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Holiday Cactus and Bougainvillea

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Holiday Cactus and Bougainvillea

 

Holiday Cactus and Bougainvillea

 

Holiday decorating here in Southern California is noticeably different than what I was used to back in New England.

 

We spent New Years weekend with a good friend in the California Desert back in 2012, and when walking around the neighborhood we spied this holiday cactus. The plant and ornaments alone were pretty cool but the backdrop of the Bougainvillea made it special.

 

Seems to me this would be a bit pricklish to decorate, don't you think?

 

It was a vivid reminder that you will find beautiful holiday decorations wherever you live, or visit, and it's fun to see what people create at their homes, inside or out - whether it's traditional in your mind or not!!

 

This is an entry in the Holiday Fun and Cheer December Challenge hosted by Anna Banana Kruchten CRS CRB, Phoenix Broker and Carol Williams 

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Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

What a fun decorating project that must have been!

 

Dec 11, 2020 05:41 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Jeff Dowler, CRS -  I showed Southern decorations but now that is Southwestern and would expect to find them in Arizona and Nevada too.

Dec 11, 2020 06:02 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Jeff - I think the combination of the cactus and the bougainvillea is a wonderful example of the contrast we can often experience in Southern California.  A nice holiday memory.  

Dec 11, 2020 06:35 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

Talk about a prickly decoration job.  I love the contrast of colors.  Thanks for sharing the fun of Southern California. A

Dec 11, 2020 07:15 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good morning and Merry Christmas Jeff Dowler, CRS I don't have the patience for it, but there were people in Phoenix that used to put decorations on cactus for Christmas every year.

Dec 11, 2020 09:00 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS  Glad you enjoyed it. I'll have to watch for other interesting decorations around my area this year.

Thank you James Dray 

Realtyna Inc  I thought it was pretty cool, too!!

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 10:53 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Property Manager

Hi Jeff,
I love Bougainvillea. I know they are a thorny bush but I do think their flowers are beautiful.

Dec 11, 2020 12:26 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Barbara Todaro  - good to know!! Thanks, and enjoy your weekend!

Merv Edinger & Associates  They grow all over here in SoCal and pretty much bloom all yeaar. Bet you enjoy yours!

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 01:28 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff my brother lives in Tucson, AZ and he sent me a Christmas card a couple of years ago with him dress in short standing in front of a decorated cactus ..... LOL

Dec 11, 2020 04:46 PM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Hi Jeff- that looks so festive!!!!!  I love the idea of putting the small ornaments on the tips of the cactus. 

Dec 11, 2020 06:19 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ha ha Brian England  Well I have not tried to decorate a cactus but I have had a few tangles with them and it was not pleasant!

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 06:25 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I LOVED the idea Nina Hollander 

Hi Wayne Martin  Yes, they ARE beautiful but thorny. And I know others who have had them removed and  it's difficult. Once they are settled they don't want to leave!

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 06:28 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

So very true Ed Silva 

Kat Palmiotti  Indeed! Glad it wasn't me...but I suppose you get used to the technique or use great gloves!

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 06:41 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Definitely Grant Schneider  It's fun to see what people share from around the country. We are seeing far more decorating this year than in years past, no doubt a reflection of what a challenging year it has been.

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 06:43 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks Michael Jacobs  A lit palm tree would have added another dimension! There's lost of diversity here for sure!

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 06:46 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ron and Alexandra Seigel  Prickly indeed! Glad you appreciated it!

Not sure I would take it on either Rocky Dickerson  No doubt there are services who might do this, like those that hang lights. I see an opportunity!

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 06:50 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Totally agree Carol Williams  but they ARE prickly!!

Sounds like the perfect holiday card for where he lives George Souto 

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 06:54 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I thought it was pretty cool Kathy Streib There are plenty of different plants to decorate if one chooses. We have some white lights on the trunks of the small palsm in front of our house - simple and nice to see!

Jeff

Dec 11, 2020 07:50 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

What a beautiful combination of colors. Thanks for sharing with us. Have a great week

Jan 09, 2021 08:22 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Late bloomer. Mine Xmas cactus is still not quite ready for blooming. Summer fire ashes block the sun for 1+ months. May be Chinese New Year late bloom.

Jan 09, 2021 02:40 PM
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