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Mother's Day love and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

This past Friday, F&I helped out the incredible patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Stephanie Milo of McCrae Public Relations (I hope I spelled that right!) contacted us a few months ago and asked if we would participate in the annual Rainbird (sprinkler people) Mother's Day project. When we found out it was for children, I said -'you betcha'! Visitors to the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Friday May 9, were asked to bring in stems of fresh cut flowers and they would receive reduced admission. Stephanie collected the flowers and as the day progressed, she called and we agreed it would be better if she could bring the flowers to our store and we would put the bouquets together. Unfortunately, there weren't a lot of flowers donated that could be used, so we donated about 400 stems of various flowers to ensure a successful project. Need I remind all of you that Mother's Day is the 2nd busiest flower holiday in our profession, so we were already exhausted and slammed, but we couldn't say no to the kids. When we loaded Stephanie's vehicle, she had flower bouquets out the ying yang! She delivered them to the hospital (sorry, don't know exactly which one) and the children presented their mothers with flowers... and folks, let me tell you, that is the true meaning of life.. giving to others in need... if everyone did 1 nice thing a day for a total stranger, pretty soon, we'd have a fabulous planet.. think about it!

Here are some pictures and the Thank You note we received in the mail today.. if I can figure out how to post the video..you'll see it as well.

First Communion at St. Joseph Maronite Church

Every year at Mother's Day, we get a call from the parents of the children who will receive their First Communion at St. Joseph Maronite (Eastern Rite) Catholic Church in Inman Park. The community of the church is a wonderful group of people, not too large, just small enough that everyone there knows everyone else. Primarily Lebanese-Americans, the service is of the Eastern branch of the Catholic Church; masses are in English & Arameic. Father Peter Boulos has led the congregation for 13 years and is leaving at the end of the month for a new assignment in Tampa. You wil be missed Fr. Peter... and we look forward to meeting Fr. Dominic.

The pictures are from the floral setup for the service on Saturday, May 9, 2009.

A quick email from Shanon's mom:

Patti Hall, mother of the bride from Saturday, May 2nd...just emailed... thought we'd share:
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It was just FABULOUS!!!!!!! The reception was magical, so many compliments on the gorgeous flowers. Thank you so very much for making Shanons wedding look spectacular. It was like a fairytale setting , so delicate. I did not want the evening to end, the room was too pretty to leave. Thank you all for your hard work and personal care to make this a magical night.

Patti

Shanon Hall & Nathan Burgess 5-2-09 Part II

As I write this, Shanon and Nathan are now husband & wife. We took a few shots with our camera to tease you.. nothing fancy...Dwayne has promised to get me photos soon!

Leslie at Morningside Presbyterian Church was an absolute angel, considering we were loading in between thunderstorms..remember Shanon, it's supposed to be good luck if it rains on your wedding day!

Her reception flowers were all white, as promised.. and really should make them jump for joy when they arrive for the reception. Thanks to the staff at Ansley Golf Club for your assistance.

Twitter - we're there...be patient

F&I is on Twitter... but just learning.. so please be patient... any suggestions, just let me know. Follow us: FLOWERLARRY (Foxgloves was already taken, bummer)

We're also on Facebook Group: Foxgloves & Ivy Floral Design Studio

Shanon Hall & Nathan Burgess 5-2-09

Shanon & Nathan are tying the knot Saturday, May 2, 2009! Shanon is the last of 3 daughters to get married and mom is looking forward to this moment. Morningside Presbyterian Church is the site for the ceremony with a buffet reception at the Ansley Golf Club.

Shanon has chosen an all white affair, featuring flowers such as peonies (yes, the first bunches to come from the Netherlands... still too early for local!), garden roses from South America, lilac, French tulips, hydrangea, freesia, bouvardia, stock, spray roses, hybrid delphinium and variegated hostas. Each bridesmaid will carry a 'monobotanic' bouquet (one variety of one flower) and all of the flowers are in her bouquet.

Reception decor will feature stunning white linens from BBJ Linen - white pintuck and white ribbon sheer over white - crisp, clean and elegant. Centerpieces are low and high, with scads of candlelight -votives & floaters. She chose Mark Lotti's Classic Cheesecakes & Cakes 'Twig' cake, which will sit on a 'pillow' of white hydrangea.

Once the photographer, Dwayne Bass (whom I've known since he was 8!), releases some photos, we'll share with you all.

Best wishes to you both Shanon & Nathan... see you tomorrow!!!