pine cones.

I had no idea that pine cones opened up like this. Did you?

I honestly thought there were just different types of pine cones and that some opened up & some didn't. Maybe that's true too? Either way, I am picking up the next one I see and immediately popping it into the microwave. So beautiful.

its beginning to look a lot like winter.

how cool are these? no traditional red + green tacky patterning. and the stockings are not covered with snowmen or tiny dressed up santas. its a clean, crisp, winter look. now, if i could just learn how to sew...

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