In the Pacific Northwest, our mild climate means some things are actually blooming in late December, if you look hard enough.

Tiny white and pink flowers in bud, beginning to open

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The sun came out today, after a long gray spell. Perfect Christmas Day!

Ornaments hang from an indoor Xmas tree while old cedar basks in sun outside

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A neighbor really does up the holiday decor thing. So fun! May your Christmas be bright and festive.

Night display of giant Christmas tree of lights, decorated gazebo and lit holiday lawn sculptures

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Friends have a magnificent chandelier in their dining room. Happy Solstice, everyone! Here’s to the return of the light.

Crystal chandelier in a dining room all decorated for Christmas

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Can you tell I miss the June warmth, and flowers, and picnics?

Colorful flowers on a picnic table

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From the other side of the year, some pink roses in glorious sunshine. Only a few more days until the Solstice, when the light begins to grow again!

Summer roses in shades of pink

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Driving across Lake Washington towards Mercer Island on I90 in Seattle, there is beautiful Mt. Rainier to the south. Which version is better?

Soft sunset light on Mt. Rainier, seen from Seattle

Soft sunset light on Mt. Rainier, seen from Seattle with more rectangular crop

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From my June rose garden, a rainy rose opening just for you.

Multi-hued rosebud opening in the summer rain

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Another photo from my April birthday this year, the columnar apple tree in my backyard. These blossoms are now applesauce in my freezer!

Pink and white apple blossoms in spring sunshine

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Back to the archives, from April. My birthday, in fact. I love the big pink dogwood tree in my backyard, next to the magnolia tree not quite blooming yet.

Pink dogwood blooms in April in Seattle. Rain is coming!

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