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Random Acts of Flowers
BY CARRIE MCCONKEY, WWW.CARRIEMCCONKEY.COM
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DID YOU KNOW that the kitchen island concept began as early as the 1800s, when households placed work tables in front of the hearth? Today, the handy structure has moved into the closet, where it’s never been more at home. Below, we’ll explore the storage, function, and beauty that an island can bring to your closet.
Storage
Flexible storage is the most important role of a closet island. Although its standard height is usually 36" to 42", yours can be as large (or compact) as you need it to be. A place for shoes, jewelry, and scarves can be part of the design or a rod for short-hanging clothes such as shirts, pants, or blouses.
Function
Adding an island to your closet is not only a smart way to make the most of unused space, it can expand your closet’s uses. Add a convenient padded bench or a desk or vanity counter under which you can tuck a chair. Outlets or a charging station are a smart option, and hooks are handy for hanging tomorrow’s clothes.
Beauty
Use your island to create a stunning focal point in your closet. Decorative knobs and cabinet doors provide texture and color, lighting adds drama, and the top of your island can be made of marble, backpainted glass, or clear glass that displays your jewelry in drawers underneath.
No longer limited to the kitchen, the island can be an indispensable addition to your closet. Call, click, or visit Closets by McKenry to design an island of your own today!
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Random Acts of Flowers Makes 150,000th Delivery!
RANDOM ACTS of Flowers started when its founder, Larsen Jay, was in the hospital recovering from a serious accident. During his stay, he received so many floral arrangements that his room was overflowing. He felt the positive emotions that each delivery of flowers gave him and felt encouraged knowing that others were thinking of him during his long road to recovery. When he was wheeled out of his room to get some fresh air and sunshine, he noticed that many other patients had no flowers, so he shared his with those that had nothing. He saw them light up and smile with happiness upon receiving a random act of kindness - and that was how Random Acts of Flowers started!
In its first full year in 2009, Random Acts of Flowers made 2,140 flower arrangements from donated and recycled flowers, then delivered them to individuals in local healthcare facilities. From this humble beginning, Random Acts of Flowers has achieved an incredible milestone - it recently made its 150,000th delivery of flowers to an individual in a local hospital that needed encouragement, a personal moment of kindness, and a smile!
Currently, Random Acts of Flowers delivers 1,200-1,400 beautiful arrangements per month created from flowers that are donated from grocery stores, large retail stores, churches, and event centers. The vases are donated by groups doing vase drives at their workplace, school, or church, from healthcare centers returning the vases from previous deliveries, and from individuals cleaning out their homes.
Being very focused on our environmental responsibility, all donated vases are used by Random Acts of Flowers, donated to our floral partners, or donated to local thrift stores to raise funds for a charitable institution - none of them are discarded. Random Acts of Flowers has used and re-purposed more than 188,000 vases that otherwise would have ended up in a landfill. In addition to recycling flowers and vases, Random Acts of Flowers has recycled tons of green waste that is used in various green compost mixes.
We want to thank all of the dedicated Random Acts of Flowers’ volunteers, donors, and supporters who have sustained our effort over the years and made it possible to achieve this incredible milestone of delivering 150,000 random acts of kindness! We look forward to pursuing this effort for many years to come and continuing to provide encouragement and a moment of kindness to those in local healthcare facilities that need an emotional boost - and a smile. 200,000th delivery, here we come!
For information on making a donation, having a Random Acts of Flowers event, or volunteering, call 865-633-9082, email info@RAFKnoxville.org, or visit RAFKnoxville.org.
May 29 12-8pm | World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn
KNOXVILLE, ARE YOU READY? WE’RE BRINGING THE “ISLAND” VIBE TO YOU!
ARE YOU READY to attend a fun-filled, action packed, all around adventurous journey? Do you want to be a part of something greater than all of us that brings our community together in harmony? We are bringing the island vibe to Knoxville once again. Live music, great choices for food, and other concessions for your purchasing pleasure. Enjoy all-day entertainment for the entire family!
Spades Tournaments • How Low Can You Go Limbo Contests • Jerk Chicken and Jamakin’ Me Crazy Chili Cook Off Contests • Cash Prizes & Trophies for Winners Live Music • Train Rides • Game Trucks • Concessions • Caribbean Cuisine
One love, one light, and one heart! See you there Knoxville - and don’t forget your blankets or lawn chairs! For more information, visit KnoxJerkFest.org.
Spring FLORAL PRINTS
THIS SEASON there are tons of ways to wear pretty florals without looking like you are wearing your grandmother’s sofa! Whether you choose to wear the new patterns of floral on the top or the bottom, the large scale patterns are a modern take on the sweet, romantic look of flowers.
Used mainly on the top, soft florals are romantic and floating... printed on the soft, flowy fabrics to emphasize the airy appeal of their softness.
Floral bottoms will be on a more substantial fabric, lending themselves to a bolder, brighter floral to pair back with all of the beautiful shades of solid tops available for this season... orchids, pinks, and all shades of blue make these floral prints pop!
Spring 2022... a wonderful season all around us, and complementing it perfectly will be your spring wardrobe of all the beautiful blossom prints!
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