For the Soul Occupying an imposing lime green building in downtown San Rafael, Sol Food (901 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael; solfoodrestaurant.com) is a bright, plant-filled space with communal tables and Puerto Rican classics like shrimp sautéed in a garlic, onion and tomato sauce, with mofongo (mashed green plantains), salad and fresh avocado (from $11.95).
Scores of area cactus fanatics will match their best and brightest plants later this month when the Long Beach Cactus Club holds its annual show and sale at the Dominguez Ranch Adobe near Compton.
I bought a live orchid for the great room, a flowering plant for the kitchen table, and assorted bright flowering plants for outdoor pots.
Bright colored plants can brighten up shady spots, while dark colored plants may add depth and texture to a full sun garden.
The bright potted plants now in area stores have been babied into the beautiful blooms that delight holiday shoppers.
Upgrade the atmosphere by adding a few colorful pillows, some bright container plants and lanterns or mason jars filled with solar-powered lights--a great way to not only light up tabletops, but they can be placed along pathways and steps.
Cacti are not usually bright, juicy plants (being located in the desert), but if you're drawing your barrel cactus for an art project or a cartoonish desert scene, don't worry about using color--embrace it!
For example, you may note: "Though the production was clearly taking some creative risks by having all the performers in grey scale, not bringing in bright green plants for the show-stopping "Something Green" number felt like a missed opportunity to capitalize on this contrast".. Leave your reader with a clear sense of your opinion on the play and with more questions than answers about the play.
