Evergreen Wreaths

 Tom and I have been making evergreen wreaths for our front door for quite a few years now. We have most of the makings right here in our garden. 

This year Tom kept inviting family members to come and make wreaths for their doors. Ok, well then, I needed to make sure I had the supplies. Last weekend we visited several nurseries to find greens with juniper berries and branches of incense cedar with "bloom" buds. Tom gathered greens from the yard. 

That Sunday I started the process by making one for us, refreshing my skills. 

Then on Tuesday we made one for Tom's sister Jan. We would be going to her house for Thanksgiving.

Our team process was that I would design and make the bundles and Tom wired them on the frame. 

On Wednesday Jake came over and we made two more wreaths, one for Jill's door and one for his cousin Andy. I assisted Jake as he made the design choices. I can't find those photos so I might have accidently deleted them. Darn.

Then it was Thanksgiving and we delivered Jan's wreath. She, and Jake and Andy too, like all natural wreaths - no bling or bows. 

Then yesterday, Saturday, Irene and Isaac and his girlfriend Seila came to make wreaths, for Irene's Bellingham apartment and Seila's family home. 

I offered limited advise and instruction. Irene and Seila caught on quickly. Grampa assisted Irene.

Isaac worked with Seila.

I kept the supply of clipped greens coming.

Both girls were quite particular about snipping, shaping, and "fixing". Then there was a lot of deliberation about what "bling" to add.

Everyone was happy with their final product. And the best for me was that Seila and Isaac, who had never done this before, said enthusiastally, "That was fun!" 

We may have started a new tradition. I hope I'm up for it.

Now Tom has the garage cleaned up and we are gearing up for decorating. Christmas is coming!