Sprigs of fir - from the lower branches of the Christmas tree - and from the garden, ivy, periwinkle, lavender, rosemary, box, and bay, winter jasmine, rose buds (Blush Noisette), pyracantha, and ceanothus.
To span the seasons, I've included a couple of lavender flowers as there are still one or two to be had.
The wreath has been hung on the front door, and as I publish this post we'll have reached the solstice - always a heartening moment as here in the northern hemisphere we turn that celestial corner.
Cheering too is Pantone's colour of the year for 2017: Greenery, "a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew, " and "a life-affirming shade, [...] emblematic of the pursuit of personal passions and vitality".
Here's to all the above.
That is a beauty! And I echo your sentiment Karen.
Posted by: Freda | 21 December 2016 at 03:32 PM
That's really beautiful.
Am I right in thinking you've made it yourself.
Best wishes for Christmas and the new year xx
Posted by: kim | 21 December 2016 at 06:10 PM
Thanks, Freda.
Posted by: Cornflower | 22 December 2016 at 10:23 AM
Thank you, Kim, and best wishes to you, too.
Yes, I always make the wreath myself - it's one of favourite Christmas tasks.
Posted by: Cornflower | 22 December 2016 at 10:25 AM
Your wreath is lovely. Here's to a good Christmas and an exciting new year!
Posted by: Toffeeapple | 22 December 2016 at 10:53 AM
A glorious wreath to welcome the turn of the year and Christmas. Wishing you a joyous time. The sentiments of Pantone are what we all need.
Posted by: Fran H-B | 22 December 2016 at 01:31 PM
That is a lovely wreath. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and New Year, Karen. Sam x
Posted by: Sam | 22 December 2016 at 02:46 PM
Beautiful, Karen! You've inspired me to see what I can put together from our cedar hedge and some winter berries. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Cosy Books | 22 December 2016 at 03:03 PM
Thank you, Toffeeapple.
Posted by: Cornflower | 23 December 2016 at 10:24 PM
They are indeed.
Posted by: Cornflower | 23 December 2016 at 10:24 PM
And to you, Sam.
Posted by: Cornflower | 23 December 2016 at 10:24 PM
The same to you, Darlene!
Posted by: Cornflower | 23 December 2016 at 10:25 PM