Just a couple of the beautiful windows and earth colors in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, a protected UNESCO heritage site.

Ochre yellow walls and wrought iron window railings in El Centro (downtown) in San Miguel in Mexico

Rose and earth tones, and wrought iron railings in San Miguel

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There are big jacaranda trees in my sister’s house in San Miguel. They are just coming into bloom.

Purple jacaranda begins to bloom overlooking San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Macro image of one of the first jacaranda flowers to bloom in March in San Miguel

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Went to a great event at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory on Valentine’s Day. What a fine place for some wine, jazz and a selfie!

Great place for a selfie in Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory Valentine’s Day event

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From the archives, a sunset looking out to Vashon Island near Seattle, taken at Highline Community College.

Sunset over Puget Sound, overlooking Vashon Island and the Olympic Mountains behind it.

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From a February visit to Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory, some pink or peach-colored begonias.

Tender pink petals of a begonia plant in the Conservatory

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Not sure the real name of these headpieces for little girls playing dress up, but I know if I was five I sure would want one! Later: They are called Fairy Crowns.

Rainbow display of ribbon crowns at Pike Place Market in Seattle

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From late last summer, a look at some colorful dahlias, courtesy Pike Place Market in Seattle.

A rainbow of colors in a mass of late-summer dahlias

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The days are actually getting longer.

Winter sun sets behind bare tree on hillside

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A mini garden tour yesterday at a friend’s garden in Kent, WA, taking advantage of no rain falling. She has so many beautiful hellebores.

Pale pink hellebores bloom on a wet January day in the Pacific Northwest

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I don’t know why I like this one so much; from a June sky.

Streetlights come on as the night draws nigh, with pink clouds

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