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Say it with flowers.

A frightfully good time at Rachel's.

Say it with flowers.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

"It has always been my passion to start my own business and run a professional florist," said Ann Marie Peckham.

The Westport woman, a career firefighter/paramedic, recently opened The Amber Rose Flora & Gifts retail florist store at 245 State Road in Westport, making her dream a reality.

"My Australian cattle dog is named Amber Rose, thus the name of the business," Peckham said.

Left: Megan Robitaille of new Bedford is helping Ann Marie Peckham open The Amber Rose. "We have flowers and gifts for all ages," she said.

The well-stocked shop, like so many other new businesses, shows attention to detail with the loving touch of a new entrepreneur.

The north end shop features beautiful handcrafted Angle statues, primitive candles and crafts, with a wide selection of etched glassware from votive holders to personalized vases.

"I studied floral design along with working a number of years with a renowned florist before becoming a firefighter/paramedic," Peckham said (pictured left).

"Deliveries are available to the southcoast area," Peckham said. "We specialize in gift baskets, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, new baby, just because, funerals, holidays, and Valentine's Day. We have great gift ideas."

And The Amber Rose has just announced they have become a teleflora^TM outlet.

"There are a number of reasons I started this company," Peckham said. "I have always loved designing flowers but more importantly I love to brighten someone's day. Working in the Fire and EMS field it's hard to do that when you often see people on the worst day of their life. I know it means a lot to someone when they receive flowers, or a special gift. It makes them feel cherished and you, special. I want to help you make that special someone know they are loved."

Hours of operation are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (hours extended during holidays.) They are also available by appointment on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.

For more information please call or click: 774.263.74232, email: annmarie@amberroses.com, or visit their website: www.theamberrose.net.

A frightfully good time at Rachel's.

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Costumed party goers had a frightfully good time at Rachel's Lakeside last night, all in a good cause to help fund Alzheimer's research.

"Our mother also enjoyed Halloween," Chris Earle said. "She would often attend functions where our friend Jack Skammells played with his band The Funky White Honkies. After our mother passed, we along with friends decided to hold a fund raiser in her honor in order to raise money to be contributed toward Alzheimer’s research."

Above, left: Johnny Soares of Village Garage and friends (nice Bo Peep, John!). Above, right: Frankenstein and his bride shake things up last night at Rachel's.

And for the last nine years the four sisters have been sponsoring Miss Tillie’s Halloween Costume Party, raising thousands to fight the debilitating disease.

Above, left: the eight dwarfs? Above, right: Linda Richter (left) of Westport Massage and friend Karen Burns as "The Black Widow."

Above: Christine Earl (fourth from left) as a "Conehead."

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