Like many bloggers, I end up with a few unrelated images each week or so that aren't enough for a post of their own. What better day to be random than Friday?
First up are a few cool things I saw in the art show at the Puyallup Fair, now called the Washington State Fair, the largest single event held annually in the state of Washington. Here are a couple of way cool pieces by Dennis (Denny) King, a friend of Judi Hook. You can see more of their work here and here.
Who's this? Could it be Glimmer Dragon from Judi Hook's Garden? Sure is and (drum roll please.)
Also admired the wood work of Larry Miller. This bowl glows beautifully when illuminated. The wood is from a favorite tree.
Twelfth Man fever has taken over the state, even here at Furney's Nursery in Des Moines. Difficult to see in this picture is the blue used in the pots which is provided by those spray-paintedabominations I mean heathers that also seem to be increasingly marketed in these parts.
There were a lot of really cool plants at the nursery but I got so involved in shopping and talking with a very nice designer who was putting together combinations of winter interest plants to fill a client's pots that I forgot to take more pictures. This wall of magnolias, golden evergreens, and Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' was impressive.
Walking out to the parking lot from work the other day, the leaves of this maple, glowing in the low autumn sun against a moody sky, caught my eye. Notice the strange fruit on the top.
Happy weekend everyone! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away? Time flies when you're having fun or are as old as I am.
First up are a few cool things I saw in the art show at the Puyallup Fair, now called the Washington State Fair, the largest single event held annually in the state of Washington. Here are a couple of way cool pieces by Dennis (Denny) King, a friend of Judi Hook. You can see more of their work here and here.
In love with this one!
Great copper wire tree! (Don't know the artist)
Elaborate spoon art.
Something's fishy here.
this side is even prettier.
Dig those great scales!
Borg spheres?
Wonder if they'd hold up outside?
Who's this? Could it be Glimmer Dragon from Judi Hook's Garden? Sure is and (drum roll please.)
She won first place! Congratulations, Judi!
Another of Judi's pieces. And we can say we knew her when...! The fair is a great place to see and purchase a great variety of art even though the setting/lighting isn't the best.
Also admired the wood work of Larry Miller. This bowl glows beautifully when illuminated. The wood is from a favorite tree.
Twelfth Man fever has taken over the state, even here at Furney's Nursery in Des Moines. Difficult to see in this picture is the blue used in the pots which is provided by those spray-painted
Ornamental kale looking quite ravishing as it will all through the winter here. So lucky we are!
There were a lot of really cool plants at the nursery but I got so involved in shopping and talking with a very nice designer who was putting together combinations of winter interest plants to fill a client's pots that I forgot to take more pictures. This wall of magnolias, golden evergreens, and Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' was impressive.
Walking out to the parking lot from work the other day, the leaves of this maple, glowing in the low autumn sun against a moody sky, caught my eye. Notice the strange fruit on the top.
Happy weekend everyone! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away? Time flies when you're having fun or are as old as I am.
