What a difference a year makes ! Last year, the Bloedel Conservatory was slated for closure . Thanks to public outrage and our little group ‘The Friends of the Bloedel’ , it is saved !
You should see the fabulous light show that we have done in there this year ! With lots of hard work from the loyal staff and some financial help from our group, ‘The Jewel Box of Lights’ is now on inside the Bloedel until January 4th. There is the regular admission charge , and a lot more to enjoy. I was astonished by the lasers ……. wait until you see the hard -to-believe gold dusting/snowstorm/fairy dust/shimmering emeralds over huge darkened areas !!! I suggest you go later in the day ( it is open until 8 PM !!) and enjoy it in the dark. Kids will love it and all the birds are out to meet you !
There is a large coffee wagon on the plaza now !! The Blue Parrot Cafe (how appropriate !) from Granville Market is doing this !! They have great lattes, hot chocolate, lots to eat…. and you can look at the great views and the stunningly redone fountain plaza too ! 
December 12, 2010
Bloedel Conservatory Christmas Light Show is On !!
December 10, 2010
That Christmas feeling….
At the end of the day, it occasionally hits me that I am surrounded by beauty. With lots and lots of help, we at Southlands have created a self-fuelling environment to bring visual pleasure. I think that is what makes Southlands so unique in the retail moonscape.
Just the other night I stayed late and took some ‘night shots’ of our place at Christmas. I hadn’t a clue how to operate my camera in the dark, but I like the atmospheric blurring that appears in these pictures.
We are selling lots of cut Christmas trees , more than usual. I think word is out that our trees are the same price as everywhere else, but a lot nicer. I especially like the Noble Firs. These are very ‘alpine’ looking, with a bluish tinge and stiff, well-spaced tiers of branches that really show-off ornaments and lights.
If you are able to, drop by a bit later in the day (we close at 5:30) and wander around in our magical vision that the lights, plants and fresh cut evergreen fragrances have created ! You’ll definitely leave feeling that ‘Christmas Spirit’ ! 