I make two wreaths every year, one for us and one for our neighbours. It all started as a sort of prank some years ago (I think at least ten years ago ) when I had lots of greenery left over from our own wreath, an extra staw base and too much creativity to keep in check. So I made a wreath, snuck over to our neighbours and hung it on their door. Their door opens inwards and the wreath was big so they got a scare before they realized it was a harmless decoration. The wreath was returned to me after the holidays, complete with decor and dried-up greenery, and the neighbour lady thanked me for letting them borrow it, so I just kept on lending it to them every year after. Now it's a tradition. They know they're going to find a wreath on their door but they don't know when and it always gives them a scare when they open their front door. I'm probably slightly evil but I find it funny. This year's neighbours' wreath: Neighbour's wreath 2011 ( photo / image / picture from Droopy's Garden ) The wrens ( photo / image / picture from Droopy's Garden ) And this is our wreath. Pingu the Penguin is 12-14 years old and a bit weather worn but he'll keep greeting our visitors for as long as he can hold together: Our wreath Christmas 2011 ( photo / image / picture from Droopy's Garden ) Pingu's got company ( photo / image / picture from Droopy's Garden )
Droopy you have a heart made out of pure gold!! What a lovely thing to do for your neighbours. I wouldn't mind in the least getting a slight scare - I'd consider it more than worth it for that lovely hand-made wreath.
Thanks all for liking my wreaths. I have fun making them, and it's nice that others like them too. A friend of mine usually comes over and makes hers here. We have gløgg and pfeffernussen, put on some Christmas music and make an evening of it.
Gee, I wish you were our neighbor! My wreath is pretty poor compared to the ones you make. However, the winery down the road has glogg (they are Swedish) and I have a recipe for pfefferneusse, so I can do at least some of your Christmas tradition.
Droopy- The wreaths are so wonderful! I love that first one so much! I can only wish I was as creative as you. Mine has a red bow on it....
Those wreaths. They always are. Mine went out on the front door today. Say, why don't you come down here and make mine for me too, while you're in the mood! hahaha No, but I am serious when I say that they are gorgeous.
Thanks for your kind words. MG, I do hope you'll take time to enjoy some gløgg and pfeffernüsse. If you like, you can add red wine to the gløgg. We usually drink it hot but I suspect you Texans would like it cold. Kay, I'm not very creative but I have a florist in the close family and managed to pick up some tricks from her. The thuja is in our garden and the variegated holly's in my mother's garden. All I do is cut and bind them on a straw base and I usually re-use the decor from last year. I personally think that a green wreath with a red bow is festive too. Sjoerd, I'd love to, but the airports are chaotic because of ice at the moment so I won't be able to travel for a couple of days.
