Monthly Archives: December 2016

Once again the time has come for winter annuals. So much beauty can be created with the myriad selection of cut greens. The lovely textures of cedar, pine, juniper, holly, boxwood allow for such stunning winter holiday containers. Though the color options may but be subtle variances in the shades and hues of green, cut winter branches do shine in their aesthetic appeal. With the addition of other textural and color elements like red or yellow twig dogwood, birch branches, pine cones or berries, the options for one’s annual containers are grand. I find the winter containers I do to be equally as satisfying as the summer containers that burst with color. Achieving the right balance and blend of color, shape, texture and height is no simple task but so rewarding when finished. The way some greens droop and fall almost as if still on the branch makes the containers almost seem alive. Feel free to contact me for all your holiday decorating needs. Continue reading →