Howdy! A Preview of New Wreaths Available

"Howdy!"

 (In my best Minnie Pearl impersonation!)

I've been working on several new wreaths for my shop inventory this week. The Howdy Rope Wreath has been a customer favorite and I have made a few of those in different colors along with some one of a kind, rustic, elegant grapevine wreaths and one for the bird watcher / enthusiast. 

Howdy rope wreath with burgundy peonies, burlap, rustic sign, pheasant feathers, and assorted greenery and foliage. 

Brown and white Howdy lasso wreath with peonies, gerbera daisies,  feathers, cattails, chevron burlap ribbon, raffia. 

Lariat rope wreath with Howdy sign, burgundy peonies, lotus pods and assorted greenery. 

Welcome western rope wreath with orange flowers, cattails, greenery and welcome sign. 

For the Birds! nature inspired bird wreath with magnolia blooms, birds, bird nest, and burlap ribbon. 

Mama bird watching her nest.

Bird nest wreath with magnolia flowers.

Rustic elegance - grapevine wreath with cream peonies, lotus pods, burlap ribbon, along with assorted greenery and foliage.
For my local customers and friends - this wreath can be displayed on an easel and delivered to the local funeral homes or churches. The family can take this wreath home after the service and have a keepsake memorial to keep. Please message me to confirm details, card message and appropriate delivery times. Even if they are not listed in my online shop, I try to keep a few grapevine wreaths made up all the time for local customers and delivery, so don't be afraid to ask, if you need a sympathy tribute. 

Plum and green grapevine wreath with cross, burlap bow and assorted greenery, feathers, and lotus pods. This style wreath is also great to be displayed on an easel for a memorial. 

Cedar Wax Wings

Last week, on one of my many trips outside, I noticed a huge flock of pretty birds in the variegated bush in the yard. It was a grab your big girl camera and zoom lense moment! We later determined they were cedar wax wing birds and they stopped in to completely remove all the berries off this bush / tree in the yard. 

At times, there was several dozen birds in the tree and several more waiting their turn in nearby trees. 

About 12-13 years ago, I planted this bush, from a small one gallon pot and now it stands about 15+ feet tall and has a huge canopy. There was a sweet lady who we went to church with and she had one on her yard and I just loved it and had to plant one for myself. It reminds me of variegated pittosporum, although I think it's got another name. I'm glad the tree can be beneficial to the wildlife and I was able to capture a few shots of their visit. 

To me they are pretty and have such unusual markings, the mask on the eyes, the red drops on the wings and the tip of the tail feathers looked like it has been dipped in yellow paint.

I'm glad I was able to pause a few minutes and enjoy watching them and capture the moment.