keeping it simple

Christmas dinner table I kept simple.
I used containers that I already had and just bought one bunch of carnations and two bunches of paper whites.
For green accents I went in my parent's backyard, cut redwood from their huge tree and made little wreathes to go around chunky candles on white candle holders I have left from a wedding. Green and white, fresh and simple.

Home for the Holidays

Daisy and I made the trip home to family for Christmas. Fortunately it's not far as my parents live in the house I grew up in near Sacramento. It's less than 100 miles, but a world away in many ways.

We stopped by the State Capital on the way into town and wandered around the grounds. The Capital building was decorated simply and tastefully, the Christmas tree was a little predictable but appropriate, especially considering the weather that it had to endure.

Walking under the massive trees I was reminded of when I was a little girl and my mom and I would walk around and pick up the perfect Magnolia leaves to take home and make a wreath. On this day the tree that really stood out was this orange tree, beautifully decorated with endless juicy ornaments.

We saw many oranges in the tree lined streets of midtown and surrounding areas. I realized the day that I took this picture I was wearing a leaf green coat and orange leather gloves. Influenced by Mother Nature who picks the perfect color combinations.

Sacramento is known for it's many trees and varieties and size! Street signs point this out in case you didn't notice.

'tis the season to be resourceful!

Happy Holidays to all!

In these times of cautious consumption it's still time to celebrate... and decorate!

I've been making resourceful wreaths out of common materials, some that would otherwise end up in the recycle bin.

Offered in 2 sizes: small = 10 inch ring/ approx. 15 inch final for $65.
large = 12 inch ring/ approx. 18 inch final for $75.

Materials include postal paper, holiday sale ads, the Pink Section (Sunday Datebook), and coffee filters.
Shapes are either leaves or rosettes each individually wired and taped.
Made to order. Ribbon and/or bow included if desired.

These would make great host/hostess gifts if you have a party to attend and want to take something unique.....


I would love to hear feedback too.
I guess this means I am going to start blogging. Times they are achangin'! Anyone that knows me at all knows I would rather be doing just about anything but computering. Wiring and taping cut outs of the Pink Section, now that I could do all day!

Cheers!
Caty

catywoodstrom@earthlink.net