The Northwest Flower and Garden Show - Part 1

Over the weekend, my Mr. and I attended

the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. 

We took the hour long drive from our foothills home,

to the beautiful city of Seattle, to attend. 

It was a lovely, warm day, with parting clouds

that gave way to full sunshine, as we arrived

at the gorgeous Washington State Convention Center 

where the event was held. 

After parking in the Convention Center garage,

we took the escalator to level 3

 with much anticipation, to attend the show. 

The Northwest Flower and Garden Show

is billed as the 2nd largest in the country. 

We have attended this show many times

over the years, but have missed it

the last few. 

Right away we were captivated by the heavenly scent

of flowers. The lobby was filled with display gardens

of spring flowers, including the highly scented

hyacinth. 

While my Mr. bought our tickets, I admired the 

juried arrangements along the walls. 

This one caught my eye. 

As we entered the show, 

this beautiful gateway attracted

our attention. 

Let's take a closer look........

This beautiful gate opens to a primrose lined path....

The show consisted of amazing display gardens, 

each set up to reveal the possibilities for individual

home gardens. 

This is the first one, and my favorite. 

Let's see what lies beyond the gate.....

Along the flagstone path, this antique cart

was surrounded by tulips. 

Low growing grasses and primroses 

nestle in the foreground.

A tall, stone waterfall splashed behind.   

Red twig dogwood and dwarf evergreens provide

a contrasting background. 

A mossy stone bench peeks out from behind. 

Here's a better view of the stone bench. 

Built right into a small mound of mossy turf, 

this looks like a wonderful place to sit

 and contemplate the beauty.

A full view of the gate and path.

Where does the path lead? 

Well,  to this, of course! 

An open ended 'gazebo' made with recycled windows! 

This little structure just caught my fancy! 

So simple and sweet. 

The lighting was bright and tinted, 

which distorted the colors, 

so I will tell you the woodwork was

a lovely soft blue with whitewash, 

and the windows a deeper blue, also whitewashed. 

It had a lovely, faded, sun-bleached effect. 

Masses of purple tulips anchored with flowering clematis

bordered the lattice-work base. 

Let's take a look inside, shall we? 

We see the sweetest little table

set for two. 

Large blue pots separate a backdrop of flowering trees. 

I love the little details - the lantern, the pot of hydrangea, 

the pretty chairs, the globe lights. 

(Twig globes with strands of white twinkle lights inside)

The candelabra stand is also a very nice touch.

I think that I need one of these.....:)

Notice what the mugs say......

"Mr. Right"

and

"Mrs. Always Right"! 

*smile*

Heart shaped plant labels for Valentine's Day. 

This was the first display garden of many that I will 

show you over several posts. 

We had so much fun and were very inspired! 

I hope you enjoyed the first view of the gardens

at the Northwest Flower and Garden show, 

and that you will follow along as I continue 

the tour, Dear Friends.

A bit of spring in a terrible winter for many of you! 

I wish you all could have come along!

Wouldn't we have had fun together?  

xoxo