Gracious gazebo ~

Here is the centerpiece of the lovely Chantilly Tea Room gift shop - an ornate wrought iron gazebo that houses tea linens, teas, teapots, aprons, and all manner of lovely gifts for tea lovers.
www.chantillytearoom.com 

Far flung foreign fans ~

So imagine my delight in traffic when I spot this Ontario, Canada license plate: 2 Son. Yep, it's all about Tucson! Love it. 

Southwest Good Luck Charm ~

 

You know you're in the Southwest when you see strands of drying chile peppers (ristras).  Ristras are hung in front of a home to welcome visitors and to bring good luck.

Some new kind of flaming cactus ~

I'm not sure quite what is going on here with this fun flaming red and yellow cholla branch but I love the technicolor paint treatment that matches the big pots! Fun!

Once in a blue moon ~

At first when I saw this blue moon I thought it had been hung to match the moon's current cycle and wondered if we were having a second full moon this month but no - it's just a piece of fun art for the front porch!

Birds of a feather ~

These birds - flamingos and roosters - aren't typically "birds of a feather" but they do socialize together at the Civano Nursery where you can find all sorts of interesting creatures for your lawn, garden, or patio!

Tucson's own Audrey II ~

For anyone who loved "Little Shop of Horrors," this enormous agave should remind you a little of "Audrey II." This would sure be a pretty effective security system, don't you think - just eat any trespassers!