Spring Floral Fête season starts today with the official first day of Spring marked by the vernal equinox - the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. Everything is coming up flowers... bouquets in bloom, city "horti" culture and botanicals, secret garden hideaways, flower-filled festivals & unique floral regions from around the world.
Spring Floral Fête
SUITCASE STYLE
Spring Fragrances
LOVESHACKFANCY Forever in Love - This is the floral perfume for people who think they hate florals. Forever in Love defies all floral perfume logic. Bright and fresh, green pear top notes with gardenia that is majorly present, giving it that green, muted, flowery overall scent rounded out with cedarwood base note - 2.5oz $125.
MILLER HARRIS Coeur de Jardin - In the heart of an English garden and a typical British summer; the heat of the sun following a passing rainstorm. Coeur de Jardin captures sparkling dew on petals, lush fruit trees of pears and peaches and that evocative scent of petrichor on warm ground after rain. The beguiling floral of jasmine and tuberose swirl - Orris, moss and patchouli create a subtle backdrop of fresh earth foliage. A joyous air of fruit and florals - 100 ML eau de parfum $190.
GUCCI The Alchemist's Garden - The Virgin Violet floral eau de parfum built around the violet, considered the flower of modesty because it hides its flowers in heart-shaped leaves. To blend the scent, a swan is imagined - covered in soft white feathers, translated in a composition of musk, violet leaves and iris petals. Its purity is nuanced with a deep character, when the swan spreads its wings to reveal a bold vanilla. Inspired by the science of alchemy - 3.3oz eau de parfum $384.
SUITCASE STYLE
Spring Fragrances
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Le Beau Paradise Garden - a unique experience for lovers of woodsy scents as it intertwines these complex notes with radiant flowers and aromas that truly embody the Spring season. This fragrance is a new woody, green aquatic symphony crafted by Quentin Bisch in 2024. It encapsulates the heavenly essence of a tropical paradise, replete with radiant flowers and alluring aromas directly from the Garden of Gaultier. The scent intertwines fresh, salty coconut with green fig and the warmth of sandalwood. Accents of spicy ginger, refreshing mint, and sun-warmed Tonka bean add to the fragrance's green aquatic and woody notes. 4.2oz $399.
VALENTINO Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza - Spring fragrance that encapsulates the essence of the season with a burst of fresh, green notes, reminiscent of a blooming garden in Rome followed by the invigorating scent of coffee and vetiver that gives this fragrance a dynamic energy. This fougère ambery scent unveils a zestful Calabrian bergamot with an invigorating coffee accord. As dawn breaks over Rome, it transports you to the city's serene gardens - 100ml $125.
Hermès H24 Herbes Vives - This new edition emphasizes the plant side of the original, "drawing inspiration from the scent of nature after the rain, at once vegetal and earthy, fresh and musky." A breath of fresh air, green and slightly peppery with an uplifting top of grass crumpled up between your fingers. Mentholated notes hint of geranium, amplified by the "frosted" effect of Physcool®, a captive that prolongs "cold", invigorating effect over time. Eau de Parfum $125.
Spring Floral Fête
BLOOMS & BOTANICALS
BOTANICA Silver Lake, Los Angeles - longtime food writers Emily Fiffer and Heather Sperling, ate and documented about restaurants for a decade before opening their own in 2017. Botanica is a destination for “nourishing hospitality” - farmers market menu and sustainable practices of beautiful local produce and thoughtfully sourced products to create food that is vibrant, exciting and nourishing. The Botanica Market sells chef-made pantry essentials straight from their LA restaurant kitchen: snacks, pantry goods, exceptional spices, local preserves and an exclusive selection of natural wines from a diverse global group of independent winemakers with an emphasis on sustainable agricultural processes.
WORMWOOD "Le Jardin Secret" San Diego, CA - a journey of the past, when poets, writers & painters made the Green Fairy their muse and Absinthe (the elixir of the gods) was the symbol of a Bohemian time that inspired the world. Located in the heart of University Heights, the restaurant features a vintage Paris design with a brick-walled courtyard and the secret garden for outdoor dining and cocktail events.
MACHINE Engineered Dining & Drink + Tableside Flower Shop Chicago, IL - Wicker Park restaurant serving upscale American dishes and ultra fancy cocktails that doubles as a tableside flower shop. Some of the cocktails come with hammers used to shatter brûléed-like textures on the surfaces before drinking and others come with eye dropper filled fluids such as rose water. Tableside Flower Cart Service provides a "Build Your Own Bouquet" experience right at your table - with dozens of options from certified florists to choose from. The flower experts take your creation and professionally wrap it with signature Machine bouquet paper returned to your table to be enjoyed during your dining & drinks experience.
THE ROSE GARDEN Phoenix, AZ - For your end of the workday apéritif - downtown's secret garden, an oasis in the desert to experience the cocktail world of tomorrow at this enchanted Phoenix escape. The Rose Garden was inspired by an ancient folk tale of a flourishing, magical garden and her constant rival for attention with her feathery adversary and permanent inhabitant Penrose, the ornate peacock. "To step into The Rose Garden is to get a front-row seat to the fairytale and all the competing elements that are woven from its origin story as they vie for your attention. The intricate design of the bar itself, a lush ecosystem, and cocktails firmly rooted in the world of aromatics, herbs, and the plant kingdom - it's often hard to find the true protagonist here as every detail battles to ignite and entice your senses."
BLOOM BOTANICAL BISTRO Forest Hills, NY - Two strangers experienced love at first sight and their lives were changed forever. The duo quickly realized although they had much in common, their palate & food preferences were different. Alfred was vegetarian and Jaime was not - which made finding a date night spot, very difficult. It was there the concept of Bloom was created, featuring specialty cocktails & mocktails, such as In Lieu of Flowers mixed with Sipsmith Gin, Apricot, Fennel, Lime & Lavender Bitters.
AOYAMA Flower Market & Tea House Tokyo, Japan - For an out of this world tea experience, visit this unique floral paradise. Choose from their extensive range that span herbal, dry and seasonal teas in a greenhouse atmosphere flooded with flowers in full bloom. The space pays attention to every minor detail down to the glass tabletops that encase flowerbeds beneath, not just for a Spring Floral Fête.
New York City's Spring Floral Fête - The New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Dinner annual soirée, featured a stunning sale of exceptional and rare orchids. Over 350 Spring styled guests flocked to The Plaza to celebrate the garden's orchid show, with a Florals in Fashion theme of elaborate and towering centerpieces, dreamed up by an inspiring lineup of designers, florists and landscape enthusiasts. Proceeds from The Orchid Dinner supports its global plant research and conservation initiatives. Keukenhof Floral Festival in Holland dates back to the 15th century when Countess Jacoba van Beieren (Jacqueline of Bavaria) used 'Keukenduyn' as hunting ground kitchen for Teylingen Castle. Keukenhof Castle was built in 1641 and the estate grew to encompass an area of over 200 hectares. Years later in 1949, a group of leading flower bulb growers designed a plan to use the estate as an exhibit for spring-flowering bulbs, signaling the birth of Keukenhof as a Springtime destination park. Opening its gates to the public in 1950, it became an instant success and developed into a world-famous attraction. 2024 marked the 75th Spring Floral Fête with the Tulip Gardens open from March 21st until May 12th.
The Butchart Gardens Victoria, B.C. from March 18th to May 31st - is the Spring season of new life with thousands of flowering bulbs, shrubs and trees bursting forth in a symphony of colours. End of March is the best time for daffodils and hyacinths, and mid-April is when the tulips, cherry blossoms and dogwood trees are at their peak. The garden's Blue Poppy Restaurant also re-opens in Spring within the former greenhouse transformed into an open atrium offering casual fare with seasonal ingredients.
Spring Floral Fêtes
THE BLUE FOREST HALLERBOS - visit this Belgian Forest at just the right time in Spring from late April into May and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into a dream with millions of bluebells otherworldly blooming in the 1,360-acre woods. A floral carpet brushing up against the beech trees as far as your eyes can see. Visitors stroll winding paths with the rabbits and deer that wander through the green and azure woods.
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVALS in Japan - numerous cherry blossom festivals in Japan centered around the traditional practice of “Hanami” or flower viewing, occur during the brief cherry blossom season from March to April, particularly in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. People gather in the parks and streets lined with the Sakura trees to enjoy picnics and celebrate the blossoms with festivals all across Japan.
CAPE FLORAL KINGDOM in South Africa - swept into the bottom south-western edge of Africa, an area the size of Portugal with 8600 species of plants of which 5800 are nowhere else in the world. A collection so rare and unique, that they are a wonder of the natural world UNESCO site. The King Protea (lotus-like flower) is one of the star attractions of the fynbos flora and is also the national flower of South Africa.
VALLEY OF THE ROSES in Morocco - Hidden in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, is a stunningly beautiful place that is home to an annual festival devoted to roses. The valley gets its name from thousands of rose bushes that blanket the hillsides and fill the air with their sweet scent. In Spring, it comes alive with the blooming of the roses for 3 days. The Rose Festival is usually held in May when the roses are in full bloom - exact date varies depending on when roses are ready to harvest.
MONET'S GARDENS in Giverny, France - re-opening for Spring season on March 29th through Nov 1st. There are two parts in Monet's garden: a flower garden called Clos Normand in front of the house and a Japanese inspired water garden on the other side of the road (the famed Water Lilies of his paintings).
VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD on the French Riviera - is a palace set amidst nine enchanting, themed gardens once the home of Baroness Beatrice de Rothschild. One of the most beautiful Rose Gardens in the world with over 100 varieties of roses of fragrant blooms in every color imaginable, plus
Florentine Garden, Japanese Garden and the Spanish Garden with views of the Mediterranean Sea.
NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) - Connective hub among people, plants, and the planet since 1891. Rooted in the cultural fabric of New York City in the heart of the Bronx - its greenest borough.
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN - 385 acres of nature, beauty, and respite to discover. The Orchid Show of Wonders, along with Orchids After Hours - is a vibrant night out into a whimsical world of 10,000 fresh, colorful blooms under the big top with light bites and fanciful cocktails continues through March 24th.
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN in Phoenix, AZ - in its last month to experience the captivating world of Fernando Botero’s artistry, where vibrant colors and voluptuous figures unite in perfect harmony at the Botanical Garden. Colombian artist Fernando Botero's (1932-2023) 2 monumental cast bronze sculptures - Dressed Woman and Reclining Woman are showcased in Botero’s style known as “Boterismo.” The exhibition extends inside Dorrance Hall with an expanded gallery space that features 15 paintings and drawings, two small sculptures and a documentary on Botero’s life - ends on March 31st.
PHIPPS Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Pittsburgh, PA - The Spring Flower Show: A Closer Look - opened March 16th with thousands of spring blooms, including tulips, narcissus and hyacinths, in brilliant shades of yellow, orange, blue and an array of chrysalid sculptures and an amazing animatronic butterfly.
GARDENS BY THE BAY Singapore - Floral Fantasy, an escape into the surreal offers a magical experience among suspended bouquets and creative floral arrangements. Explore diverse garden landscapes that segue into each other and stop by the vivarium populated by tiny poison dart frogs in a variety of hues.
JARDIN DES PLANTES Paris, France - Main Botanical Garden in France made up of large greenhouses and themed gardens. Alpine Garden, Ecological Garden, Rose Rock Garden, maze and endless delights.
ESTANCIA LA JOLLA Garden Party - Celebrate the official unveiling of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa's first-ever floral inspired Garden Party with the arrival of the spring season dressed in your finest flowery attire and embark on a sensory journey filled with an array of botanical experiences. From delicious small bites adorned with edible petals and colorful craft cocktails made with honey from their apiary as you wander through the gardens to live music at San Diego's favorite secret garden - Saturday, April 21st. Don't forget to check out their Greenfinch Bar experience - an everchanging botanical speakeasy.
“Field to Vase Dinner Tours” - Certified American Grown. Intimate, casually elegant alfresco gatherings that feature seasonal, local and sustainable American Grown Flowers and Foliage, beautifully arranged by top U.S. floral designers. Attendees will enjoy locally grown foods prepared by celebrated farm-to-table chefs served with local wines and brews. Each artisan-style dinner is held at a unique, breathtaking venue - on an American flower farm. Various dates and locations TBA
FLEURAMOUR 2024 - Rijkhoven, Belgium at the 18th-century castle of Alden Biesen, where hundreds of the world’s most impressive floral designers come together to create spectacular, floral installations, also included - themed fashion show, live music; and their unique Fleuramour Pop-Up Market TBD (late Sept.)
FUN ’N SUN Floral Convention 2024 - Carlsbad, CA at the newly renovated Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. Professionals from all segments of the flower industry and guests meet with flower farmers, friends and colleagues to attend educational programs and networking cocktail parties, luncheons and dinners. Special events include the “Flower Fair,” “Grower Tour” and “Fun ’N Sun Golf Tournament.” Sept 4-7, 2024
FLEURS DE VILLES - Showcasing the artistry of top local florists and floral designers, growers, and nurseries in each city visited, “Fleurs de Villes” (flowers of the cities) public events feature magnificent, over-the-top flower displays in cooperation with leading sponsor brands, local and national media, and community-based groups. Themes include “Voyage”—floral journeys of discovery to destinations around the world; “Noël”— floral celebrations of the holiday season; “Femmes”—floral celebrations of remarkable women; “Rosé”—floral celebrations supporting breast cancer research; and “Pride”—floral celebrations of joy and inclusion. Various dates and locations fleursdevilles.com
MISS DIOR AVENUE POP UP - West Hollywood on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles - Spring Floral Fête Pop Up just before the Academy Awards for that weekend only. Visitors discovered a La Parfumerie celebration of the new Miss Dior Parfum, which was created by brand perfume creative director Francis Kurkdjian and has floral, fruity and woody notes. (The original Miss Dior perfume from designer Christian Dior dates back to 1947.) There were many exclusives and goodies as well as a special Miss Dior flower shop — which was a tribute to the love of flowers that Dior and his sister Catherine shared.
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Spring Floral Fête 2024
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