Cary NC Press
Nell Nolan: PRC patron party, Mayflower Cotillion, Patio Planters jazz brunch
Dec 23, 2018Tosos, and junior page Aidan Steffens.
Parents of the above young men escorts are Dr. and Mrs. Malcom Albert Schulz II, the Campbell Cary Morrisons, the Powers, Dr. Donald Richard Toso and Mrs. Ozenberger, the Jack A. Villas, John and Dr. Eva Blanche Centanni, the Brad Linden Giacones, the Jay Laird Shannons, and Mr. Peter Steffens and Mrs. Karen Thibodeaux. History to the fore.
Patio Planters
The well decked halls of Muriel’s at Jackson Square was the venue for the recent Patio Planters Jazz Brunch. It was also steps away from the spot where Patio Planters, the garden and social service club of the French Quarter, sponsored the huge Caroling in Jackson Square two days ago. Thousands of carolers assembled.
For the brunch brigade, the numbers tallied 117, all admiring the restaurant’s 12-foot Christmas tree and many other festive accents. The Planters’ members and friends relished the menu with such favorites as grits and grillades, eggs Benedict and pecan praline bread pudding. Lots of mimosas and sparkling wine were among the liquid accompaniment.
Delighting the ear was the unamplified music by Jerry Christopher’s Big Easy Jazz Band. “It’s wonderful,... http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/14326026-171/nell-nolan-prc-patron-party-mayflower-cotillion-patio-planters-jazz-brunch
Cary Florist finds its niche in downtown
Dec 15, 2018Christmas is in full bloom, says Janice Cutler, who owns Cary Florist in Parkside Shoppes of Downtown Cary.
“Right now it’s all about Christmas,” she said. “Poinsettias, centerpieces and wreaths.”
Cutler opened Cary Florist in November, her second Triangle floral shop. Cutler said she originally was searching for a larger space in Raleigh where she could relocate her other store, North Raleigh Florist.
“I couldn’t find anything with this kind of charm,” she said of the Cary location. “All of it fell into place.”
The quaint building with plenty of space was the ideal location to expand her business, she said.
“My most favorite aspect is the walk-in cooler,” she said.
The cooler is open to customers who can choose their flowers for do-it-yourself projects.
“It’s like a flower market in there,” she said.
Cutler said an open design counter, a private consultation room and an event showroom where customers can see their vision on display sets the shop apart from others.
“We’re all a little bit different,” she says of area florists. “We all have o... http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article49520915.html
Redskins signing CB Williams to upgrade secondary
Jan 8, 2018NewzyRedskins signing CB Williams to upgrade secondaryNewzyFILE - In this May 26, 2015, file photo, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Cary Williams talks to members of the media following an organized team activity in Renton, Wash. "We're concerned about the nerve that affects his right arm". It was a short amount ...and more »... http://newzy.net/2016/01/06/redskins-signing-cb-williams-to-upgrade-secondary.html