DESIGN EXHIBIT: Favorite Sport, Hobby, Recreation

​The Design Exhibits for this month's meeting showcased members' favorite sports, hobbies, and recreational activities, creatively expressed through floral artistry. Each design was a personal reflection, blending botanical elements with meaningful inspiration.

Karen Frost presented a traditional design inspired by soccer. She used white chrysanthemums to create a clean, crisp look, and paired them with green floral accents to add depth and interest. Crepe myrtle branches were incorporated for texture, offering a natural, balanced element to the design while capturing the lively, dynamic nature of the sport.

Carol Schoenfeld shared a floral arrangement inspired by her favorite hobby—painting. Her vibrant display, featuring sunflowers, roses, and baby’s breath, reflected an artist’s eye for color and balance. Arranged for a table set for a leisurely afternoon of artistic exploration, the flowers embodied the joy Carol finds in her craft.

Cindy Hare shared a vibrant creative design titled "Fabulous Fun," inspired by her love of pickleball. Using American beech branches, hosta, spotted laurel, and dianthus, she crafted an energetic and playful composition that reflected the lively spirit of the game. Her design brought a sense of motion and enthusiasm to the exhibit, perfectly echoing the fun and camaraderie of her favorite sport.

Sue Callahan presented a heartfelt design titled "Let the Good Times Roll," inspired by cherished memories of her children playing soccer. Her design featured sunflowers, daisies, yellow roses, hosta, and privet, artfully arranged to express joy, nostalgia, and the simple pleasure of watching her children at play.

Together, these designs beautifully illustrated the theme, transforming personal passions into stunning floral interpretations that delighted and inspired all in attendance.

DESIGN EXHIBIT: Favorite TV Show

​At our recent meeting, members showcased their creativity by designing floral arrangements inspired by their favorite television shows. 
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• Sally Moore designed an arrangement inspired by Dancing with the Stars, featuring golden cypress and alstroemeria.
• Paula Moratto’s design, based on Name That Tune, showcased gold mop cypress and daffodils.
• Patty More’s arrangement, inspired by the sitcom Friends, included yellow freesia, hot pink carnations, Persian daisies, Indian chrysanthemums, snapdragons, baby’s breath, and laurel-leaf snail seed.
• Jessica Kruse created an arrangement based on Murder Mystery, using red roses and red carnations.

DESIGN EXHIBIT: Favorite Song

Floral designers brought music to life through their creative and imaginative arrangements, each expressing their favorite songs in unique ways. Displayed on a black-draped table within an 18" by 30" space, these designs captured the essence of the songs they represented.
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• Sally Moore's Unchained Melody featured white chrysanthemums and evergreens, symbolically wrapped in a chain around the vase, evoking the timeless classic's theme.
• Jessica Kruse's Top of the World was a vibrant arrangement of colorful blooms, designed to reflect the uplifting spirit of the song.
• Paulette Heward’s Yellow Rose of Texas beautifully adapted the idea with pink carnations when yellow roses were unavailable, creating a heartfelt tribute.
• Diane Smith's True Love paid homage to the iconic sailboat scene from High Society, arranging purple and white flowers to gracefully nod to Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby’s duet.

This blend of music and floral artistry showcased each designer’s talent, bringing these beloved songs to life in an inspiring and visually striking way.

DESIGN EXHIBIT: Favorite Holiday

Designer: Sally Moore
Favorite Holiday: New Year's Eve
Design Type: Creative
Plant Material: Yellow carnations, Golden Mop Cypress, and English Laurel

Designer: Nancy Durose
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Design Type: Creative, Petite
Plant Material: Minature roses, Christmas holly, white pine, and pine cones

Designer: Charlotte Sazama
Favorite Holiday: Mother's Day
Design Type: Creative Mass Design
Plant Material: Hot pink carnations, yellow carnations, and driftwood