Thursday, January 10, 2013

DC Up Close: U.S. Botanic Garden

The U.S. Botanic Garden has always been one of my favorite places to go when I need an hour or two to unwind. It also happens to be a blissfully warm refuge during the winter months! This past weekend, I made it there just in time to catch the tail end of the popular Fairy Garden holiday exhibit, featuring handmade fairy village displays, along with stunning replicas of DC monuments and museums. The coolest part? Each design was crafted entirely out of plant material!







Pretty neat, huh? Have you ever visited the U.S. Botanic Garden? 
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  1. little luxury listThursday, January 10, 2013

    Wow, the Capital building is gorgeous! I love that all the buildings are made of plants!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  2. KimThursday, January 10, 2013

    I love the Botanic Garden and definitely made a stop there during my one and only trip to D.C. I love the little fairy buildings and the replicas made out of plants!

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  3. NaliThursday, January 10, 2013

    Wow! That's really cool. I love botanical gardens. There was one in Madison that Nick and I loved going to.

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  4. ShannonThursday, January 10, 2013

    I've lived in the DC area my whole life and have never been but we actually said over Christmas that we need to go there sometime. My husband loves plants and flowers and cool stuff like this so maybe soon.

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  5. sunshineThursday, January 10, 2013

    Wowza, those are amazing. I would totally go nuts there as I love gardens, plants and being surrounded by nature. Been to DC a few times but never been there, will put it on our must do list for next visit!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. HiLLjOThursday, January 10, 2013

    That is so cool!!! The first photo is like a fairy tree full of sprites. MAGIC!

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  7. Kate @ DaffodilsThursday, January 10, 2013

    We went over Christmas and loved it!

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  8. honey my heartThursday, January 10, 2013

    the replicas are so beautiful. i really like how detailed each of them are.

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  9. ericaFriday, January 11, 2013

    Oh my goodness! These pictures are stunning! I need to visit! xx

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  10. Elle SeesFriday, January 11, 2013

    i've heard of this and it's on my DC list of places to visit.

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  11. welldressedmakerFriday, January 11, 2013

    oh my gosh. No way! these sculptures are so amazing and beautiful! I would love to go and take a gander when I visit DC!
    ♥ laura
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  12. Laura Friday, January 11, 2013

    I've never been but it looks beautiful! Finally getting able to catch up on some blogs..these last few weeks have been a doozy for me!

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  13. RosyChiccFriday, January 11, 2013

    The Botanic Garden looks so lovely! <33 Great pics! :))

    XO,
    http://rosychicc.blogspot.com/

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  14. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsFriday, January 11, 2013

    These pictures are so pretty! We've never been but would love to one day.

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  15. MarlenSunday, January 13, 2013

    wow those are sooo cool! i've been to a few gardens, but none of them had great displays like that. sounds like a fun time :)

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  16. Bravoe RunwaySunday, January 13, 2013

    WOW this is impressive. I've never been to the US Botanic garden but this definitely gives me reason to go.

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  17. trishieMonday, January 14, 2013

    That is really neat. The sculptures look way cool!

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