Valenlime's Day Wreath

February's wreath is finished and hanging, a Valentine's wreath with a twist (of lime). Made from twenty-five mini Texas limes, plus the two key ingredients for a good love note: a heart and a pun.

If you're making a wreath this month, please share a link to it, as we'd love to see! If we get a couple, I'll do a little round-up of them all at the end of the month.

A Year of Wreaths

Over advent, our tea wreath became one of my new favourite Christmas traditions. It also encouraged me to see wreaths in a new way -- they can go beyond run-on-the-mill winter greenery, and be fun, useful and unique. So, this year, I've set myself a challenge: to create a new wreath every month in 2011.

 1. Edible Wreath, 2. Marshmallow Wreath, 

3. Cinnamon Wreath, 4. Garlic Wreath

There are lots of inspired people around the world creating wreaths, like those above. I love the idea of a ring of herbs, ready to be used by the cook, a marshmallow wreath for the snowy months, cinnamon sticks to add a little fragrance to your entryway, and a garlic wreath to keep away any vampires!

5. Road Sign Wreath, 6. Thread Spool Wreath,

7. Wool Wreath, 8. Crayon Wreath

Others have made use of their extra wool, thread spools, and crayons, and have even recycled an old road sign!

Perhaps you like this idea and would like to join in? Each month, I'll have a spot for you to share a link to your own wreaths, so that we can inspire each other. For me, January's wreath will be started once we return from England, and shared with you as soon as possible... stay tuned!

Best of the Red: Edibles

It's been a little while since my last 'Best of the Red' collection, but this one has so many yummy redibles (red + edibles!), I hope it'll make up for the long break!

Warning: the following images may make you hungry!

For Breakfast, with Toast:

Organic Raspberry Jam by mirasolfarm, $8

With a Pot of Tea, for Elevensies:

Red Velvet Cake Truffles by lollidreams, $13.50

In My Pocket, All Through the Day:

Pomegranate Caramels by CaramelJubilee, $10 for 1/2 lb

With Something Sparkling, on a Special Evening:

Gourmet Raspberry Marshmallows by miaMallows, $5 for 6

Now, I'm sure I'll spend all morning trying to think up a reason to buy myself some marshmallows! Mmm.

xo

(P.S. I knew it! I couldn't stop myself! 18 marshmallows are on their way here... I promise, I'll let you know in detail just how they taste!)