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This past weekend we had a night out in downtown Glen Ellyn and spent the next afternoon in Geneva, IL.  I’m trying to make a point of it to shop local and dine in the downtown areas surrounding Naperville.  It’s fun to see what local restaurants are offering and how the old school ambiance can be a refreshing change from the big box scene.

I’m a sucker for nostalgia, unique architecture and beautiful landscaping.  We strolled by Giesche Shoe Store in Glen Ellyn.  Giesche is a Glen Ellyn staple and has been around for many years.  The architecture of the store is similar to the International Style, steel and glass buildings, you often see in Chicago.  The decorative plants echo the buildings longtime presence and have been cultivated to reflect the buildings style and era.

A Sunday stroll along Geneva’s, 3rd street shopping district, lead me to the vibrant almost ornamental rhubarb.  I’ll have to confirm the species with my friend Geno over at Neri Landscape , but the bright stems of fuchsia, orange, yellow and red got me thinking.  Are these colors the jewel tones of the fall?  Purple fall cabbages are great ornamentals adding color and texture to any front entryway.