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Steal These Ideas: The Horticultural Society's Clever Decor Details

Mark MavrigianLisa Cericola
April 11, 2008
On many tables at the Horticultural Society of New York’s Flowers & Design gala, small accents like votive holders and napkin rings made the biggest impact. Here’s a look at some of the fund-raiser’s most memorable details.
A whimsical tree by Flowers, Sticks, and Stones
A whimsical tree by Flowers, Sticks, and Stones
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At Emily Thompson Flowers' woodsy table, designers topped each place setting with a feather or a leaf.
At Emily Thompson Flowers' woodsy table, designers topped each place setting with a feather or a leaf.
Photo: Joe Fornabaio for BizBash
Renny & Reed used lamb's ears for color and texture in their flower-filled centerpiece and also wrapped the leaves around votive holders and napkins. Square slabs of slate served as chargers.
Renny & Reed used lamb's ears for color and texture in their flower-filled centerpiece and also wrapped the leaves around votive holders and napkins. Square slabs of slate served as chargers.
Photo: Joe Fornabaio for BizBash
Twiggy votives added to the outdoorsy feel of Mille Fiori's cherry-tree-topped table.
Twiggy votives added to the outdoorsy feel of Mille Fiori's cherry-tree-topped table.
Photo: Joe Fornabaio for BizBash
Used as napkin rings and chair ties, rope provided an interesting contrast on Bowman Dahl's elegant all-white table.
Used as napkin rings and chair ties, rope provided an interesting contrast on Bowman Dahl's elegant all-white table.
Photo: Joe Fornabaio for BizBash
Flowers, Sticks, and Stones' whimsical tree centerpiece had seed packets on ribbon streamers and lots of birdhouses.
Flowers, Sticks, and Stones' whimsical tree centerpiece had seed packets on ribbon streamers and lots of birdhouses.
Photo: Joe Fornabaio for BizBash
Rock Shelter Landscape Design & Construction's woodsy table included votive holders trimmed with moss.
Rock Shelter Landscape Design & Construction's woodsy table included votive holders trimmed with moss.
Photo: Joe Fornabaio for BizBash
Van Vliet & Trap placed its table on a carpet of faux grass, creating an outdoor picnic feel.
Van Vliet & Trap placed its table on a carpet of faux grass, creating an outdoor picnic feel.
Photo: Joe Fornabaio for BizBash
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