September Favorite Photos

I just learned of this Stapelia Gigantea, and now I have one!

September in Southern California was a mix of extreme heat and some pretty cold days which was a nice change!

I took the photo of the Stapelia above from my neighbor’s yard and then posted it on Facebook to see if anyone knew what it was, I had never seen it before. A bunch of people replied to tell me, including an old friend who I hadn’t seen in years. Long story short, he brought me some cuttings so I am excited to see if I can get them to bloom! Apparently, they are really stinky, (like rotting meat) so these will be planted away from the house! 😂

Don’t ask me why, but I love taking photos of old rusty things!

I’ve been wanting to snap some pics of the artwork in our little town of South Park, there are many more murals and cool graffiti, these are just a few that I enjoy seeing on my daily walks.

We had a fun overnight getaway to Palm Desert to visit my best friend and her husband who live in Oregon but they have a fancy golf timeshare in the desert every year. We spent hours chatting and swimming in the pools and sipping cocktails! Good friends are so important!🍹

I love Hibiscus!!! We don’t have any on our property, but many of our neighbors have them in a variety of kinds and colors!😍

We also got up to Idyllwild for a couple days, the weather was perfect for hiking and star gazing. A little break that my husband and I both needed to regroup and recharge! 🌟🎄🤩

The Idyllwild town center lights up at night!

October is here and I am excited to see what comes up! Not only is it my birthday month, but I anticipate a new job is on the horizon, and I have lots of other fun and exciting events on the calendar! Stay tuned to keep up and see what I am creating in the studio!🎨🎉

32 responses to “September Favorite Photos”

    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you Dawn, it was a busy month! ☺

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  1. The Sicilian Storyteller Avatar

    What a gorgeous post, Tiffany! All your pix are awesome! The flowers are amazing, as is the Albert Einstein Elementary School; I’m sure the kids can’t wait to get to school every day! How cool is it to have friends with a fancy golf timeshare in the desert! I could use a couple of them. Enjoy October and good luck with your new job! 🤩

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks a bunch Nancy! We are blessed to live within an hour of the mountains, deserts and beaches! And yes, very grateful for all of our friends and family and all the fun stuff that comes with them! 😉 I hope you are doing much better, I know it’s been a difficult time for you while healing after your surgery! 🤗

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      1. The Sicilian Storyteller Avatar

        You definitely are fortunate to live in a very beautiful part of the country with good friends and good times. Enjoy these wonderful fall days. I am doing much better, thanks for asking! I still have a way to go but my improvement has surprised me … quite a difference from the first couple of weeks home from the hospital when I thought I’d never be the same again. I still may not be the same but now I know everything is going to be ok. 😊🙏🏼

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

          I’m so glad to hear you are finally getting there! 😊

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          1. The Sicilian Storyteller Avatar

            Thanks very much, Tiffany. I am so grateful! 😌

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  2. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Beautiful photos. You had a fun September.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks Tim! Yes indeed, a mixed bag of good and hard, which makes me appreciate the good stuff that much more! 😉

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  3. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    Paint the sunset over the golf course photo! The star fish shaped flower was in walter anderson newsletter yesterday.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Hi Judy!! Yes, that would make a lovely painting, but I doubt I could do it justice! How crazy, I have never seen that flower before, I guess it’s native to Africa, so I’m surprised it’s becoming popular here, I hope my cuttings take! ☺

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      1. Judy Avatar
        Judy

        Don’t paint the whole thing. Just part of it. My eyes (which I wont say what) just went bong to part of it in amazement.

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  4. hitandrun1964 Avatar

    Beautiful pictures. Love them.

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  5. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar

    Beautiful photos, Tiffany! 🌹

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks for taking a look, Tina! 😊

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      1. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar

        You’re most welcome. ❣️

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  6. janetweightreed10 Avatar

    Beautiful photos and such blue skies:)

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks Janet! Yes, we are blessed with beauty all around us, sometimes just looking up is all you need to do! 😊

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  7. Antique Works Avatar

    Beautiful pictures Tiffany!

    Glad to hear you got a vacation and had the chance to spend time with your friend. And, yes, I agree, friends are important. They help us and teach us know everything about us and love us.

    Happy early birthday!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much! Yes, we have been best friends since we were 4, and even though we rarely see each other, we are very close! ❤ ❤ ❤

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      1. Antique Works Avatar

        You are welcome. Friends since age 4, that’s amazing!

        Are you having rain ?

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

          We have not had any rain here in months, but I am going to wash my car today, so maybe soon?! 😂

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  8. Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com Avatar

    Oh I really enjoyed your photos, Tiffany—especially that one with the tree and the light of the sun all golden behind it. Wow 😮

    Wonderful new things to come!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, Ka! I must’ve taken 20 photos of that tree, it was quite spectacular at that moment! I’m optimistic for October, it’s usually a busy and festive month for me! I hope that you are doing well my friend!☺

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  9. humoringthegoddess Avatar

    I love love your photography! And I love that you posted your pictures here! I too take a lot of photos.. odd angles, breathtaking views.. I should think about doing this too. There is no end to one’s Creativity!!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you and, YES! I love seeing everyday photos from around the world, it makes our little community seem a little more intimate! ☺

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  10. Giadreams (themoviemylife.com) Avatar

    A lovely selection. I particularly like the murals. 🤩

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you! I need to get out and properly document all of the lovely artwork around our neighborhood, there’s some amazing works!

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