Bloom Archives
Author: lynae
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Grapefruit Lovers Beware!
BY JANET MANDELSTAM The adverse interaction between grapefruit and certain medications has been known for some time. But a study released late last year…
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New Floral Shop Offers Men The âIâm a Jerkâ Bouquet
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS Bloomingtonâs newest flower shop has a name thatâs easy to rememberâBloominâ Tons Floral Companyâand an address that has a long…
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Plant List from ‘Gardens for All Seasons’
Click here to read our June/July 2013 feature “Gardens for All Seasons.” Mary Wennerstrom and Leonard Phillips’ Garden Front Beds: âLady in Redâ Hydrangea (Hydrangea…
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James Alexander Thom: Historical Novelist
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC James Alexander Thom, acclaimed historical novelist, has the wispy white hair and bushy beard of a biblical prophet. In fact, he…
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Weekly Exercise: Workday Stretching and Strengthening of the Chest and Trapezius
Allison Chopra, a personal trainer and owner of Urban Fitness Studio, says it is important to exercise throughout the day, especially if you sit at…
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Recipe of the Week: Cold Strawberry Soup
Summer is setting in. Are you looking for a yummy way to cool off? Jan Bulla-Baker’s Cold Strawberry Soup is fruity, summery, and refreshing. Cold…
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AretĂ© Athletic: A Shop for Active Women on B-townâs East Side
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS When women exercise, they want their workout clothes to be utilitarian and comfortable, and they want them to look good,…
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American Colors Brand Opens First Retail Store in B-town (Photo Gallery)
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS After living on the East Coast for 15 years and building their wholesale clothing business, American Colors, Alex and Shannon…
