Rockville, MD (Vocus/PRWEB) February 18, 2011

Potomac Valley Brick will award a $ 10,000 grand prize in the Integrated Building Design Category to Jamillah Muhammad and her team at Perkowitz & Ruth in Virginia (USA). It will also award a $ 7,500 grand prize in the Technical Design category to Kelly Winn and his team at the Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE) in New York (USA).

The teams will be honored at the BrickStainable Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC on March 31st. Muhammad’s winning team includes Ronald Moore, Dindo Mabana, Tou Boran Pek, Kathleen Stover and Boryana Fileva. Winn worked with Associate Professor Jason Vollen and other members at CASE.

The Integrated Building Design category sought solutions that exploit the thermal qualities of masonry construction in an urban building. Muhammad describes her entry, Net Zero in Baltimore, as “sited to maintain the urban fabric of the streets and sidewalks to the North and East, maintaining pedestrian connections to the boardwalk and water taxi to the Northwest. The hardscape is made from recycled brick and is 100% permeable, with pathways that display some of the indigenous bio-fuels that Mass Energy is developing.”

The Technical Design category called for entrants to design a single application utilizing brick to enhance its sustainable properties. Winn notes his entry, EcoCeramic Masonry System, “uses composite fibers and resins as an integral tensile layer replacing steel and mortar, increasing tensile strength and flexural ability.”

There were three honorable mention winners in the Integrated Building Design category:

Heather Midori Santos and Jillian Christina Schroettinger, students at Cal Poly Pomona in California (USA) for MassEnergy Science Center
Shane Valentine, a student at University of Texas San Antonio, Texas (USA) for Cultivating Energy
Robert Kane, a student in San Casciano (Italy) for BRICK BRICK BRICK BRICK

There were two honorable mentions in the Technical Design category:

Kelly Winn, Jason Vollen and Ted Ngai, of CASE New York (USA) for Climate Camouflage
Rizal Muslimin, a student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Massachusetts (USA) for BrickBead

Each honorable mention will be awarded $ 2,000 per entry.

“This year’s winners personify the essence of this competition with their creative ideas for increasing building sustainability using brick,” says Alan Richardson, Potomac Valley Brick President and creator of BrickStainable.

BrickStainable received entries from over 60 countries this year. Held in pursuit of design solutions that exploit the unique properties of clay masonry construction, the Competition seeks new ideas in the development of this age old building material. The complete entries and ticket information for the Awards Ceremony at the National Building Museum on March 31st can be found at http://www.BrickStainable.com .

About BrickStainable

BrickStainable is a design competition seeking integrative design solutions that promote the use of clay brick to achieve sustainability goals. The competition explores the potential of brick construction in the creation of energy efficient building and challenges designers to maximize the physical characteristics of brick. The competition was created by Potomac Valley Brick in 2009. It is sponsored by Belden, Boral, Carolina Ceramics, Cloud Ceramics, Endicott Clay, Essroc Italcementi Group, Genco Masonry, Hanson, Hohmann and Barnard, Hanson, Hyload, Integrated Environmental Solutions, KaRon Masonry, Lehigh-Heidelberg Cement Group, Mason Contractors Association of America, Masonry Institute of Maryland, Merritt Construction Services, Mortar Net, Owens-Corning, Pavestone, Palmetto Brick Company, Redland Brick, Riverside Brick, Triangle Brick, United Masonry, Wells & Associates, and York Building Products. More information is available at http://www.BrickStainable.com and on Twitter @pvbrick.

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First Rate Property Inspection Specializing in Commercial Properties

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

First Rate Property Inspection, specializing in commercial properties, states that accurate property condition information is a necessity for both property owners and businesses desiring a lease. There are many different types of leases and First Rate Property Inspection provides tips on using a triple net lease.

The triple net lease is very popular in commercial building leasing because it reduces the owner’s need to spend time and money monitoring property conditions and providing maintenance, repairs and/or replacement of roofing, air conditioning and other major property components. This type of lease works especially well for owners who wish to create an “armchair investment” situation.

The basic idea of a triple net lease is for the lessee to assume responsibility for all the property’s expenses, both fixed and operating. While there are many versions, triple net typically includes taxes, insurance and maintenance.

Most triple net leases require the lessee or tenant to cover costs to maintain the various components of the building that can wear out or be damaged during the lease period. A modified net or modified gross lease is a variation of the triple net lease in which the tenants pay their own utilities, interior maintenance, repairs and insurance, and the landlord pays everything else, including real estate property taxes.

For more information about triple net lease or any of First Rate Property Inspection’s services, call 855-537-5326 or visit http://www.firstratepropertyinspection.com. First Rate Property Inspection is located at 360 Grand Ave., #194 Oakland, CA 94610.

About First Rate Property Inspection

First Rate Property Inspection’s primary purpose is to provide easy to use, high-quality home inspection and property inspection reports, which describe key components of commercial properties and provide valuable information their clients need to make important decisions on purchasing, leasing and maintaining properties. The company’s inspection services include roof surfaces, drainage and flashings, HVAC, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, structural components, plumbing and electrical systems, exterior and interior components, and surfaces.

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Get Real Consulting

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Get Real Consulting(Get Real), an award-winning consumer health pioneer and strategic innovation partner to many of the most prominent health care and provider organizations in the world, today announced the company’s 56% increase in 2011 revenue. The company also announced it projects a 100% increase in licensed sales and 70% increase in revenue for 2012 going into HIMSS 2012. Get Real contributes this substantial growth to development of core consumer health applications for organizations like American Heart Association, Diabetes TELUS, Microsoft, Premera Blue Cross, MedStar Health, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, British Telecom, and Kaiser Permanente as well as the introduction of flagship product, InstantPHR™.

“Get Real’s provider capabilities enable fully customizable patient cohort management, care plan design, pro-active patient health alerting and more, offering the most unique, advanced, and flexible digital health partnership that is establishing unprecedented industry standards in both patient and provider user satisfaction, improved patient outcomes and lower cost of care delivery ROI,” said Robin Wiener, President & Founding Partner. “Thanks to our existing partnerships with Microsoft, TELUS, and MedStar we are scaling our capabilities to market, sell and service our consumer and provider solutions leveraging InstantPHR.”

InstantPHR seamlessly connects to any provider health information system, empowering consumers to access health information, health tools, provider directed care plans, connected health management devices, secure messaging, alerts and reminders across a common user interface spanning PCs, tablets, iPads, and smartphone OS platforms, conveniently connecting digital health management to everyday life. Providers digitally connect to InstantPHR through a proprietary administration portal that allows provider organizations to develop, customize and integrate and modify their patient care solutions in real time and integrate patient and cohort management data compatibly within provider EMR, EHR and HIE systems.

Customizable Patient Portal: Patients can manage overall health, manage all types of chronic diseases, connect health management devices, receive alerts and reminders about health, and communicate securely with their doctors.

Robust Healthcare Provider Portal: Get Real enables clinicians to interact with their patients and their patient’s health data like never before, with the inclusion of patient generated and home health device data, helping improve provider efficiencies and patient outcomes. The provider portal features customized clinical dashboards, care management, patient and co-hort management, workflow integration, secure patient messaging, and patient alerts.

About Get Real Consulting

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Get Real Consulting is a groundbreaking and award-winning global health consulting and technology pioneer on the leading edge of connected consumer and provider health transformation. Get Real Consulting, and its flagship product InstantPHR™ unlocks health information and modernizes how people and families can access, understand, and pro-actively empower themselves seamlessly through an integrated platform that demonstrates improved and maintained health and quality of life compatibly with how they live it every day. As a Microsoft Technology Partner, Get Real Consulting touts a diverse, rich global customer base, which is at the forefront of web and mobile-based health technology innovations, patient usability and experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.getrealconsulting.com.

See us at HIMSS! Get Real executives will be on hand to demonstrate Get Real’s award winning solution, InstantPHR, and during this time will showcase the application’s extensive patient care management capabilities (including care plans, patient alerting, mobile and secured communications), which is tightly integrated with Microsoft HealthVault® and Amalga®.

Visit us at Microsoft Booth #1629 or email Cherie(at)getrealconsulting(dot)com to schedule an appointment.

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Decorating your home with the proper furniture is a fun activity to try and do. Modern Living Room Furniture is extremely modern yet comfortable and very stylish in nature. as a result of type continuously follows function when it involves this style of furniture, it never looks dated or goes out of style. that is another bonus as you’ll continue to increase your modern furniture over time with new items and they all go together. the style itself ties things together, therefore you’ll simply vary the material, colours or materials.

One of the hallmarks of recent furniture is that the use of commercial materials rather than traditional woods and metals. you’ll find furniture that’s made from pressure formed plywood, plastic, fiberglass, acrylic and aluminum, among other materials.

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Modern furniture has dispelled all the age-old norms and introduced new materials, styles and styles. modern furniture, with its innovative and original styling can lend that non-public touch to any space. Curves and abstract lines are a popular style kind in modern furniture, doing away with the standard type of sharp, straight corners and surfaces. The novel styles of spirals and alternative abstract shapes are including bright colors and styles like flowers, butterflies, religious motifs and abstract art.

Modern furniture additionally combines great functionality with the visual charm. apart from the various shapes, colors additionally play a vital role in modern furniture. in line with one amongst our favorite sites, this year’s color is “tangerine tango” which could be a vivacious color jam-packed with hope for 2012. in line with Apartment Therapy, which sourced Pantone, the “deep red-orange color is meant to give us all a giant energy boost; a refresh and a recharge” this year. alternative recent colors were honeysuckle, turquoise, mimosa and blue Iris.

Before you buy modern furniture, there are some key options you should seek out while browsing stores. you will find various types of modern furniture. when you begin your explore for furniture, not solely do you need to place confidence in your personal taste but additionally the dimensions of the styles. make quality a priority because you’ll likely keep your furniture for several years. Low quality furniture can find yourself costing you a lot of within the long haul, but paying alittle a lot of up front for sensible craftsmanship can bring long-term enjoyment and satisfaction.

Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Oak door with Chinchilla privacy glass.

Maumee, OH (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Therma-Tru, the nation’s leading manufacturer and most preferred brand of entryway doors, has introduced a variety of new privacy glass options and door designs to meet consumer needs.

“Therma-Tru continues to respond to marketplace needs with the introduction this year of more products that meet consumer and builder demands,” says Dave Randich, president of Therma-Tru Corp. “These new products lean heavily toward design trend desires of both homeowners and builders. One example of this is the continued growth and popularity of the Craftsman style. Another is the request for more privacy in the home, which can now be achieved by our privacy glass offerings available across our entire portfolio of door options.”

Marking its 50th anniversary in 2012, Therma-Tru specializes in providing aesthetically-pleasing, award-winning door options and entryway solutions from a single supplier.

New Products for 2012

    Privacy Glass Collection – Available as an option in virtually every Therma-Tru door collection, the four triple-paned privacy glass families from Therma-Tru offer natural light and privacy to any home. The new best-in-class assortment of textured Chord, Chinchilla, Rainglass and Granite glass designs can be requested for both doorlites and sidelites.
o    Chord glass features a vertical, flowing pattern reminiscent of waves on the water.

o    Chinchilla glass resembles a free-flowing configuration, presenting quiet lines and unique curves.

o    Rainglass encompasses ripples of cascading water in an elegantly-fashioned glass.

o    Granite glass features a coarse grained arrangement with surface variations over the entire piece of glass.

Unique to Therma-Tru, each privacy glass panel is triple-paned and ENERGY STAR® qualified for energy efficiency and security. The textured glass is sealed between tempered, clear glass sheets to provide reduced heat transfer, increased thermal performance and improved sound-dampening features within a reliably-constructed frame.

    Classic-Craft® Craftsman Sidelites – New 12- and 14-inch Craftsman sidelites allow builders to create complete entryway systems with the Craftsman style that continues to be a favorite of homeowners and architects. Available in Classic-Craft® American Style Collection™ (with one panel recessed) and Classic-Craft® Canvas Collection™ (with one panel V-groove plank) to complement entryway systems in the same Therma-Tru families.

The Craftsman style sidelites are available with nine different glass options, including decorative Hazleton™, Savannah™, Villager™ and Homeward™ (with brushed nickel and black nickel caming); in Low-E glass; and, in the four privacy glasses of Chord, Chinchilla, Rainglass and Granite.

The sidelites are available in Therma-Tru’s American-Style’s fir-grained texture for staining or the Canvas Collection smooth surface for ease of painting to complement home interiors and exteriors. The factory-produced, flush glazed construction of the Classic-Craft Craftsman Sidelites increases durability, strength and moisture resistance of the units.

    Fiber-Classic® Mahogany Collection™ 3-Panel Door – To meet consumer demand for fiberglass doors in hardwood grains with ¾-glass options, Therma-Tru has introduced the Fiber-Classic Mahogany Collection 3-Panel Door. The door can be configured for either ¾-rectangle or ¾-oval lites in 16 different decorative glass options, plus four privacy options, clear Low-E and clear glass.

The ENERGY STAR qualified doors are an affordable fiberglass door option featuring rich, premium hardwood graining. Like all Therma-Tru doors, the new Mahogany 3-Panel Doors are constructed for strength, security and performance and will not rot, warp or fade under harsh climate conditions. Door styles can be ordered in fire- and impact-rated versions.

Selection of the new Fiber-Classic Mahogany Collection style for the main entryway of the home provides builders with the option of creating a cohesive look throughout the remainder of the house by selecting other Fiber-Classic or Smooth-Star options for secondary entry areas. This expanded selection provides homeowners with more options for selecting similar door styles throughout the home but with different graining options.

    Fypon® Stone and Timber – Launched mid-year in 2011, this decorative collection of 270+ high-performance polyurethane pieces features either a realistic stone or woodgrain texture on all exposed surfaces to accent homes with stone, stucco and timber as major design themes.

The Stone and Timber product offerings include window and door trim, decorative millwork, louvers, post wraps, trellis systems, stone surround systems, stone columns and stone balustrade systems. Each durable piece features rich, authentic textures and details to resemble traditional cast concrete or timber accents. Like all Fypon pieces, these products resist moisture, insect infestations, warping, cracking and splitting.

Innovating the Art of the Entryway

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012, Therma-Tru is known as the company that

engineers its products for high performance as an entire entryway system. “We create our doors to work together for ease of installation, unified aesthetic appeal and long-term durability,” says Randich. “By providing outstanding builder and remodeler support in the marketplace, coupled with quality products, Therma-Tru has been able to remain competitive for the past 50 years.”

During its impressive history, Therma-Tru pioneered the fiberglass entryway system in 1983 with key features such as increased energy efficiency and eye-catching curb appeal elements. In 2007, Therma-Tru launched the Tru-Defense® Door System for entry and patio doors, providing builders and remodelers with advanced engineering to withstand damaging weather and harsh conditions.*

About Therma-Tru

Therma-Tru is the nation’s leading manufacturer and most preferred brand of entryway doors. Founded in 1962, Therma-Tru pioneered the fiberglass entry door industry, and today offers a complete portfolio of entry and patio door system solutions, including decorative glass doorlites, sidelites and transoms, and door components. The company also offers low-maintenance Fypon urethane and PVC products. Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, Therma-Tru is part of Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS). For more information, visit http://www.thermatru.com, http://www.fypon.com or call (800) 537-8827.

*See http://www.thermatru.com for complete details on the Tru-Defense® Door Systems.

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Melt Chocolates Large Gold Leaf Heart Chocolate – GBP 27

London, UK (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Go beyond the usual bouquet of roses, that gorgeous box of chocolates or typical diamond earrings and seal the deal with something different this Valentine’s Day from Quintessentially Gifts.

Melt Chocolates Large Gold Leaf Heart Chocolate – GBP 27

Every girl loves chocolate, so be the guy every girl wants and buy the best, not just another typical box of chocolates where each one is half eaten. This hand-crafted milk chocolate heart has been decorated by Melt’s chocolatiers with real gold leaf, and presented in a Melt brown box with pink shredded paper interior. What will really complete this present is a place on their truffle making course, allowing couples young and old to enjoy chocolate together.

Quintessentially Rose Heart Boxes – GBP 90

Available with pink or white roses, Quintessentially Gifts and Quintessentially Flowers have come together to supply some original flower arrangements in the form of a woven heart basket filled with Piano roses in a bed of green moss.

Recently published in the Hello Magazine, these heart boxes are sure to surprise that special someone. They are available on both the Quintessentially Flowers and Quintessentially Gifts websites.

Bamford Unwind Bath Set – GBP 102

Long day at work? Share the love together this year with this Bamford bath set after a hard day. This delicious bath set includes a love scented candle, which is sure to create elegance and romance in the home, organic camomile body oil for pure indulgence to enjoy together and unique rose pebble soap with heart shaped dish, very fitting for a romantic soak in the evening.

Taschen 75 Yeas of Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking – GBP 135

Boys love reading comics when they are a child and to be honest nothing much changes when they reach middle age. So, why not surprise that man this Valentine’s day with the ultimate in comics from Taschen. This particular book outlines the 75 Years of DC Comics by Paul Levitz in the single most comprehensive book on DC Comics – an XL edition even Superman might have trouble lifting. It has more than 2,000 images which have been reproduced using the latest technology to bring the story lines and the characters and their creators to life.

And even though it takes 2-3 days to deliver, it is the ultimate in presents for that man who is still young at heart.

Quintessentially Travel Overnight London Spa Package For Two – GBP 1,329

If as a couple it is hard to escape those busy work lives for Valentine’s Day, why not just escape for one evening? The Corinthia Hotel in London is offering an overnight spa package through Quintessentially Travel that includes 4 ½ hours in a private spa treatment pod, a soothing selection of spa treatments and a nutritious treat in the ESPA Lounge followed by a luxurious night’s accommodation in a Superior Room with breakfast at Corinthia Hotel London.

Valid for two people sharing until 20 Dec 2012. Monday to Friday. Subject to availability. Date restrictions apply.

For all of Quintessentially Gifts’ latest loves and international designer finds, follow the new Quintessentially Gifts blog: http://blog.quintessentiallygifts.com/.

Visit http://www.quintessentiallygifts.com to order online or for specialist advice call + 44 (0) 845 224 2617

For all media enquiries please contact Katrina Israel on E: Katrina@quintessentiallygifts.com / P: +44 (0)845 224 2617 ext 6668

About the Company:

Quintessentially Gifts, specialists in luxury and bespoke gifts, is part of the Quintessentially Group. Quintessentially Gifts has offices in London, Oslo and Geneva. Quintessentially is a private members club with a global concierge service. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our expert fixers are always on hand to aid and assist our members – whether it be sourcing tickets to much anticipated sporting events, providing access to the hottest gigs in town, securing last minute hotel bookings and travel deals, or simply making restaurant reservations. What’s more, a Quintessentially membership provides unlimited access to an unrivalled package of privileges, preferential rates and bespoke services – therefore not only saving our members time, but also money. In recent years, Quintessentially has undergone a rapid expansion – from the original concierge concept – into a global luxury lifestyle group, with a portfolio of businesses encompassing property, events, wine and art consultancy. With 65 offices worldwide and further plans for Amsterdam, Auckland, Chicago, Kuala Lumpur, Luxembourg and more this year, Quintessentially has quickly become a global support system for its members, wherever they may be.

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Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) July 5, 2005

Amby Baby™ is proud to announce that in response to positive customer feedback and upon the suggestions of parents, Amby Baby has successfully developed and is proud to introduce product enhancements to its Amby Motion Bed. These improvements are part of Amby Baby’s ongoing, unparallel commitment to fully satisfying its customers and contributing to the well-being of parents and babies by helping newborns sleep and in alleviating the symptoms of colicky babies and of babies with acid reflux.

These improvements, which are available to new and existing customers of Amby Baby, include the following:

1. Amby Baby is providing two nylon washers to be placed around the nut and bolt assembly of its Motion Bed.

2. Amby Baby is providing two rubber strips to be used on the spring ends of its Motion Bed, while shortening the spring tips by 2.5 centimeters.

3. Amby Baby has introduced a spring cover which is to be securely tightened at the bottom of the Spring on its Motion Bed.

4. Lastly, Amby Baby has successfully developed a heavier spring that is rated to 40lbs and will replace our previously recommended “two springs” for heavier babies. If you have two springs currently, please e-mail Amby Baby at info@ambybaby.com or call 952-974-5100 and Amby Baby will assist you in installing the new spring.

Amby Baby recommends these new product enhancements for all its customers. Instructions can be found on at http://www.ambybaby.com under “instructions and adjustments.”

Amby Baby reminds customers that for optimal performance, safety and satisfaction, read instructions before using its products, and encourages customers with questions regarding assembly or use to please e-mail Amby Baby at info@ambybaby.com or call 952-974-5100.

Craig Patnode, Amby Baby CEO, adds “Amby Baby is devoted to creating products that increase the well-being of babies around the world. Few companies, if any, enjoy the customer loyalty and level of customer satisfaction that Amby Baby does. We at Amby Baby work hard to maintain our customers’ loyalty and the unrivaled reputation of our products. To this end, Amby Baby welcomes all customer feedback and is always open to exploring new ways in which it can help parents and babies.”

Further, “as a small company, Amby Baby prides itself on being able to communicate and respond to its customers. Amby Baby is thankful for all the positive and supportive letters and e-mails that it receives daily from parents of babies who are sleeping soundly thanks to our Motion Bed. If you have any questions or comments regarding these new Amby Baby product enhancements or would like information on the Amby Baby Motion Bed please call 952-974-5100 or e-mail info@ambybaby.com.”

PDF Instruction Downloads available on the http://www.AmbyBaby.com website include:

Spring Cover Assembly Instructions

Protect the Spring Assembly Instructions

Nylon Washer Assembly Instructions

Note – For customers who purchased the Amby Baby Hammock before May 11, 2005 and would like these enhancements, please send an E-MAIL only to info@ambybaby.com. Please include the Amby Baby hammock color and your current address.

Contact:

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AmbyBaby

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Wilmington, MA (PRWEB) October 15, 2005

Online florist Beyond Blossoms (http://www.beyondblossoms.com) has started a blog to talk about what else, but flowers. The blog is not just for people who want to send flowers, but as a place to provide unusual and interesting information about all things floral, from flower gardening tips to art exhibits featuring flowers, to fun facts about flowers.

With all the talk recently about blogs, Beyond Blossoms co-founders Josh Grossman and Gina Maschek wanted to position their company as on the cutting edge. Josh says, “Creating the blog is a way to make the website more than just a place to buy flowers. It’s a way to interact with customers and hopefully provide content that they find informative, useful, and even funny,” referring to one post about a man who planted flowers in, of all things, a toilet.

The company is willing to write about anything and everything related to flowers. Recent posts include a new computer game about flowers, England’s effort to improve public bathrooms with fresh flowers, how to plant fall flowers, and rare orchids found in Idaho.

“Beyond Blossoms chose to develop a blog in order to enhance the overall experience customers have when they come to our website to buy fresh flowers,” says Grossman. “A flower blog helps communicate our company’s love for flowers and deepen our brand’s connection with customers. The more interesting content we can provide, the more enjoyable our site will become to visitors. Since the blog is updated every day, we hope customers find it worth reading on a continual basis.” Grossman hopes the blog will become a gathering place for readers passionate about flowers and sees the blog as a way to differentiate Beyond Blossoms from the competition, demonstrate their expertise, and gain mindshare with the consumer.

Grossman and Maschek founded Beyond Blossoms in 2003. The idea for the company “flowered” when they needed to write a business plan for an entrepreneurship class in grad school. “We were looking for a business that would allow us to be creative and sell something that people love. Flowers are the perfect item,” Grossman states. After graduating, the two began operations.

Knowing it faces stiff competition from the well-known flower companies, Beyond Blossoms continually tries to improve the experience customers have when they buy flowers online. The flowers come from growers around the world and are guaranteed to be fresh. They feature both single variety flowers, such as roses and lilies fresh in the bud stage, as well as elegant European style, hand-tied, mixed flowers – all at affordable prices. Unlike other online florists, Beyond Blossoms specifies the exact flowers in each bouquet, so the buyer knows exactly what they will receive with each order. Besides the blog, the company features a flower picture contest, its favorite flower quotes, flower biology, and the meanings of various flowers.

Beyond Blossoms chose internet marketing firm Radiant Marketing Group (http://www.radiantmarketinggroup.com) to assist them in the design and development of the blog.    

Beyond Blossoms offers elegant hand-tied fresh flowers from the grower. Visit its website at http://www.beyondblossoms.com. The blog can be found at http://www.beyondblossoms.com/blog.

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