A Hidden Gem

I never really got around to sharing much about Portland and so for a Friday treat I thought I would share my trip to the Portland Classical Chinese Garden.  Once a parking lot is now an oasis for the city.

 As a little girl we had a huge rhododendron bush on the side of our house, my mother would let me pick whole bunches and I would pretend it was my wedding bouquet. 

Loved this floor! One day in my garden the ground will have beautiful patterns just like this. 

Loved these openings in the wall, each opening was different but I loved this one because it reminded me of the dahlia flower, my favorite.