This meme is so very true, we don't have to do any of the above.
Every year without fail for I don't know how long, I have bought one new decoration or ornament for the tree, a symbol in it's way of another year gone by, another year survived in this mad at times world. This year we have been to lots of places with many, many decorations to choose between and I have held back. Picking up things that I have liked and even momentarily thinking of purchasing them. But I have always put them down and come away empty handed ... and happy.
I had no need to purchase one, and my brain told me that this was better. The other day we were clearing the garden for Winter, I had left lots of the dead heads and dried twigs in the garden for the insects and small creatures to use as cover while they needed them. But now after all the non-stop rain and hard frosts, it was starting to look very neglected and soggy, not the sort of cover any self-respecting creatures would choose for a hidey-hole for the Winter.
I have left some things though, so any little critters that might have gone for an away-day will be able to find alternative accommodation on their return. 😄
Amongst my prunings were some of the tall, twiggy things that I have growing in the tin bath at the front door, it had really shot up this year. They started as the twiggy offerings in a large bouquet of flowers that Alan had bought me for our anniversary a couple of years ago, and someone told me that they rooted easily. So always being one to experiment I pushed them into the soil at the back of the tin bath, and lo and behold whoever it was that told me that was completely right, within months I had growth, greenery and then more bobbly things.
So it came to me in an inspired flash, the twigs were so willow-like I decided to make three tiny wreaths for the Christmas tree. Two I slightly decorated, but the tiniest which is barely an inch across, was left as it was.
Now they are on my tree and this years decorations have been sourced ... at absolutely no cost in money to either of us, but absolutely filled with memories of Christmas' gone by.
Sue xx
Beautiful idea Sue xx
ReplyDeleteSometimes the best ideas come in a flash of inspiration don't they. :-)
DeleteI do like a homemade wreath.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of pressure over Christmas now that I don't remember my mum having years back. We called for a drink at a garden centre yesterday on our way home from the suburbs of Manchester and the display of Xmas stuff was overwhelming. Your wreaths are far nicer than any they had on display.
These must be the tiniest ones ever ... but they made me smile. :-)
DeleteThose 'twiggy things' and turned out beautifully. They'll look pretty on the tree.
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely, although I was showing Alan what I had done and neither of us could find the smallest one for about two minutes of joint searching. :-)
DeleteI love homemade wreaths and ornaments using material found in the garden or around the house. :)
ReplyDeleteI need to plant something that I can use for next years wreath in our new garden, so I am ahead of the game. :-)
DeleteThey are beautiful Sue, and will probably last many years.
ReplyDeleteI hope so, I need to try making a bigger one next year ... maybe four inches across. :-)
DeleteWhat a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteI was pleased with it, cute and free ... what's not to love. :-)
DeleteHomemade and natural, how lovely.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
They make me smile every time I look at that, and that is priceless. :-)
DeleteHow satisfying to have made something lovely from twigs from your own garden. Much better than the gazillions of plastic tat in the shops. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI just need to specifically grow some bigger, longer twigs for next year. 😄
DeleteI also meant to say "Amen, sister" to your Meme . . . the more that Management and I have moved on from the Christmas traditions we grew up with and focused just on what we want, the happier our holidays have been.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's so easy to get bogged down doing things the way they've 'always been done', what a relief it is when you break out of the rut. 🎄
DeleteI have shared your Simplicity Habit meme. It is perfect advice but it takes years to master. Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteSometime it's hard to change at first, but it's worth it. 😀
DeleteYour meme is so true. I abandoned Xmas presents decades ago. I like to gift things when I spot something suitable for them. This can be at any time of the year. I don't get involved in the over commercialised shopping frenzy that Xmas has become. It's too stressful and often ends up with people buying rubbish just to have something to wrap and give.
ReplyDeleteI love your wreaths. Natural, simple, and free.
We barely buy any gifts apart for each other. I give my two youngest grandsons money to choose something for themselves. One spends it on a meal out for him and his girlfriend usually, the younger one puts it in his bank account until he needs something ... he's a very sensible lad.
DeleteLoving the dinky natural tree decorations and all for free, even better.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat free can you. ❤️🎄
DeleteLove your little wreaths, great use of something you were able to find in your garden.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It was a spur of the moment thing that happily worked well. 😀
DeleteWhat a good idea to make those cute wreaths. I love them! Cali
ReplyDeleteI do like tiny things. 😀🎄
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