Was the phrase to define the theme of the Philadelphia Flower Show this year. The central focus was London, and its personal influence on the modern world. With that, the attendees were taken on a journey through everything that would feel ‘English’, all expressed through the power of flowers.
The show is always a big deal, and I love going. It was so much fun to see how the different images that we are all so familiar with like the gates of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben came alive with flora.
One of my favorites was the “Mad Hatter Tea Party” that brought all the charm and whimsy to the table with floral arrangements that formed a cohesive and fragrant madness.
My other favorite was “Pure Britain”, which was a contemporary look of high tea with centerpieces that were so majestic they were fit for the royals.
Of course since it was an English theme, the already very popular British phrase of “Keep Calm and Carry On” was seen everywhere. Since there are so many variations of that saying, I thought it was high time that we had one for our dear Bob Mackie, so here you go:
The revival of this phrase and image, which is now public domain, actually was created during the Second World War to boost the morale of the British public in the event that the aftermath of the war took a turn for the worse. Thankfully, it can be used now for fun and décor and, of course, to remind you to wear your Bob Mackie.
Since I am still in the botanical mode from the flower show, I thought I would highlight this gorgeous piece:
A203427 Bob Mackie’s Long Sleeve Botanical Print Button Front Silk Blouse
This is the green. It also comes in periwinkle, lavender and gold. Beautiful movement, a little bit of an hombre effect…and seriously?!?...Silk for an unbelievable clearance price! We are not seeing much in the way of silks anymore; so scoop this one up before it’s gone!
There are new things popping up all the time. You can visit the entire collection at QVC.com. Bob will be back at the end of this month. Mark your calendars now. He will be on Friday, March 29th from 9-10 PM ET and Saturday, March 30th from 2-3pm ET. I’ll be on for a 2-hour show Saturday morning, March 30th from 4-6 AM ET. I hope to see you there.
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Have a great week! 
Margaux