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2 months ago | 
flowerpowerdaily.com | Jill Brooke
By Jill Brooke“Downton Abbey” will be the inspiration for Fleurs de Villes’ upcoming floral shows around the world. Floral artists will interpret the characters and sets of the beloved TV series and films with innovation and inspiration starting later this month. It’s all part of a new deal between Fleurs de Villes and Focus Features, which distributes the iconic films along with Universal Pictures International.
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2 months ago | 
flowerpowerdaily.com | Jill Brooke
By Jill BrookeValentine’s Day is going to be a lot thornier and expensive. On Sunday, President Donald Trump threatened to create retaliatory tariffs on Colombia after its president blocked US military deportation flights from landing, the first instance of Trump using economic pressure to force other nations to fall in line with his mass deportation plans since he took office last week.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
broadstreetreview.com | Jill Brooke
Babies don’t come with instructions. As a professional nanny, I’ve worked with countless couples trying to be good parents—it’s a challenging endeavor. I remember my mother consulting her Dr Spock book when I was growing up. My girlfriends consult mommy blogs and Main Line Parenting Facebook groups. A local Montessori school has a Parenting Book Club. In a time of exhaustion, stress, and major life upheaval, it’s hard to trust your instincts or even think clearly.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
flowerpowerdaily.com | Jill Brooke
By Jill BrookeStar Roses and Plants has unveiled the Martha Stewart Rose for introduction in 2026. Martha Stewart is a Hybrid Tea Rose that has over 100 petals unfurling in shades of ballet pink and apricot. It is scented with notes of citrus and honeysuckle. Bred by Meilland, this rose was originally introduced in Europe as Jean de la Fontaine.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
broadstreetreview.com | Jill Brooke
Carry on traditionI first experienced pantos in England and fell in love with the colorful, musical productions that encourage audience participation. A holiday tradition for many families, pantos are based on well-known fairy tales or children’s stories. Playful in nature, they feature slapstick, fight scenes, outlandish costumes and cross-dressing characters in song and dance. Peter Panto: A Musical Panto is a wonderful example of the genre.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
broadstreetreview.com | Jill Brooke
Arden Children’s Theatre invites children and their grownups to venture into the dreamscape of Neverland this holiday season. Douglas Irvine’s imaginative adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, directed here by Whit MacLaughlin, encourages everyone to embrace childlike wonder. My plus one was a five-year-old who sat entranced for the entire show.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
broadstreetreview.com | Jill Brooke
BSR publishes on a weekly schedule, with an email newsletter every Wednesday and Thursday morning. There’s no paywall, and subscribing is always free. A chance for Philly youngsters to explore compassion Nov 26, 2024 | | 3 minute read As the December holidays approach, there are school breaks and visitors coming to town. Many families and caregivers will be looking for activities to engage the kids.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
flowerpowerdaily.com | Jill Brooke
By Jill BrookeHow many tulips did “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu plant for the spectacular sets of the new movie? Nine – yes nine million. That’s a lot of tulips. In a press conference, Chu shared that the studio looked over the price and initially balked. However, as he replied, he couldn’t cut costs because “we already planted them.”The tulips are sprinkled throughout the fields of Munchkinland. Chu hired production designer Nathan Crowley of “Wonka” fame to oversee the eye-popping sets.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
flowerpowerdaily.com | Jill Brooke
A card could accompany just one black lily with the words, “You are as rare a find as a black calla lily.” If you want to add another dimension, pair it with a dark purple tulip, which represents nobility and royalty. We should always treat those we love like royalty. Maybe also include a chrysanthemum which means hope for the future and the ability to be resilient, which all relationships need.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
flowerpowerdaily.com | Jill Brooke
By Jill BrookeThank you Blake Lively for creating a runway show of fabulous floral fashions and accessories. Promoting her upcoming movie “It Ends With Us” Lively stars as a woman opening a floral shop in Boston. For her role as “Lily Bloom,” the Gossip Girl alumna is cleverly embracing all things floral. There are the floral dresses from Oscar de la Renta to Pero and Dauphinette. There are the floral jewelry designs from Lorraine Schwartz. The floral nails by Enamel. The floral handbag from Chanel.
