tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46466321101809055732024-03-05T19:18:17.602-05:00MODA botanicaMODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-84725368835584514312011-04-01T16:34:00.003-04:002011-04-01T16:37:42.179-04:00Random Photo Post #6<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKO3TLEXcNxmqFFitW1Ib81Zoo8kfJgMpwPEt_FYPA2RL18rXeQmvgSMhaTLc6JwDLJXNsRuvuEcEJC-zNA29YXQceOPI6v3PbFM1s9OOKNf8K8vrikPoATXSpgg1EqM40e3Bb53w3FiF3/s1600/MODAFlowerShow2011_01LoRes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKO3TLEXcNxmqFFitW1Ib81Zoo8kfJgMpwPEt_FYPA2RL18rXeQmvgSMhaTLc6JwDLJXNsRuvuEcEJC-zNA29YXQceOPI6v3PbFM1s9OOKNf8K8vrikPoATXSpgg1EqM40e3Bb53w3FiF3/s400/MODAFlowerShow2011_01LoRes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590716494849381042" /></a>OK. We are ready to look at it again. Today's photo is of the initial version of our 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show display. Photo by the ever talented Michael Persico.iheartflowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090336525680070259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-635020572630015922011-03-28T13:03:00.002-04:002011-03-28T13:09:52.964-04:00Random Photo Post #5<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg69KJoJVC0ljshlEjErxjBc3rGj3aZhhtw6N4HMr_bacv2xcsQ9IK8R0viORkBhO1TCgeH8msYtJ25FGAISqc26glJan7qx_Liy-Bi7EdcEedl7ocmZOKMwFiBwnA1itsWBR4OTpKSX6gh/s1600/_MG_1965.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg69KJoJVC0ljshlEjErxjBc3rGj3aZhhtw6N4HMr_bacv2xcsQ9IK8R0viORkBhO1TCgeH8msYtJ25FGAISqc26glJan7qx_Liy-Bi7EdcEedl7ocmZOKMwFiBwnA1itsWBR4OTpKSX6gh/s400/_MG_1965.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589178151637283938" /></a>Today's photo is of the entry piece we designed for Marcy's 60th birthday party at Tangerine last October. As much as we enjoy grand affairs, sometimes it is just plain fun for us to design a few striking pieces for a more intimate evening. Thanks to Michael Persico for the always excellent photography.iheartflowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090336525680070259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-87504998606193860682011-03-23T11:40:00.002-04:002011-03-23T11:50:11.701-04:00Random Photo Post #4<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoQ_iCUwlf38tuqHTysU3_3Hm-L0jvaM03NOPqyf24czb_WIzqub13UdR30i389vrhC2VOXmf9l2Pid7PlBJb0soi6lRgdD1c2KMxostalM9vcjwoRg-IGRj-H7hWTiH34kgnGXffD0eT/s1600/IMG_1132.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoQ_iCUwlf38tuqHTysU3_3Hm-L0jvaM03NOPqyf24czb_WIzqub13UdR30i389vrhC2VOXmf9l2Pid7PlBJb0soi6lRgdD1c2KMxostalM9vcjwoRg-IGRj-H7hWTiH34kgnGXffD0eT/s400/IMG_1132.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587301498953389330" /></a>Jonny and Melissa gave us complete control when creating the flowers for their wedding, and one of my favorite things to do is custom design unique bridal bouquets. I was so pleased with the way these bouquets worked with the beautiful A-Line dresses and the over-the-wrist style is something new for today's contemporary brides.iheartflowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090336525680070259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-53655470518746492392011-03-23T11:32:00.003-04:002011-03-23T11:40:18.076-04:00Random Photo Post #3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFwotPlMc_C_-qqhy75lU2vs4dEJEmfKPDegSbYXqrorJQBr-BXvDZUfEtaJDarv66qc_gW5MXJQpAgVG87NGMgOytcJ6pVewYLVB3NXoYwt4Y4K2rvEkAyjOsXU0rkiLQzV2Yt8Ogg3p/s1600/IMG_1389.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFwotPlMc_C_-qqhy75lU2vs4dEJEmfKPDegSbYXqrorJQBr-BXvDZUfEtaJDarv66qc_gW5MXJQpAgVG87NGMgOytcJ6pVewYLVB3NXoYwt4Y4K2rvEkAyjOsXU0rkiLQzV2Yt8Ogg3p/s400/IMG_1389.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587299392728916274" /></a>Today we are revisiting Jonny and Melissa's wedding at Ridley Creek State Park. I'm still in love with this arrangement that we made to fill the large fireplace opening in the reception hall.iheartflowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090336525680070259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-6313638586974694772011-03-23T11:23:00.003-04:002011-03-23T11:31:48.121-04:00Insights From The 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grand', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is an excerpt of a post from </span></span><a href="http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.heronswoodvoice.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">:</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grand', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grand', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"The arch, minimalist designs by </span></span><a href="http://designphiladelphia.wordpress.com/2010/03/07/moda-botanica/" style="padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 2px; text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Moda Botanica</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, so cherished by showgoers during the past three years, left me a bit cold. I confess that I do not like minimalism or archness, so perhaps I should “recuse” myself from reviewing this year’s strange exhibit. I think I understood the erotic, lozenge-shaped glass “spectacles” as well as voyeurism suggested. It felt a little like I was looking at a “</span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cage</span></span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">” of the sort they used in early 20th century Paris bordellos. (</span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassa%C3%AF" style="padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 2px; text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Brassai</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">photographed them.) But why “gild the rose”, so to speak? White roses mainly. “I </span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">got</span></span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> it, I </span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">got</span></span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> it”, I said to myself. But its edginess was spooky and disconcerting like the last scenes of the astronaut in ‘2011 A Space Odyssey’—all white and sterile. Perhaps that was the point—to deconstruct beauty. It was very compelling, but incomplete and unresolved. The designers designed a design, so to speak. To their credit, this is an element of French philosophy and aesthetics. And this one was certainly ambitious. I can’t wait to see what Moda Botanica does to Hawaii, next year’s extremely challenging show theme."</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grand', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grand', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When it comes to our Flower Show displays we always want to have people think differently about flowers and design. This year was no exception. "Thought provoking" is aways a bigger compliment to us than "pretty."</span></span></span></div>iheartflowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090336525680070259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-62547571657740112872011-03-22T14:19:00.002-04:002011-03-22T14:25:50.385-04:00Random Photo Post #2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNaGU3Buy11r9uTZ6F7Voqoi1YoWm__FvBe_IxK-UOgwMb-z9jQ5Yrwa2sWH16Svf9ZvB_6IKKCixdRFf1FdKa_Tvk3OmBJ4uhNj1X7wJgSTO5GpqQEyFfHtqzvcyfaE1bFNL33J3VPRm/s1600/SampleKeenan2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNaGU3Buy11r9uTZ6F7Voqoi1YoWm__FvBe_IxK-UOgwMb-z9jQ5Yrwa2sWH16Svf9ZvB_6IKKCixdRFf1FdKa_Tvk3OmBJ4uhNj1X7wJgSTO5GpqQEyFfHtqzvcyfaE1bFNL33J3VPRm/s400/SampleKeenan2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586971150559104738" /></a>Another favorite photo, also from last May. This one is from Christina and Kevin's reception at the Keenan Mercedes dealership in Doylestown. Its hard to believe that there were brand new luxury vehicles filling this space just days before. Thanks to Michael Persico for the images www.persicophoto.comiheartflowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090336525680070259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-75123305577360366742011-03-22T13:54:00.003-04:002011-03-22T14:18:10.032-04:00Random Photo Post #1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdx_FLw4QsJs_KJAm9qgCIs0XpdZqSFQcRAvjuy8DbwMtdssBK-7e5PDO7EY9GFpDhyphenhyphenUnGBdSEFC7yJW-sh8V1dJVfeX2sNVki0Qx8Ok7XRkCyEfTl5EOGW9DKktVa_XUG1P6zMkU5nIAK/s1600/100529_EICHMAN_0808.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdx_FLw4QsJs_KJAm9qgCIs0XpdZqSFQcRAvjuy8DbwMtdssBK-7e5PDO7EY9GFpDhyphenhyphenUnGBdSEFC7yJW-sh8V1dJVfeX2sNVki0Qx8Ok7XRkCyEfTl5EOGW9DKktVa_XUG1P6zMkU5nIAK/s400/100529_EICHMAN_0808.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586969156165774274" /></a>I love the simplicity of this image from Andrea and Francis' wedding from last May. Thanks to Jenny Ebert Photography http://www.1artbeautylife.com/index2.php for capturing the day.iheartflowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090336525680070259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-64176054633610150572010-05-03T07:55:00.002-04:002010-05-03T08:08:23.745-04:00Spring Open House & Launch Party 5.6.10, Come on Over!It has been a crazy month or so here at MODA - we have recovered from the intensity of The Flower Show, had a lot a of great consultations, worked with some lovely clients and finally getting back to blogging.<br />
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We are so excited to be hosting a party with one of our favorite event gals this week Gretchen McHale at <a href="http://www.modabotanica.com/">MODA botanica</a>. Not only is she the Director of Private Event Sales at <a href="http://www.worldcafelive.com/private-events.php">World Cafe Live</a> - but she is an artist who designs fabulous jewelry. Please join us this week on Thursday May 6th to celebrate the launch of her new website for <a href="http://www.studio320jewelry.com/">Studio 320</a>!<br />
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Gretchen has four overall collections: Hemingway (beachy, shells, seaglass); Tropic of Cancer (bold, colorful, luxe); Jewels (jewel tones and gemstones) and Earthly Pleasures (Earth tones, naturals stones). MODA will be designing four installation pieces that have been inspired by each collection. <a href="http://www.chaddsford.com/root/home/index.htm">Chadds Ford Winery</a> has donated the wine for the evening and <a href="http://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/">Cuba Libre</a> has graciously agreed to serve up the hors d'oeuvres! Please join us in celebrating local artists and great design!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoPSRoxfmbeacJB612wJzGFw_KXjqqR5Cp2VvzGs_5EpdCpY1nwjbW5veEMXdTUhfeO4nEtmEhtGmVI1Erz2x5QAmM3HNCWRyD0DqFHTxnL8Fy6mKQUmDjopLjQuQk75vuLcBNfIDNLg/s1600/studio320jewelry-eblast2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoPSRoxfmbeacJB612wJzGFw_KXjqqR5Cp2VvzGs_5EpdCpY1nwjbW5veEMXdTUhfeO4nEtmEhtGmVI1Erz2x5QAmM3HNCWRyD0DqFHTxnL8Fy6mKQUmDjopLjQuQk75vuLcBNfIDNLg/s640/studio320jewelry-eblast2.JPG" width="408" /></a></div>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-85622587439430301932010-03-17T22:29:00.005-04:002010-03-17T22:42:20.771-04:00"BOX" - PHS 2010 Flower ShowThe long awaited professional shots and details of MODA botanica's "BOX" 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show Display. All photos by <a href="http://www.persicophoto.com/">Persico Photo</a> - Thank you Michael!<br />
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<embed flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2FMODAbotanica%2Falbumid%2F5449791194933508257%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" height="192" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="288"></embed>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-26899634068848519582010-03-01T15:04:00.003-05:002010-03-03T15:56:17.476-05:00Talk about Passport to the World...Moda's BOX has gone viral - look who's talking!<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/03/AR2010030301910.html">The Washington Post </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philly.com/philly/home/20100226_A_flower-show_potpourri.html">Philly.com 2/26/10</a><br />
<a href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/85752117.html?viewAll=y">Philly.com 2/28/10</a><br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/02/27/spring-blooms-at-philadelphia-international-flower-show/">The Wall Street Journal - Speakeasy</a><br />
<a href="http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/features/gardening/2010/02/philadelphia_international_flo_1.html">The Baltimore Sun</a><br />
<a href="http://www.humanflowerproject.com/index.php/weblog/comments/container-gardening_art_by_moda/">Human Flower Project</a><br />
<a href="http://lasuzaki.blogspot.com/2010/02/in-full-bloom.html">Seen but Not Heard</a><br />
<a href="http://punkrockgardens.com/2010/02/what-the-philly-flower-show-did-to-my-brain/">Punk Rock Gardens</a><br />
<a href="http://rockstaradonis.blogspot.com/2010/02/philly-flower-show-2010.html">SEA to NYC</a><br />
<a href="http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/take-phillys-passport-to-the-world/comment-page-1/">Consumer Traveler</a><br />
<a href="http://www.topwaterfeatures.com/philadelphia-flower-show-looks-at-plant-discoveries-through-the-years">Top Water Features</a><br />
<a href="http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=200364">Reading Eagle</a><br />
<a href="http://tweetmeme.com/story/646516238/garden-variety-philadelphia-international-flower-show-with-an-edge-a-blog-for-the-mid-atlantic-gardener-by-the-baltimore-suns-susan-reimer-baltimoresuncom">Tweet Meme</a><br />
<a href="http://thepubandkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/moda-botanica-wins-again.html">Pub and Kitchen</a><br />
<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/moda-botanica-philadelphia">Yelp</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theflowershow.com/ShowInfo/2010press/10majorawards.html">PHS Major Awards</a><br />
<a href="http://theflowershowblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/moda-botanica-present-15-tons-of-wow/">PHS Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://partymcfly.blogspot.com%20/">PartyMcFly </a>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-14563648241743766812010-02-28T21:22:00.003-05:002010-03-01T11:29:16.607-05:00PHS 2010 Preview Party Surprise!<div style="text-align: center;">As if our day could get any better after winning "Best in Show" - we showed up at the Preview Party to find 3 more awards decorating our sign and one tucked in our Display for a total of FIVE Awards!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjcfWOYft63I8ITlIqPm8Yqk7JMmDFRvodc4q_UH4QVrP3jsQ7QzfJG6nAxMgMzs9I542ESEzBZnFxCgGdI7uxyXjJfuVCD6gES6N7fkNBnz99wAYf8ZpN5Znp1vDpTCDCUYo_RYirgU/s1600-h/IMG_0713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjcfWOYft63I8ITlIqPm8Yqk7JMmDFRvodc4q_UH4QVrP3jsQ7QzfJG6nAxMgMzs9I542ESEzBZnFxCgGdI7uxyXjJfuVCD6gES6N7fkNBnz99wAYf8ZpN5Znp1vDpTCDCUYo_RYirgU/s400/IMG_0713.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here is the rundown...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Flower Show Award for the Best in Show </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Display Garden Floral</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Best Achievement</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Homage to Modern Floral Design</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Philadelphia Flower Show, Inc.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Silver Trophy ~ f</em><em>or the most Distinctive Exhibit in the Show</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Phyllis M. Craig Award</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>For the Best of Flowering/and or Foilage pot plants in display Garden-Floral Category</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Special Achievement Award of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Awarded to Exhibits of Unusual Excellence in the Category of Creativity</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>(1,000 Square Feet and Over)</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Wow, </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Thank You!</span></strong></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAacbKpSCLj9XHyfXmKLrQEFL1jcTRl5qrp90A6iBaMRCgMGSP4lsnxaQ3GNmlX1YZUtvC-XWcQUezgA-XW1BZlZ2ffUBoz2xEjT2TSBptyQXEAdZVdLs36HhR7A7vx8DzFmkLBvn8zQ/s1600-h/IMG_0732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAacbKpSCLj9XHyfXmKLrQEFL1jcTRl5qrp90A6iBaMRCgMGSP4lsnxaQ3GNmlX1YZUtvC-XWcQUezgA-XW1BZlZ2ffUBoz2xEjT2TSBptyQXEAdZVdLs36HhR7A7vx8DzFmkLBvn8zQ/s400/IMG_0732.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
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Which was when we heard..."It looks like something <a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28966128/">Aretha Franklin</a> would wear on her head!" We could only be so lucky! But, I do think you can look forward to some very cool and creative hand tied bouquets for Valentine's Day. Order early for the best color selection!MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-39906773368486989312010-01-07T16:00:00.002-05:002010-01-16T15:56:22.021-05:00A Seaside AffairWe posted a while back about <a href="http://modabotanicadesign.blogspot.com/2009/05/seaside-wedding-allison-rose.html">Allie Rose and her wedding</a> at the beach back in May. But I am feeling a little need for warmer weather, and these shots from her photographer <a href="http://www.pkphoto.com/">Phil Kramer</a> arrived just in time!<br />
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</div>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-62645086936056293202009-12-29T19:07:00.003-05:002010-01-12T20:47:06.209-05:00Perfect Palette - Philadelphia Wedding Magazine: Spring/Summer Issue 2010Even though the weather is brutal, and we were digging ourselves out of snow over Christmas - Spring is in the air! The <a href="http://www.phillymag.com/weddings/display/perfect_palette_spring2010/?gallery_idx=545&row_position=0&photo_idx=6073&thumbnail_num=2">Spring/Summer 2010 Issue of Philadelphia Wedding</a> is warming our hearts. MODA was up to the challenge of being assigned the "blue" bouquet. There are very few natural blue flowers, and we took it as an honor to be selected for this particular color palette.<br />
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</div>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-73670800374197873692009-12-03T19:27:00.001-05:002009-12-29T20:03:06.327-05:00Top of the Tower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stacy & John tied the knot at the <a href="http://www.topofthetower.com/">Top of the Tower</a> in Philadelphia. These gorgeous shots were taken by their photographer <a href="http://www.heatherfowlerphoto.com/#">Heather Fowler</a>. She captured their fun personality and personal sense of style beautifully! Check out her <a href="http://heatherfowlerphotography.blogspot.com/2009/12/stacy-and-johns-top-of-tower-wedding.html">blog</a> for more awesome shots of this wedding (and if you have kids or super cute dogs for that matter check out her portraits too!)<br />
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And the CAKE! You have heard about me and this confection from past postings so I will spare you my spiel...however... <a href="http://www.charmcitycakes.com/">Charm City Cakes</a> baked a tribute to John's dog Arnie, with a cake version - his Mom surprised him with it! His face was priceless. The Food Network came out to video tape it too, it should air in March!<br />
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</div>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-26120928663007251302009-12-02T14:49:00.003-05:002009-12-06T16:51:08.174-05:00MODA botanica's Second Anniversary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Saturday, December 12, 2009</b><br />
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Check out our holiday items and ring in the New Year with us! We have decked the halls with cash an carry items for the month and are happy to announce our holiday retail hours. So if you see something you like or if you need a last minute hostess gift, we are ready for you!<br />
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We also have a few more dates available for Custom Holiday Decorating - so if you are feeling overwhelmed or just need a professional to decorate your home, tree or office for the holidays we can help!<br />
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</div></div>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-45048815504249261432009-11-23T16:01:00.007-05:002009-11-24T15:06:34.906-05:00PWP Project Launch at Washington SquareWell it is officially, OFFICIALLY underway - let the snapping of photos and flashing of bulbs begin! The <a href="http://www.philadelphiaweddingproject.com/2009/10/31/caitlin-and-rodney-tell-us-how-they-feel/">PWP</a> together with Philadelphia Magazine publicly announced the winners at a party hosted by <a href="http://www.washingtonsquare-restaurant.com/">Washington Square</a> on Wednesday November 18th. All of the "Business Partners" of the project were invited to come share the big news with Caitlin and Rodney. The couple is one step closer to home, now stationed in Germany. So their family rallied and we got a change to mix and mingle with them at the party.<br /><br />We were delighted to attend (who doesn't love a party?) and to be in such good company was fabulous. Nicole Brennan from <a href="http://lovelygirlsevents.com/theGirls.aspx">Lovely Girls Events</a> is their wedding planner, she and I had a chance to catch up. Nicole is located in Delaware and has known Caitlin since their High School days!<br /><br />Speaking of lovely girls... Nicole and I had a lot in common and look forward to working together soon!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TTC1MHddUc8DUqRdUQV5L81fr2H3jlB_78DYtdp7ogWw_EvDz1MjyV_UN5sNilsLB4qeadMYflBMVjMuskS5XKT041CN3cDtKNlwF_UWchuXC7OWPkWk0CrJpY8z6y5_XBePsdTD22BX/s1600/cake.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7N_cUpSsYJPm_5kuff9hfYRHn1RjJSll6gUpTuWn-AZ73Ha-zUmhVhuRfTENU-Gw17-qUjzZ_Lc4DuurVC9vCuvctLQJrhcXFj-s7not7B5yFO7MaG_n7s8Z3GlmyXHOQss1qktRdicQ/s1600/nicole+%26+judith.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 362px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407408922370026098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7N_cUpSsYJPm_5kuff9hfYRHn1RjJSll6gUpTuWn-AZ73Ha-zUmhVhuRfTENU-Gw17-qUjzZ_Lc4DuurVC9vCuvctLQJrhcXFj-s7not7B5yFO7MaG_n7s8Z3GlmyXHOQss1qktRdicQ/s400/nicole+%26+judith.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Did I mention mingling with great people? Caitlin and Rodney call each other "Waffle" so the signature drink was a "Waffletini" - no syrup, thankfully, just a funny name to a sweet tropical blue cocktail! Over such said adult beverage - Bailey and I ran into a few more lovely ladies. Like Beka Rendell from <a href="http://www.innoveevents.blogspot.com/">Innove Events</a> (who had some super nice things to say about us on her blog recently, thanks Beka!) and Marnie Cullen (no relation to the New Moon Cullens!) from <a href="http://www.tableart.net/">TableArt</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikha0PrsSfa_CRATsPodumANxcpnDCDQ4h4-6HnHzOIiDHN9mlaoujtqvlheWOcwFZ3H7aAX4wuenKOx-CEuDZWUt3-fQRn0X3-dbkQNICcTbitcksgQ6c92dwnwONvjyqPtIZxFlM_fqs/s1600/Bailey+%26+Innove.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhamZLHpwQ0H_RLHbv3Kz2sD55bnHRSvZ_MfHiwgL4ihnNauhSTueCPqC6G-z4rDPD8LhzH-xtdZGDQ4N9olfL6ex3vwLfTFF1ICj3-24wJd6Ahb3JkHtxRfJ-7qKemoAVdEv7ITuy8IH0c/s1600/Bailey+%26+Innove.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BRT27dURAQTIQdjnUVc_kutdBOtjXm1cEsx4mpdtjo-3VrubdinplAKPsyFRKD8ATD4_Y4XQJOAdSDeuL0gWXF4LWmxFXjZyb4coX_9_IhSM8adhMnj9lHIxzVCA6Ucr9_HJiiDsi-A/s1600/Bailey+%26+Innove.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 370px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407408914160247554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BRT27dURAQTIQdjnUVc_kutdBOtjXm1cEsx4mpdtjo-3VrubdinplAKPsyFRKD8ATD4_Y4XQJOAdSDeuL0gWXF4LWmxFXjZyb4coX_9_IhSM8adhMnj9lHIxzVCA6Ucr9_HJiiDsi-A/s400/Bailey+%26+Innove.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://modabotanica.com/">MODA botanica</a> did the flowers for this party as well as donating a portion of our services, should the couple like to have them as floral decorators for the wedding itself. The couple has a "Seaside theme" that they will bring to <a href="http://www.winterthur.org/">Winterthur</a> for the big day. So we took the opportunity to drive up to NYC and dig throught the market. Armas and I found this funky piece of drift wood that we thought would evoke a touch of their theme.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiC_IX3zVmeo8n03eXm1dITa39tRwl-n6h4uKJd-r52RlZyBB1Et0fDEiPIhyphenhyphenPWTAsQ_JhLvaq1pqd_qnLTiFl7lafNM1aURtv0yCtBxbpqA4ljNrQ-MnQma6YBZRFRd5YiW_jFYG9vI/s1600/flowers+adjusted.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407408917820252498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiC_IX3zVmeo8n03eXm1dITa39tRwl-n6h4uKJd-r52RlZyBB1Et0fDEiPIhyphenhyphenPWTAsQ_JhLvaq1pqd_qnLTiFl7lafNM1aURtv0yCtBxbpqA4ljNrQ-MnQma6YBZRFRd5YiW_jFYG9vI/s400/flowers+adjusted.jpg" /></a><br /><br />But the star of the arrangement is the Snow Queen Protea...so beautiful...so soft!<br />You know you want more...here you go:<br /><img style="WIDTH: 399px; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407408912947354114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX9odHu19_v27Pt7MNji_TvxnP9DB3T8h4uZAmzZQ96r1DpRqA2Ze0nZTvzXE5FP28B0IchgAO1nwOOWSFr9tvIMTpr4QipzFdPNQSSRuvXFtXzO4q5y-58Vo2jFTybWy1SYZ09ZSoWXc/s400/white-protea1.jpg" /><br /><br />Catching up with Vanessa and Amanda from <a href="http://www.philadelphiaweddingproject.com/2009/08/27/two-paperdolls/">Two Paper Dolls </a>was fun too - they have such great style. Bailey and I chatted it up with them. They do beautiful work. Talking about letterpress got me itching to do some more printmaking.<br /><em>Note to self: sign up for studio time at the </em><a href="http://www.fleisher.org/"><em>Fleisher</em></a><em>!</em>Judith Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266474345886194834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-40153591495093986342009-10-20T22:16:00.006-04:002009-11-03T11:32:36.113-05:00PWP Update!: Winners Announced!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW_Rf4EmrptfBULQkcjkdiFNqwsnTxV14Iq-oXbihwuQm4lz1q7iq3ijGHNSI2ZbNKgGFTV3XO30LuA_ZEufrzSCIW0FC_9FYaND370ONdmQfpHsdeTwlj7tDEIgirIywG-PRyDenjiM/s1600-h/PWP.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397098806284672162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW_Rf4EmrptfBULQkcjkdiFNqwsnTxV14Iq-oXbihwuQm4lz1q7iq3ijGHNSI2ZbNKgGFTV3XO30LuA_ZEufrzSCIW0FC_9FYaND370ONdmQfpHsdeTwlj7tDEIgirIywG-PRyDenjiM/s400/PWP.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 122px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">It's here! They have announced the winners of the <a href="http://www.philadelphiaweddingproject.com/">Philadelphia Wedding Project</a>! Congratulations to Caitlin and Rodney! They have an extraordinary story to tell. Both in the Army, they first met in March 2006, having both recently arrived at their unit, the 9th Engineer Battalion.<br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.philadelphiaweddingproject.com/2009/10/19/congratulations-caitlin-rodney/">the winning story</a> as it unfolds! You can track their progress, since <a href="http://www.phillymag.com/">Philly Mag</a> has picked up the project as a sponsor there will be blogs, twitters and updates to follow!<br />
Congratulations!Judith Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266474345886194834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-29108971916889464242009-10-20T17:25:00.004-04:002009-10-22T12:00:08.848-04:00MODA goes to MarketGetting up bright an early (like 5 a.m.) Team MODA headed down to <a href="http://www.iamsterdam.com/es/placestogo/3120faa3-13b7-4493-ba68-56de41abc0cb/flower-auction-floraholland-aalsmeer">Aalsmeer</a> to meet up with our buyer Tony to check out the Dutch Auction. Armas took the city on again as the driver of our rental car, and we were off. The vast set up was a bit much to absorb - there is so much to take in! Check out the little slide show I put together on the right, its just a taste of what we saw. It was like Willie Wonka Factory of the floral industry. The amount of automation and synchronization is astounding. I am sure the boys will ad some comments soon!<br />
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Then we were off to Wateringen, Nederland to the appointment Moniek had set us up with, the mother ship was calling us home. Now, as many of you know, the Blue Magic Vanda has been MODA's signature flower way before we began showcasing it two years ago. Much like the Green Trick (which by using so much we brought such significant awareness to the local US market that importers were scrambling with the new demand) the Blue Vanda has been used in increasing numbers since we showcased hundreds of them last year at the <a href="http://www.theflowershow.com/home/index.html">Philadelphia International Flower Show</a> (see slideshow to the right!)<br />
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</div>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-8661290559494735552009-10-19T23:59:00.112-04:002009-10-22T12:02:27.939-04:00Monday with MODA and MoniekBailey surprised Armas and I with a treat over the weekend, he said "We're off to see the Wizard!" Bailey had emailed Moniek Vanden Berghe, a Belgian designer whom we hold in high esteem explaining that <a href="http://mail.modabotanica.com/">MODA botanica</a> was in town to check out Hortifair, and had inquired if it would be okay for us to check out her shop. She regretted to inform us that she no longer kept a shop (now a gallery) but would love to have us join her at a workshop she was teaching in Antwerp. Not only were we her personal invited guests, but she invited us to have lunch with her afterward! <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">But the fun was not over there! She took us on an insiders tour to the design firm where she makes and designs custom containers, vases and floral incidentals. Heaven! We had such a great day. Moniek was an absolute delight, so warm and down to earth. She is an artist that truly loves what she does - an it radiates from her. Thank You Moniek! After spending the day together she made a few calls for us, arranged a private tour at the grower who produces our #1 flower: The VANDA.<br />
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botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-6344038387932018562009-10-16T20:19:00.004-04:002009-10-22T12:02:42.607-04:00Not to toot my own horn...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6eJnMi4R13Qo-IlTDL0oXnOhSi1j5rxrMEe3dqGDa-29JPmOQu6Ip0NtAwuv4pRlLojc4-b7LFcsOb1bG5rMJZJbhV3PHKCGJuiS3tm_87iFhCrYzOQoJR3ZLFgOYb31yMdb5GJOLMmM/s1600-h/BaileyHale_Abs.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393358130869459650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6eJnMi4R13Qo-IlTDL0oXnOhSi1j5rxrMEe3dqGDa-29JPmOQu6Ip0NtAwuv4pRlLojc4-b7LFcsOb1bG5rMJZJbhV3PHKCGJuiS3tm_87iFhCrYzOQoJR3ZLFgOYb31yMdb5GJOLMmM/s400/BaileyHale_Abs.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 120px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 168px;" /></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXEa5NJjhhI6bFTbkmxB74mvktlZ_f1ykOHoc_9Lj1azHcRxYRPSpvtLjWZsnVROhi43NE2Su81cGH-YLeDx82jA1gbZo16A5j8t8VShbdIhSzZJweU2I4k1dE5ryCG7YMXxJrrR96_Ao/s1600-h/BaileyFarming_mast.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393358130462564402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXEa5NJjhhI6bFTbkmxB74mvktlZ_f1ykOHoc_9Lj1azHcRxYRPSpvtLjWZsnVROhi43NE2Su81cGH-YLeDx82jA1gbZo16A5j8t8VShbdIhSzZJweU2I4k1dE5ryCG7YMXxJrrR96_Ao/s400/BaileyFarming_mast.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 128px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
Many of you know about my little urban farm tucked away in Center City Philadelphia. My dear friend <a href="http://www.persicophoto.com/">Michael Persico</a> tooks some pictures of me and my garden (and bees and chickens) earlier this summer, and I am honored to have been featured in <a href="http://www.keystoneedge.com/default.aspx">Keystone Edge</a>.<br />
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</div><div>In case you wonder what I do on my free time, here the <a href="http://www.keystoneedge.com/features/baileyhale1015.aspx">article</a>.<br />
</div>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-67920156250259537992009-10-16T20:01:00.006-04:002009-10-22T12:01:19.767-04:00"Niewe bloemen" from Hortifair!It was surprising to the three of us that the most noteworthy flowers we saw at Hortifair were from rather common genera, that we usually ignore. We only occasionally use Roses, Carnations, Gerberas, and Alstroemaria, but some of the most exciting advancements in breeding have been in these areas. We do believe there are no bad flowers, only poor designs, but with these new items on the market, we might just change our tune on some otherwise "common" blooms.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ADJMiAl-ZyeTy-i5hhCKp9q1ZuAnBupxW9xgDl2vqW9vctSvL1HaZVPBnGFaCLDyRLc6SnI0AsC6MrRjq6Kf8mLPdE3yaUlCG2s8nuOoRV2lICCIuhRisbBvjLB3ZjVF9HewVj9uXP4/s1600-h/DSCN4004.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393355218679592946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ADJMiAl-ZyeTy-i5hhCKp9q1ZuAnBupxW9xgDl2vqW9vctSvL1HaZVPBnGFaCLDyRLc6SnI0AsC6MrRjq6Kf8mLPdE3yaUlCG2s8nuOoRV2lICCIuhRisbBvjLB3ZjVF9HewVj9uXP4/s400/DSCN4004.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXdlOCPcPZJbhzVPDoqgmedKyTINQRYUr_odxwbVcx1EiPbGfrbfvgH0flLVnNzEM73G4O4dtrCzQgE_m2qc4w5dAnaDdTSmHdoZjxV4ijm-NOVzo6aHcAxQPm6AMuuZLPvEihKONwGs/s1600-h/DSCN4011.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393355182450566898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXdlOCPcPZJbhzVPDoqgmedKyTINQRYUr_odxwbVcx1EiPbGfrbfvgH0flLVnNzEM73G4O4dtrCzQgE_m2qc4w5dAnaDdTSmHdoZjxV4ijm-NOVzo6aHcAxQPm6AMuuZLPvEihKONwGs/s400/DSCN4011.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>MODA botanicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00256482484643106650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646632110180905573.post-12379232762014112642009-10-16T19:59:00.001-04:002009-10-22T12:05:58.377-04:00Hortifair Last Call<div style="text-align: left;">There is a ton to see at <a href="http://www.hortifair.com/engels/hoq/house_quality.php">Hortifair</a>, so we swung by for a few demos and to see if we missed anything one more time.<br />
There seemed to be two main sections: Horti Grow & Trade and Horti Tech. Grow & Trade is where we found most of the new and exciting floral varieties and products that we have mentioned in previous posts. Tucked away in the floral section was a demo area where designers were brought in to showcase their unique talents and to boast the superior quality of "Oasis" forms and products (the sponsor of the showcase arena.) Once they finish the arrangements, they are placed on display for everyone to check out up close - most were inspiring, some not so much.<br />
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Seeing the new varieties is breathtaking, especially when an everyday Alstroemeria or rose is 6'tall. Some areas were just from growers promoting their specialty items such as these roses (yes they are that tall) or the Gerbs Armas was checking out...The displays are just as great as the flowers. It was like a mini PHS Flower Show!<br />
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But that is just a small section of the show - there were rows and rows of heavy machinery & software to help manage the systems that were fascinating. In between they had the quality test areas where we saw some pretty cool favorites as well. The booths looked like this:<br />
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If Freesia always looked like Gardenias, I could really get behind it!<br />
Here are a few things that caught my eye.<br />
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This one might be my favorite, it's a mum. The ball variety ~Judith<br />
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