9.12.11

rosemary wreaths

rosemary wreaths

i've been down over the last week, recovering from my surgery.  things went even better than we hoped, but we're waiting on all the tests and my biopsy results to come back.  i can tell already that this is not going to be a traditional holiday year, and i'm going to have to take things at a different pace.  i thought i'd have plenty of couch time during my recovery to make christmas presents and do a little online shopping, but all i can seem to do is rest.  my parents are here taking such excellent care of me, and i feel so grateful to have their help.

rosemary wreaths

before my surgery though, i made little rosemary wreaths for each door in our home in preparation for christmas and my parents arrival.  they were so simple to make, and smell wonderful, too.   all i did was wrap twenty-four gauge floral wire around a jar three times, secure the wire around the top of the wire circle, and start wrapping sprigs of rosemary to the frame.  each wreath took only two sprigs, but i could have used more.  i kind of made it up as i went, but this tutorial is an excellent reference.

rosemary wreaths

next up, the rosemary olive oil bread recipe from my sister-in-law that everyone has been requesting!  i just need to clear it with her that it's not a secret!

14 comments:

  1. these beautiful little wreaths just brightened my afternoon. wishing for days full of healing and rest for you. and hoping that you receive positive news from your tests. the word biopsy is very scary to me; i hope you are well.

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  2. hi elly! i love the wreaths!! hope you are getting lots of rests and that only good news comes your way this holiday season!! my sis just had surgery too and i am headed to go hang out with her this weekend and help run errands:) take it easy!!

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  3. Oh Elly, lots of prayers and healthy thoughts your way. Biopsies are scary (I know!) but I'm sure that everything will be well and good. How nice to have family there to help out with everything. xo.

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  4. those are so pretty, elly! i just love rosemary! i'm so so glad your surgery went well! i was thinking about you, hoping everything was going okay! glad to hear it is! :) merry christmas to you and yours!

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  5. sending good thoughts your way and hoping all comes out well....beautiful little wreaths..so glad you are being well taken care of...rest rest rest.

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  6. sending healing thoughts your way! :)

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  7. sending thoughts of comfort your way, elly. all my wishes for positive results and a peaceful holiday. xoxo

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  8. Please take very good care. I'm sending healing thoughts your way.

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  9. Elly! I am really happy for you that your surgery went well, and hopefully you will get the results you want from the biopsy. The best thing you can do for yourself is rest right now. Your body will tell you when you are ready to be up and moving again. Sending you all good thoughts for health and endurance and strength and a very speedy recovery. Your wreaths are so sweet and beautiful!!

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  10. thinking all good things for you and yours, elly. these little wreaths are just beautiful.

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  11. Tea and rest. Thinking of you.

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  12. sweet elly. rest up! been thinking about you since you mentioned the surgery. glad to hear it went well. come back to portland soon.

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  13. I'm thinking good thoughts for you. I'm happy to hear your parents are there with you too.

    Oh, and lovely wreaths!

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  14. i am so glad you are doing well and that everything is benign! i can not imagine how relieved you must feel! i hope 2012 is a great one for you guys. thanks for inspiring!

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