A small display of orchids blooming in May, from the magnificent Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania near Philadelphia.

Orchids and ferns adorn a wall at Longwood Gardens

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The fabulous Longwood Gardens outside of Philadelphia PA has a remarkable interior space with walls of ferns.

Walls of ferns inside at Longwood Gardens

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Driving into Seattle this afternoon from the north, the city and sky was bathed in beautiful sunset light.

Seattle sports arenas and harbor cranes at sunset on New Year’s Day

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My favorite neighborhood Christmas outdoor decor: Santa balloon with penguins, of course.

Santa Claus inflatable holiday decor, with penguins.

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Another view of the fabulous indoor pool at Longwood Gardens outside of Philadelphia, PA.

Flower balls hang over a ferny reflecting pool in a glass conservatory

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Seattle is booming, and this view from the south shows some of the changes.

Waterfront shipping containers, cranes, and what will be the tunnel entrance, against a dramatic dark sky

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This tree with some yellow leaves and some still green can’t seem to make up its mind. Fall is here!

Autumn tree leaves reflected in a window

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Saw this remarkable house in Edmonds, WA. Guess an artist lives there!

Entire outer wall of home in Edmonds, WA is covered in multi-colored fabric art.

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It’s been a Volunteer Park Conservatory kind of week. Still waiting for the Corpse Lily (“Dougsley”) to bloom and emit its stench. In the meantime, here’s a view of the sunset through the Bromeliad house.

The Bromeliad House (west wing) of Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory on a fine August evening

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My fave haunt in Seattle: the hidden gem, the Volunteer Park Conservatory. If you get a chance to go there for a special evening event, do it!

Peace lilies and dracenas in the Palm House in the Conservatory

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