Vermont Recycles Flowers: October 2011

How I got started.......

HOW I GOT STARTED.........

I was admiring arrangements at a reception party for a friend. I decided to ask the hotel staff what actually happens to the flowers. Do they move them to the lobby for the enjoyment of the guests? I was told "oh no, we don't keep them." So an idea was born; why not ask to take the flowers back to my shop, redesign them & give them back to the community. Why not? Who wouldn't like fresh flowers especially in a nursing home dining room or a local school lobby. That's how "Vermont recycles Flowers "got started. With the generosity of flower donations and a little talent from Chappell's Florist designers and local volunteers, we are sharing flowers, still full of life, with members of our community who will really enjoy them. recycleflowers@yahoo.com

Diane @ Chappell's Florist http://www.chappellsflorist.com/

FOR FLOWER DELIVERY from Chappell's florist in Burlington, South Burlington, Shelburne, Williston, Colchester, Essex Jct, Winooski & Charlotte,Vermont and Worldwide via "Best Florist Network" Teleflora Nationwide:
Chappell's Florist
Chappells florist link : http://www.chappellsflorist.com/

A bit of fragrance lingers on the hand that gives the flowers......

Monday, October 3, 2011

News for this week

This week flower arrangements were delivered to the Fletcher Allen ICU waiting rooms. I wanted to send fresh flowers here to bring a bit of cheer into these plain rooms. I hope these flowers will lift spirits. I sent also to Fanny Allen Rehab. I am now working with the VNA; cut flowers are being picked up at Chappell's florist and taken to Adult Day Care centers for flower arranging classes on Wednesday.
I am now accepting flower requests from non-profits for specific functions. I never know what kinds or colors of flowers I will receive, but nobody seems to mind.