09.14Elegant Flower Displays | Four Seasons Hotel George V | Paris

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The Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris sets a veritable stage for Jeff Leatham and his floral masterpieces.

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Jeffrey Leatham and the Four Seasons George V and its flowers have been bound together. Their story cannot be separated, even though Jeff is now artistic director for the George V. By the way, in that capacity, Jeff oversaw the design for the interior of the hotel’s Rolls Royce Phantom limousine.

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“Art is a window into your soul, what you think
about, what you like, what you want to be. It
causes you to look at the world differently.”
Unknown Writer
These words, quoted in Jeff’s book, “Flowers by Jeff Leatham,” certainly reflect the emotional impact of Jeff’s floral artistry on guests.

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Working with roughly 15,000 flowers every week, Jeff and his team of 7 assistants transform the hotel from season to season, palette to palette.

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At night, literally hundreds of candles are magically lit and scattered among vases throughout the hotel.

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Such imagination. Submerged purple orchids. Angled long stemmed roses. Hydrangeas preening for the guests. Every kind of flower in every imaginable design.

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If you can’t visit the Four Season’s Georges V, scroll through Jeff’s book, Flowers by Jeff Leatham, and be mesmerized by the exquisite photography and a few inside tips.
Hmmm. Did you ever try putting roses in sparkling water? Looks like sparkling diamonds to me! Every page inspires memories of our stay and will lure you to the Georges V.
NOTE
Jeff’s monochromatic style has become his signature. He has worked with countless celebrities, including Madonna, Oprah, Cher and Tina Turner, to name just a few. Jeff handled the floral design for Eva Longoria and Tony Parker’s lavish wedding in 2007 and recently oversaw a reputed $250,000 budget for Chelsea Clinton’s wedding. Mum’s the word from Jeff, though. My information came strictly from outside sources!
– The Gourmet Review
March 26th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
The flower arrangements are truly incomparable. The orchids are especially stunning. I was told by growers at a recent show in
Longwood Gardens, that these special Vandas are only available in Paris. I am still trying to con
Firm the name of these spider-web violet orchids and find some for our Conseratory.,