Posts Tagged: Orchids

Cece Barfield Thompson detail NYBG 2019 Orchid Dinner copy NYBG 2019 Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   18 Comments
It is always a pleasure, in the midst of winter, to visit a room abloom in a profusion of orchids. This week welcomed the annual New York Botanical Garden 2019 Orchid Dinner, transporting us to Singapore, one of the world’s greatest orchid cultures and the inspiration for the upcoming 17th annual Orchid Show.…
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Cathy Kincaid NYBG Orchid Dinner 2018 NYBG Orchid Dinner Continued

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
Today we continue our look at more of the beautiful tables from the 2018 NYBG Orchid Dinner. Beth Webb 2018 NYBG Orchid DinnerFor her lovely table, friend Beth Webb collaborated with Julia B, using her vintage inspired Quattro Mani tabletop collection as well as hand embroidered and hand appliquéd linens.…
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Shelly Johnstone Orchid Dinner 2018 table First Look at the NYBG Orchid Dinner 2018

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
How delightful during the midst of frigid temps and freezing rain to step inside the Plaza Hotel for an evening surrounded by the most glorious table settings enhanced by a profusion of exquisite orchids. Wednesday evening was the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner 2018, the much anticipated annual event that benefits the Garden’s orchid research collection and orchid preservation.…
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Elephant topiaries at the NYBG 2017 Orchid Show NYBG 2017 Orchid Show

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
This spring, the 2017 Orchid Show celebrates its 15th year at the New York Botanical Garden with a focus on the the culture, history and of course orchids of Thailand. This southeast Asian country is home to more than 1,200 orchid species, one of the largest and most diverse in the world.…
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The Orchid Show - Thailand The Orchid Show – Thailand

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
I’ve just returned from a marvelous evening at the NYBG Orchid Show – Thailand. I’ll be back with more about the show and additional photos, but in the meantime, enjoy a peek at the lush and exotic splendor of this annual event.…
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Orchidelirium, the NYBG orchid show Orchidelirium: 2016 Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
It all started with the Victorians. Their 19th century obsession with orchids, Orchidelirium, became the foundation for our continuing infatuation with these exotic blooms today. These plants’ journey from the wild to cultivation took thousands of years, the first records dating back to Confucius, who called the orchid “King of Fragrant Plants”. …
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Cullman & Kravis Botanical Garden Orchid DinnerCullman & Kravis Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner is always a favorite event of the season. This past Tuesday evening, in its new venue at the The Plaza Grand Ballroom, the event raised more than $600,00 for the development of the NYBG’s orchid research collection.…
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First Peek at the NYBG Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Last night was the NYBG Orchid Dinner, the annual tabletop fundraiser for the development of the New York Botanical Garden’s orchid research collection. I’ll be back shortly to share more details from this wonderful event but thought you’d like to have a first peek at a few of the glorious tables created by the group of this year’s talented designers.…
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NY Botanical Garden Orchid Show The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
In the beautiful Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden, the 13th annual Orchid Show is a spectacle not to be missed. NYBG Orchid Show at the Enid A. Haupt ConservatoryWith this year’s theme of chandeliers, an expanded venue within the Rain Forest Galleries and beyond shows off the bountiful beauty and endless variety of these exquisite flowers.…
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stylish entertaining with Danielle Rollins at the Veranda NYBG Orchid Dinner Stylish Entertaining at the NYBG Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
The tables at the Veranda NYBG Orchid Dinner were amazing in their diversity and creativity. Some designers focused on the splendor of the floral centerpieces while others chose to exhibit their talents for stylish entertaining. Veranda contributing editor Danielle Rollins has long had a passion for the latter as seen in her pieces for the magazine and her book Soirée.…
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