Northwest Flower and Garden Show

Hello, Dear Friends, as I sit here preparing to show you

the Flower and Garden Show, snow is coming down, 

swirling in the wind. 

It's been freezing cold for a week now, 

and although it is very pretty, 

I am so looking forward to spring. 

While I dream of sunshine and flowers, 

I'll have to be content with the memories for now. 

Every February we attend the 

Northwest Flower and Garden Show

at the Convention Center in Seattle,

which keeps us happy for a few more weeks

while we patiently wait for spring.

So come along with me and I will show you around......

As we enter the lobby, we are nearly overwhelmed 

with the sweet scent of flowers. 

This enchanting scene was the first that we see. 

Another lovely display with a sweet sylvan theme. 

This was an interesting garden feature in a large, 

shallow pot. A tree stump, with woodland flowers, 

mosses, nests and artificial birds and animals. 

At the base.....Can you see the little birds on the nest?

(in the upper right)

Peeking out....

I thought this would be a delightful way to integrate an old

tree stump into the garden. 

Before I take you into the show itself, 

I want to bring you to the sky-bridge I featured 

in my last post, to view more of the 

'apartment balconies'. 

I thought this was a wonderful feature of the show

for those that don't have garden space. 

These are also inspiring spaces for

 a covered deck or patio. 

This is a cozy, warm, 'Boho' space that would be easily achievable 

with a few earthy pillows, throws and rugs. 

I like the stacked vintage suitcases and the spiral plant stand. 

Planters are 'found' objects - baskets, old cooking pots, etc. 

I like the mini greenhouse on the

 window-sill and the wicker chair. 

I love the soft, gray and green color theme of this balcony.  

A large, sectioned box has been hung on the wall

to be used for serving, and old crates 

are stacked on the opposite side. 

The yellow and orange flowers look wonderful 

with the mossy colored pots. 

This mid-century modern balcony uses

 lots of greenery with white flowers in stone colored pots

to achieve serenity. 

Driftwood 'sculptures' remind you that this is near the water.
I especially love the table.  

Aren't the chairs wonderful, too?

This 'front porch' is very simple

 and would even be nice for an open deck. 

I like the thick, concrete pavers, 

and the sophisticated color theme.  

Pink and white flowers - so pretty. 

The wreath on the door is interesting.
Notice the Fed-ex package on the mat for an authentic feel :)

White twinkle lights on the planter tripod
 are a nice way to add extra lighting. 

This garden balcony was 'senior friendly' with its 

table-height planter..... 

although, the 'picnic' on the floor would not 

be easy for someone with creaky knees! :)

I like the small, white, 'grow' planters on the railing and shelf, 

and the strings of patio lights. 

A kitchen-style hook bar holds colorful hanging 'planters'.

A collection of rusty planting trowels hangs above. 

A little corner to sit and rest. 

Picnic anyone? 

I featured this in my last post, but I thought it was 

worth seeing again. It's my favorite....

just because I have the same blue pots and a similar wine rack!



You can see my wine rack (mine is black)
 against the glass door
where I keep it in the summer.

(Photo taken a few summer's ago)

My pots are a little frozen at the moment!

xoxo

I hope that you enjoyed coming along with me 

to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show! 

Next time I will take you inside to see the amazing displays! 

In the meantime......

Think spring! 

xoxo

I 

Today I am linking with:

Floral Passions: Floral Bliss

Won't you join the fun?

xoxo