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 […]
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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)
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Lighting the Way, posted 2013-12-31
Hanging lanterns, part of the Garden Glow 2013, Missouri Botanical Garden
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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
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Snow Family, posted 2013-12-23
Snow Family, Wild Lights, St. Louis Zoo
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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.
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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.
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Snowy Bow, posted 2013-12-21
Bow outside the St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park
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Christmas Frogs, posted 2013-12-20
A slightly different kind of tree 🙂 (Wild Lights 2013, St. Louis Zoo)
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O Tannenbaum, posted 2013-12-19
Christmas tree in the snow, Missouri Botanical Garden