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Monday, March 14, 2011

BROADWAY BLOOMS

Looking for a little spring inspiration, I headed off to the New York Botanical Garden yesterday to view the ninth annual Orchid Show.  This year the NYBG  turned to Broadway for inspiration, creating fanciful arrangements that show off more than 300 types of the flower.  Two theater insiders — Scott Pask, a Tony Award-winning set designer, and Drew Hodges, chief executive of the Broadway advertising agency SpotCo — collaborated on the design.

The show was filled with high-drama with the glamorous orchid cast as the diva starlet. Highlights included the proscenium arch, delicately draped with red garden hoses to represent a curtain and a giant chandelier hung with a multitude of moth and cane orchids. The show is definitely worth a visit; it runs until April 25th.


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19 comments:

  1. Stephanie @ La Dolce VitaMarch 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    This is gorgeous! My dad went, and he really enjoyed it. Now I just have to get myself there. Your photos were just the temptation I needed!

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  2. jeanette from everton terraceMarch 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I don't think man can create anything as dramatically beautiful as the orchid. That show looks amazing!

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  3. Splendid SassMarch 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Wow! Beautiful images, Barbara.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  4. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Your photos are stunning! I was wondering how they were going to incorporate the Broadway theme.

    I simply must go and see it in person! Thanks for the preview!!!

    xoxo

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  5. The enchanted homeMarch 14, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    The pictures are stunning...love that they moved the show, important to swtich it up as they say..your gorgeous photos do this magnificent show justice!!

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  6. Kelly Frances DunnMarch 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    As always, you bring the best rendition of what I won't be able to see in person :) So beautiful and exciting. Think of all the spring/summer weddings in preparation! Love is always in bloom XO, Kelly

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  7. StitchforkMarch 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Standing ovation for those broadway blooms!
    xo Cathy

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  8. quintessenceMarch 14, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    SO spectacular! I'm dying to see this and you've just given me added incentive. Hoping to get there in April!

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  9. The Buzz BlogMarch 14, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Gorgeous pictures of beautiful blooms! Planning to see the show next weekend...
    xxoo

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  10. Town and Country HouseMarch 14, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Wow. Amazing orchids. If you haven't read Susan Orleans' book The Orchid Thief, you might enjoy it. As a journalist, she follows various orchid collectors in their quests for the most rare and exotic varieties. Apparently it is quite an obsessive hobby!

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  11. Jamie HerzlingerMarch 15, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Stunning post! I love your blog!
    The flowers are beautiful!
    Great way to start the week!
    Jamie Herzlinger

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  12. A Flair for Vintage DecorMarch 15, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    This is gorgeous!! I wish we had a botanical garden here in Nashville!! Also, I want to pass on congratulations to your son on getting into Vandy:) If you have any questions, feel free to ask-- I had a wonderful time going to college there! Take care, Caroline

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  13. red tickingMarch 15, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    wowowowow...... gorgeous friend...xoxo

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  14. Casa Très ChicMarch 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Pure art, you are in that delicious Spring spirit, thanks for sharing such beautiful images.
    Hugs
    Tereza

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  15. annie@mostlovelythingsMarch 16, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Gorgeous! I feel as though I've been to the NY Botanical Garden's Orchid Show. Great photos! I hope you do a post on their peonies in May. I'm really missing the east coast now.

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  16. Natasha @ Northern Light DesignMarch 18, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    A.MAZ.ING!!

    Northern Light

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  17. Linda {Calling it Home}March 20, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I want to live here!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Beautiful flowers!

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  19. annabellenyMarch 24, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I am disappointed that you used two of my photos without giving credit.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/annabelleny/5497951585/
    and http://www.flickr.com/photos/annabelleny/5499259621/

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