We've never had this much snow in our area before. It's even worse in the south-west and east. Hundreds of accidents have been reported so far and people are stranded at train stations and airports. Even Frankfurt Int'l Airport had to close for a day...and I'm desperately waiting for a parcel of fabrics from overseas. Well, all I can do is wait and hope it isn't damaged during transport. I for one am really glad I got all my gifts and cards sent out well ahead of time.
Here is the wreath I made. I've kept it very simple with just a few shiny and matte baubles, a delicate bead and gold star wire garland, a few dried berries and festive ribbon. I keep the fir branches looking and smelling fresh by spraying with mineral water every two days or so. You may have noticed that all four candles have been lit already, even though it isn't Christmas yet (we celebrate on the 24th). Well, that's just me - I like them burning down all at the same time. Everyone else of course lights them one by one every consecutive Advent Sunday until Christmas!
Oh, and I've been featured on Showcase Sisters! Thank you Cheryl and Sheila. Do check out their blog chock-full of handy tips, decorating ideas, giveaways and reviews.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you're all keeping warm, unless of course you live in a sunny place: in that case, send over some sunshine pleeeeeaase!
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I love this time of year with glowing candles and all things shiny and sparkly! I'm like you--I'm lighting the candles all around the house. :)
ReplyDeletelove the wreath you made.
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is beautiful! It doesn't have to be complex to be gorgeous. Congrats on the feature, too! I hope that the snow doesn't last too long there. We haven't been dumped on too much yet, but there's still a lot of winter left. :)
ReplyDeletePretty wreath! My mom loves to pair wreaths and candles together. I worry about fires--she has started one--but I love the flicker from the candles and the warmth.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and safe.
It's so obnoxious when the weather gets in the way of a package arriving, isn't it? Hope you stay warm and cozy -- make another cute wreath!
ReplyDeleteI'm sending you some sunshine :)
Beautiful wreath Duni! Hope you get your fabric soon. Glad you have your gifts and cards out and hopefully you can just stay in and enjoy the beauty of the snow without having to go out in it. It's raining like crazy here and I have no gifts bought and no cards done yet. :(
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the feature! Hugs to Sammy!
That is lovely - I want one!
ReplyDeleteYes, please do send some of that snow our way! Lovely Advent wreath. Who cares about tradition? Do it your way- if you like things even, I get it;)
ReplyDeleteChecked out your feature on showcase sisters- congrats it looks great!
I love your wreath it's gorgeous. I'm also jealous that you got all your gifts and cards in the mail already. I haven't even got the gifts bought yet. My daughter may not get her gifts until New Years at the rate I'm going.
ReplyDeleteHope that snow lets up for you soon
ohhh gorgeous! i don't have any xmas decor this year...i blame the bed bugs! :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wreath. I love it! The snow sounded fun until I kept reading. Stay safe and I hope your fabric arrives soon :)
ReplyDeletei like the wreath! I've been wanting one like that as a centerpiece:-)
ReplyDeleteThat wreath is beautiful! You are just so crafty Duni! My mom likes that wreath too, I showed it to her and she was saying wow, everything Duni gets her hands on magically turns pretty, you've got the magic touch!
ReplyDeleteWe got that snow. It's was unexpected But the kids loved to play in it. I love your wreath. It would make a really pretty centerpiece.
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is perfect - so pretty and cozy and I agree with lighting all the candles! Good idea!
ReplyDeleteStay warm!
Ann
It's beautiful and I want one too. Is it too late for you to make a hundred or so?
ReplyDeleteIt really is lovely with just the right amount of everything!
Jackie