My wish came true

I have been wishing for snow.   We woke this morning to thunder , looked out and saw the wind blowing in all directions with large flakes falling.   I got some pictures of course.

overlooking the little creek

It's starting to ease up now.
Betsy

Sunday drive and barn

On Sunday Steve and I took a drive to Tappahannock Va.
Took a look at the River  and had lunch at Lowery's.  
Passed this old barn in middle of what looks to be a cornfield on
High way 360.

I am linking up with Barn Charm

Part two of Lewis Ginters Orchids Galore

In this section of the Conservatory is this adorable cottage.   It will change with the seasons and what is featured in the garden at different times of the year.   I did not snap the inside this visit of an easel and artists supplies in place as if there was an artist there painting a picture.  

sweet cottage with thatched roof - I do like the yellow door with iron fixtures. Origami birds are  hanging above.

I always come away with ideas for my own garden and one being hanging picture frames to show off the garden plantings

tulips and cyclamen planted and among the plants are garden ornaments and animals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the fan although much needed at times sort of takes away the charm  a little bit

Cattleya spring squall or corsage orchid

Happy Sunday - betsy

Lewis Ginter and Orchids part one

Inside the Conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical gardens were Orchids. Lots of Orchids,  more than I knew existed.   Glorious colors.   The  blue orchids caught my attention right away.  

I had Addy with me and she enjoyed her stroll through the flowers.  The strong pinks caught her eyes .    It was a grey and very chilly day,  but we were warm and cozy inside among such pretty plants and flowers.

 A pot of orchids at the waterfall neat the entrance

she loves flowers  - you can see she has my keys 

close up of the Bird of Paradise

Whimsical and colorful way to display the orchids among the bottle trees as we make our way to another room in the conservatory

close up of one that lines the planter below

I love the orange and pinks together

bags of orchids

Petty lime colored ones

I've not seen  red bottled like the ones above,  maybe glass paint?

I want some

til next time

betsy