Saturday, December 1, marked the official ringing in of the 2012 holiday season in many cities, mine among them.
Friday night, appropriately, brought us the first snowfall of the year, and Saturday was the “It’s a Wonderful Life in the South Wedge” festival, lighting of the city tree celebration/parade, and grand opening of the outdoor ice rink in Manhattan Square Park for the season.
Carolers and a toasty little fire, both of which were far more enjoyable than they actually look. Sometimes the camera just doesn’t do it justice.South Wedge art/benchLoving these woodsy chic decorations in a sweet little shop on South Ave…shop local this holiday season and support small business!Festive lightingChalkboard paint and bark – a new way of sprucing up your spaceA perfect wreath and the goat cheese wasn’t bad either ;)Gourmet artisan chocolate truffles TO DIE FOR.Rich, hot, bittersweet drinking chocolate samples. Also TO DIE FOR. In hindsight, it’s probably a good thing that the drinking chocolate and artisan truffles are way out of my price range.Espresso and salted caramel ice cream in a homemade waffle cone. It was so good I’m STILL dreaming about it. Again, TO DIE FOR.Black bean, feta, and avocado arepa from the Hello Arepa food truck. Delicious!Functional yet beautiful city art in the form of a bike parking post.The ice rink…ready for her grand opening!Here comes the parade! Let the band play on!Fireworks to celebrate!The holiday season is officially upon us.First skaters on the ice before the hordes descend.How could this day be complete without horse-drawn “carriage” rides through the city?
