Just like we have done for the past several years, Gail and I spend one morning, early in the holiday season, making our wreaths. We have learned how to get the job done speedier with each year of
experience.
The music is playing, we have snacks and a hot drink. It's a fun day away from the regular routine of life, and one filled with gratitude for natures abundance around the farm! Everything we need in the way of evergreens are right outside the door.
I made an advent wreath among other things. Since it is fresh, I leave it outside during the week. It will last far beyond Christmas by doing that.
This is the day we lit the second candle of Advent. It brings us into the true meaning of Christmas. Hope, Peace and Love wrapped up in swaddling cloth, laying in a manger. Jesus!
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After completing the wreaths I decided to make a few small arrangements to give as gifts. They are cheerful and bright. The message that goes with them is one of hope and joy!
And......now to my favorite kind of designing! No matter where I go..I collect things for this purpose. I don't know if you remember me talking about gathering organic material just a few weeks back..but this is what I do with natures treasure. I play..have no plan ...and the outcome is thrilling to me! These two wreaths are about 12 inches in diameter. Not big. They can be brought in the house but they will thrive outside in any weather.
For the person who wants something simple, these swags fill that order. They are aromatic and multi layered with Douglas Fir, Spruce and Noble Fir limbs. The cones are often found on a camping trip or a walk through town. No cone is safe in my path!!
I'd love to make each of you something.....and if you live close enough...give me a call! :)) I'll get to work!
By the way..there is to be a wedding next weekend and the bride is giving me freedom to present her with some things that are delightful. I'll be sure to share next week!
8 comments:
Beautiful Flower! I'm looking forward to the wedding pics...
Julene, you never cease to amaze me. Your creations are wonderful and I can't wait to see what you will do for the wedding.
Of course I'd love to live nearer ..though I dont know if I can survive winter honestly. Lovely wreaths :0
Ohhh, Wally and I LOVE wreaths of any kind. My good friend here in B'ham used to do this every year. We've gotten out of the habit because our schedules are too divergent...maybe in the future. LOVE your "nature's gifts" wreaths!
Your holiday wreaths and arrangements are so beautiful. The joy of celebrating the creator with all of His creations in your orchestration testifies that you were created in His image and likeness!
Oh, how I wish I lived close enough! I love anything you create :)
I always love your work...
so pretty and I bet they smell wonderful (o: I collect stuff all the time too. Usually end up as some kind of kids craft.
what fun the wedding will be.
Hi, Julene! Oh, it looks so pretty & Christmasy there! We're now back from our Thanksgiving/USA trip--had wonderful time! I'm slowing getting to visiting and such though, as I've not been feeling too well in recent days--but getting there. Great to be catching up with you and back in blogland. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
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