The day has come to say farewell to a Great Friend of ours. It was a long courageous fight and you showed overwhelming strength, to each and every one of us, as he battled cancer for many years. The ups and downs were unbelievable but he never once gave up. We will miss you and totally realize how lucky we were to have you in our world.
Long time resident from Toledo passed away a couple of weeks ago. Rosie was a very special person to everyone whose life she touched. Her family called and asked if I would do the casket piece for her, they mentioned that her favorite flower was the “Yellow rose.” This is the first time that I have been able to get a picture of my work completed and in place. It was very overwhelming to say the least.
When I was designing the piece I found myself smiling as I remembered all the great visits I had had with her. She gave me a recipe many years ago that I use to this day on my venison for jerky but also use on my smoked halibut and salmon.
ROSIE you will be missed.
Giant Face Hibicus is something else huh? Never seen one that big ever.. Shannon picked from a lady’s yard! Yes with permission so I could put it on blog.. COOL HUH?
Funerals are a part of life and when creating a piece for someone special – the unique designs and extras added to make that special statement is very deep and meaningful for me. Being in this business I find that alot of the work I do is for people I know so therefore I am able to add that special touch to show the qualities of what that person stood for and was like.
This piece was done for a friend of mine who I went to school with. It was for her brother and he was my brother’s best friend and my friend too. To loose someone is not easy but to create something that is about that person..is very special in so many ways. The funeral was at the beach where he lived for many many years. He was loved the water and fishing. It was his life…. He will be missed.
Hello to All.
It was a busy weekend with trying to get ready for Napavine FunTime Festival. I worked on designing a wagon to look like a big huge flower basket arrangement for out side..
Shannon, Cheyanne and Morgan Logan was in the parade pulling the wagon and throwing candy and handing out single carnations to people thanking them for their support to the business.. Over all it turned out great.. Shannon and Cheyanne got their exercise.. 
The shop took Second Place this year, coming behind Hampton Trucking in the category of business.. How funny huh… The trophy was nice but just letting the community know that we are here for them and appreciate their support is what means the most to us.. So until next year.. It was lot of Fun..
Chat later
Sharon
This week was a very emotional week. Our friend’s mom passed away and even though she was in her late senior years…she was as spry as anyone. While I was doing funeral work for them I was informed that one of my close friends that I went to school with and hung around alot had lost his wife. She was only 53 years old.
When some one so young passes away you can’t but help to find yourself asking why so young.. But we know that before we were brought on this earth that our life had been mapped out already.
I couldn’t attend the service so we sent a begonia plant in honor of her. Then later that night we went out to Dave’s place and took a weeping cherry tree to him from his Aunts and Uncle on the Jones side.
Mary…your memories will live on in the hearts of those lives you touch.
What a great day it was! We took off at 7:00 to head to Toledo as it was going to be a busy day for us. First we had breakfast, then I picked up flowers for the coronation for Cheese Day Queen and then we went to where the Car Show was going to be and proceeded walking up and down all the cars looking for just the right car that would be represented and receive the sponsorship sticker from the shop…
This car is owned by Dennis Rogalinski from Mineral/Packwood area. The chosen car is a: 1931 Ford Model A (Prostreet 383 480hp). First glance of this car caught my eye because of the color.. as being a floral designer color is very important. The awesome teal green color body and lime green motor / purple hoses, not to forget mentioning the class and style, made this sweet looking car a perfect pick for TwistedVine Floral & Gift Sponsorship Award winning car.. Congratulations Dennis.
See you at Napavine Funtime Festival and for you that are attending N.F.F. go over and check out our pick and say hello to Dennis.
Once the judging was over I went down and helped decorate the Class of 59 Float which was designed like the old Shake Shop an place that was the hang out not for only that era but also for many years more..even in my class time in 71. Over all it was a totally awesome day.. Lots of fun and laughter and two tired people at the end of the day!
Hope you enjoy the pictures and look for more to come as Napavine Funtime is the weekend of July 17,18,19
Enjoy,
Sharon
Hello everyone.. I thought I should touch bases with you all.. It has been a very busy 2 weeks and the next few months will even be busier.
There is no greater honor than to be asked to do flowers for a special family that has been a part of our life for a long time.
On July 4th, Stacey’s wedding day arrived and what an awesome day it was. The sun was out and everything fell into place as we hoped. The ceremony was totally awesome. In fact at one time, it brought tears to my eyes. (okay I have a soft heart!) The bride was beautiful the flowers accented all their dresses perfectly. Now again I see why I do what I do when it comes to flowers as it is always so rewarding…for me. Have a great Weekend..
Well it is Dad’s Day.. Not a huge day for flowers so …sometimes one has to step away from the hectic work force and just enjoy themself for a day. That is exactly what I did, along with my husband Gary our daughter Shannon and our extended kid Cheri …we took in the Seattle Mariners Dad’s Day at Safeco Field and what a hoot it was..
Of course as you can see, I found the big glove out front of the stadium, so Shannon and I had to have our picture next to it.. then we waited for Cheri to come down from Shoreline to meet up with us. After we all got settled in at the Hit Here Cafe’ … We enjoyed a super day at the game.. Gary seemed to have a super time and that is what really mattered.
He had his most favorite girls with him and enjoyed his “Mariner Hot Dog”, along with watching his favorite team play ball and yes! they won… YAHOO.. Keep looking as I will be updating you soon with what has been going on with TwistedVine in the flower business.. Later Enjoy! Sharon.
Last weekend we lost a very important person in our lives and the community’s life.
Now some of you may know him if you live around the area and some may not personally know him, but have heard about him. Roy was awesome.. He meant the world to our family for many reasons. He was not only Our Great Friend but he was also Gary’s employer for many years while Roy was in the logging business, as Gary drove log truck for him.
Roy and his wife Rosemary left a Legacy behind as he was a very giving person. He employed alot of people- providing them with a job, food on their table and even medical insurance. He cared about his workers and let them know it in his own special way. He gave lots to the community and his family was down to earth people. They knew how much it meant to be hard working and dependable for not only them self but every around them.. Their son Rich and I was best friends and came to Toledo the same year. Rich was from Toutle and me from Kelso.
Roy began in logging using horses – moved on with machine logging and employed somewhere up to 250 people and had over 14 sides. He retired and sold his business giving one side to his son Rich as he was the one who fell in his dad’s foot steps. Once Roy was finally retired he took up is old hobby and went back to raising Belgian horses and farming and did so up to the day of passing. Roy was very active at 90 years old.. Loading hay, feeding his animals and when he had a chance visiting with all that came around or across his path along the way.
He will greatly be missed. So with saying that I had the privilege to do a couple pieces for his memorial service..
Until we meet again.. God bless and enjoy life to the fullest.
Sharon