Longwood Gardens Revisited - The Orchids -

Yesterday I wrote about a few fun things, but I did not mention our adventures and fun road trips. 

You may remember our visit to Longwood Gardens on the 13th of April.

I wrote about our spring visit here.

This is the view when you walk into the conservatory, I did not feature it in my original post.

Here are the pictures of the Orchids in the Orchid Room.

I take so many pictures when we visit, way too many to share in one post.

There were a few other really pretty and unusual blooms that I did not share in that first post.

Crown Imperial

Rhododendron Bonsai 

Cape Primrose

We had dinner at the "1906 Restaurant" and it was delicious...and so pretty too!

Bread with Whipped Honey Butter

Caesar Salad

Heritage Chicken With Vegetables, Wildflower Honey and Garden Accoutrements 

Steak with Pepper Crust, served with Warm Potato Salad

Cherry Blossom Cheesecake...Ruby Chocolate, Almond, Matcha Gelato

This day was a great as it looks to be!

A Few Fun Things

What comes to mind when you think about something "fun"?

Is it what you do, what you see when you're out & about...

or do you think about the fun things you wear or see around the house?

I think about all of those things and more...

I love these fun paper clips I found in the gift shop at Longwood Gardens...

I plan on using them in my Junk Journal.

Knitting is also fun...

I finished my

Sierra Yarn Dream Blanket

Knit with a blended yarn, 60% Baby Alpaca and 40% Peruvian Pima Cotton... 

in the color Light Blue/Ivory.

This is a kit that includes the pattern, all the yarn you need, a circular needle and the 

"handmade by me" tag.

Adult coloring would be next on my list of fun things...

coloring is not only fun but relaxing and rewarding.

I finally found a website that sells the seed cards I have been looking for.

Small Victories

In addition to the cards I ordered, they sent the "frog" card (in the back) that I can keep and plant.

The below directions were also included.

My hubby's friend made this KC Chiefs football Helmet for me.

It was made with a 3D printer, I think...I also think it uses paper.

The other side has the number 15 on it, Patrick Mahomes, because he is my favorite player.

Chasing this bumble bee on my pretty azaleas, was beyond fun.

I view my time in the kitchen as fun, cooking...and being creative with the dishes I prepare. 

A walk around the yard is always fun...

my Lilac Bush is full of blooms!