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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Tucker Flower Shop Wins Holiday Contest

Long-standing local florist takes top prize in a storefront decorating contest.

Winners have been announced in the Downtown Tucker Business Holiday Decorating Contest. First place goes to the Tucker Flower Shop which, according to proud owner Julia McDonald, is the oldest business in town. When asked how she felt about winning the $500 prize, she had a one-word answer: "Ecstatic!" Runner-up is the Custom Frame Shop, owned by Kelly Holloway. "We literally threw this together at the last minute," she said. "It's kinda funny." Her design includes a detailed scene from the Nutcracker complete with dancing ballerinas. Next up is Larry Shupbach's Village Shoe Service, and Matthews Cafeteria receives an honorable mention. The contest was sponsored by the Tucker Business Association, Main Street Tucker Alliance and the Tucker…

Tucker M.

4:23 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012

I have not seen the first place winners display but the frame shop display is really original plus looks great in person. I need to check out the Shoe store display in person too - the picture makes it look rather plain.   more ›

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Readers Pick Favorite Florists in N.E. Suburbs

Come back Monday to vote for the best place for Mother's Day brunch.

Area Patch readers voted last week for their favorite local florist in their communities. Come back Monday as readers can pick their favorite local place for Mother's Day brunch. Last week's winners in the northeast suburbs were: Alpharetta-Milton: Flowers From Us, 825 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Cumming: Funky Mountain Flowers and Gifts, 2360 Bethelview Road, Cumming, GA 30040 Duluth: Kilgore's Florist, 2785 Buford Hwy., Duluth, GA 30096 Johns Creek: North Point Florist, 8465 Holcomb Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022 Lilburn: Old Town Flowers and Gifts, 79 Main St. NW, Lilburn, GA 30047 (Suite B) Norcross: Designs in Flowers, 131 Magnolia St., Norcross, GA 30071 Peachtree Corners: Trader Joe's, 5155 Peachtree Pkwy., Norcross, GA …

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