Joy Blooms

Leaf + Quiet’s building along the railroad tracks in Missoula’s northside neighborhood has been beautified with a floral mural that has characters from around western Montana, including a giant bat. Titled “Joy Blooms”, the mural was designed and painted by Missoula artist Lillian Nelson.

Completed in October 2026, the project was funded in part by the Missoula Downtown Funding. Jennie Yonce owns the building and provided the matching funds.

Photo: Lillian Nelson’s Mural (William Munoz/Missoula Current)