Comments on: Decking the Halls: The Arches http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/2008/12/02/decking-the-halls-the-arches/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:58:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Deirdre Larkin http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/2008/12/02/decking-the-halls-the-arches/comment-page-1/#comment-33997 Deirdre Larkin Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:42 +0000 http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/?p=1069#comment-33997 To J.A. Assoc--- The arches are designed to require only weekly maintenance, which involves replacing the apples, and any ivy leaves that may have withered. However, the intitial labor involved in their construction is very considerable I have never thought these designs would be commercially viable, nor could we afford to have them constructed by a floral design firm. They are labors of love, to which many volunteer as well as staff hours are devoted. D. To J.A. Assoc—

The arches are designed to require only weekly maintenance, which involves replacing the apples, and any ivy leaves that may have withered. However, the intitial labor involved in their construction is very considerable I have never thought these designs would be commercially viable, nor could we afford to have them constructed by a floral design firm. They are labors of love, to which many volunteer as well as staff hours are devoted.

D.

]]> By: Christmas Greenery http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/2008/12/02/decking-the-halls-the-arches/comment-page-1/#comment-30732 Christmas Greenery Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:27:30 +0000 http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/?p=1069#comment-30732 Although Christians used evergreens in the Middle Ages, it seems that the spruce and noble fir type of greenery used in wreaths and, of course, the Christmas Tree have their origins in Northern Europe and Germany dating back to the 17 and 18 hundreds. Although Christians used evergreens in the Middle Ages, it seems that the spruce and noble fir type of greenery used in wreaths and, of course, the Christmas Tree have their origins in Northern Europe and Germany dating back to the 17 and 18 hundreds.

]]> By: J.A. Assoc http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/2008/12/02/decking-the-halls-the-arches/comment-page-1/#comment-30225 J.A. Assoc Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:36:55 +0000 http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/?p=1069#comment-30225 The arch way greenery is great, is there much upkeep with having one, and if so what is required? The arch way greenery is great, is there much upkeep with having one, and if so what is required?

]]> By: Decor Mirror http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/2008/12/02/decking-the-halls-the-arches/comment-page-1/#comment-29650 Decor Mirror Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:21:43 +0000 http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/?p=1069#comment-29650 Ivy arches are stunningly beautiful, its simplicity is what made it stand out. Ivy arches are stunningly beautiful, its simplicity is what made it stand out.

]]> By: Sonya the Dallas Florist http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/2008/12/02/decking-the-halls-the-arches/comment-page-1/#comment-28907 Sonya the Dallas Florist Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:28:50 +0000 http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/?p=1069#comment-28907 This is a good inspiration site. I did a search looking for "ivy arches" and came upon this post. I have a client interested in something similar. Just wanted to say thank you for the ideas. This is a good inspiration site. I did a search looking for “ivy arches” and came upon this post. I have a client interested in something similar. Just wanted to say thank you for the ideas.

]]> By: Deirdre Larkin http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/2008/12/02/decking-the-halls-the-arches/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Deirdre Larkin Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:25:35 +0000 http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/?p=1069#comment-370 Dear Thea, The arches are labor-intensive, but I do think that they are worth the trouble---the greens contrast beautifully with the stone and the apples give light and warmth to the Main Hall. We refresh the arches every Monday, when the Museum is closed to the public. All the apples are replaced weekly, but the ivy is very stable and needs only minimal attention. Large-leaved landscape ivy that you've picked yourself will hold up much better for you than florist's ivy, if you do want to try something similar yourself. A single leaf of ivy in a water pick can last several weeks. You can add some floral preservative to the water if you like. Dear Thea,

The arches are labor-intensive, but I do think that they are worth the trouble—the greens contrast beautifully with the stone and the apples give light and warmth to the Main Hall. We refresh the arches every Monday, when the Museum is closed to the public. All the apples are replaced weekly, but the ivy is very stable and needs only minimal attention. Large-leaved landscape ivy that you’ve picked yourself will hold up much better for you than florist’s ivy, if you do want to try something similar yourself. A single leaf of ivy in a water pick can last several weeks. You can add some floral preservative to the water if you like.

]]> By: thea mcginnis http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/2008/12/02/decking-the-halls-the-arches/comment-page-1/#comment-352 thea mcginnis Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:26:04 +0000 http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/?p=1069#comment-352 I absolutely LOVE the arch decorations!!!! I want them for my house!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for the ideas!! I absolutely LOVE the arch decorations!!!! I want them for my house!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for the ideas!!

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