The Flying Pig

If you're ever in Wisconsin, it is worth taking a drive up to Door County.
This has become our ocean away from home.... the closest thing to the beach we can get here in the Midwest.

A must on the list of stops is the coolest place called "The Flying Pig".  Here is a link to their website:
http://www.theflyingpig.biz/
Technically, I guess they are in Algoma, which is south of Door County, but it's a slight detour on our way home so it is lumped in with Door County.
It is wonderful and inspirational to walk their grounds and see all the neat plants and displays:

We got to meet the artist that designed this.  There were live birds nesting on the left support post.

These are trained apple trees.  I love this technique!

The also carry the most amazing muffins and have delicious espresso!


Last year for our anniversary we bought a really neat clock from The Flying Pig.  I also got a REALLY cool "Plant a Lamp".  You know those touch lamps? -well, this is similar only it is a lamp in a plant and you touch the leaves of the plant to turn it on and off.  No joke.  I saw it working.  I haven't planted mine yet, as I am still searching for that perfect pot to put it in.  Here's the link to "Plant a lamp":
http://www.plantalamp.net/

So if you're ever near Algoma and need some creative inspiration, I highly reccommend The Flying Pig.  The owners are awesome and the staff is always friendly.