The Secret Garden at Macy's on State Street

When I was a little girl, going to Marshall Field's on State Street was a destination place. Countless floors of dresses, accessories, furniture, children's clothing, shoes and cosmetics could "give the lady what she wants" as Marshall Field himself directed.
It was a sad day for Chicagoans when Field's sold out to Macy's. Until yesterday there had been no reason for us to go to this glorified Target to purchase something and bring it home in a white plastic bag with a red emblem on it.
However, the floor filled with an interpretation of The Secret Garden let this multi-storeyed building once again take my breath.

Notice me waving to you from the top of a fountain in the opening chalk drawing, a delightful optical illusion.

A Bartlett Pear tree...

The door...

An upside down tree...

Fantastical shrubbery flowers...

A fountain before the Japanese interpretation...

A bonsai on a table...

A lady in red...

There are many more, but the post can only be so long. If you are able to visit Macy's in Chicago, The Secret Garden will be there through Sunday, April 6.