Little and Lewis Garden Gallery

On our way out to a party outside Kingston today, we decided to stop at Little and Lewis, my favorite little garden in the area.

We have to wait an hour for the ferry to Bainbridge. I fret that my big sunglasses, which are perfect for my big head, are out of style again.



Don't worry -- we don't need an appointment today. It's their last open garden day of the year.





















"This place is very Pan's Labyrinth," my husband said, and he didn't even see the little fairy girl running through the trees.

























Yes, very Pan's Labyrinth.



































On our way to Kingston, we stopped at the grave of Chief Sealth, former head of the Suquamish tribe and the namesake of Seattle.







I see that people have decorated his grave with firecrackers and casino trinkets, two things that can be found in abundance on the reservations out here.

Another Art Show at Retrofit Home

It's beautifully record-hot in Seattle this week. Today the temperature at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport hit 98 degrees at 5:30 p.m., surpassing the record of 95 degrees set in 1951, according to the National Weather Service.

Many are wilting, but I love it. Last night I walked up First Hill and Capitol Hill at 5:30 p.m.







I asked my husband if to meet me at Tango, where we first met seven years and nine days ago. We've been meaning to celebrate that anniversary there.

Unlike the night we met -- when our party of five ended up having to find another place that had a free table -- we were able to get seats. Cheers!



Then we headed up to Retrofit Home, where my friend Stephanie had an art opening. Her work looks amazing!



Great texture.



I'm really impressed.











Several pieces were red-dotted by the time we left last night, which made our subsequent trip to La Spiga feel especially celebratory.



Plus, it was just a gorgeous hot Seattle summer night.