Sun Valley's' 22nd Annual Open House and Floral Design Show held on Sunday, July 20th was another huge success. It was blessed with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures and this year's event was well attended by visitors from all over the United States who toured Sun Valley's extensive greenhouses, coolers and warehouse, viewed the floral designs and watched planting, bunching, packing and shipping demonstrations. A special highlight this year was the new Sun Valley Cup National Floral Design Competition held in conjunction with Florist's Review Magazine.

The 24 floral designs entered in the 'A Romantic Journey' wedding themed design show were judged by Darlene Montgomery of Redding, CA, Sandy Bertram of Santa Rosa, CA and David Coake of Florist's Review Magazine.

Winners in the three categories were presented with cash awards by Lane DeVries, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Sun Valley Group.

The winners are:

Bride's Bouquet:
Third Place: Linda Overly, McKinleyville Home & Garden Center (#15)
Second Place: Suzy Haggerty, Suzy Haggerty Designs (#21)
First Place: Aurelia Anderson, Country Living Florist & Gifts, Arcata (#24) Shown center right

Bridesmaid's Bouquet:
Third Place: Christina Wile, Country Living Florist & Gifts, Arcata (#22)
Second Place: Barbara Nally, McKinleyville Home & Garden Center (#10)
First Place: Kris Chorbi, Eureka Florist & Gifts (#12) Shown top right

Reception Centerpiece:
Third Place: Caitlin Carroll, The Rosery Florist, Eureka (#19)
Second Place: Sasha Mattos, Country Living Florist & Gifts, Arcata (#25)
First Place: Cheryl Delaney, McKinleyville Home & Garden Center (#11) Shown bottom right

BEST OF SHOW: Kris Chorbi, Eureka Florist & Gifts (#12) Shown top right

PEOPLE'S CHOICE: Lavada Glavich, Eureka Florist & Gifts (#13)

THE 2008 SUN VALLEY CUP: Coby Neal, AIFD, The Flower Studio, Austin, TX (#4)

A big "Thank You!" goes out to everyone who attended and participated in our 22nd Annual Open House and Floral Design Show. We hope to see you again next year!