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Thursday 26 November 2020

To all of you who love Aruba:

Let us take you to Christmas fairy tale land

Virtual 3-D show
You feel the heart and passion Hollander and his team
put into the décor. “It makes me happy to see the people
enjoying, to watch the children sitting in front of the talk-
ing tree and it is very satisfying to be able to do this for
our community and tourists. Flora is dedicated to com-
munity responsibility, especially this year we wish for our
clients to bring them a sprinkle of happiness and joy. We
ORANJESTAD —If you own a condo, a house, or a timeshare you need to visit their have foundations visiting us with their clients for example
Christmas show to get inspired and arm yourself with the most wonderful decora- people with disabilities who cannot easily access stores
tions for your home away from home. Flora Home & Garden Decorations takes in daily life,” says Alex Heijkoop, Managing Director. Flo-
it up a notch in the holiday season. This store is a must-do excursion, taking you ra will also offer a virtual 3-D show for those people that
into a fairytale world where smiles are created and you leave coveting Christmas. cannot come and enjoy the show for themselves. There
Aruba Today talked to the creative mind behind this holiday magic scene Rob- are links to the fairytales as well_ which is a superb option
bert Pieter Hollander. for kindergarten or elementary schools. Check out their
website: www.flora.aw to find out more.
“I am the designer for Flora and of course the Christmas show is my big thing of the year.
I also take care of designs for restaurants and hotels or other companies.” From the be- About Flora
ginning of the year Hollander is wracking his brain about the holiday season theme. He Flora was established on the island May 1st, 1997. Through-
observes the reactions of his public and then he maps out which items and materials out the years they have become the home of the latest
he needs to purchase for his showcase. “I select from several companies in The Neth- trends in home and garden décor. Flora’s team can ar-
erlands to build the décor precisely as I have it in mind. Of course, sometimes I need to range decorations for a Christmas or weddings. People
adapt due to the availability of goods. Initially, I wanted an antique, traditional Christ- come to the mall from time-to-time for advice and inspi-
mas design with a castle, king and so on. But I bumped into the dwarfs, elves and other ration for plants, trees and fresh flowers, furniture, decora-
fairy tale figures and I thought to myself: this is what it is going to be!” tion and much more!

Enchanted
For many families, the Flora’s Christmas show is a valuable part of their holiday cheer. In- Flora is open from 9:00AM until 6:00PM on week-
side its doors, you are transported to a world of fairy tales and enchantment. While stroll- days and Saturday, and from 10:00AM until 2:00PM
ing, you will discover all sorts of surprises that take your breath, or encounter Snow White on Sundays. Measures have been put in place
and her Seven Dwarfs, see the talking mirror and listen to the story of the big, old tree. keeping you and Flora’s staff safe, you are kindly re-
Rapunzel’s tower can be climbed and Cinderella’s carriage is open for you to glimpse quested to respect the protocol for Covid-19. Flora
into. Jack Frost is standing proud surrounded by polar bears calling your attention in his is located on Avenida Milo Croes 101 (next door to
land of ice. It is impossible to not be tempted to take a hunch of this ambiance home Pricemart building). Facebook page: Flora, web-
to create your own Christmas dream. site: flora.aw.