Friday, October 1, 2010

Fall at the Chicago Botanical Gardens

My brother Rick is the head horticulturist at the CBG,and is in charge of the Fruit and Vegetable Island. Terry and I spent a beautiful few hours out there last week,taking in the fall colors!
Silvery grasses blowing in the breeze

Terry inspecting the gardens
Beautiful colors and sounds
Decorative lettuces
Fall gourds
Gourd & Pumpkin Tower
Love the shadows here...looks like a path in Provence!
Late blooming roses!
Water lilies

Day and Night Gothic Arches

These were both made for a Paper Whimsey swap entitled: Begin the Day...When Nightfall Comes...".What fun!



   

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Perfume Lady Nudes

These were done for a swap for Ali's group.We had to use vintage perfume labels and vintage nudes.I loved doing these...I even added leaves for a small touch of modesty!