SIGC Library Floral Displays

Maggie Butcher designed a lovely floral arrangement of poinsettia and bougainvillea. Variegated foliage added just the right “Tropical” touch. Maggie included mints for library patrons to enjoy.

Irene Nolan opens the 2024/25 SIGC’s library display with a color burst. Pincushion Protea and Goldenrod are showcased for Autumn. Lovely arrangement!

This beautiful floral design from Barbara Wilgus centered on an arrangement of Rose Lilies, Alstroemeria, Monstera, and Tropical Greens. Lovely!

PRETTY IN PINK IN A RUBY VASE! Gwenda Hiett-Clements has presented a festive arrangement for library patrons to enjoy in January. Simplistic beauty!

Lynne Stern kicks off 2024 with a simple, delicate arrangement of pussy willows, paperwhites. and a pretty blue hyacinth. . .a lovely reminder that Spring is just around the corner.

The photos below show past library floral arrangements created by SIGC members.

Sandra Dalbec’s unique library display is in one of her favorite planters. It was a gift from her son and rests in a little sandbox with shells and sea life. So pretty and appropriate for Sanibel Island.

Gwenda Hiett-Clements Red Caladiums were showcased at the library in May. Beautiful arrangement in such a pretty vase!

This beautiful orchid from Linda and Tom Uhler’s collection is called Brassia Rex Christine. It was in full bloom when Linda delivered it to the library. A stunning plant!

Carmen is back and as sassy as ever! Harriet Pattison’s alter ego is showing off Harriet’s skills in this gorgeous arrangement. Beautiful!

Kathy Dubuque showed off one of her prized orchids—a double-stemmed white phalaenopsis. What a beauty!

What a lovely Valentine’s presentation and floral arrangement by Gloria Krekel. Beautiful, Gloria!

Barbara Wilgus presented a beautiful arrangement this week. The leaf-patterned vase showcases palm leaves/fronds, a bromeliad flower and cut mini hot-pink poinsettias, all from her yard. Perfect!

Gwenda Hiett-Clements has started off the New Year with the debut of a lovely lady modeling a new floral hairstyle.

Maggie Butcher’s colorful vertical design highlights this library floral display. Birds of Paradise are mixed with Muehly Grass and Crotons. Lovely, Maggie!

Gerri Perkins has delivered a lovely floral arrangement to the library the first week of November. She calls it Sanibel Bounty. Everything comes from her island yard. Gorgeous colors and wonderful assembly!

Sandra Dalbec’s gorgeous Halloween roses have lured a spider and its web! Beautiful holiday presentation!

Sandra Dalbec’s gorgeous Halloween roses have lured a spider and its web! Beautiful holiday presentation!

Gloria Krekel’s frog and lily pad vase accent the library this week with a Spring floral arrangement of  shocking-pink flowers. Beautiful, Gloria!

Gloria Krekel’s frog and lily pad vase accent the library this week with a Spring floral arrangement of shocking-pink flowers. Beautiful, Gloria!

HEADS UP at the Library this week! Gwenda Hiett-Clements’ vase lady is looking “pretty in pink” for a lovely Spring floral display.

HEADS UP at the Library this week! Gwenda Hiett-Clements’ vase lady is looking “pretty in pink” for a lovely Spring floral display.

HAPPY EASTER!! Sandra Dalbec has brought a lovely springtime arrangement to the library for display this week. Is that the Easter bunny hiding in the flowers?

HAPPY EASTER!! Sandra Dalbec has brought a lovely springtime arrangement to the library for display this week. Is that the Easter bunny hiding in the flowers?

CARMEN IS BACK. . .THANKS TO HARRIET PATTISON and her gorgeous library floral arrangement! Stop by the library this week and see Carman sparkle! Just fabulous!

CARMEN IS BACK. . .THANKS TO HARRIET PATTISON and her gorgeous library floral arrangement! Stop by the library this week and see Carman sparkle! Just fabulous!

Carol Bytnar’s succulent garden arrangement reminds us of just how lovely cacti and succulents grow in Southwest Florida. Very lovely and serene.

Carol Bytnar’s succulent garden arrangement reminds us of just how lovely cacti and succulents grow in Southwest Florida. Very lovely and serene.

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Katherine Branam’s lovely arrangement of Birds of Paradise was done by Floral Artistry. The colors really pop to provide a splendid welcome for library patrons.

Sandra Dalbec has created a pretty arrangement for the library. The plant is a Clerodendron Quadriloculare and is growing in Sandra’s yard. Quite unusual!

Sandra Dalbec has created a pretty arrangement for the library. The plant is a Clerodendron Quadriloculare and is growing in Sandra’s yard. Quite unusual!

Karen Searles put several bouquets into a blue vase for a lovely library presentation.

Karen Searles put several bouquets into a blue vase for a lovely library presentation.

Sandra Dalbec call’s her floral arrangement “Winter White.” Not only appropriate, but also beautiful!!

Sandra Dalbec call’s her floral arrangement “Winter White.” Not only appropriate, but also beautiful!!

Karen Searles starts our New Year off with a lovely display of paper lilies.

Lynne Stern’s lavender phalaenopsis orchid is presented in a classic simple vase all wrapped in a pretty bow. Absolutely lovely!!

Lynne Stern’s lavender phalaenopsis orchid is presented in a classic simple vase all wrapped in a pretty bow. Absolutely lovely!!

It’s cold outside, but Winter will not last long. A little bird on Carol Zell’s floral arrangement foretells the promise of Spring and warmer temperatures. A nice touch of color for the end of January.

It’s cold outside, but Winter will not last long. A little bird on Carol Zell’s floral arrangement foretells the promise of Spring and warmer temperatures. A nice touch of color for the end of January.

New garden club member, Lisa Franks, has taken on the library flowers challenge and presents a beautiful arrangement to welcome in the New Year. Great design, Lisa!

New garden club member, Lisa Franks, has taken on the library flowers challenge and presents a beautiful arrangement to welcome in the New Year. Great design, Lisa!

Candy Canes, Pine Sprigs and Red Bougainvillia. This joyous arrangement from Barbara Broadhurst breaks the silence in the library to shout “Christmas”! Barbara says she tried to pattern her design after those we saw in the Floral Artistry program. V…

Candy Canes, Pine Sprigs and Red Bougainvillia. This joyous arrangement from Barbara Broadhurst breaks the silence in the library to shout “Christmas”! Barbara says she tried to pattern her design after those we saw in the Floral Artistry program. Very spectacular!

Irene Nolan has paired her vase and red roses to start the Christmas season off in fine fashion. Beautiful arrangement, Irene!

Irene Nolan has paired her vase and red roses to start the Christmas season off in fine fashion. Beautiful arrangement, Irene!

Dianne Hay serves up a variety of Fall colors in this special floral arrangement displayed in a vintage teapot. Lovely, Dianne!

Dianne Hay serves up a variety of Fall colors in this special floral arrangement displayed in a vintage teapot. Lovely, Dianne!

Maggie Butcher has filled a violet pitcher with yellow mums. Perfect fall colors and a beautiful arrangement!

Maggie Butcher has filled a violet pitcher with yellow mums. Perfect fall colors and a beautiful arrangement!

Jaye Boswell was inspired to create this lovely Fall arrangement from flora gathered in her neighborhood.

Jaye Boswell was inspired to create this lovely Fall arrangement from flora gathered in her neighborhood.

Gwenda Hiett-Clements arranged this beautiful Fall display just for Halloween week at the library. And, her mechanical “Pumpkin Man” is a festive complement.

Gwenda Hiett-Clements arranged this beautiful Fall display just for Halloween week at the library. And, her mechanical “Pumpkin Man” is a festive complement.

Gloria Krekel has created something “Spooky” for Halloween … and added a Witch too!

Gloria Krekel has created something “Spooky” for Halloween … and added a Witch too!