The cycles in decorating follow about a 2-3 decade time period. As for wood regaining popularity, my brother in western PA recently commented on his source of red oak firewood. He noted that decent sized trees “on the stump” would bring at least $1000 until several
years ago! Now? Cast asides... Angie replacing oak trim in the master bedroom sort of supports my brother’s comment.
I must confess, red oak really makes great firewood! Easy to split and dry. More resistant to decay than many other species when stacked with little protection from the rain.
I would rate the wood and “wood” as complementary. OTOH, Deb has cautioned me more than once to let her have a look before I make any decorating final decisions.
Crocus in front (all clustered in a mob — gonna hafta break THAT gang up before next spring) and mini-daffs (probably have a real name, but they look like half-inch daffodils, so...). Real daffs are up, with heads, but nobody has opened since we went from 76° last Thursday to highs in the 40s since. Fingers crossed for this week. And our heritage rose, that over-winters in the garage, is putting out leaves! Funny-colored red leaves, because no sunlight for it yet, but that should change when it goes outside in a couple weeks.
I too see daffodil leaves with heads poking above yesterday's melting snow. I love this time of year!
For some reason, I have never had luck with roses. They are so beautiful and every once in a while I cannot stop myself from "trying another". My favorites are the coral hues.
We grow roses fine. Most are beautiful and, apparently, delicious. 🙄 We’re trying to find a deer-proof method that doesn’t involve getting a coyote to pee on them once a week.
The cycles in decorating follow about a 2-3 decade time period. As for wood regaining popularity, my brother in western PA recently commented on his source of red oak firewood. He noted that decent sized trees “on the stump” would bring at least $1000 until several
years ago! Now? Cast asides... Angie replacing oak trim in the master bedroom sort of supports my brother’s comment.
I must confess, red oak really makes great firewood! Easy to split and dry. More resistant to decay than many other species when stacked with little protection from the rain.
“And the seasons they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
We’re captives on the carousel of time”
Joni Mitchell
“Carousel of time...” interesting to ponder!
I would rate the wood and “wood” as complementary. OTOH, Deb has cautioned me more than once to let her have a look before I make any decorating final decisions.
Ummm... your backyard is gorgeous! Any early plants up? Crocus? Daffodils?
Crocus in front (all clustered in a mob — gonna hafta break THAT gang up before next spring) and mini-daffs (probably have a real name, but they look like half-inch daffodils, so...). Real daffs are up, with heads, but nobody has opened since we went from 76° last Thursday to highs in the 40s since. Fingers crossed for this week. And our heritage rose, that over-winters in the garage, is putting out leaves! Funny-colored red leaves, because no sunlight for it yet, but that should change when it goes outside in a couple weeks.
I too see daffodil leaves with heads poking above yesterday's melting snow. I love this time of year!
For some reason, I have never had luck with roses. They are so beautiful and every once in a while I cannot stop myself from "trying another". My favorites are the coral hues.
We grow roses fine. Most are beautiful and, apparently, delicious. 🙄 We’re trying to find a deer-proof method that doesn’t involve getting a coyote to pee on them once a week.
We have purchased some awful smelling stuff as a deterrent... it worked so-so. I’ve opted for planting deer resistant plants instead.🤷♀️
The “grains” match... and I wanted to bring some grey in through the floor coloring... my idea for “yes, and”.
The combo fits my vision/eye and that’s what really matters. 😁