Greenery

    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.

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Comments

[Freda]

That is a beauty! And I echo your sentiment Karen.

[kim]

That's really beautiful.

Am I right in thinking you've made it yourself.

Best wishes for Christmas and the new year xx

[Cornflower]

Thanks, Freda.

[Cornflower]

Thank you, Kim, and best wishes to you, too.
Yes, I always make the wreath myself - it's one of favourite Christmas tasks.

[Toffeeapple]

Your wreath is lovely. Here's to a good Christmas and an exciting new year!

[Fran H-B]

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.

[Sam]

That is a lovely wreath. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and New Year, Karen. Sam x

[Cosy Books]

Beautiful, Karen! You've inspired me to see what I can put together from our cedar hedge and some winter berries. Merry Christmas!

[Cornflower]

Thank you, Toffeeapple.

[Cornflower]

They are indeed.

[Cornflower]

And to you, Sam.

[Cornflower]

The same to you, Darlene!