Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Holiday Wreaths

Most of these pictures came from the Winter flower show at Phipps. I love going there to take pictures. It's a great excuse to visit the City of Pittsburgh.


A welcoming pair of wreaths in the fountain room. Posted by Hello


A wreath of ornamental peppers. Posted by Hello


A desert wreath. Posted by Hello


Another lovely poinsettia wreath Posted by Hello


The wreaths on the Carnegie Posted by Hello


A wreath in Station Square Posted by Hello

Tuesday, December 28, 2004

Trees of the Season

Here are a bunch of photos I collected while working on the 26 Things Scavenger Hunt. There were so many pretty trees all over Pittsburgh and the surrounding area.


A pink tree in Kaufmann's Posted by Hello


The big tree at the Waterfront. Posted by Hello


One of the many trees at Phipps Conservatory Posted by Hello


But what kind of tree is it? Posted by Hello


The huge tree in the fountain room at Phipps Conservatory. Posted by Hello


A tree inside Station Square in the South Side of Pittsburgh Posted by Hello


The tree by the fountain in Bessemer Court. Posted by Hello


Go Steelers! Posted by Hello


Another tree inside Station Square. Posted by Hello


The tree outside the Grand Concourse at Station Square. Posted by Hello


Another tree from Station Square, this one in a gift shop window. Posted by Hello


A tree at the Sheraton in Station Square Posted by Hello


Another tree at the Sheraton Posted by Hello


Our Christmas tree Posted by Hello

Monday, December 27, 2004

26 Things -- Christmas Hunt

I decided to play along with the photo scavenger hunt this time round.

1. Tree


One of the trees at Phipps Posted by Hello

2. Gift


Mmm Godiva Chocolate Posted by Hello

3. Family


From left to right Raymond, Dad, Michael, Grandma Posted by Hello

4. Thankful


Buddah is thankful he got to clean out part of the turkey pan. Posted by Hello

5. Season


A dreary winter's day. Posted by Hello

6. Music


My favorite holiday music. Posted by Hello

7. Tradition


Christmas dinner at our house. Posted by Hello

8. Meal


The Christmas Eve meal Posted by Hello

9. Day


Shopping during the afternoon at the Waterfront in Homestead. Posted by Hello

10. Night


Leave a light on for me. Posted by Hello

11. Vacation


My favorite place in the whole world. Posted by Hello

12. Light


Holiday lights Posted by Hello

13. Generosity


The best present ever. It's the right size and color! Posted by Hello

14. Always


Erasure's Always single from the UK and the US. Posted by Hello

15. Spirit


Go Steelers! Posted by Hello

16. Errand


The shopping list Posted by Hello


17. Arms


Gotta work those arms to shovel all that yummy holiday grub into your mouth. Posted by Hello

18. Stranger


I don't know these people Posted by Hello

19. Welcome


Santa's welcome Posted by Hello

20. Reach


Trying to get that spot just behind her ear. Posted by Hello

21. Bad For You


Double chocolate brownie from Panera Bread Posted by Hello

22. Heap


A sample of hot cocoa heaped with whipped cream and chocolate. Posted by Hello

23. Protection


Security milling about as Justin Hayward gets into the van. Posted by Hello

24. Fluffy


What a cute pooch, and he sings. Posted by Hello

25. Heat


The warmth of the candle Posted by Hello


26. Picture Perfect


Happy Holidays! Posted by Hello