New York Flower Show, Part 2. Drumroll please. (In case you missed, here’s Part 1.) Benefitting the Horticultural Society of New York, and therefore all New Yorkers and the universe. Also some great ideas here for you to try at home. Or not.
Here’s my table, by the talented team at Plaza Flowers, who are also my neighbors over on Lexington Avenue. I love the lilacs under skirt.
This is the dress I wore. I got the memo to come as a centerpiece.
My sartorial subconscious was channeling among others Mixed Greens Event Design…
…and Gramercy Park Flower Shop…
Quite a statement by H. Hartley du Pont:
Along with Lee Anderson Couture and jewelry designer James Taffin de Givenchy; the shoe, accessories and clothing company Jack Rogers was one of the evening’s honorees. Interior designer Richard Mishaan did the Jack Rogers table, cleverly centering each daisy with the signature, whip-stitched rondel that made the Jack Rogers “Navajo” sandal a beloved fashion icon.
It’s always fun when everybody dances, and everybody did. They don’t always because, you know, New Yorkers are jaded and all. But not me, I am a dork. And clearly I have taken to heart the dictum “Dance like nobody’s watching.” I should probably re-think that. If this were to end up on my Facebook page it could ruin my glamorous image.
If someone will identify the uncredited photos here I will put in the designers’ names immediately, gratefully. Thank you. Photos by Frances Schultz for francesschultz.com, except the last by jillphotography.com.
Hey Soul Sistah! I love it! You are too funny and nobody but you could do dorky with such grace! Love you! Dusister
I hope you were singing “I feel pretty.” The frock is phenom!
Well YOU had fun!! And burned a calorie!
What an event! Was the fragrance of the lilacs at your table divine? And how about that mini Oscar dress? I’ve seen that dancing look before on the salsa floor…and happen to think it’s great fun!!!
In a word SPECTACULAR!!!!!
Love your table and love, love your dress! Dorky? Hardly! You and RKL are doing your Southerners proud!
Perfect dress for the event!
AWW thanks for all your cute and nice comments, thank you. Mmmwanh!
Only New York can throw a party like this!
Frances, dorks do not wear gorgeous dresses like the one you’re wearing.
This one does. 😉 Thank you Lori and Traci!
You look divine!! What a fabulous evening!!
That Is a gorgeous dress & what fun you are having. The hydras & clems are wonderful-So wearable & that mini Oscar is simply inspired. Lucky attendees & Horticultural Society. I suspect everyone was Wonder Struck! pgt
Frances, you looked beautiful! The dress was just perfect for the event. I am still picking my jaw up off the floor from your pictures of the centerpieces! They do it ‘Big’ in New York.
xo, Lissy
Stylish Frances,
I bet you were belting out “Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina……” and that my dear would be the ONLY reason you might look a wee bit dorkish!
xoxocaro
Caro, wish I could tell you I was singing FEELINGS, WO-O-O FEELINGS, but even I’m not that much of a dork. Which is a comfort.
Exquisite! So enjoy reading all of your news. Of all the years in fashion, fashion shows, buying in New York and around the country this is the most spectacular tables I have ever seen. You are gorgeous in your dress and I fell in love with ‘Lady in Red’.
Oh Lordy, Lordy…Please let me look dorky like Frances!!!
Thank you for a great chuckle…not because of the way you are dancing, but because you can laugh at yourself.
Thanks for photos. I am involved with lots of events at NC STATE Libraries and Gregg Museum of Art & Design and always looking for something new to brighten occasions up with.