Prickly patterns

A visit to the colourful cactus gardens at the Chiang Mai flower markets proved a great spot for some pattern design inspiration.

Water lily (& lotus) wonderland

Waterlilies and lotus flowers from the Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens, a beautiful display high in the hills above Chiang Mai.

The Chiang Mai flower markets

I loved the colourful displays of orchids, roses, lotus and some rather strange dip-dyed blue chrysanthemums at the Chiang Mai flower markets. Best enjoyed with a cooling mango smoothie of course!

Chiang Mai - colour and decorative pattern inspiration