A living wreath for Christmas in Mexico. Almost every Christmas, Marcia and her husband, Charlie, escape the cold Atlanta winter and fly to their home in San Miguel, Mexico. San Miguel is located in central Mexico about 170 miles from Mexico City. Marcia and Charlie love the city’s rich culture and bustling atmosphere. San Miguel is a leading force in Mexican arts. It has two of the most popular international art schools in Mexico, the Instituto Allende and the Escuela de Bellas Artes. The city and nearby sanctuary were declared a World Heritage Site when UNESCO met in Quebec in 2008. San Miguel was chosen for its well-preserved Baroque colonial architecture and layout as well as its role in the Mexican War of Independence.

While in San Miguel, Marcia enjoys seeing all the local crafts and talent. One of her favorite pieces this trip was a wreath made entirely of succulents.  What a clever way to have a wreath that you can enjoy for more than just a month—pending you water it now and again! Perhaps next year we will offer this kind of wreath for our customers. If you used a living wreath before, we would love to hear about it.