Floral business

I guess I should have done this a few weeks ago for Valentine's Day. But with Spring coming, I am sure there are a bunch of weddings in the works. I have know Jeni for many years and she's a great person. I grew up next to her grandparents. I love the whole family.

What is your name and how are you involved in or with jmorse designs?  Jeni Morse and jmorse designs is me, I am an Event Designer.

                                                                                                          

How long has jmorse designs been in business? Well, I have been a floral designer for 16 years and after I graduated from SMWC with a degree in Digital Media Communications I have been doing freelance print media for 10years. That includes, custom invitations, wedding programs, tent cards, table numbers and anything printed or painted.

Where is your business located?  I work out of my home. Since everything I do is custom I don't have a storefront. 

Do you hope to have a downtown location, someday? I would love to have a location downtown. I feel like it is exactly the atmosphere I would love to be in. 

What are your hours? No hours, since I am freelance I can work around anyone's schedule

If I have a question about your business, how can I contact someone? (ie. Phone, Facebook, Website or email)jmorsedesigns@gmail.com , on facebook page under jmorse designs, website is www.wix.com/jmorsedesigns/jmorsedesigns.

What should people who have never heard of your business know? Everything I do is custom and tailored to the event.  So if you just want me to do some programs for you wedding and you have an "aunt" doing your flowers then that's ok.  Or if you just want to have a brainstorming session to get some ideas then I can do that too.  I can even have a "class" on how to make some of the event elements yourself. 

Why should the people of Terre Haute and surrounding areas come to or support your business? I think that it is possible to get everthing you need for your event from someone in Terre Haute.  Supporting local businesses is essential to building our community.  If I can't get you what you need 9 chances out of 10 I can direct you to someone who can. 

Do you have any events plants for 2012? I plan on participating in the Tablescapes Event in the end of February.

One of Jeni's past Tablescape tables. 

Are you hoping or planning on business growth for 2012 (in size, what you offer or number of employees)? Right now just dreams, nothing set in stone.

Is your business a member of the Downtown Terre Haute? No

Do you support other Downtown Businesses (directly, indirectly or personally)? I do what I can to bring awareness of all the downtown businesses and events.

How many local people do you employee? Me, Myself & I ;)

Do you participate in any downtown events? Yes

If so, which ones? I have participated in Tablescapes for the last three years and I also participate in the Miracle on 7th Street event

Do you support it when Downtown streets are blocked for events (such as Blues at the Crossroads, Downtown Block Party, the Altrusa Chili Cook-off or other similar events)? I think it's wonderful to see our community gather for these events!!

What are your hopes for Downtown Terre Haute? My hopes are that it continues on growing in awareness and popularity.  I will definitely continue to promote it.

You can see some of Jeni's work on jmorse design's  Facebook or the Facebook of the last business I interviewed. See some of Sammantha and Jeni's work at The Roxy Studio's facebook. 

GET OUT THERE TERRE HAUTE!

What going on?

Hey Terre Haute,

I have to apologize. I am a few days late. I a family wedding this weekend and then Valentine's Day on Tuesday. That in addition to normal life has made me get behind on my blog. Again, sorry.

So, what is going on this weekend? I don't know if I can even get it all in one blog....

Friday:

President's Concert at ISU

Indiana State University's School of Music will honor ISU President Dan Bradley by featuring 11 of its finest individual performers in concert at 7:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts.

  

The concert is free, but seating is limited. To request tickets, contact the School of Music at 812-237-2771.

Alliance at the Swope

Jana Pyle discusses portraits created with the support of a Michigan Arts Council /Upjohn Company grant. 

For more information Swope 

Saturday:

The Clayton Miller Band is at the Verve.

This a great band and who can resist stopping by to see Connie at the Verve?

http://www.thevervenightclub.com/

Mardi Gras at the Swope

Don your party attire and join the Art Hoppers for the annual Mardi Gras Party!  Enjoy a hurricane or other favorite beverage from our cash bar, plus complimentary eats, treats and sweets.  Dance with friends to music by DJ Apollo, and elect the King and Queen of the Swope Mardi Gras!

OCTANE at the BLU KATT

10:00 pm

 

665 Wabash Ave

Artist Talk Series at the Halcyon

The February Saturday artist talk series (2:00-4:00 pm) 

John Gardner: "Lacunae" 

Halcyon Art Gallery is located at 25 S. 7th Street, beside the Swope Art Museum on the corner of 7th and Ohio Streets. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 - 5:00 pm. 

JAZZ FEST

Indiana State University will host a day of jazz Saturday (Feb. 18) with performances by middle and high school jazz bands during the day and an evening performance by a quartet of well-known guest artists. 

Bands and combos from throughout the region are scheduled to perform in front of judges, who will offer assistance in becoming a better musician.

The ISU Jazz Ensemble will perform at noon.

An evening concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., features a jazz quartet of guest artists - trumpeter Pat Harbison, pianist Steve Allee, bassist Joe Deal and drummer Herlin Riley.

Jazzfest activities are free and open to the public. The festival is organized by the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia professional music fraternity. 

For more information, call the department of music at 812 237-2771

These are a few of the things going on in the Downtown area of Terre Haute this weekend. For more ideas and/or information check out the Downtown Terre Haute website.

GET OUT THERE TERRE HAUTE!

Roxy Studio

This week I am posting an email interview with half of a young and talented couple. They are both artistic, he as a graphic artist and her as a photographer. This is why I am posting on the Roxy Studio, so you will know about this local buisness. She does some amazing work. She specializes in customized photography experiences ranging from weddings, boudoir sessions & family lifestyle documentation -- all photographed personally by her, the owner & photographer, Samantha McGranahan!

What is your name and how are you involved in or with Roxy Studio?
Samantha McGranahan
I'm the owner & primary photographer for the studio.

Where is your business located?

Our storefront/office location is 1711 Wabash Ave in Terre Haute, IN 47807 - we shoot almost all session on location.

What are your hours?

Due to that we shoot all sessions on location, our hours are by appointment only.

If I have a question about your business, how can I contact someone? (ie. Phone, Facebook, Website or email)

Lot's of ways:
Phone - 812-917-5996
Email - info@theroxystudio.com (the best way!)
We are on Facebook too!

How long has Roxy Studios been in business and how long have you been involved with it?

We are in our 5th year and I've been here since the beginning :)

What should people who have never heard of your business know?

All of our photography is custom designed around our client's needs.  We specialize in wedding photography and editorial boudoir (stylized photography for women) and also photograph families at all stages.  My goal is to always make each session represent what the subject's personality and lifestyle is like (which is why we shoot on location primarily) and to tell a story with the images we capture.  The name "The Roxy Studio" can be a little misleading, making you think that we shoot at the studio, but in fact, we make whatever environment we are photographing in our "studio" because the surroundings we shoot in are just as important at the person in front of the camera.

Why should the people of Terre Haute and surrounding areas come to or support your business?

If they are looking for a personalized service, they will surely enjoy working with us.  We are fortunate that our client's become life-long friends because of how much we get to know about them.  We love that :)

How can people support your business?

Hire us to photograph you!

Are you on the present Downtown discount card or would you be interested in being on one in the future?

We are not, and would love to explore the opportunity if it's a good fit.

Do you have any events plants for 2012?

Oh yes, lots of weddings and sessions planned on our calendar already.  We also work with a lot of local organizations and charities on their events and fundraising, as well as shoot for Terre Haute Living magazine.

Are you hoping or planning on business growth for 2012?
My goals for 2012 is to expand our boudoir photography.  We will be traveling to photograph in other surrounding areas, as well as exploring some locations in Terre Haute that will provide a great shoot environment for our client's.  Our photographer staff is small, which is essential in building relationships with our clients and help us to get to know the people we are working directly with, but in post I'm hoping to grow a small team.  I would like to improve (our already speedy) turn-around time on images and offer additional products that would require help in creating in-house.

Is your business a member of the Downtown Terre Haute?
no

Do you support other Downtown Businesses (directly, indirectly or personally)?

Personally, my family tries to shop local as much as we can.  As a business, we do use a lot of local resources and try to partner with other local businesses to offer support in referrals as well.

Do you have bicycle parking at or near your business?

Not specifically, but we allow bicycles to be brought into our lobby.

If so, is it in a good location?

not really :(

If not, would you be willing to put in a bike rack?

We are renting the property, so it would have to be approved by our landlord

How many local people do you employee?
3

Do you participate in any downtown events?

oh yes! :)

Do you support it when Downtown streets are blocked for events (such as Blues at the Crossroads, Downtown Block Party, the Altrusa Chili Cook-off or other similar events)?

Yes!  I would love to see DTH develop a "map" (online, or in the paper) noting which streets are closed at those times (not sure if they already to that, but would find it VERY helpful as when they are closed and we have events to work (weddings, etc.) in those areas, it would relieve stress for us and for the guests at these events to know in advance what the conditions would be like - especially since our jobs rely a lot on timeliness)

What are your hopes for Downtown Terre Haute?

I'm excited to see it grow and hope it continues at the rate that it is. I think bringing in a few  more  restaurants and shops would make it an attraction for visitors to come and explore.

I also realize we didn't mention the roxystudio blog.

GET OUT THERE TERRE HAUTE!