Tell Me A Story: HISTORIC CITY MARKET, Part Two: DUTCH FLOWERS

Marcia Norwood
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/

Historic City Market
A Photo Essay

Part Two

Come along with me to the Historic City Market in Kansas City, Missouri!

We'll visit the outdoor markets, and my favorite stores at 400 Grand in Kansas City, Missouri.

CLICK on each image to ENLARGE.

Historic City Market
Where the locals go!

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Dutch Flowers

Historic City Market

400 Grand, Suite 400

(816) 283-3207

Els VanderMeij

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

www.dutchflowerskc.com

Welcome to Dutch Flowers.

Since she opened her doors at Dutch Flowers almost ten years ago, designer Els VanderMeij has worked to provide the Kansas City community with quality floral products.

"Els (short for Elisabeth - it's a Dutch-thing)

goes to Holland each year on buying trips. I got to go along

last year, and I learned all about the buying process.

Holland has crazy architecture - old and new."

Joe, Dutch Flowers' Manager

The innovative designs and displays

(inside and outside) at Dutch Flowers are incredible

thanks to Els, and another designer, (Mels) Melissa.

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Decorating Tip

This "Screen House" display is genius!

Screen doors for the Roof

Bookcases for the Sides

Wouldn't this "Screen House" be sweet in a bedroom

with a twin bed or daybed at the back (against the wall)?

I want one.

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

The Lighted tree sparkles.

I want one.

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

See the little birdie?
He made himself right at home.
You'll feel welcome at Dutch Flowers, too.

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Decorating Tip

"Use a bedframe or old gate as a potholder,

or to hang things from."



Els VanderMeij, Owner

Dutch Flowers

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Orbs!

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Orbs!
Decorating Tip

I want to use orbs as light fixture pendants!

I may try LIFX Cool Pendant lights with colorful cords and sockets inside the orbs.

Have you seen the LIFX Bulbs? Be sure to check out comments about the bulb before buying. The company is working out some kinks in the product.

They are color-changing, Wi-Fi enabled, programmable LIFX smart bulbs. They last up to 25 years. It's fun to change colors using your phone.

Better Homes & Gardens, May 2014. BHG.com                Bulbs: lifx.com. Color Cords from $30 colorcord.com

http://www.colorcord.com/collections/all-pendant-light-cord-sets

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

The farmers in Holland really do wear shoes called Klompen and Dutch Flowers has them for you to try on.

Meridith, a local artist, painted murals on the walls, and illustrated a birthday card, available at Dutch Flowers.

Artist, Meridith's drawing on card. DUTCH FLOWERS.
Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Artist, Meridith's drawing on card. DUTCH FLOWERS.
Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood



Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

FEATHER HEART. Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood



Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Dutch Flowers

"Terrarium 101 classes for summer 2014 are now open for registration! Join us for another round of our most-requested workshop. Inspiration, instruction, materials and refreshments provided!"

Dates: MAY 12,    JUNE 23,    JULY 21,    AUGUST 11
6:30pm to 8pm
Class fee $50.

Reserve your spot!

Dutch Flowers

Historic City Market

400 Grand, Suite 400

(816) 283-3207

Els VanderMeij

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

www.dutchflowerskc.com

Historic City Market
Where the locals go!

Thanks for stopping by!

Come back often, and invite a friend!

Marcia Norwood
Kansas City Metro Gardener
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

Join us again for Part 3 (in upcoming blogs) of our visit to some of my favorite shops at the Historic City Market in Kansas City, Missouri.

Historic City Market, Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2014 Marcia Norwood

Granddaughter Megan's Photo. Copyright 2014 Megan Jewell Norwood

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HISTORIC CITY MARKET, Part Two: DUTCH FLOWERS

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