As the Halloween season approached, the perfect place to visit was Salem – home of the witch trials. While we didn’t see any witches, warlocks, or goblins there were plenty of seasonal decorations along with the beauty of another New England town. Just a few photos from Salem here: An eagle outside the entrance to the Hawthorne Hotel Cupola on the old Custom House Another eagle, this one on the Custom House An overall view of the Custom House A […]
Tag Archives: decorations
Oct
27
Mar
12
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St. Louis 250 Birthday Cakes, Round 2 – Week 11
Some of the birthday cakes around the area in celebration of St. Louis’ 250th birthday (L-R, top to bottom: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peabody Opera House, Kiener Plaza, Old Courthouse, Craft Alliance, Fox Theater, Powell Hall, The Jewel Box, Kirkwood Train Station)
Dec
31
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Lighting the Way, posted 2013-12-31
Hanging lanterns, part of the Garden Glow 2013, Missouri Botanical Garden
Dec
25
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Merry Christmas, posted 2013-12-25
Santa’s made his rounds and now he is waving goodbye until next year. Back to the North Pole and a day or two of rest with Mrs. Claus then another year of tending his small herd of reindeer and working with his elves. Wild Lights 2013, St. Louis Zoo
Dec
23
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Snow Family, posted 2013-12-23
Snow Family, Wild Lights, St. Louis Zoo
Dec
22
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Prairie Christmas, posted 2013-12-22
Many western settlers moved across the prairie from starting points like St. Charles, MO, in covered wagons like this one decorated for the Christmas season, prairie schooners.
Dec
22
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Christmas Wreath, posted 2013-12-22
Christmas Wreath, Missouri Botanical Garden I thought this was one of the more interesting wreaths on display. The use of wood, bark, and lichens or mosses with only the slightest hint of traditional materials created a unique display.
Dec
21
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Snowy Bow, posted 2013-12-21
Bow outside the St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park
Dec
20
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Christmas Frogs, posted 2013-12-20
A slightly different kind of tree 🙂 (Wild Lights 2013, St. Louis Zoo)
Dec
19
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O Tannenbaum, posted 2013-12-19
Christmas tree in the snow, Missouri Botanical Garden
