Art in Bloom I

My sister and her family and Duane and I have been going to ART IN BLOOM at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts for YEARS.  It's one of our "must do" activities.  Similarly, we try to get to the Minneapolis Macy's to see whatever fun exhibits they have on the 8th floor...usually a Christmas themed wonderland around the holidays.

THIS year, they created an art garden and called it "Art in Bloom"...not sure if there was an agreement with the MIA, or if the name is not trademarked.  Whatever the case, we decided to check it out on our Spring Break "staycation" (WAY BEHIND on blogging...obviously, but, now that it's summer, I'm trying to catch up...).

It wasn't THE art in bloom, but, I DO have to say that it was cool (and, being able to smell lilacs, and tulips, and see all of the gorgeous colors after months and months...and months of brown, and gray, and dismal is AMAZING!).

We started with lunch at The Oak Grill.  We hadn't been for awhile, and got there just as they were opening.  The place was PACKED, and it took awhile for us to get it.  WORTH IT!  Great food...cool ambiance...a nice way to start.

We then went to the flower show.  It was well done, and they had some beautiful displays...

I even found a ranunculus in the garden gift shop to bring home...my own little touch of spring...

Here's hoping YOU were able to find a little bit of spring in the dreary last weeks (and weeks and weeks) of winter too!!!