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Our Christmas Poinsettia

This is a #poinsettia from last Christmas and @drrosannewelch has done a great job of shepherding it through the year. It just started turning red just in time for #christmas.
I think the secret is to not over water it during the summer months. It is a southwestern plant and used to dry spells until the winter rains come.
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Thanksgiving in the Desert

The day after a rainy Thanksgiving the clouds cleared away and the sun shone through. It was still windy and chilly but gorgeously clear.
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Interior, Il Corso, El Paseo, Palm Desert, California

This was the spot for our after-Thanksgiving Day meal. Amazing food and I loved the interior decoration. Up close you can tell the lampshades are made of layers of corrugated cardboard. Cool!
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After the storm, Palm Desert, California

The clouds begin to break and the sun begins to shine after the Thanksgiving Day storm.
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Yucca Flowers

Out on our yearly shopping trip on our way to my sister’s house in Palm Springs for Thanksgiving, I spotted these yucca flowers and I was able to get nice and close to them. Such lovely plants.
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Holiday Gift Guide 2019 29: Writing It Down! Throw blankets and More! [For Sale]
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With two writers in the house, it only made sense that someone would gift us with this beautiful example of past writing technology. While I am totally a technology fan,
I can appreciate the technology of the past that allowed for the creation of so many great works of art.— Douglas
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Throw Blanket Features
- 100% polyester fleece with soft, fluffy handfeel
- Printed on front with ivory colored back
- Edge-to-edge sublimation print
- Machine washable

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Holiday Gift Guide 2019 28: Chill Out With These Koi Pond Bath Mats and More! [For Sale]
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The koi glide lazily around the pond at the Getty villa. I spent an hour just watching and photographing as they moved into and out of the sun. A relaxing way to spend a day.— Douglas
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- Printed foam with non-slip bottom
- High quality full color printing that won’t fade
- 100% polyester microfiber face and polyester back
- Available in multiple sizes
- Machine wash cold

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Holiday Gift Guide 2019 27: Rev Up Your Home With This Red Chevy Shower Curtain and More! [For Sale]
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We have an old-fashioned cruise night at least once a month here in Van Nuys. The boulevard was once the center of the car scene in Los Angeles and it is a pleasure to see the hotrods, lowrider and vintage cars gather under the street lights once more. This Red Chevy was striking as it sat parked along the street and its amazing restoration shines out as brightly as the polish on its finish. — Douglas
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Shower Curtain Features
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- 12 button holes (shower hooks not included)
- Liner not included
- Made from 100% Polyester
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Huntington House, Huntington Library and Gardens, Pasadena, California

South Front Watercolor
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