All Aboard for Pink Saturday!

Gracie Mansion, "The Mayor's House" on the Upper East Side of Manhattan

 

 We're saying so long to the holiday season in New York with a  Pink Saturday visit to the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. I didn't include this extraordinary wonderland in my list of iconic Christmas places in New York City, but it's only because this was my first visit made after the post was written. The show includes 150 New York landmarks made of bark, leaves and natural materials. I have seen thousands of television advertisements for this exhibit, but finally I got tickets and enjoyed one of most beautiful displays in New York City.  

 

 

One of my favorite displays -- difficult to choose a favorite -- was Art Deco New York. I loved entering this room and seeing the Statue of Liberty, perhaps my favorite monument anywhere. Note the train tracks. There are model trains moving throughout the exhibit.

A train passes by Grand Central Station.

 

  Morris Jumel Mansion, built in 1765 is located in Upper Manhattan and considered New York's oldest house. It's on my list for a visit next year. 

 

A section of the Coney Island display, another of my favorites. I especially liked

the elephant and the roller coaster.

I am enthralled by this bark and twig depiction of the "Old" Yankee Stadium.

With this post we wrap up Buttercupland for 2017. There were 116 posts. We visited Iceland and Antarctica, Maine and Massachusetts for my wonderful 45th college reunion and zipped all over New York and Connecticut. We read books and we went to museums. We drank coffee and we walked and walked. I am so grateful for everyone who visited, whether it was once or many times. A blog isn't much fun without visitors and Buttercupland has the best. To all of my blog friends, wishes for good health, happiness and all that delights your heart in 2018.

We'll be back on Monday with the word of the year and new year greetings. As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.
    

Pink Saturday at the New York Botanical Garden

 

Welcome to the New York Botanical Garden

 

This morning was chilly and raining -- more autumn than summer. Definitely no air conditioner and a sweater. I know my posts are going to quickly move to autumn thoughts and activities, but I wanted to share one summer adventure, before it's lost to memory. My visit to the Dale Chihuly exhibition of glass at the New York Botanical Garden stands out in my memories of summer, 2017.



 

One of my favorite parts of the installation in one of the beautiful greenhouses. The postcard effect is thanks to Snapseed.

 

This was the first outdoor installation by Chihuly in New York in ten years. I'd seen a fabulous display at the Fairchild Gardens in Miami several years ago and enjoyed this one as much. I love the colors and the way the glass is set in the gardens. 

This is another favorite. It reminded me of a fantastic mythical flower, perhaps something out of the Arabian Nights.
 

One of my favorite parts of the display was the pieces set in pools, mixed with beautiful water lilies. The exhibit runs through the end of October and I'm hoping to find an evening to return to see the installations at night. If I do, you can be sure there will be photographs to share.

I'm linking up with my friends at Pink Saturday. I was delighted that last week's Pink Saturday post was featured. Thanks so much, How Sweet the Sound! Can't thank you enough. My Pink Saturday friends are talented writers and photographers and this means a great deal to me.

Despite the chilly weather I got a great walk today -- five miles! -- in Lower Manhattan through lovely gardens and the magnificent harbor views. I also enjoyed hours of catching up with my college roommate who joined me. Both the walk and the conversation were a complete treat. I'm going to share our afternoon in a post later this week.

I hope you're all enjoying the weekend and have a great day tomorrow. To all in Texas and those who are dealing with wildfires in the west, you're all in my heart and prayers for safety.

As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care!