Spring Pussy Willow Wreath

It seems all over blogland people are decorating their doors for spring. Well, it is spring in Alberta too but, hmmmm, I don't see any tulips peeking through the ground (could be because I can't see the ground) and there certainly are no pansies sitting prettily on my step.

But the Pussy Willows are out in full force and I ventured out on Sunday to gather the usual armloads to create my new wreath. I love gathering these branches. It was quite a nice day and it always feels so good to be outside. I could hear geese honking, ravens croaking, and water running. I could also smell wood smoke in the air - so sweet. Someone must have been cleaning up their yard already.

My wreath looks so at home on my new green door (painted last autumn). It's a very authentic representation of what our world looks like right now. Twiggy and branchy with a promise of spring.

This year I added a little birdhouse and bird to create a little interest and make it different from other years.

Welcome!

I threw the moss balls in - thought I could get away with that - hey - I needed some colour!


Last year I created a tutorial on how to make this wreath. If you want to see it take a look at "An Explosion of Pussywillows". You can see that last year we did not have snow - it's hit or miss around here. I also photographed the wreath against a little red barn - had a lot of fun with that, I did!

Just a Party with my Peeps at How to Nest for Less Tutorials and Tips at Home Stories A to Z Spring Fling Party at Southern Hospitality It's a Cinch Linky Party at The Cottage Market Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors Bunny Blog Hop at On Sutton Place