Not until April, but here’s a quick peek at the unbelievably scenic Skagit Valley Tulip Festival north of Seattle, WA. I really love this image and I am calling it my weekly Top Shot.

Pink, magenta, and red tulips bloom in a field bordered by snowy hillsides

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A friend has chickens!

Young brown and black laying hen with a red comb

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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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At this time of year, the sun slants in through the fish tank onto the floor.

All the colors of the rainbow, on my dining room carpet

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A friend has a remarkable and beautiful dressing room. I want to live in it.

Gold sconce table holds jewelry and accessories for a lady

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Love the slanting light at this time of year. When we have any.

Apples and satsuma oranges in a green depression glass fruit bowl, in my kitchen

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Took this photo of my red chard before the recent freeze. I’m afraid to go out there and see what’s left of it..

Red chard shows off its jewel colors in my garden earlier this week

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