21 December







mellow is a pinecone
from a jack pine tree

tossed onto a tablecloth that my nana once used

illuminated by morning sunlight
blessing our season with its tiny grace 








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  1. Annie21 December 2013 at 09:18

    So gorgeous! Thank you for this inspiring post. Happy Solstice, happy holidays!

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  2. Unknown21 December 2013 at 10:04

    Lovely and simple with a nice shadow!
    Merry Christmas
    JetteMajken

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  3. Susan Demeter21 December 2013 at 11:17

    Beautiful :)

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  4. Lynn21 December 2013 at 11:53

    stunning shot!

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  5. Geraldine 21 December 2013 at 12:08

    this is just magical!

    Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and all the good things in 2014! :<)

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  6. Mersad21 December 2013 at 12:22

    Great depth of field.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  7. Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe21 December 2013 at 12:53

    Beautiful!
    Merry Mellow Christmas ~

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  8. Red Rose Alley21 December 2013 at 15:04

    My husband just brought me back about five pinecones when he took a hike recently. How special that you still have your nana's tablecloth. I loved your comment about all you want around your Christmas tree is your loved ones, as I am very close to my family too. It was my favorite comment of all.

    Merry Christmas.

    ~Sheri

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  9. J Cosmo Newbery21 December 2013 at 18:34

    Memories are triggered by the simplest of things.

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  10. Mary21 December 2013 at 19:51

    Oh, I really like the idea of 'blessing our season with its tiny grace.' Very nicely penned!

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  11. YTSL21 December 2013 at 21:34

    At first glance, the tablecloth looked like a bed of snow! :)

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  12. Brian Miller21 December 2013 at 21:58

    timy graces & simple beauties are what make life
    arent they.

    cool composition.

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  13. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie21 December 2013 at 22:50

    Beautiful. * Merry Christmas!
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  14. Our photos21 December 2013 at 23:02

    Beautiful photo!
    We wish you a Merry Christmas,
    RW & SK

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  15. Rambling Woods21 December 2013 at 23:07

    Beautiful

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