I think its Winter..

Hello there!

We.  have. snow.  And everything looks as beautiful as I had hoped.  Now to find those still packed snow boots and miscellaneous scarves and mittens...

On Friday, I had a quiet morning around the house and noticed some limbs that needed trimming and some branches on the ground that needed tidying.

I set to work on cleaning up the front yard - and found myself inspired by the pine boughs and the white birch branches.

Now, I have absolutely NO knowledge of plant arranging - just a few pins on my pinterest boards.  This is what I came up with:  I cut the birch wood into some varying lengths, propped those in between some bricks and large rocks in bottom of  my planters and then added some pine branches in between and around the birch.

A little red ribbon and my little stab at holiday decor was complete!

By the next morning they were frosted in snowflakes from our first snow fall and by the time we returned from the Acton Santa Claus Parade that afternoon they were completely covered.  They still look nice to me.  :)

Both Sammy and Erin had parts in the parade with their Girl Guide group's "A Charlie Brownie Christmas"

Nicole's air cadet squadron marched as well..

And I found where Derek and Annie will be in next year's parade!  :)  I could totally picture Derek as the big man in red with his pretty pony pulling his sleigh.  haha

Until next time,
Jeanette