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Throwback Thursday: The Chicago Botanic Garden In Spring

April 3, 2014April 3, 2014 ~ Wendy ~ 3 Comments

Today I popped into my favorite flower shop in Lake Bluff, Twigs, for a dose of color therapy on this rainy, 38 degree day.  I picked up some flowering cherry branches for my mantel, which reminded me of the pictures I took at The Chicago Botanic Garden last April.  I can't wait for everything to … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Chicago Botanic Garden In Spring

The Bee’s Knees

April 29, 2013June 3, 2013 ~ Wendy ~ 2 Comments

Just when we thought Spring would never arrive in Chicago, it dropped in for a surprise visit yesterday afternoon.  The Chicago Botanic Garden, one of our favorite places to explore during any season, is bursting with buds and flowers right now.  I took these photos on a path winding through the Japanese Garden just as … Continue reading The Bee’s Knees

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