The opening will be here before you know it for Florescence, one the nation’s largest competitive flower shows at Museum of Fine Arts Houston, April 25-26
For the past few months gardeners and floral enthusiasts around the country have been readying for the opening of Florescence, on of the premier flower shows in the country. The show will be held again at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston on Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26 and is presented by The Garden Club of Houston, The River Oaks Garden Club and the Museum of Fine Arts. The theme of the 2017 show is “Waves,” reflected in all of the exhibits on view. There is a special conservation exhibit as well, entitled “Water, Water, Everywhere” created to increase awareness of how choosing native plants can improve water quality.
“Florescence is more than flower arrangements, it’s an exploration of decorative arts,” commented Sara Ledbetter of the Garden Club of Houston. Florescence chairman Carole Bailey of the River Oaks Garden Club comments that “Over the past 24 years, Florescence has grown into a remarkable event that can be enjoyed by all. We are happy to share our passion the community and highlight the creativity of club members while raising awareness about water conservation through the Waves theme.”
Florescence Waves Events: for additional info for all elements please visit flohouston.or/events
Some Highlights from Past Florescence shows at MFAH….
For those of you that have not had the treat of attending one of this luscious floral adventures, Florescence, we wanted to give you an idea what you could expect as we pulled some highlights from past years. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this year. (See admissions info below)
Hours and Admissions
The Florescence Waves general exhibition open to the public ….. April 25 and 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Museum’s Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 MainSt. $15 for Adults, $10 for Senior Adults, $7.50 for students and free for children under 12; Admission is free for MFAH Members
photos courtesy of MFAH
Lots Happening in the MFAH Gift Shop that Compliments the floral show…
With all of the beauty that will be engulfing the Museum for these few days, it’s only fitting that that will leave Museum patrons leaving this beautiful museum with flowers on their minds and want to have a ‘memento’ to bring home for themselves or a loved one. Well, the Museum Shop has risen to the occasion with a small, select collection of floral inspired jewelry designs that reflect the beauty of its surroundings at the Museum.
Below are a sampling of some beautiful, key pieces that have been purchased just for this exhibit time….
From Mindy Lam, The Classic Original Kelly Lariat
Made with almost 2,000 Swarovski crystals, each double strand lariat is crafted with five flowers with vintage rhinestone centers and are over 5 feet long for endless styling possibilities including necklaces, lariats, bracelets, belts, wrapped on handbag handles, hair and more. New colors are released by Mindy Lam seasonally
Another Mindy Lam piece in rose-colored floral design
Kellie 9-Cluster Patina Necklace
Sterling Silver. Available in oxidized and bright sterling silver as well as plated gold. $685
Vivienne and TSE Engraved Ring
Sterling Silver, 22k Yellow Gold. Handmade; Retail $530-$2240
From Priya Himatsingka Product, Assorted Himasingka Pendants
Sterling silver, 22k Yellow Gold, 18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds