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[1lifeinspired]

Holiday Mantel 2024 - Haneen's Haven

[sketchonista]

Louis Vuitton Men SS24 by Pharrell shot at Paris Fashionweek

[fuckyeahviagraboys]

[mattypattypinky]

Want to make a gift for someone but the content is so limited bruh why do niche ass characters exist

[qqchurch]

[lizardho]

Before I knew I was bisexual I was just insanely dramatic and weird around guys I liked. I had a crush on this guy in my ward - he was older than me, he played bagpipes and had a cheerful dog and an old Volkswagen bus that he worked on all the time. He also had nice scruff and unnaturally attractive hands and a good sense of humor, so I was like FULLY smitten.

I talked about him a lot and about how he was just so dang COOL, dang it, because he was so frickin’ cool. And I really liked him. I thought he was funny and smart and interesting and cool and fascinating and a bunch of other weird feelings I barely had the attention span to think about (I think my ADHD may have prevented me from coming out for a while tbh).

One day, I’m like 14-15, his dad is called to be my Sunday School teacher. His dad is this ex-military hardass with a chip on his shoulder for absolutely no reason and unattainable standards for his children. He spent most of Sunday School talking shit about his eldest boy and how he was rebellious and didn’t listen to him and how that was going to make him a bad adult and a bad son forever. How his son was too lazy and unmotivated to be successful because he didn’t listen to his advice on how to read the scriptures. He complained about how our generation was too weak to do things right and that our generation would surely be the one that brought the world’s downfall because of our laziness and sin.

And like, first of all, that guy can already go fuck himself for that. To clarify, that’s already stupid. BUT. He was talking about the man I had uncomfortable dreams about at least once a month. I couldn’t stand it. I’d get so mad I’d go home shaking sometimes because how fucking DARE he insult his hardworking stunning son by calling him lazy? For not reading the Bible the way his dad wants? When he’s already spending his time learning bagpipes? And fixing cars? And being cool? And cute? Who the fuck even cares if he uses the footnotes in the Book of Mormon? Who gives a rotten rat’s ass if he doesn’t use the scripture study manual his dad uses? He’s so cool he doesn’t even need it? So fuck off?

And eventually I got fucking Sick Of It and decided to mutiny. And by mutiny, I mean skip class. I’d just not go. And after a bit, adults started noticing and bugging me about it. At first, this was put off by small talk and excuses, but as my absence from Sunday School became more well-known, my excuses began to be rejected.

“Oh, Lizard, why aren’t you in class?” Uhm idk because my Sunday School teacher is mean to his kid and that makes me so mad wtf do you want from me? 🫠🤔

“Where’s your class, I’ll go with you!” Oh no ty I’d rather peel my own eyes than have my taste in men critiqued tyty 🩷

“Lizard, you should go to class, I’m sure they miss you!” And I miss the innocent days where my stomach didn’t hurt when a cool boy I knew was being belittled but unfortunately for us both those days are LONG gone and all that’s left is a budding psychosexual clusterfuck that will render me almost fully incapable of functioning for the better part of a decade so Bye Bye, sister Smith 🙂‍↕️

It had gotten to the point that ward leadership was involved. I was being approached by members of the Young Men’s presidency and the Bishopric to try and make me to back to class. They were telling me God had told them to find me and instruct me on my rebelliousness. This is where I implemented my secret weapon - women. Mormons are weird as hell about a lot of things, but especially about women. And I was GREAT with women. So to combat the leadership’s attention, I started helping women.

Our ward had a lot of new moms with babies who were, as babies tend to be, fussy. But for Mormon women the church is often their only social outlet, so they try to power through as long as they can even if it means enduring the exhausting ordeal of taking care of a fussy baby at church.

For what it’s worth, I have a lot of sway with babies. I got baby street cred. Me and babies have a rapport. I have always known this. I have always loved this. And in this crucial gay time in my faggot life my baby mind powers came in clutch - Every time I saw a member of the bishopric getting close, or a young men’s leader giving me side-eye, I’d start walking slowly towards class, passing by relief society. I’d wait until a mom’s baby had gotten too fussy and needed to leave the room, and I’d swoop in like a knight. “Oh, don’t you worry sister, I’ll bounce him a bit. You go back and hang out with your friends in class. You deserve a break.”

If it was a diaper change or something they’d tell me no. But if it was just some good old-fashioned baby fusses, I mean, they’d be moved almost to tears. They just got their social time back AND a free babysitter who is renowned as the Baby Whisperer. And because I was holding a baby as a favor for someone else, I of course could not reasonably be bothered to return to class.

So just like that, I was out of everyone’s sights. This went on for about a month before the straw that broke the camel’s back, which was that without my class participation the classes were quiet and awkward. I’d often take the brunt of Sunday school lectures by answering questions impulsively and over explaining myself enough that the clock could run out without anyone needing to do or say much. My absence meant everyone else was getting hit with the full unpleasantness of this guy’s bullshit. And so slowly, one-by-one, I had a group of about 8 kids on baby-holding duty. These new moms were so overjoyed, they and their husbands were both so actively in our corner that now chastising us was untenable. Now we had bargaining power. So the Bishopric approached us, confused beyond confused and uncomfortable beyond uncomfortable, and said,

“What’s it gonna take to get you back to class?”

The POWER I possessed in that moment was addictive. By being kind to the women of the ward and ignoring the Mormon de facto Rule of Law of following rules en-masse so the rule breakers feel left out, there were now so many people breaking ranks that we had effectively enacted a church boy labor strike. And they crumbled so fast it was almost like we had swayed God himself to our cause.

“I want brother assholedad gone. He sucks at teaching.”

I didn’t even have to say it. One of my rebels said it for me. I just nodded sagely and said “Yes, his class is not edifying. It’s better to not go and hold babies.”

And just like that, with a snap of my limp-wristed, Christ-wounding, bottom-brained fingers my faggot will was enacted. God’s revelation that brother shitdad was his chosen Sunday school teacher flipped on a dime. Suddenly brother shitdad was asked to be an usher and the fun dad of another one of my crushes was called in to teach us. I still stayed to hold babies a lot, but the rest of the class returned and all was well again.

Although I didn’t recognize it then, I think that was a formative moment for me in a lot of ways. I learned that being really persistently annoying will get me what I want from authority eventually. I learned that God’s will can be swayed by going in strike. I learned that ignoring men’s made up authority forces them to level with you as a person. I learned that caring for women, especially vulnerable women, can make a whole world happier. I learned that letting women rest can help them feel more love for the things that matter in their life. I learned that social bonds make everyone stronger and happier. And I learned that loving others in a gay way can change the world.

Be gayer. Read Terry Pratchett. I love y’all 💕

[teethmeats]

Erm. Uhhhmmm (*´_ゝ｀) hi

[wolfertinger666]

i drew myself once again!;+6

it's me,,Salem!!!

(HE/HIM) 🐇🏳️‍⚧️

[tullyscoffeejapan]

Inspiration for a remodel of a medium-sized formal living room with a medium tone wood floor, beige walls, and no fireplace.

Wags And Purrs Specialty Pantry Pets

[tameblog]

Happy Monday GPODers! We can’t get through the holiday season without a look at Cherry Ong’s incredible handmade wreaths and decorative swags. She has shared so many of her amazing designs over the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Holiday Decor From the Garden, Winter Wreaths and Arrangements, and more), yet with each submission she reveals a new and inspiring batch of combinations. Today we’re looking at wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her garden and as gifts last year. If you’re looking for the amazing winter decor she made this year, check out Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong Ingredients: Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the garden Eucalyptus parvifolia On our front door Ingredients: Fraser fir wreath 22 inches Forever Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the garden Juniper berries Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10 Vintage gold bells Vintage gold ribbon Cherry’s front door wreath is made even more spectacular with a pair of matching containers. Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the garden. Going for the gold here with magnolia branches, foraged western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon. Simple is best. Only three ingredients for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked into a premade Fraser fire wreath 22 inches in diameter. Dark and elegant wreath for a friend who loves horses. Ingredients: Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries Silver dollar eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11) Silver bells eucalyptus pods Black velvet ribbon Ornament of your choice – my choice for this gift was a cowboy boot Closeup. And a closeup of the beautiful cowboy boot ornament on the wreath. I love that the boot is not only shiny and eye-catching, but also very Christmas-y! Next up is a Juniper berry decked with even more berries. Really great for the birds! Ingredients: Profusion beautyberry (foraged) Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged) Seeded eucalyptus Silver bell eucalyptus pods White branches Now onto red wreaths. This one features hypericum berries. Ingredients: Mixed firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the base from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath Magnolia branches Hypericum berries, red, foliage removed Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged Seeded eucalyptus Another red wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches. More red wreaths and swags for gifts! As mentioned above, Cherry some fabulous swags along with her vast assortment of wreaths. This is a perfect companion to the red wreath directly above. And I absolutely adore these mini versions Cherry made! I’m not sure if this was the first year she made them or the first time I’m seeing them, but they are a stunning way to dress up any holiday gift. Another adorable mini swag. I’ll definitely be making a note to remember this amazing idea for next year! And last but not the least what I thought would be a fun kissing ball with a Prosecco ornament hanging from the bottom. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the garden. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible creations again, Cherry! Your designs easily out due any wreath or swag I’m able to find at stores. One of these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my own. Do you create holiday and winter decor from cuttings in your garden? We’d love to see them! Whether you make a few to hang around your home or design them as gifts like Cherry does, it is always inspiring to see what reader’s are able to create during this time of year. Follow the directions below to submit your photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   Have a garden you’d like to share? Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5-10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here. Fine Gardening Recommended Products Gardener's Log Book from NYBG Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. This weatherproof five-year log book includes the following features: · Sturdy waterproof cover to protect pages from rain and muddy soil · Lined pages and gridded paper for plotting beds · Five years of 12-month bloom and harvest grids for recording what you planted and when · Authoritative appendices on composting, pruning, pest and disease control, and container gardening · Useful reminders by season on fertilizing, mulching, and transplanting · Space for listing your favorite sources and suppliers. DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 6-Piece Saw Blade Set Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm - DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm Source link

[ramestoryworld]

Happy Monday GPODers! We can’t get through the holiday season without a look at Cherry Ong’s incredible handmade wreaths and decorative swags. She has shared so many of her amazing designs over the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Holiday Decor From the Garden, Winter Wreaths and Arrangements, and more), yet with each submission she reveals a new and inspiring batch of combinations. Today we’re looking at wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her garden and as gifts last year. If you’re looking for the amazing winter decor she made this year, check out Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong Ingredients: Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the garden Eucalyptus parvifolia On our front door Ingredients: Fraser fir wreath 22 inches Forever Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the garden Juniper berries Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10 Vintage gold bells Vintage gold ribbon Cherry’s front door wreath is made even more spectacular with a pair of matching containers. Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the garden. Going for the gold here with magnolia branches, foraged western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon. Simple is best. Only three ingredients for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked into a premade Fraser fire wreath 22 inches in diameter. Dark and elegant wreath for a friend who loves horses. Ingredients: Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries Silver dollar eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11) Silver bells eucalyptus pods Black velvet ribbon Ornament of your choice – my choice for this gift was a cowboy boot Closeup. And a closeup of the beautiful cowboy boot ornament on the wreath. I love that the boot is not only shiny and eye-catching, but also very Christmas-y! Next up is a Juniper berry decked with even more berries. Really great for the birds! Ingredients: Profusion beautyberry (foraged) Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged) Seeded eucalyptus Silver bell eucalyptus pods White branches Now onto red wreaths. This one features hypericum berries. Ingredients: Mixed firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the base from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath Magnolia branches Hypericum berries, red, foliage removed Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged Seeded eucalyptus Another red wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches. More red wreaths and swags for gifts! As mentioned above, Cherry some fabulous swags along with her vast assortment of wreaths. This is a perfect companion to the red wreath directly above. And I absolutely adore these mini versions Cherry made! I’m not sure if this was the first year she made them or the first time I’m seeing them, but they are a stunning way to dress up any holiday gift. Another adorable mini swag. I’ll definitely be making a note to remember this amazing idea for next year! And last but not the least what I thought would be a fun kissing ball with a Prosecco ornament hanging from the bottom. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the garden. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible creations again, Cherry! Your designs easily out due any wreath or swag I’m able to find at stores. One of these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my own. Do you create holiday and winter decor from cuttings in your garden? We’d love to see them! Whether you make a few to hang around your home or design them as gifts like Cherry does, it is always inspiring to see what reader’s are able to create during this time of year. Follow the directions below to submit your photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   Have a garden you’d like to share? Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5-10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here. Fine Gardening Recommended Products Gardener's Log Book from NYBG Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. This weatherproof five-year log book includes the following features: · Sturdy waterproof cover to protect pages from rain and muddy soil · Lined pages and gridded paper for plotting beds · Five years of 12-month bloom and harvest grids for recording what you planted and when · Authoritative appendices on composting, pruning, pest and disease control, and container gardening · Useful reminders by season on fertilizing, mulching, and transplanting · Space for listing your favorite sources and suppliers. DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 6-Piece Saw Blade Set Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm - DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm Source link

[alexha2210]

Happy Monday GPODers! We can’t get through the holiday season without a look at Cherry Ong’s incredible handmade wreaths and decorative swags. She has shared so many of her amazing designs over the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Holiday Decor From the Garden, Winter Wreaths and Arrangements, and more), yet with each submission she reveals a new and inspiring batch of combinations. Today we’re looking at wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her garden and as gifts last year. If you’re looking for the amazing winter decor she made this year, check out Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong Ingredients: Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the garden Eucalyptus parvifolia On our front door Ingredients: Fraser fir wreath 22 inches Forever Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the garden Juniper berries Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10 Vintage gold bells Vintage gold ribbon Cherry’s front door wreath is made even more spectacular with a pair of matching containers. Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the garden. Going for the gold here with magnolia branches, foraged western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon. Simple is best. Only three ingredients for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked into a premade Fraser fire wreath 22 inches in diameter. Dark and elegant wreath for a friend who loves horses. Ingredients: Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries Silver dollar eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11) Silver bells eucalyptus pods Black velvet ribbon Ornament of your choice – my choice for this gift was a cowboy boot Closeup. And a closeup of the beautiful cowboy boot ornament on the wreath. I love that the boot is not only shiny and eye-catching, but also very Christmas-y! Next up is a Juniper berry decked with even more berries. Really great for the birds! Ingredients: Profusion beautyberry (foraged) Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged) Seeded eucalyptus Silver bell eucalyptus pods White branches Now onto red wreaths. This one features hypericum berries. Ingredients: Mixed firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the base from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath Magnolia branches Hypericum berries, red, foliage removed Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged Seeded eucalyptus Another red wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches. More red wreaths and swags for gifts! As mentioned above, Cherry some fabulous swags along with her vast assortment of wreaths. This is a perfect companion to the red wreath directly above. And I absolutely adore these mini versions Cherry made! I’m not sure if this was the first year she made them or the first time I’m seeing them, but they are a stunning way to dress up any holiday gift. Another adorable mini swag. I’ll definitely be making a note to remember this amazing idea for next year! And last but not the least what I thought would be a fun kissing ball with a Prosecco ornament hanging from the bottom. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the garden. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible creations again, Cherry! Your designs easily out due any wreath or swag I’m able to find at stores. One of these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my own. Do you create holiday and winter decor from cuttings in your garden? We’d love to see them! Whether you make a few to hang around your home or design them as gifts like Cherry does, it is always inspiring to see what reader’s are able to create during this time of year. Follow the directions below to submit your photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   Have a garden you’d like to share? Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5-10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here. Fine Gardening Recommended Products Gardener's Log Book from NYBG Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. This weatherproof five-year log book includes the following features: · Sturdy waterproof cover to protect pages from rain and muddy soil · Lined pages and gridded paper for plotting beds · Five years of 12-month bloom and harvest grids for recording what you planted and when · Authoritative appendices on composting, pruning, pest and disease control, and container gardening · Useful reminders by season on fertilizing, mulching, and transplanting · Space for listing your favorite sources and suppliers. DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 6-Piece Saw Blade Set Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm - DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm Source link

[angusstory]

Happy Monday GPODers! We can’t get through the holiday season without a look at Cherry Ong’s incredible handmade wreaths and decorative swags. She has shared so many of her amazing designs over the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Holiday Decor From the Garden, Winter Wreaths and Arrangements, and more), yet with each submission she reveals a new and inspiring batch of combinations. Today we’re looking at wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her garden and as gifts last year. If you’re looking for the amazing winter decor she made this year, check out Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong Ingredients: Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the garden Eucalyptus parvifolia On our front door Ingredients: Fraser fir wreath 22 inches Forever Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the garden Juniper berries Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10 Vintage gold bells Vintage gold ribbon Cherry’s front door wreath is made even more spectacular with a pair of matching containers. Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the garden. Going for the gold here with magnolia branches, foraged western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon. Simple is best. Only three ingredients for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked into a premade Fraser fire wreath 22 inches in diameter. Dark and elegant wreath for a friend who loves horses. Ingredients: Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries Silver dollar eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11) Silver bells eucalyptus pods Black velvet ribbon Ornament of your choice – my choice for this gift was a cowboy boot Closeup. And a closeup of the beautiful cowboy boot ornament on the wreath. I love that the boot is not only shiny and eye-catching, but also very Christmas-y! Next up is a Juniper berry decked with even more berries. Really great for the birds! Ingredients: Profusion beautyberry (foraged) Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged) Seeded eucalyptus Silver bell eucalyptus pods White branches Now onto red wreaths. This one features hypericum berries. Ingredients: Mixed firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the base from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath Magnolia branches Hypericum berries, red, foliage removed Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged Seeded eucalyptus Another red wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches. More red wreaths and swags for gifts! As mentioned above, Cherry some fabulous swags along with her vast assortment of wreaths. This is a perfect companion to the red wreath directly above. And I absolutely adore these mini versions Cherry made! I’m not sure if this was the first year she made them or the first time I’m seeing them, but they are a stunning way to dress up any holiday gift. Another adorable mini swag. I’ll definitely be making a note to remember this amazing idea for next year! And last but not the least what I thought would be a fun kissing ball with a Prosecco ornament hanging from the bottom. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the garden. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible creations again, Cherry! Your designs easily out due any wreath or swag I’m able to find at stores. One of these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my own. Do you create holiday and winter decor from cuttings in your garden? We’d love to see them! Whether you make a few to hang around your home or design them as gifts like Cherry does, it is always inspiring to see what reader’s are able to create during this time of year. Follow the directions below to submit your photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   Have a garden you’d like to share? Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5-10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here. Fine Gardening Recommended Products Gardener's Log Book from NYBG Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. This weatherproof five-year log book includes the following features: · Sturdy waterproof cover to protect pages from rain and muddy soil · Lined pages and gridded paper for plotting beds · Five years of 12-month bloom and harvest grids for recording what you planted and when · Authoritative appendices on composting, pruning, pest and disease control, and container gardening · Useful reminders by season on fertilizing, mulching, and transplanting · Space for listing your favorite sources and suppliers. DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 6-Piece Saw Blade Set Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm - DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm Source link

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Happy Monday GPODers! We can’t get through the holiday season without a look at Cherry Ong’s incredible handmade wreaths and decorative swags. She has shared so many of her amazing designs over the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Holiday Decor From the Garden, Winter Wreaths and Arrangements, and more), yet with each submission she reveals a new and inspiring batch of combinations. Today we’re looking at wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her garden and as gifts last year. If you’re looking for the amazing winter decor she made this year, check out Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong Ingredients: Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the garden Eucalyptus parvifolia On our front door Ingredients: Fraser fir wreath 22 inches Forever Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the garden Juniper berries Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10 Vintage gold bells Vintage gold ribbon Cherry’s front door wreath is made even more spectacular with a pair of matching containers. Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the garden. Going for the gold here with magnolia branches, foraged western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon. Simple is best. Only three ingredients for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked into a premade Fraser fire wreath 22 inches in diameter. Dark and elegant wreath for a friend who loves horses. Ingredients: Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries Silver dollar eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11) Silver bells eucalyptus pods Black velvet ribbon Ornament of your choice – my choice for this gift was a cowboy boot Closeup. And a closeup of the beautiful cowboy boot ornament on the wreath. I love that the boot is not only shiny and eye-catching, but also very Christmas-y! Next up is a Juniper berry decked with even more berries. Really great for the birds! Ingredients: Profusion beautyberry (foraged) Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged) Seeded eucalyptus Silver bell eucalyptus pods White branches Now onto red wreaths. This one features hypericum berries. Ingredients: Mixed firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the base from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath Magnolia branches Hypericum berries, red, foliage removed Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged Seeded eucalyptus Another red wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches. More red wreaths and swags for gifts! As mentioned above, Cherry some fabulous swags along with her vast assortment of wreaths. This is a perfect companion to the red wreath directly above. And I absolutely adore these mini versions Cherry made! I’m not sure if this was the first year she made them or the first time I’m seeing them, but they are a stunning way to dress up any holiday gift. Another adorable mini swag. I’ll definitely be making a note to remember this amazing idea for next year! And last but not the least what I thought would be a fun kissing ball with a Prosecco ornament hanging from the bottom. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the garden. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible creations again, Cherry! Your designs easily out due any wreath or swag I’m able to find at stores. One of these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my own. Do you create holiday and winter decor from cuttings in your garden? We’d love to see them! Whether you make a few to hang around your home or design them as gifts like Cherry does, it is always inspiring to see what reader’s are able to create during this time of year. Follow the directions below to submit your photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   Have a garden you’d like to share? Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5-10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here. Fine Gardening Recommended Products Gardener's Log Book from NYBG Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. This weatherproof five-year log book includes the following features: · Sturdy waterproof cover to protect pages from rain and muddy soil · Lined pages and gridded paper for plotting beds · Five years of 12-month bloom and harvest grids for recording what you planted and when · Authoritative appendices on composting, pruning, pest and disease control, and container gardening · Useful reminders by season on fertilizing, mulching, and transplanting · Space for listing your favorite sources and suppliers. DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 6-Piece Saw Blade Set Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm - DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm Source link

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Happy Monday GPODers! We can’t get through the holiday season without a look at Cherry Ong’s incredible handmade wreaths and decorative swags. She has shared so many of her amazing designs over the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Holiday Decor From the Garden, Winter Wreaths and Arrangements, and more), yet with each submission she reveals a new and inspiring batch of combinations. Today we’re looking at wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her garden and as gifts last year. If you’re looking for the amazing winter decor she made this year, check out Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong Ingredients: Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the garden Eucalyptus parvifolia On our front door Ingredients: Fraser fir wreath 22 inches Forever Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the garden Juniper berries Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10 Vintage gold bells Vintage gold ribbon Cherry’s front door wreath is made even more spectacular with a pair of matching containers. Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the garden. Going for the gold here with magnolia branches, foraged western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon. Simple is best. Only three ingredients for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked into a premade Fraser fire wreath 22 inches in diameter. Dark and elegant wreath for a friend who loves horses. Ingredients: Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries Silver dollar eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11) Silver bells eucalyptus pods Black velvet ribbon Ornament of your choice – my choice for this gift was a cowboy boot Closeup. And a closeup of the beautiful cowboy boot ornament on the wreath. I love that the boot is not only shiny and eye-catching, but also very Christmas-y! Next up is a Juniper berry decked with even more berries. Really great for the birds! Ingredients: Profusion beautyberry (foraged) Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged) Seeded eucalyptus Silver bell eucalyptus pods White branches Now onto red wreaths. This one features hypericum berries. Ingredients: Mixed firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the base from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath Magnolia branches Hypericum berries, red, foliage removed Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged Seeded eucalyptus Another red wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches. More red wreaths and swags for gifts! As mentioned above, Cherry some fabulous swags along with her vast assortment of wreaths. This is a perfect companion to the red wreath directly above. And I absolutely adore these mini versions Cherry made! I’m not sure if this was the first year she made them or the first time I’m seeing them, but they are a stunning way to dress up any holiday gift. Another adorable mini swag. I’ll definitely be making a note to remember this amazing idea for next year! And last but not the least what I thought would be a fun kissing ball with a Prosecco ornament hanging from the bottom. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the garden. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible creations again, Cherry! Your designs easily out due any wreath or swag I’m able to find at stores. One of these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my own. Do you create holiday and winter decor from cuttings in your garden? We’d love to see them! Whether you make a few to hang around your home or design them as gifts like Cherry does, it is always inspiring to see what reader’s are able to create during this time of year. Follow the directions below to submit your photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   Have a garden you’d like to share? Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5-10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here. Fine Gardening Recommended Products Gardener's Log Book from NYBG Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. This weatherproof five-year log book includes the following features: · Sturdy waterproof cover to protect pages from rain and muddy soil · Lined pages and gridded paper for plotting beds · Five years of 12-month bloom and harvest grids for recording what you planted and when · Authoritative appendices on composting, pruning, pest and disease control, and container gardening · Useful reminders by season on fertilizing, mulching, and transplanting · Space for listing your favorite sources and suppliers. DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 6-Piece Saw Blade Set Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm - DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile. - 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches - 1-1/8-inch stroke length - Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm Source link