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Longwood Gardens at Christmas, it doesn't get any better than this. Seriously, if you are within 2-3 hours of Philadelphia, you NEED to make the trip. You'll thank me later. Trust me.
I took so many photos, I have to break this up a bit. So here we have part one. All photos taken in the conservatory.
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I don't even care for poinsettias but these pink ones had me swooning!
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These peachy ones were gorgeous too! Don't you love how they matched the berries?
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There was a whole room full of kid decorated trees. Very nicely done! Swooning over the cyclamen here. I don't even really like pink...
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Table for two? Yes, please!
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All sorts of trees every where you look. This one was in the cactus/silver room.
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My favorite tree. Beautiful blue morpho butterflies all around. Stunning glass ornaments too.
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Upon closer inspection, the butterflies actually moved!!! It was beyond magical.
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Planning your trip yet? :^)
Stay tuned for part 2 - the outside lights!
10 comments:
Ooooooh, how gorgeous! I live in Michigan and it would be worth the trip to see all of those beautiful trees and flowers! I too love the tree with the butterflies! How enchanting!!
But, since it is highy unlikely that I'll be able to see everything in person, I truly appreciate you sharing your photos with us!
I hope that you enjoyed your adventure as much as I'm enjoying seeing it! :-)
Wow... if I ever make it to Pennsylvania, I'm putting that place on the list to see. Beautiful photos. Can't wait to see the rest.
blessings
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Wow - Longwood was gorgeous in the fall. I can't even begin to imagine how glorious everything looks in the winter! More photos, definitely, please! :) Theresa
Absolutely gorgeous Jen! Your photos are stunning! They look as if they should be in a beautiful garden magazine! I can't wait to see more!
Oh wonderful I love every kind of gardens.
I even made a journey from Germany to the South of england just to visit the famous gardens there, but I suppose Philadelphia is too far away (heheheh)
Have a great week and thanks for sharing this lovely impressions
Janine
while i twitch at at anything resembling barbie-pink, even i found the massed pink cyclamens impressive. the blue butterflies against the silver is beautiful.
Absolutely GORGEOUS and thanks 4 sharing Jen!!!
Have a great & creative week Jen.
Chris (-:
Oh Wow! Love the conservatory, especially in it's decorated splendor! Beautiful!
Beautiful! I can't wait to see the rest of the place decorated for Christmas! Wish I wasn't a 3-day drive away, or I'd definitely be there!
that butterfly tree is gorgeous!
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