Christmas Wreaths

I'm Going Wreaths For Christmas!

The wreath has significant meaning for the season. It's circular shape represents eternity, for it has no beginning and no end. From a christian religious perspective, it represents an unending circle of life. The evergreen, most frequently used in making wreaths, symbolizes growth and everlasting life.

 

Air Plant Wreath

Herb Wreath

 

Succulent Wreaths

I just love wreaths and love the fact that you can create something that is living and different by using succulents.

Have fun creating!

Check out S.C.R.A.P. blogspot 2012 for some wonderful recycling ideas!

Roses

For The Love Of Italy!

Produce!

Our recent trip to Italy has been my inspiration for this post.  My Italian roots have been reinvigorated with the love of all things Italian; namely the country, culture, history, style, food and family. 

Bello Bellagio!

 

 Italian staples!

 Venice

 

 Nougat!

 Colourful Burano!

 Under The Tuscan Sun!

  Florence!

 David!

 Sicilian Cassata!

Cassata is a rich cake containing liqueur, layered with ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate; typical of Sicily.

 Snapshots  Of  Lovely Taormina!

 

We met this cute little fellow, Gordino, enjoying his day on the beach at Letojanni. When he wasn't playing with his ball in the water he was sitting on his beach mat, entertaining the beachgoers. We saw him again the next night, strolling along The Corso at Taormina.

Mount Etna by day & by night! 

 

 Catania!

 Rome!

 Limoncello!

Limoncello  (sometimes spelled lemoncello) is an Italian lemon liqueur mainly produced in Southern Italy, especially in the region around the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrentine Peninsula and the coast of Amalfi, and islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri. It is also produced in Abruzzo, Basilicata, Apulia, Sicily and Sardinia.

Salute!  

Harris Tweed

Harris Tweed

Quality

Harris Tweed has made a come back!

Vintage or new, this high quality handwoven fabric is hard wearing and stylish.

Harris Tweed is a cloth handwoven by islanders in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.  It is made from pure virgin wool which has also been dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.  Harris Tweed is protected by the Harris Tweed Act 1993, which strictly outlines the conditions in which the cloth can genuinely be made. Authentic Harris Tweed is issued with the Harris Tweed Orb Mark after inspection by the Harris Tweed Authority, the industry's governing body.

 

Vintage Harris Tweed!

Be on the look out for vintage Harris Tweed pieces when thrifting!  

Stunning Designer Garments 
Using Harris Tweed!