I'm a bit late with December's Splash of Colour! The grey-white I've been surrounded by for what seems like weeks, but is really only days, has been replaced by a dull greeny-brown; making it hard to find much colour out and about!
Pot of basil in my kitchen window.
Oranges, ribbons and cloves ready to make pomanders.
I made them last year as you can see below. I've washed and ironed some of the ribbons from last year to use again.
Also on the table is a square of material I bought at Amerton Farm ready to make some festive scented hearts like the ones below that I made a couple of years ago.
I was thinking of you sunday, I made another pomander. It was last years post that started me off.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful splash of colour. I made some of your pomanders last year after you posted about them - I'll have to make some more. xxxxx
ReplyDeleteA splash of colour is just what I'm needing now that Jack Frost has stolen our sun!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty hearts!
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I made pomanders last year on a school trip to the ancient high house. I've made plenty when I was at school or on school trips but have never made them at home... maybe one day I'll manage it!
ReplyDeleteThere's just odd patches of snow here and there, mostly along dry stone walls around here. It's also looking greeny brown and quite dull, though there have been some nice colours at sunrise/set.
We often make pomanders in school ... the children love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a traditional thing to do!
Love Kathy xxx
A splash of colour is very welcome! It's been such a grey day today.
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmassy colours Rosie. The pomanders look really pretty with their festive ribbons tied around them. I like the scented hearts you have made too. Your basil looks really healthy. Mine is flagging! x
ReplyDeleteLovely splashes of colour. I love the smell (and taste!) of basil. Those pomanders look great.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosie , I picked up your blog from Diane at heart shaped .
ReplyDeleteI live in Leicestershire .loved reading your blog , I,ll come again --cottonreel
I make my pomanders each year with the 'kids' who are now in their late teens/early twenties - and we do it on Christmas Eve, so I'm even later than you!
ReplyDeleteMy outdoor surroundings have turned into dull brown as well Rosie! A lovely splash of colour especially the red and blue. I've made some pomanders - that lovely festive fragrance is wonderful on first entering the cottage!
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Love those hearts, I tried to install some colour into our home with a Poinsettia plant last week... managed to kill it with the sub-zero temperatures in our draughty old house.. Lizzie
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to come across your fascinating blog - with a whole load of interesting books that I haven't read - have visited amazon already!! Thanks.
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