"Electric Tree"

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is all the lights and decorations, remember this post? So now that we've had to say goodbye to all that it is very comforting and inspiring to find such a beautiful tree here in Miami! The artist Mark Handforth made it as part of his 2011 exhibition show at MOCA and he has left it there to become part of everyone's life. The grandness of the tree lined by the magical lights just makes me so happy inside.

During the day it is easy to enjoy the company of a tree but during the night its another story, so it is actually a "tree with a function," as said by the artist. Needless to say it: I love it! Wish there were more trees like this to illuminate our dark nights!

Have a wonderful "Blue Monday"!
Giannina.

Christmas Houses in Miami

Some people here in Miami really go out of their way to decorate and illuminate their homes. I think it is the perfect time of year to have the excuse of going a bit overboard. Plus it is warm and the chances of any snow are very, very slim. It is really nice to drive around since there are so many beautifully lighted houses all over the place. It makes me very happy to find them, see them, and I find it mesmerizing how much time was spent to create such whimsical entrances! There were so many that here are just a few of my favorite ones.

Wish everybody would do this, if only for one day it would look like a winter wonderland. How far out did you go with your Christmas lights and decorations this year?

Wishing you a happy weekend from warm and tropical Miami!
Giannina.