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/

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

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Burlington Vermont flowers - Dress for Success

We are pleased to have donated "vintage" flowers to Dress for Success today. They were so pleased for the touch of spring and gave me a big hug!

Dress for Success is a global not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 139 cities in 18 countries and has helped more than 775,000 women work towards self-sufficiency.

Williston Vt flower delivery to Vermont Respite House from Chappell's with love

Our Vt recycles Flowers volunteers design "vintage" flowers every week and hand deliver to the Vermont Respite House. I want to especially thank Sue McGuire who has personally taken on the challenge of providing a vase of flowers to every room for their enjoyment.
It is our sincere pleasure to contribute to the local community, especially to those who deserve the happiness of flowers.


VERMONT RESPITE HOUSE
This VNA End-of-Life Care program is a home away from home for people with terminal illness – a place where they can live the remainder of their days in peace, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Founded in 1991, this home for the terminally ill utilizes the expertise of skilled VNA caregivers and volunteers who are dedicated to providing a warm, caring and personalized environment for people in the final stages of life.

The house has 13 private rooms with baths and each room contains a pull-out sofa which guests can use for overnight visits or for longer stays.

Vermont Respite House is a unique model in health care today, not a hospital, nursing home or institution. This is the first and currently only Medicare-certified inpatient hospice residence in Vermont.

99 Allenbrook ln. Williston, Vermont 05495

Burlington vt Chappell's Florist donates to Be Cause

Chappell's florist and Vermont recycles Flowers donated 3 VERY springy bouquets to Be Cause today for their Fair. The flowers will cheer up the reception and ticket booth.

Mats Lederhausen formed BE-CAUSE in early 2007. The company is a platform for investing and building businesses with a “purpose bigger than their products®.” This philosophy is based on both ancient philosophy as well observations and experience from companies that were propelled by a strong purpose. Brands that have a strong conviction around why they exist and who they exist to serve will end up attracting better employees and more loyal customers and therefore ultimately be more successful.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Burlinton vermont - Flowers donated to the Humane Society Annual dinner

This week we donated 7 lovely recycled bouquets to the Burlington Humane Society for their annual dinner. They were very springy and designed by our 8 volunteers who give their time every week to design for the program.

Williston vermont flowers recycled to VNA Adult Program, Falcon Manor

Vermont recycles flowers has partnered with VNA to provide our recycled flowers to the Adult Daycare programs. We are told the flowers bring fun and spring into the building, and everyone loves the activity.....we love to hear the stories! We have just started to donate to the Memory Impaired VNA Adult Daycare center on Farrell St in South Burlington.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

wedding flowers from Burlington, Shelburne and Charlotte donated

We have several brides who have donated flowers from their weddings recently. This time of year is especially important for flowers as they cheer all when delivered to the nursing homes in the area.We are seeking more vases and baskets donations for the program. Our recycled flowers volunteers design with these donated items every week. We are also looking for a few more "floral artists" to help in the program. If you have an artistic flair and would like to donate your time to a fun and satisfying cause, you can call me at Chappell's.
Thank you!
 Diane
658-4733 during business hours.

Friday, November 28, 2014

Best Burlington florist idea - recycle vases back into the community

We are grateful in this time of Thanksgiving for all the donations of vases and baskets for our Vermont recycle flowers program. I love to see all the happy faces of folks bringing in boxes of vases, or even just one vase from their home for donation. So far, we have always received enough  vases for our bouquets. Thank you to the local community!

Monday, November 3, 2014

Fletcher Allen hospital Burlington Vt-flowers from Vermont recycles Flowers

This week we sent 12 bouquets to the FAHC Fletcher Allen Hospital from the recycled flowers donated to us. Thank you to our volunteers who give their time and expertise to design and deliver to local nursing homes and the hospitals. I believe the flowers are well loved at the nurses stations and reception desks.

Shelburne Farms hosts Refugee Relocation night - Chappells gives recycled flowers

Chappell's florist and Vermont recycles Flowers donated flowers for the dinner celebration. Many table bouquets and 2 presentation bouquets were designed with the donated flowers. We had lots of flowers this week to donate for the enjoyment of many!

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Shelburne Farms wedding flowers Chappells florist Vermont recycles in Burlington

I are pleased to share that Erin, event coordinator at Shelburne Farms Shelburne vermont has asked us to recycle wedding flowers after the events. Previously the flowers were composted, but we both felt a much better choice was to redesign and deliver to nursing homes and non profit organizations in the local area. This week fresh and gorgeous creamy white hydrangeas, stock, roses, and other garden favorites are now in homes and businesses for all to enjoy. Thank you to our recycle flower volunteers who redesign and deliver! Thank you also to the local community who generously donate vases to the program.

Readys Funeral home Chappell's florist recycles - fresh flowers shared with community in Burlington vermont

One of our valued partners in our recycle flowers program is Ready's Funeral Inc. and crematorium 261 Shelburne rd. Burlington Vt. Families will ask us to share the floral gifts after the service. We redesign the arrangements and send the new bouquets to locations requested by the family, often the Vermont Respite House and local nursing facilities.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Fletcher Allen Flowers delivered Burlington Vt - Chappell's florist "recycle flowers " program designed so many bouquets this week!

Chappell florist and our recycle program received so many beautiful flowers this week thanks to our partner, Shelburne Farms. The hydrangeas were amazing , and we have shared the redesigned bouquets with Fletcher Allen Hospital & so many other good works groups this week. Thank you, Erin, and the bride for your generosity!