Well, it has taken me forever to get into the Christmas spirit this year. And this seems to be a season of sad news for me and people dear to me. And then on Monday, Cynthia and I made wreathes. I hope she posts the pictures she took soon (but she is being distracted by a two week substitute teacher stint). This is mine hanging for only a moment on my front door. Once I closed the outer storm door I squished the wreath. So it is hanging on the inside of my door (the white side so not as good of a contrast). I may change the "picks". All in all it was a fun project to work on with Cynthia and put me into more of a Christmas spirit than I had been. I like the wonkiness of my wreath. Cynthia aimed for symmetry and I think succeeded. My creation had a bit of a mind of its own.
How did we get this idea you ask? Cynthia and I were shopping for Olivia's art supplies (see some previous post) and spied these wreathes on the way into the store. We had a light bulb moment and decided it would be our first Advent "secret" project. I made two wreathes actually, one went to my Mother and Dad. Theirs is green and goes well with their white door. I will take its picture someday... It was to be their front door surprise wreath, but my sister Ruth put a greenery wreath on her door that morning to surprise them. Great minds think alike?
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| Christmas 2011 Carol's Wonky Wreath |
I even accomplished the majority of my Christmas shopping. My daughters will be home next week (Jocelyn on Dec. 21 and Emily on Dec. 22). Between now and then I hope to do some Christmas decorating. Maybe some baking. Or even make my formerly annual fudge. (I haven't made it in a few years.)
It seems the less I get done around my house the more bah humbuggy I get in December. So this year I am working extra hard to accomplish things on my house. And I will continue in the new year. (NOT a resolution. I don't make them. Then failure is not so obvious.)
I hope everyone is enjoying their preparations for our greatest gift of all - - Jesus!
Blessings to all this holiday season,
Carol
It looks great!
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