Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Flora In Chicago

I love Chicago!
Join me for a walk around town and enjoy some of the gardens.

I sure miss my old neighborhood. Isn't it lovely? It's so clean! I didn't appreciate it while I was running to work each day!

The Art Institue

Flowers everywhere!

Michigan Avenue


Around The Art Institiute

Lincoln Park-Gardens

Conservatory-Lincoln Park

I use to walk here after a stressful week-so peaceful and pretty.



 There are flowers all over Chicago,
down Michigan Avenue, throughout the parks, in window boxes. 
I really noticed this when I took my daughter back for a visit.

I hope you enjoyed your stroll around Chicago!

-Lynn


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18 comments:

  1. Grandma Barb's This and ThatSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Beautiful photos and I like your new header.
    Barb

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  2. Little City FarmSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Wow, gorgeous photos. I've never considered visiting Chicago before, but these shots make me thing otherwise.

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  3. LynnSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Great shots, it looks beautiful:@)

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    What gorgeous photos. Didn't get to Chicago this summer so thanks for the beautiful tour. I didn't even have to worry about parking.

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  5. Sunny Simple LifeSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I had no idea Chicago was such a garden city. It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing all those photos with us.

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  6. My Little Home and GardenSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I didn't realize Chicago was this beautiful. I must add one more place to list of places to visit.
    -Karen

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  7. Fishtail CottageSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Thanks for sharing this gorgeous place at Cottage Flora Thursday's.....so fun to browse a place i've never been! Wow - it looks like i need to put it on my "must see" list for "someday"!!! xoxo, tracie

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  8. April's HomemakingSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    What beautiful pictures, my husband is from Chicago, I was able to visit once, but I was too pregnant at the time to really get a good look around :) We will have to take another trip- looks like a beautiful place to visit!

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  9. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I have never been to Chicago, but we are going for a wedding in November. I hope the weather is still nice enough to get out & about. Your pics are beautiful.

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  10. NancySeptember 8, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    A gorgeous part of Chicago. I was going to say it reminded me a bit of New York... :) Lovely photos.

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  11. erin's art and gardensSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    oh thank you!! i grew up in the suburbs of chi town and the last time i visited was 2 years ago. i just love chicago and your images of the gardens and the art institute have me yearning for a visit!! wow, michigan ave. looks so lush right now! we have had another brutal and dry summer here in tennessee and it is so refreshing to see these images of some of my favorite places.
    erin
    xxoo

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  12. Red Rose AlleySeptember 9, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    You really capture all the beauty around you with your lens. These photos are really wonderful. My girls love to travel, and Chicago is one of the places they haven't been to yet...maybe someday.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  13. Chari at Happy To DesignSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Hi Lynn...

    Ohhh...Chicago is looking beautiful! I have only been to the airport...never got to visit the city but I would love to! Everything just looks sooo beautiful! I certainly can see why you would love to visit the conservatory at Lincoln Park...beautiful and relaxing for sure! Thank you for sharing this beautiful city and a few of its lovely gardens with us!

    And...I also would like to thank you for stopping by for a visit today! I enjoyed your sweet note, my friend!

    Warmest wishes and have a great weekend!
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  14. Menopausal New MomSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    It's absolutely beautiful. I am so surprised at all the greenery and flowers. Thanks for sharing :)

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  15. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous place! I have only seen the inside of the airport. LOL! Didn't realize how beautiful it was. Thanks so much!

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  16. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Gorgeous photos! You lived in that neighborhood??? I am so envious. I'm sure I've looked for parking there at one time or another :) Chicago is such a gem and I'm so grateful we live only 90 miles away and can enjoy the city without an airline ticket. Do you remember the restaurant called Ciel Bleu? It was one of our favorites, years ago.

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  17. Highpoint CircleSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and becoming a follower--brightened my day, for sure. I become your newest follower too--got support us newbies. I cannot wait to read all your back blog posts. Sure enjoyed Chicago pictures.

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  18. Tatyana@MySecretGardenSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Some containers are breathtaking! And the pictures are perfect!

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