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art display Las Vegas, Nevada April 2015 I love buttons and even collect them, but I cannot imagine sewing this many buttons on one garment. Soundsuit by Nick Cave Las Vegas, Nevada April 2015 head detail Soundsuit by Nick Cave Las Vegas, Nevada April 2015 The beauty of art is that the unimaginable becomes tangible.

Las Vegas, NV April 2015 Spring is trying to arrive here, but still not a lot of blooms or color, so I'm transposing a 2015 Vegas springtime scene to Wyoming 2016. Two of my favorite spring-time flowers in my area are lilacs and crabapple blossoms. What are your favorite spring flowers?

Large Crane Conservatory of the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas, NV April 2015 As I prepared some recent blog posts, I found some photos taken a little over a year ago when Brenda, Marilyn, Cheryl and I flew to Las Vegas, NV to celebrate Marilyn's birthday. Today, I want to share a bit of springtime, Vegas style. Conservatory of the Bellagio Hotel  The morning we walked over to the Bellagio to have breakfast, was the day the floral displays were being refreshed - new, cut flowers were being placed into the large featured displays. This worker is replaced some mums on the large crane's wings. According to the sign near the crane, it was 6 foot high with a wing span of 6 foot. It was constructed of 200 feathers and 1,400 flowers. The legs were sculpted epoxy coating over steel armature. The cranes eyes were fabricated from acrylic. We also saw workers refreshing the flowers on the turtle's shell. This is a job that I would enjoy. How about you?

Lobby with hundreds of green and gold, suspended Origami cranes Las Vegas, NV April 2015 Not only was it wonderful to soak up some warmth and sunshine in Las Vegas, but it was also delightful to see the elaborate springtime displays in the hotel lobbies and corridors. Conservatory of the Bellagio Hotel Brenda, Marilyn, and Cheryl Las Vegas, NV April 2015 Corridor of the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas, NV April 2015 Aren't the Japanese parasols beautiful! The colorful parasols were on display in the Conservatory and in the corridors of the Bellagio Hotel. Entrance to the Bellagio Hotel Conservatory Las Vegas, NV April 2015 The slot machines, the gambling tables, and the variety shows are NOT the only attractions in Las Vegas. I enjoyed viewing the displays as well as the casinos' exterior and interior architecture.

architectural detail Paris Hotel Las Vegas, NV April 2015 I am drawn to unique perspectives, shadows, and details and love to capture them in photos. This photo was snapped at the Paris Hotel taxi stand. Paris Hotel Las Vegas, NV April 2015

Unusual sink Grand Sierra Casino Reno, NV September 2012  The surface was flat but sloped just slightly,  allowing water to drain.  Would you want one of these sinks in your home?

Wilbur May Arboretum September 2012 Nancy, Cheryl, me, Nina Wilbur May Arboretum Rose Garden Reno, NV September 2012

While in Reno, we also visited the Wilbur May Museum and Arboretum . The museum displays were well done and well lit. Big-game hunter trophy room Wilbur May led an interesting life . He was a business man, a rancher, a big-game hunter, an aviator, a soldier, a traveller, and a philanthropist. The museum houses and displays many of the items he collected during his life. Rifles and guns from all eras Hand gun collection Musical instruments Tribal masks from around the world Tribal art and weapons Tribal art and everyday essentials Beautifully made silver Venetian glass Collectibles from the Iron Age Collectibles from Egyptian tombs Ivory and Pottery from the Orient  The Wilbur May Museum is an amazing place. Plan to check it out when in Reno.

pre-beaded silk yarn Jimmy Beans Wool September 2012

Tempting piles of luscious fiber I purchased three of these large (800 yards) hanks of superwash merino for future projects See those orange signs on the edge of the table - marketing at its best! The signs changed each day, but actually said the same thing - "(insert day of the week) ONLY - 50% off" Regardless of the somewhat misleading "Sale" signs, the prices were reasonable; the fiber content and color selection were varied. I saw "Friday ONLY" signs on Friday; "Saturday ONLY" signs on Saturday, and I am positive "Sunday ONLY" signs were attached to the tables on Sunday. The vendor definitely understood the bargain-hunter's psyche.