Lupine Hill

Israel's lupines are in full bloom right now, and they are glorious.

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Election Day 2013, Tel Aviv Style

Vote in the morning, then hit the beach. (No, it wasn't really warm enough to swim, though that didn't stop the rest of the family from going in for a bit. Their far more sensible mother was wearing long pants and a sweatshirt. Still, not too shabby for January...) (and yes, I'm that far behind in my blogging. Life, and an epic case of the flu which knocked us all over like a bunch of feverish dominoes, happened.)

Wild Anemone, January 2013

Winter here in Israel means wildflowers, and one of the most prolific and best loved are the anemones, most often seen in a rich, vibrant shade of red.

Wild Anemone, Elad Forest, January 2013

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Oleander

Bring some fresh spring color into your winter blahs - here in the Eastern Mediterranean the oleander is in full bloom! This one is blooming on a tree (bush?) in Cyprus - and on a variety of throw pillows, phone cases and prints as well ;).

So what reds are popping up in your world this week?

Over the Horizon

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Makes a fantastic phone case and throw pillow too ;).

Visit Skywatch Friday for more fantastic skies from around the world.

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Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication

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Sea glass and shell collected on the beach in Caesaria, on Israel's Mediterranean coast.

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