This time last week we were there - right in the heart of the mecca of country music!
It was the Nashville Antiques and Garden show; a showcase of the finest antiques and antiquarian goods as well as garden displays demonstrating local trends and an eclectic mix of artisan crafts people exhibiting their wares. The highlight was undoubtedly the lecture titled 'Florigium' given by a softly spoken, hugely talented florist from Gloucestershire, England..... Sarah was absolutely fantastic and the audience were totally spellbound for 90 minutes! Both the lecture/demonstration and her workshop got rave reviews.
The lecture was based on flowers through the seasons and during the hour Sarah created 4 very different pieces while regaling the entranced audience with some of the amusing escapades and antics from her time as a royal florist. The finale was pure genius and a wonderful surprise for the audience as a bride and groom processed up the aisle both dressed by Sarah in some of her incredible floral 'designer creations'.... a special yet light-hearted tribute to a very big forth-coming wedding...
We had a very busy time behind the scenes preparing for the lecture and workshop; there were flowers and props to be gathered, prepared, conditioned, assembled, wired, glued, bound, tied........and for a chef there as an assistant to a florist, there was a lot to learn! I loved every minute of it. I never fail to be entranced by Sarah's wonderful touch. My sentiments were echoed approximately 400 times - by all those who attended.
By lunchtime on Saturday our work was done and we hit downtown Nashville - it was boot shopping and later in the evening honky tonking...... the two things that you can't possibly leave Nashville without doing! Both were fantastic fun , we'll be back.....
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