Archive: January, 2010

Las Vegas has been called “the city that never sleeps”. The lights from The Strip are apparently visible from outer space and the shows there are like no other.  These facts – combined with my love for neon – made it an intriguing destination that I needed to see, at least once.

After walking over 63 miles in 4 days, visiting the Grand Canyon and soaking in as much as I could possibly see, I realized the following….

-if you are going to Vegas and have the time – go to the Grand Canyon

-the fountain at the Bellagio is a must….especially at night

-there was not a guard rail in sight at the Grand Canyon (great for pictures…but not so great if you have children)

-if you are a flower/plant lover – you need to see the gardens at the Bellagio

-Freemont Street needs to be seen and experienced

-with all of the light bulbs in the old neon – I did not ever see someone replacing one

-if you can, take time and eat at the buffet at the Wynn

and above all, when visiting Vegas…..bring comfortable footwear!

Looking forward to the next adventure!

Christine

The fountain at the Bellagio :

 

I loved how the thousands of lights were reflecting on the vehicles below :

 

 

Grand Canyon :

 

 

The Bellagio :

 

 

 The lobby at Caesars Palace :

 

 

“Hi, my name is Christine and I am a flower-a-holic”. Its true. I love them! I never grow tired of giving them, receiving them, picking a bouquet, watching them grow or trying my hand at floral arranging. I have had this addiction since I was a little girl and have no plans of ever attending a FAA (Flower Addiction Anonymous) meeting any time soon!

In 2005, I had the opportunity of creating and organizing a fundraising gala for the Stollery Children’s Hospital called The Masterpiece Gala. Through this amazing event I had the privilege of meeting and working with one of Edmonton’s finest floral artists, Kristi Kingdon of Off Whyte Floral Studio.

With my love for flowers, creativity and people that are passionate about what they do - Kristi quickly became a friend. She played an intricate role in making The Masterpiece Galasimply stunning and I have since witnessed arrangement after bouquet after arrangement of her talent at work that simply is stunning, uncontained and where each piece that she does truly is a work of art.

I had the honor of photographing her store a while ago for a magazine feature that she was chosen for and also got to sneak in a few shots of this beautiful woman while I was there!

Kristi, you never cease to amaze me with your talent and abilities!

One of your many fans!
Christine