holiday | at home
W hite hyacinth,
boxw ood, and
pinecones in a low
bow l m ake a
cen terpiece,
left,
th at’s versatile
enough for any w in ter
occasion. Jon’s great-
great- gr andm o ther
m ade the colorful
pincushions,
below.
Sprigs of green ery
and tw ine bow s
em bellish w rapped
gifts,
bottom
.
and replants them in tiny clay pots. Bright
green boxwood clippings fill wreath forms,
create garlands, and are tucked into vessels
throughout the house. “Then, it’s just a trip to
the grocery store for colorful produce such as
artichokes, apples, or oranges.”
It takes a little bit of effort to get the look
right, Jon says. After all, branches and boughs
aren’t perfectly machined in a factory. You
have to adjust, lift, rotate, and keep experi-
menting until what you’ve gathered looks
good to your eye. “To me, it’s the antidote to
a season that’s usually overwrought with too
much glitter and gold and fake things,” Jon
says. “Taking a natural approach is all about
slowing down, simplifying, and getting back
to what matters most.”
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