Five Beautiful Things

 

Decking the Halls

In the premier issue of the Beekman 1802 Almanac, the new magazine founded by Brent and Josh, there is an article called “Keep it Green” by Rachel DeSchepper about using boughs and branches as simple decorations during the holidays. I have always loved the smell of evergreens indoors (pine and cedar are two of my favourite scents) and the article inspired me to select five images that demonstrate how beautiful decorating with winter greens can be.

Perhaps the biggest challenge is finding the boughs and branches to begin with. Unless you live on a large property with many trees that you can prune yourself, these cuttings can be quite expensive at nurseries and garden centers. Walking into a forest with a saw in hand is also not advisable, since many plots of land are protected and cutting trees that are not your own can be considered a crime in many states and provinces. Whatever you find on the ground, however, is generally fair game and if you’re not willing to purchase your cuttings then consider finding someone in a rural area who may be willing to allow you access to their land for small bundles of cuttings – perhaps for a small fee.

Having a home filled with the natural scent of winter greens imparts such a warm holiday feeling.  The scent of fresh pine has also been shown to boost your physical energy and mental clarity and to help ease depression.  It’s a holiday gift that keeps on giving!

 

 

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