Winter Wonders

From the square outside, atmospheric lighting can be seen through the large windows of the Great or Lebuinus Church in Deventer on Nov. 13. Inside, the church appears transformed into an intimate festive venue for the Floral Event Winter Wonders. Two stages are connected by a catwalk and form the stage for the three floral designers who, at the invitation of the event team, provide a number of demos of stunningly beautiful arrangements in winter atmospheres. All this for the inspiration of the florists who came in large numbers.

Flower still lifes then and now

Flowers have provided color, fragrance and meaning at Het Loo Palace for centuries. The Bloom exhibition is about 17th-century still lifes and Princess Mary's influence on the use of flowers. Contemporary artists, designers and the palace's garden service bring history to life. They admired the historic works, but also asked critical questions. How did these flowers get here? Who paid the price for the beauty and richness? Behind every flower and work of art is a story.