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	<title>Martin&#039;s, the Flower People</title>
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		<title>A Party at the Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Floral Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flowers for Parties]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We were asked to create centrepieces for a birthday party at Casa Loma this past week.
Our customer (we had done her wedding flowers) was celebrating a milestone birthday in this beautiful Toronto landmark.
Shastyna and Susan designed this beautiful, tall arrangement for the party. There are white hydrangeas, purple anenomes and fresh curly willow in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Valentine Stories</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine&#8217;s Day is overwhelmingly about roses. But often the roses tell a story.
A new husband asks for Circus roses &#8211; that&#8217;s what she carried for their wedding.

The older husband asks for pink &#8211; he has learned that that&#8217;s what she likes &#8211; but only six. They&#8217;ve been married &#8220;too long for a dozen!&#8221;
One customer very [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vesuvio Pizza is Best in Toronto</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[The Junction]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this article in today&#8217;s Toronto Star.
Our favourite Pizzeria, Vesuvio&#8217;s, won a taste competition. Congratulations to all!
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		<title>Romantic Words</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have something special to say to your Valentine? Are you looking for the perfect words to express your deepest feelings?
We have collected some quotes that may be helpful. Check out &#8220;Sample Card Messages&#8221; on our website! You&#8217;ll find some classics and some more modern expressions of love.
And don&#8217;t worry about embarrassing yourself to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flowers are for men, too</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Floral Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Valentine flowers for men]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We notice that Valentine&#8217;s Day is changing. It used to be incumbent on the men to give the ladies roses, chocolates, a nice card and maybe a teddy bear. Some of our customers would come in the store agonizing about whether their gifts would meet the bar set by the demanding girlfriend or wife.  Thankfully, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Valentine Roses</title>
		<link>http://martinflowers.com/blog/2010/02/valentine-roses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What colour roses should you send for Valentine&#8217;s Day?
There is the traditional red, of course, signifying true romantic love. But many women actually love the peach or pink shades instead. If you&#8217;ve been paying attention, you may have picked up her favourite colour. Use that knowledge to send a bouquet that is especially suited to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Valentines and Roses</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Floral Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine&#8217;s Day is Sunday, February 14th!
Any Romantic will realize that a Sunday Valentine&#8217;s Day is a little different from the usual. Chances are, you&#8217;ll  both be off work for the day. Will you be together? Will you plan something incredible and unexpected? Will it be a whole long Valentine Weekend?
Start the weekend off with flowers. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring will come!</title>
		<link>http://martinflowers.com/blog/2010/01/spring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Window and Store Displays]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Walking down the slushy sidewalk in grey skies, you get hungry for some colour! Step into our shop and the fresh hues of poolside blue and laser lime will refresh your eyes.
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		<title>Casket Spray of Calla Lilies</title>
		<link>http://martinflowers.com/blog/2010/01/casket-spray-calla-lilies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Flowers]]></category>

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Our customer asked for a simple but elegant arrangement for her Mother&#8217;s casket.  Susan designed this beautiful spray to look like a hand-tied bouquet. It is actually in foam, so there is a water supply and the flowers would not wilt before the funeral service.
The classic white callas are accented with mini callas in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas Window #2 Photos</title>
		<link>http://martinflowers.com/blog/2010/01/christmas-window-2-photos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Freeman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a couple photos of our second Christmas window.
The first window display was cosy and intimate. This one is wide open and fun. The shades of green and red were featured in our Jingle Bell Rock arrangements. Sparkles and glitter made it fun and funky.
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