Aside from knitting, flowers are my favorite things to admire. The variety of colors and shapes keep my inner creator intrigued.
I had the pleasure of heading to San Diego, CA this weekend and I got to wander through the Botanical Garden in Balboa Park. The garden featured orchids, tropical palms, and ferns, and there was a little tulip patch. Many of the colors had me taking notes. Case and point these flowers: 
I am in love with this rich hot pink color. I must find some yarn this exact color and knit a cardigan. Not quite sure why mind is saying cardigan, but I am rolling with it haha. 
The orchids on display were hands down my favorite. Orchids are so sculptural looking and the color combinations/patterning have me in awe. This visit most certainly got my creative wheels turning.
What inspires you to create?
Until Next Time,
-Whit-
I also like orchids. Most the time I cannot get them to rebloom. The one I have now, I have been very careful about caring for it. It is now showing a new shoot and I can’t wait for it to bloom.
I am horrible with growing them. I think I killed the one I have…it hasn’t bloomed in awhile ☹️
They only bloom once a year. I water mine thoroughly once a week and use a spray orchid fertilizer about once a week. Also, diffuse sun.
Good tips. I need to get better at fertilizing
How awesome that the orchids are inspiring some knitting ideas (a bright pink cardigan sounds delightful!). Stunning pictures.
Thanks!
My knitting seems to be inspired by the colors of nature, especially flowers. I find inspiration when I take a walk and my mind can just wander.
I love a good walk, especially when I need some inspiration/more oxygen to the brain to spark my creativity.