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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Brilliant 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show

The 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
"Brilliant"
www.theflowershow.com
A celebration of Great Britain's landscapes, cultural icons, and contributions to gardening and horticulture.
Big Ben displayed images and music!
"Britannia Tours" by The Garden Club of Philadelphia
Ledden Palimeno Landscape Company


My husband used his new fish-eye camera lense for these cool shots!




 The Crown Jewels
Sue Weisser The Floral Studio
"Ruby" Daniel Vaughn Designs 
Shawn Michael Foley Design Lab Botanical Studio 
Quadrant by Peggy Moore
A table for tea with Alice

 
Competition: Plants grown on stuffed form
Party Frock by Mrs Samuel Hamilton
Animal Kingdom by Katherine Kristol

 Competition: Window Boxes and Lamp Posts
Her Majesty by Suzanne Holland and Sandy McMillin
 Kitsch-en Garden Lower Merion High School
"He calls them people's leftovers, she calls them treasures, together they created this respite as a calming influence on their lives. Here they grow their friendships, some of their own food, and their love just like a chef concocting his favorite recipe. Leftovers are a way of life for them."


"Yellow Submarine" by
The Green Countrie Garden Club


I'm linking to these lovely parties!
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  1. ornate splendorMarch 7, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Hello, Michele! Thank you for visiting my blog today. I so enjoyed the photos of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show!! The moss creations are just fabulous! Since I also decorate for weddings, all the tablescapes and decorations are great inspiration for me. Thank you for sharing these! Following you now. Catherine

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:22 PM

      Super cool what you can do with moss:) Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Susan@Organized31March 7, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    As lovely as always. I used to enjoy going to the Philadelphia flower show when I went to college in Phila. Thanks for the happy reminder and thanks for linking up at Talkin About Thursdays.

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  3. Di@Cottage-WishesMarch 7, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Great pictures, thanks for sharing with us. Di@Cottage-wishes

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  4. Heirloom treasuresMarch 7, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Great place to visit I would think. Some amazing displays. thank you for visiting me and for your nice comment. :)

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      Helped with my Spring fever! England is on my bucket list. Felt like a little trip over:)

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  5. Cristina GarayMarch 8, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Great pictures! Thanks for taking us on this gorgeous tour! I love the table for tea and the Kitsch-en Garden the most!

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  6. DarleneMarch 8, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm now following you. Love the garden topiary dress form and all the pics. take care, Darlene

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

      Thanks for stopping over. I loved that so much. Love to make one!

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  7. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMarch 8, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Great ideas-the tea cup with flowers is so adorable!
    Happy to be following you!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:31 PM

      Thanks for the follow. I've been wanting to make a tea cup plant holder on a stick for my garden, but the hanger was so cute!!!!

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  8. LindaMarch 8, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Ohhh! Thanks for coming to visit me today, Michele, and inviting me to drop by to see you! I would have loved to visit the flower show with you. That Alice in Wonderland tablesetting is WoW! And, the window box competition must have been really something. So much to see and so much inspiration. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos. Love that fish-eye lense! All is just glorious. :-)))
    Hugs,
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:32 PM

      Thanks Linda!!!!! This year was really cool! So much talent:)

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  9. Heaven's WalkMarch 9, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Hi Michele! What fabulous pics of the flower show! Looks like you both had a fabulous time there! Such unique and inspiring ways of growing and displaying flowers! :) Thanks for visiting Heaven's Walk - and hope to see you again soon!

    xoxo laurie

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks Laurie! We had so much fun and saw so much our feet hurt. You can almost tell in our photo:)

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  10. DoniMarch 10, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Hi Michelle! I'm so delighted to have you join my party this week for Pearls and Lace Thursday! The flowers at this show that you've shared with us this week are sooooo lovely! I especially love the dress form and the pearls and the scottie!! I bet the smell in there was heavenly~!
    Thank you so much, and blessings,
    Doni

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:34 PM

      Thanks Doni!!!! That scottie was super inspiring!!!!!

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  11. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 10, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Beautiful! Loved the table for tea with Alice. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      Thanks Jann. It was super detailed and so colorful! Tea time:)

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  12. Kirsty GirlMarch 11, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Those topiary's are so cute!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:37 PM

      Hi Kirsty. So glad you popped in. I'd love to have a topiary scottie or any doggy for that matter, in my yard:)

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  13. Kirsty GirlMarch 11, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    oops should have said "sew" cute. hehe

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  14. SewSweetVIntageMarch 28, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Thanks Maria!!!

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