Tulip High

A few Fridays ago I visited Navy Pier for the Annual Flower and Garden show.

First I had to take a ride on the Ferris Wheel of course.

I spun by the stained glass museum and as I walked aaaaallll the way to the end of the pier, discovered a modern stained glass section.

The Life Return by Isaac Malis, 1995-1996

Then I took in the bounty of tulips.

The scents were almost intoxicating.

Monte Carlo 

Negrita

Couleur Cardinal

Some look almost like roses.

Orange Princess

Pink Star

Others seem painted.

Boston

Flair

Princess Irene

Banja Luka

Or otherworldly.

Cool Crystal

Canasta

This one is named after my business. 😉

Dutch names were well-represented.

Annie Schilder

Wildhof

But other nations were represented too.

Mary Belle

Abba

Jimmy

Lydia

I also admired the lovely decorative displays put on by various sponsors.

I love this garden creature and couldn’t tell who made it.

Since I don’t have a garden, it was fairly easy to refrain from putting my wallet on a sudden diet.

These ornaments caught my attention.

Anyone up for truly floral garments?

The children got to make flowers in a play area.

I saw some terrarium inspiration.

It was an afternoon to be treasured.

How do you incorporate flowers into your life?