What’s Cooking Daisy
Remarkable Redbuds bloomed early this past week as scores of youth and adult entries, 24 designs and 2 educational entries filled the courtyard of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta. Change proved invigorating as we challenged ourselves with an elegant and fun culinary setting for our 49th Redbud District Flower Show. What a delight to see so many Redbuds participate! Redbud’s Designers Club came through with a few members pitching in three designs each and several folks from Creative Studies Club in Marietta pitching in as well. Youth came through again with 20 designs and 23 horticulture entries from kids supported by Conyers Garden Club, Iris Garden Club and Merry Weather Garden Club.
We didn’t know what to expect with such a major change; but we were all pleasantly surprised. The location drew kudos from judges and exhibitors alike. Callanwolde and its staff were the best! They were helpful beyond what we’d hoped for. Callanwolde Director Andrew Keenan cut the ribbon on Wednesday afternoon and over 100 visitors attended the show in just 1½ days! Thanks to the chairs, the runners, the hostesses, the table toppers, the placement folks, the entertainment teams, the horticulture experts, the design consultants and everyone who just stopped by and said “Can I help?” We never do this alone so pat yourselves on the back!
While the quality of both designs and horticulture was exceptional, we did have some big winners. Please note that former Redbud District Directors Cookie Roland, Janet McGinnis and Joy Zaidan all won top design awards. Cookie won the overall Award of Design Excellence, the Designer’s Choice Award and the Mickey Holton Inspirational Award
