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A premier art collector's museum and formal gardens, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is Where Fabulous Lives.

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It’s #NationalFrozenFoodsDay! Marjorie Post was fascinated by the innovative process of freezing foods, leading Postum to purchase Birds Eye in June 1929. This initiated the transformation of Postum Cereal Company into the General Foods Corporation.

It’s #NationalFrozenFoodsDay! Marjorie Post was fascinated by the innovative process of freezing foods, leading Postum to purchase Birds Eye in June 1929. This initiated the transformation of Postum Cereal Company into the General Foods Corporation.
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Happy #FlowerFriday! This week’s #VCArrangement features fritillaria, tulip, sweet pea, hellebore, and anemone. 📷: Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer

Happy #FlowerFriday! This week’s #VCArrangement features fritillaria, tulip, sweet pea, hellebore, and anemone.

📷: Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer
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Marjorie Post wore this theatrical, Renaissance-inspired costume in salmon-colored brocade, often referred to as her “Juliet” costume, #OnThisDay in 1929 at the Everglades Ball, an annual fancy dress ball held at the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, FL. 📷: Edward Owen

Marjorie Post wore this theatrical, Renaissance-inspired costume in salmon-colored brocade, often referred to as her “Juliet” costume, #OnThisDay in 1929 at the Everglades Ball, an annual fancy dress ball held at the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, FL.

📷: Edward Owen
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In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating our founder Marjorie Merriweather Post—savvy business executive, generous philanthropist, world traveler, art collector, gracious hostess, and independent woman.

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating our founder Marjorie Merriweather Post—savvy business executive, generous philanthropist, world traveler, art collector, gracious hostess, and independent woman.
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Daylight saving time is here—Don’t forget to spring forward! ⏰ 📷: Clock, Abercrombie and Fitch, 1930. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, acc. no. 16.51. Photographed by Bruce White.

Daylight saving time is here—Don’t forget to spring forward! ⏰ 

📷: Clock, Abercrombie and Fitch, 1930. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, acc. no. 16.51. Photographed by Bruce White.
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Spring has almost sprung, and we cannot wait for the gardens to fully bloom. What is your favorite part of spring at Hillwood? 📷: Erik Kvalsvik

Spring has almost sprung, and we cannot wait for the gardens to fully bloom. What is your favorite part of spring at Hillwood?

📷: Erik Kvalsvik
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Can you name #5WomenArtists? We can. First, Maria Semenova, an accomplished Russian silversmith and enameller known for her innovations with traditional Russian ornaments. 📷: Egg, Maria Semenova, Moscow, Russia, 1898-1908. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, acc. no. 15.92.1-2.

Can you name #5WomenArtists? We can. First, Maria Semenova, an accomplished Russian silversmith and enameller known for her innovations with traditional Russian ornaments.

📷: Egg, Maria Semenova, Moscow, Russia, 1898-1908. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, acc. no. 15.92.1-2.
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Early bloomers are popping up around the gardens! Take a stroll and see what flowers you can find. P.S. The spring display goes in next week—Don’t miss it! 📷: Erik Kvalsvik

Early bloomers are popping up around the gardens! Take a stroll and see what flowers you can find.

P.S. The spring display goes in next week—Don’t miss it!

📷: Erik Kvalsvik
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You almost made it to the weekend! If you need a nap to make it there, that’s okay 💤 We’ll be in the Adam bedroom, the perfect place for a rest. 📷: Erik Kvalsvik

You almost made it to the weekend! If you need a nap to make it there, that’s okay 💤 We’ll be in the Adam bedroom, the perfect place for a rest.

📷: Erik Kvalsvik
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Happy #FlowerFriday! This week’s #VCArrangement features forsythia, pussy willow, and snapdragon from Hillwood, as well as tulip and ranunculus. 📷: Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer

Happy #FlowerFriday! This week’s #VCArrangement features forsythia, pussy willow, and snapdragon from Hillwood, as well as tulip and ranunculus.

📷: Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer
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Happy birthday, Marjorie Merriweather Post! Our founder—astute business executive, savvy art collector, generous humanitarian, gracious hostess, and committed philanthropist—was born #OnThisDay in 1887.

Happy birthday, Marjorie Merriweather Post! Our founder—astute business executive, savvy art collector, generous humanitarian, gracious hostess, and committed philanthropist—was born #OnThisDay in 1887.
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Full-service dining has returned to Merriweather Café! 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious selection of seasonal salads, sandwiches, and more, as the perfect complement to your visit to Hillwood. Head to tinyurl.com/ccy852jf to make a reservation! 📷: Dola Photography | Constellation

Full-service dining has returned to Merriweather Café! 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious selection of seasonal salads, sandwiches, and more, as the perfect complement to your visit to Hillwood. Head to tinyurl.com/ccy852jf to make a reservation!

📷: Dola Photography | <a href="/ByConstellation/">Constellation</a>
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Can you name #5WomenArtists? Isabelle de Borchgrave, a Belgian artist and sculptor, turned a passion for painting toward the recreation of elaborate costumes—crumpling, pleating, and painting the surface of simple rag paper to create the illusion of haute couture. 📷: 2012.12.1

Can you name #5WomenArtists? Isabelle de Borchgrave, a Belgian artist and sculptor, turned a passion for painting toward the recreation of elaborate costumes—crumpling, pleating, and painting the surface of simple rag paper to create the illusion of haute couture. 📷: 2012.12.1
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Hope this week has been smooth sailing so far ⛵ 📷: Boat Scene, Pruett Carter, about 1930. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, acc. no. 51.170.

Hope this week has been smooth sailing so far ⛵ 

📷: Boat Scene, Pruett Carter, about 1930. Hillwood Estate, Museum &amp; Gardens, acc. no. 51.170.
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Happy #FlowerFriday! This week’s #VCArrangement features fritillaria, rose, ranunculus, and cherry blossom. 📷: Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer

Happy #FlowerFriday! This week’s #VCArrangement features fritillaria, rose, ranunculus, and cherry blossom.

📷: Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer
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It’s #NationalFlowerDay and what better way to celebrate than with the orchid, Marjorie Post’s favorite flower. #DidYouKnow? Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants. Hillwood’s collection includes over 2,000 orchids of ~1,200 different species, hybrids, and clones.

It’s #NationalFlowerDay and what better way to celebrate than with the orchid, Marjorie Post’s favorite flower.

#DidYouKnow? Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants. Hillwood’s collection includes over 2,000 orchids of ~1,200 different species, hybrids, and clones.
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#DidYouKnow aquamarine is the birthstone for March? This jewelry clip (17.81), created by Cartier in 1950, features six aquamarines set with diamonds. The clip is made with a wire mount which allows it to be attached to another piece of jewelry. 📷: Alex Braun / John Dean

#DidYouKnow aquamarine is the birthstone for March? This jewelry clip (17.81), created by Cartier in 1950, features six aquamarines set with diamonds. The clip is made with a wire mount which allows it to be attached to another piece of jewelry.

📷: Alex Braun / John Dean