A blog about flowers, orchids, plants, intriguing botanical elements and beautiful objects for the home from New York's urban oasis.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The Shop Diva
"Make it work, designers! Make it work." "Gather 'round, designers!" No, it's not Tim Gunn you're hearing in the store. It's Margo, the shop's African Grey parrot, who lately has been channeling the Project Runway mentor. We have no idea why she latches onto certain phrases for months at a time. For one period her favorite line was, "I'd like a martini ... extra dry." Margo is definitely a diva who refuses to perform on command. Visitors to the shop try fruitlessly to coax her to talk. As soon as they leave, she'll chatter away. She commutes to and from work in a special bird backpack, complete with perch.
"I feel like I just walked into an oasis," is what the talented staff at Gotham Gardens hears most frequently from first-time visitors. Regulars know the New York City shop for gorgeous flowers, unusual botanical elements, stunning orchids and specimen plants and beautiful objects for the home. The staff's passion for flowers and design aesthetic have attracted many people and organizations in the arts. Brides and special event clients receive personal care and attention.
"Make it work, designers! Make it work." "Gather 'round, designers!" No, it's not Tim Gunn you're hearing in the store. It's Margo, the shop's African Grey parrot, who lately has been channeling the Project Runway mentor. We have no idea why she latches onto certain phrases for months at a time. For one period her favorite line was, "I'd like a martini ... extra dry." Margo is definitely a diva who refuses to perform on command. Visitors to the shop try fruitlessly to coax her to talk. As soon as they leave, she'll chatter away. She commutes to and from work in a special bird backpack, complete with perch.
1 comment:
Love it! We've got a shop kitty-but unfortunately (or fortunately) he does not channel Tim Gunn.
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