Artichoke

 

"Renaissance artists depicted artichokes in their works, showcasing the vegetable’s unique form and texture. During this period, artichokes were not only admired for their visual appeal but also held symbolic significance. The artichoke, with its intricate layers and thorny exterior, became a symbol of fertility and abundance. It was often included in still-life paintings as a representation of the bountiful harvest and the natural world." -- Wikipedia

Ornament

 

S-l-o-w-l-y adding ornaments to this year's tree.

Folder

 

Some of the music I’ve been living with for these past several weeks. I’m finished with the Magnificat for now, but I’ll be singing a couple of the movements from A Light in the Stable again later this month.

Rehearsal

 

Handbells

 

Wool

Blue Ribbon

 

I noticed just yesterday that this wreath had won first-place in the amateur division. Colonial Williamsburg's wreaths are like that. Some are produced every year by professionals, while others are created by amateurs. I see here a rather fun combination of both whimsy and design.