Flower Power

As most of you have heard me talk about, I took a horticulture class my senior year of high school. Ever since, there has been a special place in my heart for plants and the means of nurturing them. That's why for this entry I have chosen to post about floral and horticulture trade shows. I attended a few of them in high school, and a few more than my other class mates since I was a member of the FFA. They are great places to gather inspiration and ideas for home protects, future designs, and to just enjoy being close to our 'greener' cousins.


Southeastern Flower Show 2009 - Atlanta

Southeastern Flower Show 2007 - Atlanta

World Floral Expo - Miami

Philadelphia International Flower Show

Other Shows:
International Floriculture Expo - Miami
Chicago Flower & Garden Show


All in all, floral shows are great places to see beautiful things that are grown here on earth that we as humans have turned into living art work. Just to see the exquisite designs and competitions in person is a priceless experience to be remembered.

Round 'Em Up!

Why seahorses?  Well, all in all seahorses have always intrigued me. With my favorite animal being a horse, the seahorse is almost like its miniature, aquatic cousin.  Besides being peculiar creatures, they also hold places in mythology since ancient times. For Greeks and Romans, seahorses were affiliated with Poseidon and were considered symbols of power and strength. Other European civilizations believed they carried lost sailors’ souls to the underworld.  Ancient Chinese saw them as a sort of sea dragon, and they were considered powerful and thought to be good luck. Seahorses are simple, delicate, and somber creatures. Now wouldn’t it be nice to be a seahorse for a day?

 

1. Metal Puzzle

2. Riverstones

3. Water Spigot

4. Bracelet

5. “The Seahorse” - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

6. Shoe Charm

7. Table Lamp

8. Fountain

9. Candle Holder

10. Oil Burner

11. Pendant

12. Fish Bowl

13. Ring

14. Necklace

15. Bird Bath

16. Hand Bag

17. Roman Floor Mosaic