The Kitchen Window

The Kitchen Window
Antique Milk Bottles with Herbs and Flowers

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Welcome to the Frog Hollow Farm blog! I've been blogging since January 2010 and have switched from Blogger to Word Press, but I'm back to Blogger because, for me, it's easier to use. My husband and I live on a little farm in Northwest New Jersey. We have some chickens and a very large vegetable garden with asparagus and raspberries, and rows and rows of sunflowers, snapdragons and zinnias. Traveling, entertaining, gardening, spending time with family, studying Italian, blogging and reading keep us busy and happy. With all of this going on, moving towards a simpler life seems almost impossible but it's definitely a daily goal.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Philadelphia Flower Show and Other Things

FHFB and I drove down to the Philadelphia Flower Show a couple of weeks ago. 

Our weekend started with a night at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City with dinner at Bobby Flay's Steak restaurant - I know that I've mentioned before how much I love the Chopped Salad with Lobster - just delicious! 

The next day we drove over to Philadelphia and met our friends Forrest and Stephanie for the weekend - visiting the flower show and hanging out at the Reading Terminal Market - a new favorite place of mine!! 


On Saturday we drove over to Bethlehem, PA for a couple of antique shows that were a bit disappointing but we made everything better by stopping by the Apollo Grill in Bethlehem for their delicious small bites menu - they serve all of the appetizers at the bar - we love to sit and try a few different dishes each time we visit, and we always meet someone interesting! 

This last photo is of one of the displays at the flower show.  It is such a beautiful room - I especially love the walls and how the panels are used to decorate and create structure.  Isn't is gorgeous??  You can see all of the awards that this design won right there in the front, sitting on the floor. 

How can I get this look in one of the downstairs bedrooms? 
FHFB just shook his head when I mentioned this - but I think it's doable on some level, don't you??


Here are a few more photos from the flower show - they are keeping me happy while I watch the snow pile up outside the windows of the great room at my dad's house. I'm hanging out with him for the day.



Thinking about flower gardens and spring entertaining on our back porch!!

I'm joining Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper!!

Ciao, bella!
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11 comments:

  1. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    The Philadelphia Flower Show makes me swoon! I love all the sights and smells. Because of a hurt back, this year it was not on my calendar. Thank you so much for bringing it to me... if only visually. The room is beyond magnificent, isn't it?
    Sound like you had a fabulous trip! If you ever get to Lancaster, make sure to let me know!
    Wonderful post!
    Yvonne

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  2. RizziMarch 23, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    WHAT A LOVELY POST TODAY, THE FLOWERS ARE ALL SO BEAUTIFUL.
    I LOVE BOBBY FLAY, AND HIS NEWEST SHOW BREAKFAST BRUNCH.
    YOUR LOBSTER SALAD SOUNDS REALLY YUMMY. SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAD A GREAT TIME...AND AS FOR YOUR MOM I THINK BACK TO ALL THE TIMES IN LAKEWOOD, AND ALL THE FUN WE HAD. HAVE A GREAT DAY. LOVE YA, AUNT RIZ

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  3. LynnMarch 23, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Sounds like you had a busy couple days, but ate well! No snow in Philly, yay:@)

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  4. Flavia GalassoMarch 24, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I would like to come back to Philadelphia just for Reading terminal and a Pat's cheesesteak ..hugs, Flavia

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  5. At Rivercrest CottageMarch 26, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I'm with you on making a room look like that one. Lovely. Thanks for sharing your trip.

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  6. PatMarch 27, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Love the photo you used as your header. The trip with you was fun and interesting. Can't wait till you have summer outdoor photos!

    Pat

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  7. SnapMarch 27, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    my goodness. the philadelphia flower show must really be something! such lovely photos. looks like a wonderful weekend. great header!

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  8. The TablescaperMarch 27, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Oh, It's been too long since I've been to the Philadelphia Flower Show. It is amazing.

    It's wonderful to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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  9. Privet and HollyMarch 27, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Looks like a wonderful
    show!!! We have a great
    flower show coming up
    this month in Minneapolis
    and I can't wait. Reminds
    me that I need to get it ~
    and a friend ~ on the
    calendar!
    xx Suzanne
    PS: Loved the post about
    your mom.

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  10. BunnyMarch 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Ann Marie
    Oh how I would have loved to have been there!!! Every picture is gorgeous and the tulips are so pretty! I bet you and FHFB had such a wonderful time!!!
    Have a great day... It's so sunny out today :)!!!
    xx
    Bunny
    Ps I'm so happy to be able to visit my favorite blogs today... I finished my meeting and have an hour to blog hop!!!!!

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  11. Tablescapes By DianeApril 5, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I lovely lady.
    You know I love your Beautiful Pictures as always sweet lady. I hope you come back ever week for a new Tablescapes on my blog~~~

    Thanks so much for your lovely Comments so sweet of you. I have you on my side bar also. !!!
    I hope you have a Great Day.....
    XXOO
    Diane

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