NW Flower and Garden Show Discoveries

Discovery #1: I am obsessed with succulents. I actually started to realize that before I went to the garden show, but now I know for sure.

Anytime I saw a mound of succulents in a display, I was instantly drawn to it. Grown vertically, in the ground, on a roof, or in a container – I love it all!

The display that had succulents grown in a plethora of found containers was especially inspiring. I think I might have to rethink my original, plain Jane window box idea…

Discovery #2: Ranunculus! Why have I never seen this amazingly beautiful flower before?? The way the delicate petals are layered one on top of the other, it looks like a tissue paper flower. Apparently, according to my initial research on actually growing this beauty, it is a tender perennial and might require more tender loving care than I have time for at the moment. Regardless, it stopped me in my tracks and is now on my radar.

Discovery #3: Vintage tablecloth skirts! Near the end of my visit to the show, I found these skirts. I couldn’t decided which one to get so I got both! I probably wouldn’t have been so impulsive if I knew I could think it over and find Rose-Marie, the fabulous seamstress that made these creations, again. Besides, my rule of thumb is always that I don’t buy something unless I absolutely, without a doubt, love it and there was no doubt that I loved these unique and lovely handmade skirts. I just can’t wait until it’s warm enough for me to wear them!

Discovery #4: Farm Chicks Show in Spokane – I loved these skirts so much, I asked Rose-Marie where I could find her skirts outside of the show. She doesn’t have an online store or I’d link it for you. She mentioned, however, that she sells them at a few choice shows around the area and one in particular caught my attention, Farm Chicks. It’s an antique/craft show in Spokane during the first weekend in June. I think a spring field trip is in order!