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The Flower Shop Makeover

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FLOWER SHOP GETS MAKEOVER THANKS TO 'PETER PERFECT' (1) Celebrity stylist Peter Ishkhans shares a laugh with Brenda Berkley, owner of THE FLOWER BOX , during the Re-Grand Opening Party on Saturday, March 22. 2008. (2) Brenda Berkley debuts her newly renovated flower shop during re-grand opening party on Saturday. (3) left to right: Laurel Rosen, President / CEO of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Brenda Berkley, owner of The Flower Shop and Celebrity stylist Peter Ishkhans pose for a portrait during the party. The Style Network remodeled and reinvigorated The Flower Box for a new TV makeover show hosted by internationally known stylist, Peter Ishkhans and by 44 Blue Productions.  The hourlong series in which the British style sage administers extreme image makeovers to struggling businesses from the inside out.  The series, developed by 44 Blue Prods. in collaboration with Style Network  debuts on April 19.  - Brenda Berkley is the owner of THE FLOWER BOX and has been in business for over 16 years. After years of successful business, Brenda's life turned upside-down when her husband was hit by a drunk driver. He spent 6 months in a coma and passed away on their daughter's eighth birthday. For a long time, Brenda's life completely stopped. Brenda lost 50% of her customers and her business nose-dived because she was emotionally destroyed and couldn't provide her famous personal service.
Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 07:47AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | Comments3 Comments

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Hi Laurel. These pictures were great! Thanks for sharing them. The smile and the laughter on Brenda's face was a blessing to see and her story is very moving. What a gift to have job where you can make a difference in so many people's lives! Fabian is a very good photo-journalist. How wonderful that he is keeping a record of your life as the President/CEO of Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce. I love seeing what you are doing. Keep those pictures coming in! Thanks again!
March 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJan Rosen Wray
Hi, im form Venezuela, y see the show one time on tv, but y never find it again, i love the phrase that they paint on the wall, i want know how can i see the show or if you can tell me that phrase, please and thaks.
September 18, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterandrea
Hi Andrea,

When the show first aired on TV in the US back in 2008, I called the Santa Monica flower shop to congratulate them and I asked if they can read the quote on the wall to me because I loved it too.

Here it is: “Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. For in action, there is magic, and grace and power.” –Goethe

Enjoy! :)
Lara
December 29, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLara

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