Flower Fairies

[pegkerr]

The weather was stunning: over 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The promise of spring was so intoxicating that the girls and I drove downtown to Marshall Fields to see the spring flower show, which was called "Flower Fairies," based on the drawings that sprung nearly a century ago from the imagination of London illustrator Cicely Mary Barker. You can read about the show here. You can see a slide show about how the fairies were made here if you have RealPlayer. The fairy sculptures are set inside a fantasy garden, with full-size trees and flowers, designed by the London florist Paula Pryke and created by Bachman's flowers in the 8th floor auditorium:



Sending my spring wishes out to you all.

Cheers,
Peg

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oh, wow

[aelfsciene.livejournal.com]

I've loved the Flower Fairies for years (was just sorting through pictures to put on my walls yesterday, and the Willow Fairy is near the top of the pile); this exhibit sounds absolutely wonderful! Just another reason to miss Minneapolis, I guess. Thanks for posting about it!