The Macy's flower show and book signing

UPDATE: Last night I had the pleasure of teaching Conan O'brien how to make some traditional Irish drinks (he was very fond of the drinking) and how to cook one of my Kirkland Signature hams with an Irish twist! I hope you were watching or have it recorded if you couldn't stay up late! Let me know what you thought.

This past Sunday, I had the honor of cutting the ribbon to officially open the 2008 Macy’s Flower Show.  After the ribbon cutting, I went up to the eighth floor and signed many, many copies of my new books, “Martha Stewart Wedding Cakes” and “Martha Stewart Cookies.” This happens to be the 34th annual Macy’s Flower Show and has been dubbed “A Wonder of the World.”  Each year the show is scheduled to run for the week before Easter and the week after and it is truly spectacular.  The main floor is filled with millions of plants having brilliant foliage and stunning blooms.  Robin Hall, the creative director at Macy’s explained that there are over thirty thousand different species of exotic trees and flowering plants from six continents.  He told me that the plants get watered each evening and pruned, if necessary.  After the first week, weary plants get swapped out for fresh ones.  They must also maintain cool temperatures in the store to extend plant life.  In addition to the show, Macy’s offers floral design seminars and other flower show events.  You can find out more by visiting www.macys.com.  I just love flower shows and the one at Macy’s never disappoints. 

This is Macy's at Herald Square.  This enormous store encompasses an entire New York City block!

A very colorful entranceway.

Here I am arriving at Macy's with a small entourage.

The first floor of Macy's is brimming with plants and flowers - what lovely aromas!

This is a fantastic replica of the Bronx Botanical Garden meticulously constructed from a natural based resin.
 

This is the cactus garden.

The plants are so colorful and lush.

The new spring handbag collection is adorned by lovely spring blossoms

Robin Hall, the creative director at Macy's is handing me the scissors to cut the gorgeous orchid "ribbon" donated by  1-800-FLOWERS

This is the "Bouquet of the Day" - an amazing floral creation by master designer Jorge Cazzorla of Celebrate Flowers. A new bouquet is brought in every couple of days.

This is a fabulous, highly detailed reproduction of the historic Macy's building, created from organic plant materials by renowned artist Paul Busse.
 

Here I am at the book signing.  Of course, there were plenty of paparazzi flashing their cameras!

I'm signing a copy of my new cookie book - I'm sure you will love baking from it!

This happy young lady is Alicia Phillips who came all the way from Kansas.  She was so thrilled to meet me and has been an avid fan for most of her life!

Here's some of my Macy's bath collection.

Macy's has done an extraordinary job in displaying my collection - they've really captured my style.

And here I am cooking away!

Comments

[Sherey]

What an absolutely wonderful event and an enormous undertaking for Macy's! So beautifully done and i wish i was there. Martha, you look so lovely amongst the flowers and at your book signing. Thank you for sharing the photos of these extraordinary floral arrangements.

Sherey

[JBrennan]

Martha:

The flower show at Macy's looks fantastic! I hope I can make it in to the city before it ends.

I'm glad to know you are doing book signings for the Wedding Cake and Cookie books.

I've come to a few of your signings, most recently at Williams Sonoma in the Westchester Mall this past fall. I gave you a Christmas ornament I made for you and a Mass card for you Mom. I really miss seeing her on your show. I loved watching the two of you trade tips and joke around. It was always fun because we never knew what your Mom was going to say.

Please post on your blog if you have any more book signings coming up in our area.

Thanks!

Joseph Brennan

[Linda Gail]

Martha:)
You've done it again. Such beautiful flowers. And your pictures bring everything to life with such clarity. You make me wish I could have been there. I love the sculpture of the Bronx Botanical Garden. It seems to glow with a lovely cream color light.
Thank you for sharing such lovely pictures.
Linda Gail

[Pam from California]

Looks like a good time Martha. I hope the book signing and flower show was a terrific success.
I got lost on the ninth floor last there Oct. when looking for your Christmas decorations the store was about to close but no warning of ten minutes or anything just lights out. It was sort pf scary up there trying to find my way through the Christmas trees with a flash tiny purse flashlight creepy. There are pix of you all over online of your elegant and classy outfit you are wearing here looked smashing.
Enjoyed the photos, is that Laura I spotted on the right of you with your "buffer team" Hi Laura!
Having trouble posting this here so had to write this all over again so you might get similar posts coming through.
Martha will you be coming to the LA book festival at UCLA on April 26-27th to sign your wedding cake and cookie books? It's visited by thousands upon thousands of book fans and a blast is had by all. Check it out and sign up you'd be the hit of the festival there boss lady!
Have a good week ahead ladies. Pam from CA
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[Franco Forleo]

You are always such an inspiration and a great delight!

[Jan Erickson]

Hi Martha, I was sitting here waiting for the Conan show tonight and decided to check your blog to read more of the comments about your dogs and low and behold I found this gorgeous blog about Macy's Flower Show and your book signing. What a pleasant surprise! Macy's has turned into a Botanical Garden Show and their displays of your Collection are so beautiful! Oh, how I wish I lived in New York so I could experience all of this magnificient beauty plus get you to sign a book! Thank you so much for sharing this event with us through your fantastic photos! You look wonderful in your photos and so does Laura! Jan

[Julieta Butler]

Dear Martha,
I have really followed all your shows and books, magazines from Day1. All are filed chronologically by year or topic.
I was very pleased to have met you at the book signing. I love the Cookies book, well designed.
It's nice to know that your ham is Organic. Have to try it.
Thank you, Julieta Butler, New York

[Liisamarja]

oh no, i'm in nyc a week too late for the show! can the leftovers be seen anywhere, i wonder...

[Kathy]

Martha,
Thanks for the glimpse into Macy's Flower Show, truly a Wonder of the World for us flower lovers. The blooms and foliage are beautiful.
What luck for those able to attend the flower show, get signed copies of your new books "Martha Stewart Wedding Cakes" and "Martha Stewart Cookies," and experience your collection arranged so artfully by Macy's.
Kathy

[KellySchwark.com]

What a spectacular display of color, and I bet the fragrance of the blooms are just as sweet as the cookies in your books!

I've been craving a trip to the city (First one for my 8 month old) and I do believe THIS has sealed the deal for me!

Thanks!
Kelly

[Dawn Jennings]

Wow! Awesome Photos! Flower show looks fun and you really brought it to life with your blog.. I am going to check it out today after work

Dawn J.
NY,NY

[Bryan Laken]

You were AWSOME on Conan, and nice flower show pics!

[Trish]

Laura, your blue wrap is gorgeous! And Alicia from Kansas sure looks happy to have met her idol.

I am always amazed to see what people can do with flowers! The "Bouquet of the Day" is fantastic and everything else simply takes my breath away. If I lived in New York, I would never miss that flower show at Macy's! Thanks for all the great pictures.

I had such fun watching you on Conan's show and boy did your ham from Costco's look delicious! Your hair looked a little different; kind of turned up. I liked it. I'm off to watch the show with Nathan Lane now. Trish

[Andrew Ritchie]

The one by Jorge Cazzorla is just amazing! It looks extraterrestrial!

-Andrew

[Frank]

Spring has sprung!!

[Renee Fitzgerald]

Martha, oh how I wish I could've been there to meet you and have my book signed! Macys in New York is so beautiful and your products just fit right in.

I knew you'd be back better than ever!

[Lisa M. Pace]

What an incredible display of flowers. Your products look stunning. Macy's did a fabulous job capturing your style. Thanks for sharing this moment with all of us.

[Jill S.]

Oh, to live in NYC...

[Suz K]

Wonderful display!
But...Cactus Garden? I think I see some Euphorbia there; euphorbia are not cacti.

[Margie]

I bet the smells were wonderful. So cute, yes there you are cooking and we love you for it.

[Alva Medbery]

I find you an extremely intelligent, gifted person who has managed to survive a great deal of adversity. I, at one time, owed your stock. How is it possible to obtain an autographed copy of your latest book?
Sincerely,
Alva Medbery
Retired USAF

[Jan Erickson]

Hi Martha, I watched you on Conan last night and you did a magnificent job of handling silly old Conan. I think I am going to try your Irish whiskey and brown sugar glaze on my next Martha Stewart/Kirkland ham. It looked absolutely delicious! It's back to Costco for me. Hope your other new products will be available soon. Your new hairdo looked absolutely great! Also, was that your new suit you were wearing in the photos from your Vancouver trip? The only difference was that you were wearing the blouse and slacks. Thanks for sharing. Jan

[Terri]

Beautiful pics...great show today with Nathan Lane as well...I laughed so hard my sides hurt. You never disappoint! Unlike some other celebs that come and go..you will be here FOREVER Im sure of it...and thanks for the great Easter ideas!!!! Happy Spring

[Pam]

Oh, I love your cake stands....
Great photos:-)
Pam

[miriam dickinson]

Simply breathtaking. Loved it. Thanks for sharing.
Mimi Dickinson