Chihuly in the Desert – Part I

This Fall I visited the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona to check out the new Chihuly Exhibit. One of my many visits I am sure so I went in the early morning reserved for members. I got there when they opened, which I love because there are usually only a few people milling about. … Continue reading Chihuly in the Desert – Part I

Happy Sunday!

Happy Sunday and Happy belated New Year! I've been a bit under the weather since the beginning of the year, first starting with shingles and then a bad chest cold. Seems like I haven't slept this much in forever and to be honest am sick of being sick! Can't wait to get back to taking … Continue reading Happy Sunday!

Windmill Island Gardens, Part 3

As promised, the following pics were taken at the Windmill Island Gardens, Conservatory, which was full of succulents. I have always loved greenhouses or conservatories filled with cactus and succulents. It reminds me of my grandma, who had a large collection of cactus in their greenhouse. Makes me feel close to her. I just think … Continue reading Windmill Island Gardens, Part 3