Beautiful Blooms was so thrilled to be asked by Roy’s Restaurant in Philadelphia to team up with them on this amazing cause. PAWS is definitely a charity that is close to my heart as animals play an important role here at Beautiful Blooms. Most of you know that my Bernese Mountain Dog comes to work with me every day and can be seen on our website! Below I have listed some info on exactly what the event was about and if you didn’t get a chance to attend this year. I hope you will next year.
When the team went about designing this event (this was Maya’s main focus a few weeks prior to the event) She worked with Bill on the specific flower types need to make the look work) and then presented sketches of our ideas first. Once we knew that Roy’s was onboard with us the work began to collect and organize all of the product needed.
Tickets on sale now! Chefs’ Dinner for PAWS, June 29, 2009
It’s time for the 5th Annual Chefs’ Dinner for PAWS (formerly Dinner with STYLE), the singular event of the year that brings chefs and patrons together for an interactive evening of food, fun and fundraising. On Monday, June 29th, over 35 of the nation’s best chefs will create an extraordinary gastronomic experience at The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. Chefs and guests rave about their experience at each year’s event. The intimate setting and personal attention from each chef provides an insider’s view of the nation’s most prestigious kitchens. The Chefs’ Dinner is truly a one-of-a-kind evening of food, fun and excitement. Last year’s event raised over $200,000 for PAWS’ lifesaving efforts and helped fund the opening of PAWS’ Adoption Center at 2nd and Arch Streets. What: Chefs creating 4-course food and wine pairings tableside for 12 guests in decorated pods Individual ticket: $300 ($225 is tax-deductible). Seating assignments/chef pairings based on availability. As of 6/27/09, VERY LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE. To inquire about last-minute seating, please email:dana@phillypaws.org. Entire table: $5,000 ($4100 is tax-deductible). Please indicate your top three chef choices during checkout. We cannot guarantee your choices, but we will make every effort to honor your requests. SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support! |
Monday the whole team went to the Hyatt Penns Landing…..Keith and Jake unloaded all everything in the vans and brought it upstairs to the ballroom. Bill started right in on placing the bamboo and getting those amazing monstero leaves, ginger and hanging heliconia into the 4 large arrangements while Maya and I started adding the gorgeous red anthirium to the metal structures. We continue to use these wonderful metal structures in so many different ways, that Bill used for his exhibit at the flower show. The final piece of the design was the hanging of the lanterns and the lighting of the candles. We were all so pleased with the end result.
Now here is how the event actually turned out. Thank you Marie Labbancz for coming down and photographing this amazing event!
