It feels great to be back in Seattle! I feel as though I have entered another city, as I return from a beautiful summer of travel and a relaxing respite in Yakima. What was once a haven for learning in college, Seattle now opens with new opportunity. An unfamiliar map is unfolded, as I find residence on Capitol Hill. Over the past few days of exploration on the Hill, I have stumbled upon a few treasures...
This gorgeous church built in the early 1900's is now being transformed into residences. Learn more about the project at http://firstchurchseattle.com/about.html...what a fabulous and unexpected idea!
Driving on the highway toward Capitol Hill (I was in the passenger seat this time), the horizon melted golden color into the cityscape. As the sun dipped into night, it shone its residual rays upon sky-scrapers--who in turn reflected a shimmering light across Lake Union. (You can see its subtle sparkle in the first 1/3 of the image.)
A large collection of plants blooms within the walls of a Victorian-era conservatory atop the green slopes of Volunteer Park. It's content is refreshing. Though my trip to the greenhouse fell on a bright afternoon, the colors and fragrance of the floral displays are sure to infuse brilliance into Seattle's well-known gray days.
I appreciate the color combination and organic construction of these orchids. Their lower pedals trail into the space between the flower, stem, and leaves.
These petite "pops" of color flutter thoughts back to summer.
"Cashmere Bouquet"...the name suits the flower perfectly. What inspiration!
A beautiful arrangement framed in 1912 architecture.
