Monday, December 8, 2008

Gathering Beauty....





Along the fence lines, driving or walking, I often find myself wishing I was carrying clippers and a large bag.  Dead twigs, pinecones, rose hips, winter beauty is everywhere--especially along fence lines.  This week,  both with and without clippers, I have been gathering some of the beauty for Christmas centerpieces and, if I have enough, a winter wreath.  With several vases of dried and drying hydrangeas around the house and bundles of summer lavendar, I'm looking forward to a week of being creative.  

2 comments:

deanna said...

I love your pictures of the tree-cutting day and of the natural beauties you're finding. Hope it's been a good week for you!

Cherie said...

I LOVE these last few posts, G. They evoke emotions from me and I don't know where they are coming from, except perhaps down deep, stirrings that lie dormant too much of the year, those....deep, tender feelings which I protect....of love for my family, my God, the beauty of it all.

Lovely lovely lovely.

Merry Christmas!