We spent the weekend in the eastern UP; our first stop was Grand Marais. We enjoyed an afternoon touring their 5th annual garden tour, a fund raiser to preserve green space.
Our first stop was a formal tea, complete with savory sandwiches and sweets - even fresh picked strawberries and clotted cream.
Being properly fortified, we started our tour. The first garden included many subtle ornaments, including this oversized bird nest - very Andy Goldsworthy and something I may need emulate.
There was heavy rain the night before, so the plants are all still dressed in water drops:
But the afternoon was sunny, giving all the blooms a subtle glow:
Look at this color combo! 
Look at this color combo!
And talk about texture -
What a creative boost! - the colors, the textures, the combination of form and placement - I'm quite sure it will provide inspiration and find it's way into my work to come.
absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteKelly, your "eye" never ceases to amaze me!
ReplyDeleteSo cheerful!
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