Petal Pushers

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

40 Plants That Attract Hummingbirds

Welcome Hummingbird Fans There are a lot of choices for plants that attract hummingbirds to the garden. The goal, of course, is not only to get their attention

the good stuff: INDOOR TREES

Surprise At A Car Repair Garage

I misjudged the entrance to the library so when I turned into the driveway I hit the curb and drove over it. No big deal, I figured. The car still ran fine so I thought nothing of it. That afterno…

Flowers for the New Year, new you: Advice from a pedaling petal pusher

Nico Bella of Spellbound Flowers pedals her Dutch cargo bike filled with fresh cut flowers to sell them in downtown Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square. Bella calls herself a '"feurtender" because customer tell her stories "with their hearts wide open in love, in grief, in joy, in celebration" and she sees it as her job to help them write a wish, a blessing or love letter with flowers.

Wedding Venues, Wedding Cakes, Dresses, Invitations, Planning, Advice for Perfect Weddings!

The easiest way to find local wedding venues, cakes, dresses, invitations & more. WeddingWire is stress free, hassle free, and just plain free. Compare wedding vendor reviews and newlywed ratings. Get wedding planning advice, tips, connect with brides planning weddings. Find wedding vendors, wedding venues, reception venues, ceremony venues, wedding caterers, photographers, videographers, bands, djs, florists, limos, and ceremony music. Build wedding websites, budgets, checklists, seating…

Tips for finding your perfect Wedding Venue

Tips for finding your perfect Wedding Venue
29 Mar, 2013
Tips for finding your perfect Wedding Venue
If you are newly engaged and starting to plan your wedding, you are probably realizing what a daunting task it can be to choose the right venue for your special day. The great thing is that many choices available to you and if you are like many of my brides, you have no clue where to start
Here are a few tips to guide you! Set…

Keep your wedding on schedule with these final wedding planning tips

Keep your wedding on schedule with these final wedding planning tips
19 Nov, 2012
How to plan a wedding in 5 months or less
Planning your Wedding is a very exciting thing. They say the average booking cycle is 12-18 months, but as life happens the lengthy process may not fit into your schedule. Sometimes it is even better to get started while the new-found passion is in the air. Regardless of the time-frame you choose, be thrilled and enjoy the planning because…

Your 10 Most Pressing WEDI-QUETTE Questions Answered!

Your 10 Most Pressing WEDI-QUETTE Questions Answered
16 Jan, 2013
1. What are the general rules for addressing my wedding invitations?
Addressing your invitations is a great way to inform guests about the details of your big day, and the rules are relatively simple for most on your list. Spell out titles and degrees (“Doctor”), and always use “Mr. and Mrs.” for married couples—likewise, “Ms.” or “Miss” for divorced or young females under 12.
If a couple is unmarried but living together, or…

British Flowers Week: the 20 most creative florists

Soon it may be as unusual to fill your house with sweet peas in January as it is to feast on strawberries.