Elaine’s Florist and Gift Baskets: A Player in Professional Sports and Women-Owned Business Advocacy

Houston, TX (ContentDesk) January 2, 2006 -- Elaines Florist and Gift Baskets has been a major player in the Houston Texans annual style show and is now looking forward to teaming up with the NBA during the All-Star Game here in Houston next February. Elaine Ousley-Nevarez, owner of Elaines Florist and Gift Baskets, became a member of the Houston chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners this past October.Houston Texans Style ShowOn Monday, October 24th, the Houston Texans hosted their fourth annual charity Style Show at the Houston Gallerias Polar Ice Rink.
Elaines Florist and Gift Baskets donated floral arrangements to the event, which benefited a variety of charities such as Boys and Girls Country, Child Advocates, Heart of a Champion, John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.Elaine Ousley-Nevarez, owner of Elaines Florist and Gift Baskets, attended and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
She said, At the Style Show, the actual players and their wives were the models.

The Houston Texans Foundation hosts several fundraising events throughout the year, and as in years past, they contacted us to assist with their floral needs.
This is our third year, and it's great to work with the home team.NBA All-Star GameThis past August, Elaine met with Kavon Iranpour, a representative of the NBAs Diversity program, which works with women and minority owned businesses.
During the meeting, they discussed which services Elaines Florist and Gift Baskets has to offer that would fit the needs of the NBA.
Elaine was selected as a preferred supplier to provide floral arrangements for various hotel rooms, banquets, and meetings the week of the NBA All-Star Game, February 12th19th, 2006.With the NBA 06' All-Star Games approaching there will be many different floral opportunities, from decorating the suites at the Toyota Center to providing flowers for special parties.
Having worked with the NFL and MLB, we look forward to adding the NBA to the feathers on our hat, said Elaine.National Association of Women Business OwnersSince its founding in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has assisted in the evolution of over 10 million women-owned businesses nationwide.

Its mission is to shape economic and public policy for women business owners with a single voice.In August 2003, Elaine Ousley-Nevarez was a guest speaker at a NAWBO luncheon and began providing floral arrangements for the association in July 2005.
After connecting with the NAWBO, she expressed her enthusiasm about the association, saying that By joining together we encourage and inspire each other.
Women business owners supporting women business ownersthat works for me.Elaines Florist and Gift Baskets uses first class suppliers throughout the world, and therefore is able to guarantee amazing quality, unlimited variety, and brilliant floral designs and gift baskets.
Elaines Florist and Gift Baskets is known for its distinguished personal service and is delighted to help customers find the perfect floral arrangement or gift basket to fit any need.For more information pertaining to Elaines Florist and Gift Baskets please visit www.elainesflorist.com or contact Elaine Ousley-Nevarez via phone at 713-661-6788 or 800-951-4545..


Organize (and Decorate) Your Home on a Budget with Baskets

What's an item that can help you organize every room in your home, helps create the appearance that you're a tidy housekeeper (even if you're not), and perks up your decorating scheme?Need another hint?It comes in all shapes, sizes, colors and materials and can be found in many local retail stores, including craft stores and discount retailers, and at flea markets and craft shows and well basically it's a universal item found all over the world. You probably have one right now in your home.It's a basket! So the next time someone gives you one filled with anything from sweets to colognes, don't discard it once you've used what's in it. Once the items are gone, the basket's job has only just begun. Read onward to find out how to use this wonderful item in every room in your house. For instance, in the kitchen, you can use hanging wall pocket baskets, which have flat backs, to store dry sponges and scrubbers as well as pot holders, oven mitts, dry dish rags and spare kitchen hand towels.And...

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Fathers Day Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are generally a collection of articles and items that have universal appeal. Gift baskets can be presented on different occasions to various people. One of the advantages of gift baskets is that they are collections of small items. Therefore, these items can be more useful than a single gift. Also, the items can sometimes last for a longer time than a single article.



Gift baskets are excellent gifts for Father's Day. There are few things more satisfying than a collection of things fathers like on Father's Day. Father's Day gift baskets are available in a large variety.

A Father's Day gift basket can consist of almost anything. Mostly, the gift baskets contain articles and items of male interest. For example, there are food crates available, which consist of cheese, sausage, root beer, and a cheese knife and meat pie.



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Discount Wine Gift Baskets

Wine gift baskets are welcomed in almost every home and a combination basket can thrill that much more.
Mix and match them?offer a treat of red and white wines, chardonnay, Bordeaux, cabernet, port, merlot, zinfandel or that special champagne.

Cashing in on the trends, many retailers, wineries and auction houses are offering discount wine baskets that will let you select a cross-section of wines at astonishingly competitive prices. They make treasured gifts of the latest and the most popular wines for the season. A 2004 variety or a 2001 vintage can be bought at a discount direct from the vineyard, and arouse much excitement and curiosity amongst your friends without burning your pockets!

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Whether you wish to order a magnum, halves or a case of 12 bottles, discount wines can be tailor-made to suit your needs and budget....

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