A Brief Escape
While I think we could all agree that our garden is most likely viewed as a place to escape TO, sometimes we, the caretakers, need to get away for a bit.
On Tuesday we hosted a very successful end-of-the-school-year party for Tom's former elementary school, because a good friend was retiring, and it had long ago been a tradition to have the retirement party in our yard. When we found out, at the party, that our friend Kelly had always dreamed of having her retirement party here we were doubly pleased that we had offered.
Wednesday was a slow day, as we put away a few things and rested and recovered.
Thursday there was a Vintage Sale being held at the Belleview Botanical Garden, as a fund raiser. We had not been before and didn't know what to expect, but we decided it would be fun to go, and besides we could also visit the garden.
There was a crowd already at 10:15, so we had to wait so as to not exceed the room capacity.
It was interesting and we bought a few little things, but it was an example of pretty things that we "vintage" people collected that now nobody wants, like china and crystal. If you are looking for sets of pretty dishes or glassware at good prices, this is a sale to check out. It runs Friday and Saturday.
Japanese iris floated like butterflies next to where we were waiting. And then we went strolling in the garden.
Here are just a whole bunch of pretty pictures of plants that are blooming now.
This young lady, a volunteer helping to groom the garden, looked so cute with her clothing blending into her surrounding blooms.
And then we lingered longer and had coffee in the visitor's center.
What an incredible assortment of flowers. It's certainly a gorgeous place to get away from it all and take a breather from all your activities.
ReplyDeleteI'll say you took a good break from your work. Seeing all this puts energy back in the system.
ReplyDeleteThis 'vintage' person has a weakness for pretty bone china! I'd better stay away from temptation.
ReplyDeleteAll the flowers at the Botanical Garden are so lovely. I wonder if you also got a downpour last night as none of the plants looked smushed.
You always have the most fun outings. I like seeing all the blooming combinations. I am glad your gathering turned out so nice too. Who wouldn't want a party in their honor in your garden!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful garden in your area. That young girl had a different kind of camo, very cute.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your successful gathering, and thanks for the wonderful pictures from this garden. It's beautiful! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! Another absolutely beautiful garden. The photos are stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove how the plants seem to be trying to retake the pathways. Made it look so natural.
ReplyDeleteSome of these I have or had. The verbascum lasted a few years and I loved its faithful beauty. The same with that blue thistle. I had forgotten them!
ReplyDeleteThe Hydrangeas are so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteBBG is looking gorgeous as always. It's interesting what people are not collecting these days. Easy to find the things like hand painted china and crystal at thrift stores for a song.
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