Yesterday was the first day of Spring. Yay for more daylight and warm weather. This is perfect timing for me to tell you about my recent day at the Philadelphia Flower Show. I was supposed to have this post ready for you last week, but you know, life happened.
This Last weekend I made my annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower show. Like last year and the years prior it didn’t disappoint. This little outing with my cousin was just what I needed considering things have been stressful lately. Nothing beats good company and pretty flowers. Might I add good company and flowers make excellent ingredients for self care.
Back to the Philadelphia Flower show; I really enjoyed it. This year’s theme was the National Parks. This was pretty interesting to me because I actually worked for the park service for exactly a year. It ended up not being a good job for me so when I say I worked there a year, I mean exactly 365 days. Anyway, in my one year working for the National Park Service I never got to any parks. So I enjoyed seeing the representations of the Parks in flowers. Below are some pictures of my favorite exhibits, exhibits that I thought looked a little creepy, and some I thought I might be able to do myself.
I loved this interpretation of Yellowstone National Park. It was complete with geysers and everything.
I would not wear this hat, but I think it’s neat how it is made of flowers. I also like how patriotic it is.
Since I am from Philly my absolute favorite exhibit is this interpretation of the liberty bell.
This one is kind of creepy if you think about how big the bird must be to live in this nest.
Would you sleep in this bed?
I think I could actually make this centerpiece.
I also did a cool video slide show that has many more pictures of the exhibits. Check it out below.
Have you been to the Philadelphia Flower Show? Does your city have its own local flower show?
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I have never been to a flower show, but will love to go to one. It looks like you had a great time!
I’ve never been to Philadelphia before, but this sounds like a lot of fun! I love flowers and would be taking pictures like crazy!!!
Wow! These are all so creative! I’m ok with a simple bouquet but can’t imagine creating these things! The bed looks straight out of a fairy tale.
It snowed here in Michigan yesterday. Not a good way to start spring! I am so ready for vibrant colors and fresh spring air!
Looks so Amazing! I Love It, how amazing that must look in person, Thank You for sharing.
I don’t think I have ever been to a flower show, but those are some really creative ways to showcase flowers
It’s amazing what they can do with flowers. That bed is ridiculously cool.
Hands down, i love the stars and stripes the best. How creative.
Oooh, that centerpiece is so pretty! Looks like you had a great time at the flower show!
How gorgeous! That flower bed and the Liberty Bell are my favorites!
Wow what a cool event. I love flowers so this would be something I’d love to go to for sure. So pretty and I bet it was just lovely to see in person.
This would be an amazing event to go to. I love flowers. I send my Mom some every year for Mothers day.
Love the flower bed. I just can’t believe.. how do people can be so creative. I want that kind of talent.
Flowers remind me so much of my middle child. She’s always stopping to literally smell them. She’d love the Flower Show.
There are so many creative uses for flowers. I would love to sleep on the floral bed!
These are absolutely stunning arrangements! I can’t even imagine how many hours of work went into these pieces.
What an awesome show! I love them all, but that bed is so gorgeous. And romantic 🙂
This is so beautiful! I would love to check this out. We sometimes have similar things that come through NC.
Wow, people are so creative! I love the Liberty bell and the bed. The Cape May exhibit was really pretty too.
That flower bed is totally awesome! I love all of the displays you feature — looks like it was a great show!
What a beautiful display of creative flower designs, types, and colors. You and your cousin obviously had a wonderful time exploring the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show. Thanks for sharing the pics and the magic of nature.
Sounds like fun. The annual Boston flower show was just last weekend, but I missed it.
I need some Claritin for this post, but I would gladly pop allergy pills for these beautiful flowers!!!
You are too funny. Thanks Audrey
Great pictures Chasing joy.
I looooooovvvvve flowers. Thanks for sharing.