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While it was below 0 F temps in Chicago, I was in the Florida Keys enjoying the balmy weather. Spent a couple days on the beach and looking at art in Key West, FL.
Roosters crowing are one of the fun sounds as the wild roosters are a common site.
Lots of historic buildings. Definitely a sense of being at the end of the line and an adventurous feeling. Lots of pirate stories and colorful people. To me, the real adventures are here and not at Disneyland. But... maybe don't keep the kids out after dinner :D.
Historic home on Key West, FL
Stayed a few days in South Beach, Miami and went to a museum that told about the saving of the historic hotels along South Beach.
A man and woman saved them by getting awareness and taking it to the government to protect the historic hotels.
I really love the neighborhood and the colorful Art Deco buildings.
Winter solstice has come and gone so I am so looking forward to longer days again! Right now the sun goes down and it is dark in Chicago by just after 4:30 pm!
So how do I handle the cold dark days? Lots of chocolate for one.
Night Sledding.
And more snacks like tortilla chips, vegetables, and guacamole. Lemon ginger kombucha too. How are you enjoying the end of the year?
I saw these shooting star hydrangeas at the store and had to have them. They remind me of New Years, renewal, winter, snowflakes, and of course, shooting stars.
I love hydrangeas in general, especially the blue ones all over New England and Cape Cod. The regular white round ones are quite common here in the midwest along with pink ones. I heard it's the acidity in the soil that turns the flowers blue.
But I have never seen the shooting star hydrangea in a landscape. They are definitely a welcome addition to the frozen landscape here in the Midwest, USA. I will keep them inside though so they don't freeze to death. Haha.
