tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post1899509980467249825..comments2023-05-24T03:34:20.762-07:00Comments on Dutchbaby: Bouquets to Art - 2010 Part IDutchbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-35643422134239936062011-05-10T06:33:34.337-07:002011-05-10T06:33:34.337-07:00Dear madretz,
Your comment made me smile :-D Thank...Dear madretz,<br />Your comment made me smile :-D Thank you!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-37054759098770849282011-05-09T18:42:44.167-07:002011-05-09T18:42:44.167-07:00LOL! I just about wrote:
"I really need to p...LOL! I just about wrote:<br /><br />"I really need to pay attention more next time because I didn't see any of these pieces!"<br /><br />Well, I just realized this was from last years exhibit! At least now I'm aware and will never miss it again.madretzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04476635723827784265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-51977496704707727472010-06-08T19:58:25.422-07:002010-06-08T19:58:25.422-07:00Dear P&C,
Oh no, I'm afraid I misled you w...Dear P&C,<br />Oh no, I'm afraid I misled you with that sentence. I only meant to refer to reading tea leaves as in fortune telling in Asia. It would have been a punny idea to use ti leaves for this arrangement though :)Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-26410080762362657552010-06-04T21:22:44.272-07:002010-06-04T21:22:44.272-07:00Wow,
Love the Tea cup and I think you said they ...Wow, <br /><br />Love the Tea cup and I think you said they used tea leaves? Fun!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950385074027348714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-3678719194940701172010-05-30T07:12:33.917-07:002010-05-30T07:12:33.917-07:00Dear Marilyn,
I agree it's difficult to choose...Dear Marilyn,<br />I agree it's difficult to choose a favorite but I understand why you are partial to the teacup. Thanks for viewing both posts.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-61957135110806298312010-05-30T07:09:16.546-07:002010-05-30T07:09:16.546-07:00Dear Ruth,
I love the idea of you piquing the curi...Dear Ruth,<br />I love the idea of you piquing the curiosity of the World's Most Interesting Man. <br /><br />I am in agreement with most of your observations. <br /><br />The horse is definitely memorable but also not my favorite. I commend it for the craftsmanship and great mechanics but I don't think it matches the spirit of the painting. It thought it was tongue-in-cheek guessing that the artist chose to create an iconic bust of a horse, similar to a bust of Beethoven or Nefertiti.<br /><br />I am also very impressed with the swan's wing also, especially with the inspired choice of materials, but it is not my favorite. There is no doubt that the arrangement matches the painting beautifully, both in its carriage and attitude, but I prefer the creations that also will stand on their own. I feel that this arrangement absolutely must be shown together with the painting or it will loose its power. The phaleonopsis and ti leaf arrangement, on the other hand, is still very strong as a stand-alone arrangement. This is just a personal preference. I'm sure there are many who would disagree with me because the swan piece created quite a buzz.<br /><br />I positively love your feedback, Ruthie. With your comments, I feel like we have walked these halls side by side. Thank you for including Dutchbaby in your busy weekend.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-48505677784250873772010-05-30T06:36:49.405-07:002010-05-30T06:36:49.405-07:00Dear Relyn,
Both Tracy and I loved that first arra...Dear Relyn,<br />Both Tracy and I loved that first arrangement by Diane Barret because we hadn't seen anything like this before and it matched the spirit of the painting so well. I also loved the upset chocolate box in this set because it would be so fun to display this on my dining room table. Sadly, I failed to take a photo of the artist tag so I don't know who created it.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-6738937404980218682010-05-29T21:28:18.620-07:002010-05-29T21:28:18.620-07:00Dear margie,
They are fabulous;I wish you could ta...Dear margie,<br />They are fabulous;I wish you could take in their fragrance.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-17343289277714795212010-05-29T21:16:38.113-07:002010-05-29T21:16:38.113-07:00Wow, the arrangements in both posts are amazing. ...Wow, the arrangements in both posts are amazing. It would be difficult to choose a favorite, but have a love of tea that teacup is intriguing. Thanks for sharing.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-53073199437692995872010-05-29T21:05:12.481-07:002010-05-29T21:05:12.481-07:00Dear Kala,
This show has been impressive since the...Dear Kala,<br />This show has been impressive since the first one thirty-one years ago. I'm glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />Dear Mumsy,<br />I agree. San Francisco is blessed to have so many talented floral artists here.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-83287160818257973912010-05-29T20:58:45.431-07:002010-05-29T20:58:45.431-07:00Dear Susan,
I'm glad you enjoyed these creatio...Dear Susan,<br />I'm glad you enjoyed these creations; I have many more coming. The swan's wing is definitely unique; the protea petals have just the right touch of plushness don't they?Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-84315825892606211202010-05-29T20:54:28.723-07:002010-05-29T20:54:28.723-07:00Dear Kathryn Grace,
Bouquets to Art is definitely ...Dear Kathryn Grace,<br />Bouquets to Art is definitely worth noting in your calendar. Ordinarily it's held in March but this year it was postponed until April. <br /><br />You ask an excellent question about organic flowers. I frequently ask vendors at the SF Flower mart to carry organic, sustainable, or fair-trade flowers and they tell me that there is no demand for it. I will continue to ask them. <br /><br />Trader Joe's and Safeway both carry the sustainable Veriflora flowers and I'm pretty sure that Costco carries locally-grown flowers.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-66327556709031671002010-05-29T05:32:17.410-07:002010-05-29T05:32:17.410-07:00I am groaning when I see each arrangement, and I&#...I am groaning when I see each arrangement, and I'm sure Don is wondering why.<br /><br />I love the orchid clouds and ti leaves. The elements are strong and soft at the same time.<br /><br />LOVE the Bierstadt-Thom landscape interpretation, and the idea of healing behind the painting.<br /><br />LOVE the birdcage for the orchid! So innovative, man!<br /><br />As fabulous as the horse is, and intricate, and creative, I'm not crazy about it, or maybe I just don't understand how it interprets the piece (and why it's tongue in cheek)?<br /><br />Upset is fun. It feels like a classier version of the kitchy barrels tipped over on lawns with petunias or impatiens spilling out. :)<br /><br />The teacup is AWESOME. Reminds me of the tea whose blossom expands with hot water. So lovely.<br /><br />I like the windswept one, very clever.<br /><br />But my absolute favorite, it just sends me! is the swan's wing. My groan was the deepest on this one, with great visual and textural pleasure. <br /><br />In person these must be just incredible. Thank you for documenting them so well.<br /><br />I'll look at the next installment in a bit. (Doing the <i>ruthie</i> method today: a little work, a little blogging, a little creating, on and off like that all weekend. The best! :)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-57014773478284988082010-05-28T07:35:04.978-07:002010-05-28T07:35:04.978-07:00Oh, I love Bouquets to Art! I'm so glad you a...Oh, I love Bouquets to Art! I'm so glad you are posting about it again. And, thrilled that you participated this year. I can't wait to see those photos. The swan was pretty impressive, but I think the best <i>by far</i> was the first one. It was surprising and beautiful and utterly unique. Plus, I love that piece of art the most of all the ones on offering in this post.Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-36634839392532888922010-05-28T06:55:29.678-07:002010-05-28T06:55:29.678-07:00oh my, these are fabulous.oh my, these are fabulous.margiehttp://www.soeursdujour.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-63391581862776807862010-05-27T13:06:02.854-07:002010-05-27T13:06:02.854-07:00This is incredible! Just exquisite!This is incredible! Just exquisite!~✽Mumsy✽~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10644719969613080399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-73740438326189320602010-05-25T21:59:30.633-07:002010-05-25T21:59:30.633-07:00Wow, looks like quite an impressive show.Wow, looks like quite an impressive show.Kalahttp://amatterofhowyouseeit.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-7781467624409959592010-05-25T04:36:55.319-07:002010-05-25T04:36:55.319-07:00OMG! I've never seen such luscious interpretat...OMG! I've never seen such luscious interpretations before! I'm astounded by the beauty and the work that went into each of them. The swan's wing...I don't have words to describe how it made me feel. Thank you, thank you for sharing!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-45877258047871384892010-05-24T23:46:05.151-07:002010-05-24T23:46:05.151-07:00Gorgeous. I had no idea this occurred at the de Yo...Gorgeous. I had no idea this occurred at the de Young. I must bookmark and plan to go next year! An aside: I wonder if any of these artists used organic flowers?graceonlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600679221472546269noreply@blogger.com