for the love of palms…
I’ve lived most of my entire life in tropical climates…from Naples to New Orleans to Sarasota to St. Petersburg and back to Naples again…I’ve always been in the warmer climates.
Thing is, I can’t STAND the heat! There isn’t a day that doesn’t go by when I long to live in the cool climates of New England or upstate New York. To smell the seasons change, to bundle up in the winter and longingly look forward to spring. Nope…instead I’ve been stuck in weather that resembles hell for pretty much my entire life. And summer in Florida is total hell on Earth. The only real joy is anything that has AC….or totally submerged in a pool or in the Gulf of Mexico. And even that isn’t always great as sometimes the Gulf water is so warm you feel like you are in a slow cooker….
But there is one thing I absolutely love about Florida and the the tropics: palm trees! With my favorite of the palms being the date palm. I’m not really sure why I love this palm so much so other than the fact that when I see one, I feel nostalgic and I am taken back to images of Casablanca or the shores of some far away exotic land like Majorca or Morocco.
It’s a romantic image that this palm strikes up in my head. And in general, palms are cool trees because they are symbolic to the place I’ve lived in most of my life. And while yes, I will rant and yell about the heat, palms are totally cool because they remind me of home.
So back to the image! This palm was shot at the Village on Venetian Bay. Let me get off track one last time…:)
…If you visit Naples, definitely stop by the Village. It’s a landmark here in Naples and they have the BEST stores where you will find some of the very most unique gifts and art. My three favorite stores here are Rose de Paris and Provence, The Paper Merchant and Danieli.
Rose de Paris boasts the very best selection of fine linens I’ve ever seen, straight from the country side of France. The also have an excellent selection of fine fabrics, which are absolutely sublime.
Need unique stationary? Look no further than The Paper Merchant. I often shop here when I need unique stationary for handwritten thank you cards for my brides or one-of-a-kind gift certificates.
And last but definitely not least, Danieli. This is a boutique that boasts unique gifts and furniture, which will surely please the hardest-to-please loved one on your list! If you are in Naples, Florida, make sure to visit this fantastic store!
And so here is my first palm tree post for the daily photo rambling….enjoy!
