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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Stop and Smell...The Park Avenue "Roses"

It's winter here in New York City, but along Park Avenue, everything is coming up roses. "The Roses" a public sculpture by artist Will Ryman is now on display for all to see. Running along the Park Avenue Malls between 57th and 67th Streets, "The Roses" are a feast for winter's dreary eyes. I was so very excited when I read about this in the Wall Street Journal, I just had to see them!

There are 38 pink and red roses, weighing in at approximately 250 pounds each.
  
"The Roses" are adorned with over sized lady bugs, beetles and ants

Ok, Mr. Ryman, you made my day! I Love this!  

 

 How about one of these beautiful blossoms outside Rose Hill Designs'  studio window ?
It may be January along Park Avenue, but it's a spring surprise for our eyes!

Now that's a Valentine's bouquet!



"Don 't hurry. Don't worry. You're only here for a short visit. So don't forget to stop and smell the roses. "

Walter Hagen

The art installation runs through May
For more information, pop over here.

xo
Heather
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15 comments:

  1. brandiJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    ~how could one NOT stop and smell those roses!!! gorgeous creations and a heartwarming idea...enjoy!!! much love light and blessings~

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  2. MarleneJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    How beautiful is that amidst all that snow and cold. Thanks for sharing they are awesome.

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  3. CrystalJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    OMG they look soooo cool. I am just going to have to hop on a computer flight and see these for myself! (I can hop on free since hubby works for USairways) :-)

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  4. Betsy BrockJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    How very fun! So neat that you could see it in person. The bugs are the finishing touch! :)

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  5. Brian MillerJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    those are so cool...and i so want to go back to NYC

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  6. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Wow what fun...just the thing to put a smile on peoples faces on a cold wintery day...and you got to see it for real...lucky girl...

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  7. ChristineJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    this looks fantastic Heather, thanks for sharing!

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  8. Kristin DudishJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    What a beautiful post from Rose Hill Design Studio today... perfect! (I always love the quotes you use too).

    I also must say that I love your "dust bunnies" - great minds think alike ;)
    hee hee

    xo
    Kristin

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  9. Heather FoustJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Oh how cool!!! I love that. Only in New York City! I need to go up there for a visit soon. I have not been there for about a year. I was in Hoboken in the summer. But not the City! Love it!

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  10. Chic ColesJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    This is just to fun. Will have to go in and check them out.

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  11. SophieJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Wow! These are beautiful! I would love to see these, and New York in the snow!

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  12. pinkglitterfaeJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Wow, I would love to see this in person! and such a nice change from the usual art we see. At least you know that they are roses lol! unlike some of the strange contraptions I have seen on display that leave me scratching my head...
    xoxo

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  13. pve designJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Love the whimsy of these roses!
    Do you live in NY, if so, we should meet and draw together!
    pve

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  14. EVAJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Fabulous!!!

    (I want to go back to NYC!)

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  15. DianaJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Thanks for sharing your visit. It must have been fun to see in person (and cold), too.

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