Birmingham Blooms
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Birmingham Blooms
PRESENTED BY IBERIABANK (A DIVISION OF FIRST HORIZON)
A private sunset supper at the Gardens celebrating our individual and corporate sponsors
Sunday, October 4, 2020 | 5–7 p.m.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Honoring Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Director Emeritus Dr. John A. Floyd, Jr.
Also featuring special guests James Farmer and Mark D. Sikes, who will sign copies of their new books
Book signings are free and open to the public and will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Books are available for purchase at Leaf & Petal at the Gardens.
Book signings hosted by Red Diamond, Inc.
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Each year, the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens hosts special events to showcase the incredible beauty and impact of this beloved community treasure and to raise much-needed funds enabling us to fulfill our mission: to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of the Gardens. This year, we are delighted to introduce a new, outdoor picnic supper in the Dunn Formal Rose Garden and Hill Garden. Led by former Board Chair Beverley Hoyt and her dedicated volunteer committee, Birmingham Blooms will honor Friends Director Emeritus and former Southern Living Editor in Chief Dr. John A. Floyd, Jr., a longtime volunteer and supporter of the Gardens. The event will also feature special guests James Farmer and Mark D. Sikes, who will sign copies of their latest books hosted by Red Diamond, Inc.
SPONSORSHIP RESERVATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE SPONSORS!
To make a gift in honor of Birmingham Blooms honoree Dr. John A. Floyd, Jr., please click the link below.
About James Farmer
James Farmer is a Southern author, interior designer, and speaker known for his ability to create beautifully familiar and welcoming homes. To James, a home engages all of the senses - the pleasantries of colors and materials, the feel of the doorknob warmed by the sun, the smell of fresh laundry, the sound of the closing door, and the taste of supper on the table. Through his design firm, James works with clients to truly create a home.
James is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling books A Time to Plant; Sip & Savor; Porch Living; Wreaths For All Seasons; A Time To Cook; Dinner on the Grounds; A Time to Celebrate and A Place to Call Home. His most recent publication, Arriving Home, features design projects from the farmlands of Georgia to the rolling countryside of Connecticut.
In addition, his work has been published in various magazines including Southern Living, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Home, FLOWER and more. As a frequent event speaker and guest, James’s natural grace and warm personality light up any room. Whether designing homes or sharing his gardening expertise, James Farmer is truly a fresh voice for his generation.
Born and raised in Georgia, James proudly has built his business in his hometown of Perry.
About Mark D. Sikes
Mark D. Sikes is an esteemed interior designer and tastemaker working on projects throughout the United States. He is known for all-American sensibilities and a fresh take on classical aesthetics. Mark has a talent for creating beautiful and timeless interiors that embody an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
Mark's work has been featured in AD, Veranda, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, the Wall Street Journal, C Magazine, Milieu and Domino, and he is a member of Elle Decor's A-List. His rooms for the Kips Bay Show House in New York, Greystone in Beverly Hills, the Southern Living Show House in Birmingham and the Coastal Living Show House in Newport have been much celebrated.
Mark has partnered with the best manufacturers in furniture and fabric to develop his signature product lines including Chaddock, Soane, Hudson Valley Lighting, Troy lighting, Schumacher, Annie Selke, Merida and Blue Pheasant.
Mark’s first book, Beautiful, was a New York Times best seller and his highly anticipated new book from Rizzoli just debuted in September of 2020.
Our special thanks to presenting sponsor IBERIABANK (A Division of First Horizon) and lead corporate sponsors Red Diamond, Inc., and Alabama Power Company for their generous support.
This special outdoor event will respect best practices for social distancing and other current COVID-19 safety protocols.
Sponsorships range from $350 to $15,000 and include the following benefits. Please continue to elevate our community by supporting Birmingham Blooms through a corporate or personal sponsorship. Thank you for helping us accomplish our mission through your generous support!
SPONSORSHIPS
For questions about your individual or corporate sponsorship, please contact Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Director of Development Penney Hartline at [email protected] or 205.414.3950, ext. 103, or Donor Relations Officer Drew Rickel at [email protected] or 205.414.3950, ext. 102.
Birmingham Blooms Sponsors
Please join us in thanking these dedicated corporate and individual sponsors for their generous support:
Presenting Sponsor
IBERIABANK (A Division of First Horizon)
Book Signings Sponsor
Red Diamond, Inc.
Platinum ($15,000)
Alabama Power Company
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama/The Caring Foundation
Cameron & Derrill Crowe
Regions Bank
The Thomas E. Jernigan Foundation
Gold ($10,000)
Dunn-French Foundation
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.
Protective Life Insurance Company
Silver ($5,000)
Altec Industries, Inc.
Bradley, Arant, Boult, Cummings LLP
Brasfield & Gorrie
Burr & Forman LLP
EBSCO Industries, Inc.
Pam & John Floyd
Mary & Jamie French
Penny & Mike Fuller
Anna McWane
Heather & Phillip McWane
1919 Investment Counsel
Kaye McWane Rosse & Mark Rosse
Paula & Mike Rushing
Warren Averett
Louise A. Wrinkle
Bronze ($2,500)
Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services
Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED
Molly & John Carter
Anna & Jim Cooper
Kathryn & Doug Eckert
Beverley & Chris Hoyt
Katie & Jim Lasker
Life Insurance Company of Alabama
NelBran Glass
Tricia & Andy Noble
Penny & Ruffner Page
Mrs. John W. Poynor
Kim & Bruce Rogers
ServisFirst Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Vowell
Director ($1,000)
Beth & Scott Adams
Cindy & Brian Barr
Dr. & Mrs. Bill Barrick
Jane & Harold Bissell
Camille Butrus
Ragan & Brad Cain
Chalker Group
Debbie & D.C. Coston
Carnetta & Norm Davis
Sarah & Charley Duggan
Janie & Wally Evans
Kirk & Tate Forrester
Julie & Jim Goyer
Joy & Beau Grenier
Penney & Roger Hartline
Leigh & Will Haver
Walker & Bill Jones
Junior League of Birmingham
Leo Kayser
Joy & Price Kloess
Shannon & Jeff Lisenby
Luckie & Company
Terri & John Lyon
Rick & Barrett Brock MacKay
Kim & George Matthews
June & Joe Mays
Cindy & Tim Morrison
New Capital Partners
Jean & John Oliver
Sandra & Jerry Parker
Carol P. Poynor
Margot & Gates Shaw
Melissa & Hanson Slaughter
Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Stephens
Doug Stockham
Jane & Tom Underwood
Anonymous
Patron ($500)
Melinda & Ed Aldag
ALKMY
Mindy & Dylan Black
Cindy & Tom Bowron
Maggie & Will Brooke
Dr. & Mrs. Lee C. Carter
Bronwyne & John F. Chapman
Douglas C. Davis & Associates
Dot Fletcher
Norm Geisinger
Alison & Jim Gorrie
Beth & Edward Hobbs
Kelli & Norman Jetmundsen
Janie & Jemison Jones
Stewart & Crawford Jones
Ann & Charles Katholi
Becky & Greg Keyes
Sheryl & Jon Kimerling
Cornelia & Joe LaRussa
Janet & Matt Lusco
Stephanie & Wade Lynton
Mary Lauren & Bart McBride
Catherine & Emmett McLean
Drue & John Miller
Nall Whatley Foundation
O'Neal Industries
Marian & Steve Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Robinson, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. David H. Sibley
Diana & Bill Slaughter
Donna & Julian Smith
Arnold Steiner, Michael & Kimberly Steiner
Mr. & Mrs. Jesse R. Taylor III
Margaret Wendorf
Advocate ($350)
Paige & Carl Albright
Virgina & Bert Amason
Ritsuko Asano & Michael Huebner
Elizabeth Burgess
Kelly & Charlie Carlton
Christina & Eric Carr
Karen & Phil Carroll
Ms. Alleen W. Cater & Dr. Lyle A. Hohnke
Margaret & Archie Cobbs
Braxton & Wimberly Comer
Joy & Lee Cooper
David A. Dearing
Jen & Matthew Dent
Erin & Peter Donohoo
Kathryn & Todd Dorlon
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas F. Elliott II
Wendy & James Evesque
Melanie & Michael Geer
Carrie Ann & Ralph Hare
Helen & Chris Harmon
Leah & Robby Hazzard
Janice & Don Hendry
Carey & Bill Hinds
Alice & Matthew Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Jernigan, Jr.
Marjorie & Jay Johnston
Amy Granger Kelly
Melanie Pounds Interior Design & Patina
Mr. & Mrs. Don Menendez
Ashley & Sam Miles
Elizabeth & Tom Miles
Katie & Thomas Nelson
Tiffany & Charles Polmatier
Jane & Thomas Shelton
Rachel & Chris Weingartner
Mary Pat Weiss
Mrs. Sally V. Worthen
C. Diane Young
Anonymous
Special Thanks To:
The City of Birmingham
Birmingham Parks & Recreation Board
Event Rentals Unlimited
Caroline & Stephen Gidiere
Handley Breaux Designs
McCorquodale Transfer
Marigold Designs
Pinnacle Wines
Redmont Distillery