ADAC in Bloom 2018

There is something fun that happens every July at ADAC.
If you are not familiar with the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, 
also known as ADAC, you can find out about it HERE

Flower Magazine presents ADAC In Bloom! 
I can not remember what year Flower Magazine started hosting
this event. I think around 2011 or 2012. I have only missed one 
year (I was on a Greek Isle cruise) It takes something major
to keep me from attending!  This event is open to the
public. ADAC has a number of special events that 
they host. Discover ADAC will be the next big event. 

ADAC in Bloom is a day of fun, food, programs and flowers! 
I have a group of friends that have gone with me every year. 
We usually don't make it for the 9:30 program, because the
early traffic heading into Atlanta is horrendous, even with
a Peach Pass! 

We did arrive in time to have a cup of tea or coffee. 
They served them in your choice of one of these beautiful cups! 

Our first program was the lovely Rebecca Vizard 
held in the Make Goods  showroom. 
Rebecca was working as an interior designer in New York in 1994, 
she was looking for an antique textile pillow that was tailored 
and not over done. After spending more time looking for the perfect pillow 
than any other element of the project, she decided to make her own. 
"At that time it was impossible to find an antique textile pillow 
without gobs of passementerie. I felt like the actual hand made textile 
should be revered and not over shadowed by trim." 

With that first pillow her present business creating clean-lined 
antique textile pillows was launched and by 1996 Neiman Marcus 
had placed an order for 22 of their best stores. You can find out 
more about Rebecca, see her pillows and order pillows or
her new book "Once Upon A Pillow" HERE


The next program was held in the Up Country showroom.
They served us lunch which was yummy! This program was 
a panel. Featuring, interior designer - Jessica Bradley, landscape designer -
William McDonald and Abbey Glass - Fashion Designer.  
These three are consider "Designers to Watch."

Our first afternoon program was the nationally know 
interior designer, Amanda Nisbet, (on the right.) 
She is being introduced by Margo Shaw, 
the editor of Flowers magazine. 

 There was plenty of laughter while Amanda shared the history of her 
design career. She is a very laid back and relaxed speaker. 

She has a variety in her design style and you can 
tell she loves what she does.

You can find out more about Amanda and how to get her book,
"Dazzling Design" on her website HERE

I could have set and listen to our next speaker for hours.
James F. Carter is an Alabama native. His architectural style is 
classic Southern design. 

This lovely home was part of the slide presentation he shared with us. 
I could sit on that porch for hours! 

This Birmingham home was another home we got to visually tour. 

But this is a photo from his personal home. 
You can find out more about James and see his other architectural 
achievements at his website HERE

 ADAC being a good hostess was concerned that we were
getting fatigued by now. Every year they have the most amazing 
cookies and of course the drink of Georgia, Coca Cola! 

Famed NYC floral designer, Lewis Miller`concluded with one of 
my favorite programs at ADAC in Bloom. He talked about
his career history while he put together an effortless
arrangement. 

Lewis MIller and his work friends participate in something they call 

Flower Flash. They gather their extra flowers and go out on the streets of New York and create beauty. Seeing people’s reactions to the Flower Flashes emphasizes the basic goodness in all people. You can see more of the 

Flower Flashes on Lewis's website HERE

On the back row are some arrangements that he had 

already put together. They had a drawing at the 

end of the program. We turned over our chairs....

and my friend Susie won the grand prize. The magnificent floral

arrangement that Lewis had put together during his talk. 

Flower Magazine will be bringing "ADAC in Bloom" back to Atlanta

in July 2019. So stay tune for the date and make your reservations

early, because this event fills up fast. I hope to see you 

there next year! 

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Source: Flower Magazine (Facebook and Website) ADAC Website