For the past couple of years, I've been collecting antique glass ornaments that are all silver or gold pine cones. Here's a close-up of this year's tree — wouldn't it be interesting to know the stories these old ornaments could tell!?
I wish you a Merry Christmas!
Love your addition of the ribbon. Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stefan — Merry Christmas!
DeleteHello Mark, Your specialty in ornaments is perfect, combining nature, antiques, blown glass, and the humorous appropriateness of mercury-glass pine cones hanging on the pine tree--everything to like. Have a very Happy Holiday,
ReplyDelete--Jim
Hello, Jim,
DeleteI made a very conscious decision to limit the glass pine cones to silver and gold, though a couple of them are losing their mercury coloring and becoming transparent. That suits me, too.
I'm wishing you a happy holiday season there in Taiwan, and I imagine that you will experience some additional Asian festivites.
Dear Mark, Yes, I also love the pretty green ribbon and most especially I like the addition of the pearls. What makes your pine cones so special is the variance in color and of course their history. If we only could take a little peek into the past.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Mark..
Dear Gina,
DeleteBecause my tree is now limited to antique pine cones, I am supplimenting each year's display with a different color theme of plain round balls and ribbon. Last year it was blue, this year green, and next year will be a different color theme. And of course I can change the type of ribbon every year, though I almost always go for grosgrain.
Merry Christmas to you and Gene.
Pine cone ornaments are my favorites. They seem so natural on a tree.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Steve! It's been a great vicarious pleasure watching your handsome house renovation.
DeleteTo you as well Mark..thank you for the beauty you bring us all year long!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
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Thank you, Karena! As I type this, I see that the temperature in Kansas City is 37 degrees. Merry Christmas, and stay warm!!
DeleteDear Mark, the strand of pearls, the ribbon, and the beautiful glass pine cone which holds onto its secrets while capturing our imaginations makes for a most festive Christmas scene. I hope your Christmas was a Merry one and the New Year brings you much health and happiness. Barbara
ReplyDeleteHello, Barbara,
DeleteI did have a Merry Christmas, and the fun continues today, as I celebrate Boxing Day with friends. I wish you an equally happy and healthy New Year!
Dear Mark,
ReplyDeleteI trust you had a lovely Christmas and wish you a great new year. I'm very jealous of your pinecone collection - Beautiful!
Dear Anyes,
DeleteI was lucky to cull many of the pine cones from one very large collection. When I looked this year, I found them higher priced, so I guess I will be collecting one at a time!
I'm wishing you and your family a happy rest-of-the-season, and an equally happy 2015!