Sometimes we here at Random Acts of Flowers step outside of our mission. As we continue to grow there are so many possibilities for facilities that we can deliver to, there are always people in the healthcare system in need of cheer. We have to closely watch where and how we expand always asking ourselves [...]
Thursday evening we hosted our 3rd 2011 workshop with Samuel Franklin. The workshop was focused around creating themed centerpieces for the Fall. We had a wonderful group of ladies. We started the evening with a spread of cheeses and glasses of wine while perusing Sam’s stunningly beautiful shop. Along with his gorgeous floral designs Sam [...]
Of all the times to be in the hospital the holiday season, normally spend surrounded by loved ones, has to be one of the hardest. Christmas 2010 saw the 2nd annual Christmas Day deliveries by Random Acts of Flowers volunteers. Through a generous donation by Stanley’s Greenhouses & Plant Farm our volunteers were able to [...]
There are days when my job as Director of Random Acts of Flowers takes my breath away. Today was one of those days. This morning I was contacted by two members of our community, an editor and a physical therapist, both asking for help from Random Acts of Flowers. A young woman who is losing [...]
To the artists of the Knoxville community, Let me start by saying how appreciative we were of your support last year! As a newly formed organization we had no idea whether we could get the support we needed from the art community in order to stage our first fundraising event. Were we wrong! The art [...]