Sona Akopian

Owner of Garden of Kisses flower shop in Sherman Oaks

Owner of Garden of Kisses flower shop in Sherman Oaks

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The first weekend of eased coronavirus restrictions lined up with Mother’s Day, one of the biggest flower-buying holidays of the year.

Social distance and curbside pick up become the norm as more businesses reopen

The first weekend of eased coronavirus restrictions lined up with Mother’s Day, one of the biggest flower-buying holidays of the year.

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