26. Diana Tapestry
Green Hydrangea Flowers
Michele Rhodes
2026 installation
Second Floor - Dining Room
The Inspiration
One of eight wool-and-silk tapestries in the Diana series, this panel depicts the Greek goddess in a romantic embrace with a man wearing a crown. The tapestries were made in the atelier of Jacques Guebels and Jan Raes in Brussels (Flanders), ca. 1600
The Flowers
Recipe: Frittalaria, delphinium, ranunculus, helebore, tweedia, calla lily, ruscus, tulips, green dianthus, curly willow
Florist’s inspiration: I’m inspired by the outdoor setting of the piece as well as the movement and drape in the clothing of the subjects.
THE DESIGNER
Michele Rhodes
Green Hydrangea Flowers
Michele Rhodes has lived in DC for over 30 years and has been designing for various shops throughout the region for over 17 years. She learned the craft in a small DC shop focused on corporate events and weddings and over time branched out to design for a wide range of shops across the region.
Currently, she is the Lead Designer at Green Hydrangea Flowers. She previously presented her work at three Art in Bloom events at the North Carolina Museum of Art. She is married to a very patient man and has raised three boys, several cats, a dog, and various other critters. Her other passions include the culinary arts, travel, and gardening.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Aimee Custis Photography
Aimee Custis is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Washington DC. Her rich, luminous, and emotive style draws artistic inspiration from classical painters, street photography, and storytelling.
Her inclusive, client-centric approach to wedding photography is informed heavily by a background in hospitality, non-profit event planning, and college summers as a camp counselor. Aimee's wedding work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Washingtonian Weddings. Outside of weddings, her client list includes non-profits, hotels, and elected officials. Aimee is also the web designer behind the Art in Bloom website.
Aimee (she/they) lives in Washington DC’s U Street corridor with her husband Greg and golden retriever Whiskey.
