Steffi and I went to the Chicago Botanic Garden on Wednesday to see the Orchid Show. This year's theme was back to the 60's. Different golden oldies played in each gallery--the first flower show I've been to that was a sing-along (and a tap-your-toes-along).
They filled a real VW beetle with orchids.
Catch the 60's decor -- the RCA console TV, the wood panelling and orange shag carpet.
The CBG staff starts planning two years in advance. All the sets are made in-house.
In the course of the six-week show they use 10,000 orchids, all grown at CBG.
It is impossible to take a bad photo of an orchid.
We enjoyed lunch at the CBG restaurant. I always get their grilled cheese sandwich made with three kinds of cheese on thick, well-buttered bread. Black bean soup this time, too.
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In the studio: SAHRR 2026 is a flimsy!
I had a ziploc back with black/white HSTs on hand. They were just right for round 6, "quilter's choice."
It's under the needle now.
Linking up with Finished or Not Friday
Beautiful garden show and a beautiful memory of you and Stephens. 💗💗
ReplyDeleteThe orchid show looks fabulous! Your SAHRR looks great. You did well, keeping up even while on your New Zealand trip for some of the weeks!
ReplyDeleteTrue they are all gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great show - those flowers - the colors are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe SAHRR is gorgeous!
The triangles were a great choice for round 6!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I commented on your New Zealand tour post, but you clearly had a jammed packed agenda.
ReplyDeleteI love going to orchid shows. Such a wide variety of colors and shapes and sizes. I have 7 orchids and 2 of them have buds. Several of the others are crying to be repotted, which I will do as soon as it warms up a little. Such a good idea to take along books you can leave as you finish them. Lightens the load a bit which is certainly helpful with a trip that long.
Pat
Lovely day, great to have a special "orchid show" sweater and memory. The way you completed the round robin quilt is fascinating, there is so much to see happening.
ReplyDeleteCeci
Lovely garden show and lovely quilt. I love that photo of you and Stevens. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI agree, you can't take a bad photo of an orchid. Your SAHRR turned out beautifully. How fun that you got to use up leftovers to finish it off.
ReplyDeleteThe orchid show must be spectacular to see. We once went to an orchid growers in BC with our family and it too was spectacular.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish of your SAHRR quilt.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing (and a bit scary) how fast time can move when we aren't looking? What a fun orchid show - love the VW beetle photo.
ReplyDeleteThe orchids are beautiful and your completed SAHRR is lovely too. Do you keep your SAHRR quilts from year to year?
ReplyDeleteI love your fussy-cut outer border of your SAHRR quilt, and think it is just wonderful! And to celebrate with a lovely day at the flower show--how lovely!!
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