It's beginning to look a little like Christmas.

Adventures as usual we have planned...

More on that at a later date. 

My Alaska friends, especially North Pole reader etc. will be on stand by I see. 

Winter is Here

It's icy cold here. 

The little Anna hummingbirds need their feeders bubble packed. And the season calls for hearty soups. 

Quilt making, buying, selling...

Pink roses to decorate the tree this year. 

Snow in the snow country ..

The Colors of Christmas

Poinsettias at Molbaks Nursery

In over 20 varieties

And the lingering mums dressed in 

Subdued colors, reveal a beauty that 

only comes with age, and finishing. 

All of life, is beauty, in different forms,

If we create a place to honor it. 

I've nurtured them as far as they can go ...

The mums in the garden persevere even 

with very low freezing temps. But indoors 

they're run their course now..

A new mandala..

Last days as mums fade away ..

Long lasting beauty..

My beach

Mums begin bright and tone down to pastel hues

Careful management of flowers, cool temps

And life extends into December. 

Cutting stems facilitates longevity. 

Cleaning vases and changing water also helps. 

They love being noticed too!!

Saved from the freeze, these drops of sunshine.

Chrysanthemums

It's the season for Kiku

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria)

I found about. 5 of these near the Hoh rain forest and ocean. Pacific coast of WA. 

Weather blustery. Mums bright and colorful.

Fresh from the garden....