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Friday, January 23, 2015

One of a Kind Pilgrimage Chair Hand Painted by Marge of The Gulf Hills Garden Club

 Here is another Mississippi Gulf Coast Treasure,  this unique, one of a kind hand painted Pilgrimage Chair is ready for some lucky person to take home on April 25 at the 2015 Spring Pilgrimage.  A special thank you to Marge for donating her time and skills to create this masterpiece that will grace some ones garden. 


Marge, a member of the Gulf Hills Garden Club, shown right, with the Pilgrimage Chair she painted. This Chair will go home with some lucky person at the 2015 Spring Pilgrimage
This chair that will be raffled is similar to the one that is pictured  in the background of this image and that is featured as the cover art photograph for this years Gulf Coast Spring Pilgrimage.


To the left is an image of the chair and it's a real beauty!

Custom painted by Marge in colors and style so typical of our sunny Gulf Coast!

Tickets will be available through any member of the Gulf Hills Garden Club, or through members of the  Mississippi Gulf Coast Council of Garden Clubs. 

Our January Gulf Hills Garden Club Meeting at the White House.

 
The White House Hotel in Biloxi,MS
The Gulf Hills Garden Club met yesterday for a breakfast meeting at The White House... No, No, not that one, the newly restored historic "White House Hotel", in Biloxi, MS.   
Michael Brunson, owner of Flowers Forever and Gifts, Orange Grove, MS, gave a demonstration on using dry materials in flower arrangements and shared information on how to dry flowers.  Plus he demonstrated how to created a delightful Mardi Gras wreath. 
The Treasurer reported that we are on target with this year’s budget. 
Our Membership chair placed the names of two new individuals in nomination for membership.  These members were voted in and she will send them a letter and yearbook.  They will be invited to the next meeting in February.
  
The Garden Committee presented their plans for the remainder of the year.  They will be having a meeting to hear all the suggestions from members.    
Watch for the meeting email with information concerning the date and time of meeting. 
The Pilgrimage Chair reported on the plans for Gulf Hills.  She also had raffle tickets available for The original Marge Bailey hand painted chair as featured on The 2015 Gulf Coast Pilgrimage home page.  
Tickets will be available through any member of the Gulf Hills Garden Club, or through members of the  Mississippi Gulf Coast Council of Garden Clubs. 
Next Meeting Will Be February, 19, 2015.  Place and Time to be Announced.