Posts Tagged: Orchids

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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Ally Coulter Orchid Dinner 2015 New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner 2015

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Tuesday night at the Mandarin Oriental in New York marked the New York Botanical Garden‘s Orchid Dinner 2015. One of my favorite annual events, organized by media sponsor Veranda Magazine, it is always a treat to see the creative designer tables fashioned with unusual orchid centerpieces. …
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NY Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner Finale

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Although we took a little break last week to travel to France, I wanted to bring you a brief finale of the beautiful tables from the Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner. Hilary Pereira referenced the Key West theme with her “Roadmap for Writers” table.…
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NYBG Orchid Dinner Finale Redux!

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Today we will take our final look at the tables of the NYBG Orchid Dinner. This event always immediately precedes the Orchid show at the Botanical Garden which is the largest of its kind in the country. This year’s show, designed by Francisca P.…
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