Chihuly Garden & Glass

Amazing. Breathtaking. Unreal.

Seriously! The Chihuly Garden & Glass Exhibit at the Seattle Center totally exceeded my expectations. Jen, her husband, Mr. Malone and I decided to get classy yesterday afternoon. I had heard nothing but wonderful things about this exhibit and just had to check it out for myself. On one of our bi-monthly dinner dates, it came up and we decided to make some plans. (Plus, it gave us the opportunity to bring our cameras along... which was good entertainment for the boys.)

The sheer size of these pieces made my head hurt. We kept asking all of the logistical questions. How long did it take to make these? Did he make them somewhere else and bring them to Seattle? How many pieces broke? My favorite part? The observatory that sat directly under the Space Needle. 

I loved the bright colors, the textures, and the magnitude of his work. Honestly, it was total sensory overload and I would recommend it to anybody.

I think my favorite comment came at the end, as we were walking through the gift shop before leaving.

Mr. Malone: "These don't make glassybaby seem so bad."

(He was referring to the hefty price tag on this little nugget.)

If you are looking for something to do, especially with out-of-towners or family, definitely take the time to head to this exhibit. And when you're done, go visit my cousin at Toulouse Petit for a hurricane. (Or two!) You won't be disappointed!