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Seventy-two-year-old Yasuko Akamine, like other women of her generation, learned Ikebana in her late teens. Now, after a lifetime filled with the busy pursuits of motherhood and restaurant ownership, Akamine is finally able to devote all of her time to Ikebana, having launched The Little Flower Station floral design and Ikebana classes earlier this summer.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 23, 2009
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Always on the lookout for new flower shops, I recently ran across Poppies Floral in Fremont, which opened Jan. 31 in the diminutive storefront once occupied by Show Pony. What was too small a space to contain a boutique is just perfect for a flower shop.
By Alison Brownrigg | February 12, 2009
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You’ve procrastinated enough on your Mother’s Day gift and have now resigned yourself to picking up flowers on your way to brunch. From budget friendly to not so budget friendly, follow these tips for delivering festive florals to the mom in your life.
By Natalie Bow | May 9, 2007
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I'm afraid Best Buds may soon become Madison Park's worst kept secret. But as a shopping sleuth I feel like it's my duty to tell you about the best shops and buys, and this is definitely one of them.
By Kathy Schultz | February 6, 2007
