Of Land and Sea
Please Don’t Water the Plants!
Rita Picone Troia and her husband Sam Troia present designs of nature with handmade flower arrangements, wall swags, wreaths and unique silk tropical creations. Each design is a collection of dried or silk flowers, preserved greens and pods, and seashells from Maui and around the world. Her unique designs blend naturally into most home environments. She has taken dried and silk flowers into the 21st century with a tropical flair. “Bringing happiness to others through an appreciation of nature”.
While on Maui, Rita has taught Floral Design at Maui Community College, sat on the Board of Directors of Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center- 2 years, Member of Kahului Rotary Club and Maui Chamber of Commerce-8years, Chairwoman of Professional and Amateur Floral Competition for the Maui Trade and Sampling Show at Ulupalakua Winery-6 years. She has appeared on Pamela Young’s Mixed Plate, KITV4- ABC Honolulu Affiliate. Rita has also adorned various celebrities’ homes with her Floral Designs over the years.Providing a beautiful Hawaiian look with little care and no bugs, dirt, or water. So lifelike, that people have actually watered them!!!
People from around the world have purchased her designs. They are pieces of art, showing that nature should always be cherished and appreciated. ~ Aloha!
