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, and Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta.Soulflowers is a new Atlanta-based flower subscription service perfect for the mom who enjoys fresh blooms. CONTRIBUTED The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Soulflowers is a new Atlanta-based flower subscription service perfect for the mom who enjoys fresh blooms. Sign up for one-, two- or three-month subscriptions, which include two bouquets per month. Prices start at $76 for the one-month subscription. Visit YoungBloodBoutique.com/flower-subscription/ or sign up in-store at 632 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta.Lalabu, the shirts that make baby carrying and nursing simple. CONTRIBUTED The Atlanta Journal-Constitution New moms (and dads) will appreciate products from Atlanta-born Lalabu, the shirts that make baby carrying and nursing simple with an all-in-one design. The Lalabu Soothe Shirt features a pouch and inner mesh panel that calms newborns and a built-in nursing bra for easy breastfeeding. It costs $75 and is available online at lalabu.com.Help mom upgrade her style by booking an appointment with The Service at the Shops Buckhead Atlanta. Clients enjoy complimentary personal styling and shopping with the expertise of top Atlanta stylist Amy Nelson and her team. All purchases made through The Service can be gift-wrapped and delivered to a nearby home, hotel or office. For information, call 404-939-9275.The Frye Casey Leather Tote is available at Nordstrom. CONTRIBUTED The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Frye Casey Leather Tote will hold mom’s most precious items. It costs $358 (but is now priced at $189.97 for a limited time) at Nordstrom, Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, or Perimeter Mall, 4390 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta.Mom’s Night Out at STK Atlanta is May 11-14, and the three-course dinner menu, which is $65 per person, gives you some options along the way. CONTRIBUTED The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Enjoy Mom’s Night Out at STK Atlanta, May 11-14. The three-course Mother’s Day dinner menu is $65 per person (not including tax and gratuity) and includes a first course of... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Aug 15, 2016

'Perennials' compete in flower, design show

Winners from Friday’s flower show include: FLORAL ROSES Miniature Roses: Champer, first. CUT FLOWERS ANNUALS Giant Marigold: Bill Kincaid, 1234 Avalon Rd., Carrollton, first. Dwarf Marigold: Champer, first; Petersen, second; Vera Prinkey, 119 Salineville Rd., Carrollton, third. Petunia, single: Graden Cook, 4392 Arrow Rd., Carrollton, and Erika Zeedyk, 3091 Explorer Rd., Carrollton, tie first; Kincaid, Prinkey and Zeedyk, tie second; Kincaid, third. Cosmos: Zeedyk, first. Celosia Coxcomb Crested: Kincaid, first. Zinnia, large: Prinkey, second. Zinnia, small: Magen Bourquin, 2245 Arrow Rd., Carrollton, first; Prinkey, second; Garrett Bourquin, 2245 Arrow Rd., Carrollton, third. Sunflower, small: M. Bourquin, first. Impatients: Prinkey, first; Petersen, second; Zeedyk, third. Geranium: Prinkey, first; G. Bourquin, second; Kincaid, third. Any Other: Zeedyk, first; Prinkey, second. PERENNIALS Phlox: Zeedyk, first; Prinkey, second. Lupine: Champer, first. Snapdragons: Prinkey, first; Zeedyk, second; Prinkey, third; Cook-Honorable Mention. Daisy, Shasta: M. Bourquin, first. Daisy, Rudbeckia: Prinkey, first; Zeedyk, second; Kincaid, third; Petersen, honorable mention. Yarrow: Prinkey, first and Best of Show; Cook, second; Kincaid, third. Hydrangea, small: Kincaid, first; Sweet Peas: Zeedyk, first. Any Other: Booth and Champer, tie first; Zeedyk, Kincaid, Booth and Champer, all second; Kincaid, Petersen, Leah Bourquin, 2245 Arrow Rd., Carrollton, and Booth, all third; Kincaid, honorable mention. BULBS AND TUBEROUS Day Lily: Prinkey and Kincaid, tie first; Kincaid, Champer, Booth and Petersen, all second. Tiger Lily: Champer, first. Stargazer Lily: Kincaid, first. Lily, Any other: Champer, first; Kincaid, second and third. Gladiolus: Zeedyk, first and second. Dahlia, small: Prinkey, first; M. Bourquin, second; G. Bourquin, third. Begonia: Prinkey and M. Bourquin, honorable mention. Any other: Champer, first. DESIGN Weekend at the Lodge: Champer, first; K. Moore, second; Petersen, third. A Cozy Night in Front of the Campfire: K. Moore, first; Petersen, second; Champer, third. Starry, Starry Night: K. Moore, first; Champer, second; Petersen and G. Moore, honorable mention. Family Time: K. Moore, first; Deana Petersen, 1256 Bark Rd., Magnolia, second; H. Petersen, honorable mention. Grandma’s Kitchen Garden: Kukunis, first; M. Bourquin, second; K. Moore and Champer, third. Let’s Celebrate: Champer, first; K. Moore, second. Hello Sunshine: Champer, first. Fire Works: K. Moore, first; Champer, second; G. Moore, third. A Walk Thru the Meadows: K. Moore, first; Champer, second; H. Petersen, third. Summertime Blues: Kukunis, first; K. Moore, second. (The Free Press Standard)

May 3, 2016

10 things to do with Mom on her day

Kids 3 and under are free. 630-584-2100; hotelbaker.com. Bring mom out to a Mother's Day Cannoli Party with Frankie Avalon at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St. in St. Charles. The original teen idol, known for his "Beach Party" film series, presents a 5 p.m. show Sunday. Tickets are $39-$89. 630-962-7000; arcadalive.com. If your mom, wife, aunt or grandma likes clean comedy, check out Vicki Quade in "Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity ... in Two Acts" at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $38-$45. 630-942-4000; atthemac.org. Annie Alleman is a freelance writer. (Chicago Tribune)

Apr 22, 2016

Freebie Friday: Art and Jazz festivals, Earth Day in the Park

The Abbey, 117 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, free, 386-734-4545.    There Will Be Words: a reading by local writers. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Gallery at Avalon Island, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, free, 407-317-8367, therewillbewords.com.    Toni Tennille: the singer-songwriter signs and discusses her new memoir. 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, 2418 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, free, 407-894-6024.  Art Shows/events   Art Among The Trees: juried fine art exhibit, plus crafts and live music. 9 a.m. Saturday, Historic Porter House, 5030 Highway 17 North, DeLeon Springs, free, 407-474-6125.    Art & Music in the Park: live entertainment, 15 gourmet food trucks, and art on exhibit. 6 p.m. today, Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, free, 407-262-7700.    Authentic Orlando Art Fest: art displays, poetry and musical performances and a variety of vendors and live entertainment. 6p.m. today, Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave., Orlando, free, 407-872-1117.    Graffiti in the Home: reception for works by Pam Loudon. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bloomingdale's at Millenia Mall, 4152 Conroy Rd, Orlando, free, 407-264-2400.    Mount Dora Art Stroll: monthly tour of local galleries. 6 p.m. today, Mount Dora Center for the Arts, 138 E. Fifth Ave., Mount  Dora, free, 352-383-0880, mountdoracenterforthearts.org.   Exhibits    ART GALLERY AT MILLS PARK: 6-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturdays,1650 N.  Mills Ave., Orlando; free; 407-766-7353. "Art Crush Pop-Up Show" (through April 17).    ARTISANS ON FIFTH: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 134 E. Fifth Ave. at Mount Dora Center for the Arts, Mount Dora; free; 352-383-0880. "Seeds, Beads & Reeds" (opening reception 6-8 p.m. today, through April 30).    ART OF HEALING GALLERY: call for hours; located in Florida Hospital Altamonte, 601 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs; free; 407-303-5395. "Collect Moments Not Things" (through June 9).    ARTS ON DOUGLAS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; 123 Douglas St., New Smyrna Beach; free; 386-428-1133. "A Walk in the Woods: New Work by BJ Lantz" (through April 16), "Chris Robb: Continuum" (through April 30).    ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach; free; 386-427-6975. "Opening Minds Through Art" (through May 17).    CASSELBERRY ART HOUSE: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Orlando Sentinel)