Founders Garden Club blooms at annual luncheon

The annual Flower Talk was held on Nov. 13 at Art Ovation.

  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • | 3:33 p.m. November 13, 2019
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Holiday spirit flowed through Art Ovation on Nov. 13 at the Founders Garden Club's holiday gift mart and annual Flower Talk: Fabulous Fêtes.

The ladies wandered through the market and looked at at beach themed Christmas decorations and jewelry while sipping hibiscus mimosas. After, they headed to the ballroom, where they watched a presentation by Atlanta-based party planners Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes from Parties to Die For. Billed as Southern-fried party-planning queens the duo demonstrated different ways to create floral arrangements.

Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes from Parties to Die For.
Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes from Parties to Die For.
The annual Flower Talk theme is Fabulous Fêtes.
The annual Flower Talk theme is Fabulous Fêtes.
Jeannie Russell and Debra Pitell-Hauge
Jeannie Russell and Debra Pitell-Hauge
Diana Strong, Elaine Barber and Alison Elizalde
Diana Strong, Elaine Barber and Alison Elizalde
The floral arrangement that Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes worked on during the luncheon.
The floral arrangement that Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes worked on during the luncheon.
Chrissy Hayes and Caroline Ryan
Chrissy Hayes and Caroline Ryan
Julie Delaney, Meg Ferlise and Julia Flaherty
Julie Delaney, Meg Ferlise and Julia Flaherty
Many of the Christmas decorations from the mart had a neutral boho chic look.
Many of the Christmas decorations from the mart had a neutral boho chic look.
Kara Saunders and Michael Saunders
Kara Saunders and Michael Saunders
Marilyn Royal and Paula Lampman
Marilyn Royal and Paula Lampman
Keeping with the southwestern Florida vibe, many ornaments from the mart are beach themes.
Keeping with the southwestern Florida vibe, many ornaments from the mart are beach themes.
Marcia Ricker and Julie Miller
Marcia Ricker and Julie Miller
Father Charleston Wilson leads the crowd in prayer.
Father Charleston Wilson leads the crowd in prayer.
Extra flowers lined the stage so Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes could quickly grab more.
Extra flowers lined the stage so Kathy Rainer and Tricky Wolfes could quickly grab more.
Diane Harm, Marge Kelly and Lynne Railsback
Diane Harm, Marge Kelly and Lynne Railsback

 

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