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This past weekend was the Birmingham Botanical Gardens ‘Glorious Gardens Tour’. If you’ve never treated yourself to this delightful extravagance, you’re missing some of Birmingham’s best kept secrets! It was Mother’s Day, so of course I invited my Mom.

Mom in Garden

We went to church and then had brunch at Mudtown (oh, my! you must go! We both had the French Toast and highly recommend it!). We hurried home to change, jumped in the car with tickets, map, water and sunglasses (what a beautiful day to be outside!). We toured five private and two public gardens. Can I just say God is one amazing artist! I’m speechless (among other things). And the talent, vision and dedication of these Master Gardeners and Garden Architects…wow! I left energized, inspired and amazed. Each garden unique. Each one with it’s own character and personality. Each one glorious. I can’t help thinking about God’s unique and beautiful purpose for each individual person he so carefully thought out and created. On purpose. With much devotion and love. (again, I’m speechless). I took some pictures, but I’m telling you it’s nothing like seeing it live.. in vivid high definition color. It was one of those rare and perfect days. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom – I love you.

Fountain (of youth?)

Perfect Roses

Perennial Border

Inside pool house (yes, I took pictures through the windows!)

The floor is tiled in pebbles! Amazing.

Fire pit side yard - is this really still the same yard?!

Bermuda grass makes great looking pot mulch!

Formal English Garden (yes, same yard! they have everything!)

Beautiful mosaic.

Iron, glass, ceramic...it's all in there!

After - WOW!

I’ll take two nights and three days, please! And I don’t think I’d ever leave!!! This is one of the most comforting rooms I’ve ever seen. It’s a beautiful balance of layout, form and texture. Maybe it’s the geometric pattern on the canopy, but something about this room makes everything in me smile.

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