This past weekend we drove up to Grand Rapids to see the tail end of the springtime butterfly exhibit at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.  While that was fun, what really captured our hearts was the children's garden. 

It's fun to think about how some techniques that designers of public spaces use could be applied at home to create whimsical spaces for our kids.

   A pint-sized gate welcomes you.

  Large scaled artwork enchants you.

  Areas for pretend play transport you.

  Paths lead you to magical places.

See the rest here.

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I wanted to let you all know that we finally sold our old home on the other side of the state and late last week we received a truck with the last of our things.  I'm busily unpacking over here, trying to find places for all of things that we probably don't need since we haven't missed them for the last six months.  I'm getting excited to start some decorating projects, namely painting--  more progress as soon as the last of the boxes are gone.