Golden Triangle Gardens

We rarely go downtown DC. I don’t particularly like the metro, noise, or the crowd. My husband loves it. The last time we were there was to visit our cardiologist because the time was more convenient than at the Bethesda office. But since we have not traveled or taken a road trip anywhere yet this year, we decided to plan excursions around town just to try something different. This week was a metro ride and a walk to Old Ebbitt Grill, and then a trip to the Renwick Gallery near the White House to see the Burning Man exhibit. For whatever reason, we didn’t care for either place. On our way to the metro station to return home we passed by an outdoor Burning Man “sculpture” and also by some very pretty gardens planted along the avenue. There were signs for the Golden Triangle and the tree box garden contest. I had never heard of the Golden Triangle so we learned something new. It was worth the visit downtown just to see this particular garden entry with Japanese, Mexican, and French gardens. Then we walked around the park, and stopped awhile to watch the passersby. Even the burning man exhibit outside looked so much better than the indoor gallery. Where will we go next time? Not sure, but it’s been awhile since we visited the portrait gallery. 

Hooks & Lattice Window Box Beauty Contest on Instagram

I post five Washington DC photos on Instagram every day. It's rather easy because we walk every morning and there is always something that captures my interest. Along with those, I add one digital image of a portrait that I am just starting, working on, or finishing. It's one of many social media sites I try to keep up with. Yesterday I received a notice on Instagram if I was interested in winning a $100 prize for a window box beauty contest sponsored by hooks and lattice. All I had to do was respond "yes" on the image that was noticed. It's of a grey townhouse/rowhouse that really stuck out a few weeks back because of the several matching window boxes on both stories, and the well manicured flower arrangements contrasting against the house color. First of all I am flattered that they noticed! I'm sorry I didn't know about this earlier because the weekly contests end on September 29. Now I'll need to keep my eyes peeled for window boxes. It would be a treat to win, but getting noticed was just as good!