A couple of weeks ago I took a long weekend trip to Pasadena to visit my youngest daughter Bethany. It was so great to spend time with her and to soak up some warm southern California sunshine. Bethany had a weekend of “things to do” and “places to eat” planned out for me. One of those things was the L.A. Flower Market. We walked through acres and acres of live flowers and it was fantastic. Are you ready for some floral loveliness?
Orchids.
Hydrangeas.
I don’t know what these are but they look like moss on a stick and they used them in several pre-made arrangements. Loved!
One of the vendors created all of these amazing succulent displays in driftwood and she graciously allowed me to take pictures. What at artist!
Reminders of the Hawaiian Islands.
Ferns.
Can anyone help me with the name of these flowers? I love their lime green color and I bought some artificial swags of this plant to make a wreath for my Spring Chandy (post upcoming).
More succulents.
More hydrangeas. I would love some hydrangeas in this color for my yard.
The blooms were gigantic.
This is my daughter Bethany, prettier than any flower 🙂
Roses, roses and more roses.
The L.A. Flower Market was phenomenal! I’ve shown you pictures of just one shop, the original market, but there are several smaller shops, many with complete arrangements available for immediate purchase. We weren’t allowed to take pictures but I have one arrangement “in my head” that I’d like to try (hydrangeas, roses and moss). Yes, it is because of people like me that pictures aren’t allowed! We walked through several of the artificial flower shops as well where some of the flowers were hard to tell apart from the real thing. I purchased some artificial flowers to bring home with me because the prices made them too hard to pass up!
Our final stop was at a street vendor in the market where we enjoyed grilled, bacon wrapped hot dogs with all the trimmings. Onions, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, ketchup and mustard. Wowsers! I’m already planning a BBQ at my house where we’ll serve these delicious L.A. Hot Dogs!
What a perfect topper to an already wonderful day and just the beginning of my weekend fun (more posts upcoming).
Blessings,
FrugalCraftyHome, Dwellings
VMG206, BeBetsy,TuesdaysAtOurHome,
ButterflyandBungalow says
March 23, 2014 at 8:51 amI love Pasadena! Gorgeous homes and the Norton SImon.
Gorgeous photos. I’ve never been to the LA market. I’ve only been to the market by the Grove.
Joan B. says
March 23, 2014 at 9:02 amThe market looks SOoooo nice! Especially to someone still living in a deep freeze up here in Toronto!
Natasha in Oz says
March 23, 2014 at 11:04 pmWow, what an incredible selection of flowers and plants! I’ve never seen anything like it. The roses were stunning. Thanks for the virtual tour.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
PS Please pop over and say g’day if you have a minute and please feel free to link up this pretty post to my weekly Say G’Day linky party!
Sharon H says
March 24, 2014 at 5:51 amOH. MY. GOODNESS! You lucky, lucky girl….I would’ve thought I’d died and gone to flower heaven….there IS such a place, right? I know the best part was being with your daughter….it always is the best part for me when I get to spend time with mine. And I am so, so ready for Spring…yes, I know it’s officially here, but I mean the Spring weather! By the way, I’m wondering about those hot dogs. Do you suppose the bacon needs precooking before being wrapped around the dog? Otherwise, it wouldn’t have time to cook thoroughly AND get crispy, before the hot dogs were parched dry as a bone. It sure looks tasty and I think we’ll have to try them, too!
Mary @ Orphans With Makeup says
March 24, 2014 at 7:42 amWow, living in Montreal – one can only dream of visiting a place like that!
Pat says
March 24, 2014 at 1:57 pmPatti,
I have NO idea the names of the plantings you inquired about. . .but I do agree they’re amazing!!!
Hydrangea are sometimes difficult.
The color of the bloom will change hue with the acidity of your soil.
“Mr. Ed” and I spoke over the weekend of attending a local greenhouse and nursery
for the Season and these photos have me looking for an opening in our schedule!
Your daughter, Bethany is a gorgeous gal, indeed!
Now about that L.A. Hot Dog. . .YuMMy!!!
Thank you for taking us along on this virtual trip to the Flower Market!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Crystelle says
March 26, 2014 at 11:47 amI’ve been wondering how your trip went, Patti! Looks like it was all sorts of fun… I LOVE flowers!!!
🙂
“hugs” Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
Carolyn says
March 26, 2014 at 3:47 pmHi Patti,
I wish I lived closer! What a wonderful place to visit.
I love all of the flowers but my favorite are the teal hydrangea’s.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Bear Hugs,
Carolyn
Donna says
March 27, 2014 at 9:18 amThe green flowers are amaranth, commonly called love lies bleeding because they also bloom in red.
sue b says
March 30, 2014 at 11:37 pmditto on the amaranth. i believe the succulent is a burros tail. those a cool too. love amaranth…
Lorraine says
March 28, 2014 at 9:39 amHi Patti-
Beautiful photos!
I love each and every one of these!
I love Pasadena, I’ve never been to the LA flower market, but I think I need to go! Your daughter is lovely. Have a great weekend! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥
Tammy says
March 29, 2014 at 7:30 amOh my goodness looking at all these beautiful flowers makes me want to jump in the car and head to Los Angeles…wish the traffic out here wasn’t so bad, but this post really is making me think to “tough it out” and go! Thank you for sharing at One More Time Events!
The Tablescaper says
March 29, 2014 at 9:18 pmWow! What an event. So much to take in. Amazing.
So happy to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.
– Alma, The Tablescape
Jann Olson says
March 30, 2014 at 9:00 pmWow Patti, what a fabulous place to visit! I love the moss on a stick. lol! And gorgeous Hydrangeas! That flower looks like ‘Kiss over the Garden Gate’. It hangs down like that, but it is purple. Do you think those were picked before they turned? The dog looks delish too!
Barbara Ann says
March 30, 2014 at 10:53 pmI live near by and have been going to the LA Flower Mart for over 25 years. It never ceases to amaze me. Especially at 6am. I have always taken my boys, who are now 37 & 35.
When they were young they were chosen to go to the mart to help select the Christmas flowers for church. Everyone was amazed when they knew their way around.
If you ever get the chance to go, check out the vendors in the surrounding blocks. Great florals everywhere. Thanks for sharing.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says
March 31, 2014 at 4:32 pmThanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above’s Link Party.
Have a great week.
Debi and Charly
Tammy says
April 1, 2014 at 3:42 amOH MY! Now this is what I would just call heaven! I’m not sure that they wouldn’t have to kick me out at the end of the day….I would never want to leave! What a wonderful day to spend the day. And that hot dog…looks amazing! Thank you for sharing with us on Twirl and Take a Bow! This brightened my day. ~Tammy
Kathy says
April 2, 2014 at 6:53 amOh, Patti, What an absolutely lovely time you had! These look amazing – LOVE the huge hydrangeas – and those roses! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
JaneEllen says
April 3, 2014 at 12:43 pmWill be looking into your friends website, what incredible things she makes, love the bulbs. Target had some of those bulbs on clearance but I only bought one, kicking myself. Going to that flea market must have been incredible, how do you decide how you’ll spend your money?
Can’t believe we lived in San Diego area for 21 years, never went to flower market. Sure missed a wonderful experience. I love those teal hydrangeas, so gorgeous. Hard to grow hydrangeas here, we have so much alkali in our soil, have to amend and amend soil to grow anything. Now in KY you just dig a hole, stick plant in soil and off it goes. Wonder how my hydrangea is doing I planted.
I was surprised when my lilac bushes finally bloomed last year after 4 yrs. I’d like to get couple of bushes I saw advertised that bloom several times. Do you think they really do or just way to get people to spend money?
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Your daughter is so pretty, how proud you must be of her. What a great trip you had. Going to that flea market. Never got to it either, we had couple decent ones in San Diego we’d go to but never one you visited. We were too busy going to the river outside Yuma, AZ most of the time we lived in S.D. or doing things with our kids now 44, 50,51, and 53. Going to the beach also, I’m a water nut, love the beach, rivers, lakes, we had a nice boat in those days, left San Diego to move to MT, dumbest thing we ever did was moving to KY.
Hope you’re having some pretty Spring weather, ours is trying but still chilly, yesterday was in 40’s and sleeted for while today in 50’s with wind, good for drying laundry I just hung out. We live few miles west of Grand Junction, CO on what is called Western Slope. Happy days