I did, I finished it. It was not a quick project! But I desperately wanted to finish it by the end of the day on Christmas (knowing, of course, how quickly I am "over" Christmas the minute it passes, though I try not to be). When I was a kid, we always opened all of our presents on Christmas morning, rushed to mass, then retreated to whatever corners we could find at home and delved quietly into our new books, clothes, and craft stuff for several long hours before going to our grandma's for dinner. Every year for several years I would lie on my bed and draw something on Christmas afternoon -- for a long time, it was pictures from Camelot in colored pencil. I'd forgotten about this little tradition until Sunday: Andy unfortunately had to be at the hospital; our house was recovering from our party the night before, its prognosis poor (i.e.: I couldn't bring myself to really put everything back in order yet, feeling incomparably lazy); and I settled into the quiet, silver hours to finish my wreath, something just for me. It felt so much like those old afternoons spent drawing, thinking about the year, the special quiet magic of the day. I think some of that spirit found its way into the wreath. I didn't finish it until it had long been dark outside. I wished I had remembered to stitch a tiny "2005" into one of the leaves, for posterity. I guess it's not officially too late; we still have four more days of the year.
"If I'm walking through the rain
- and I hear you call my name
I will break into a run
without a pause . . . "
— The Avett Brothers
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It's beautiful!
Posted by: Anna | December 27, 2005 at 10:40 AM
That is totally gorgeous! I'm sure working on the wreath was much more relaxing and rejuvenating than cleaning!
Posted by: Mariko | December 27, 2005 at 11:14 AM
I LOVE it! (Do try to date it. You think you won't forget, but...)
Posted by: Jan | December 27, 2005 at 12:02 PM
The wreath is gorgeous, the colors you chose are so fresh & pretty!
Posted by: megan | December 27, 2005 at 03:50 PM
Wow....it's lovely. And I love knowing how you sweetly spent your afternoon waiting for Andy to come home. You're beyond dear.
Posted by: Suuzan | December 27, 2005 at 05:41 PM
Lovely, as always. Beautiful color choices!
Posted by: Carrie | December 27, 2005 at 06:08 PM
Love, love, love the wreath! It truly seems full of joy and the Christmas spirit :)
Posted by: Cassi | December 27, 2005 at 06:11 PM
It's beautiful.
Posted by: Dacia | December 27, 2005 at 06:30 PM
It's so beautiful I'm basically at a loss for words!!
Posted by: rebecca | December 27, 2005 at 06:40 PM
Thats such a pretty wreath! I love the flowers and leaves. Its all so lovely.. :)
Posted by: Rachel | December 27, 2005 at 07:53 PM
WOW....Absolutely adorable!!!
Posted by: Araxi | December 27, 2005 at 10:10 PM
It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Amber | December 28, 2005 at 06:56 AM
So astounding, it alsmost seems that it can't be real! Vibrant, beautiful, full of life! Hooray!
Posted by: Meegan Blue | December 28, 2005 at 10:35 AM
Your wreath is absolutely wonderful. It took my breath away the moment I saw it! Then I read your post and your magical "me" moments finishing your wreath made it even more special. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: stace | December 29, 2005 at 12:16 AM
love,Love,LOVE the finished wreath!!! Fabu job!
Posted by: Sarah | December 29, 2005 at 12:53 PM
Bravo Alicia! I love how it turned out!
Posted by: Blair | January 02, 2006 at 11:50 AM
gasp!
so, so YOU.
lovely, unique.
camelot, in colored pencils.
you inspire,
nostalgia
Posted by: laura r. | January 02, 2006 at 01:55 PM
It's so lovely and sweet! I hope it reminds you of that magic every year!
Posted by: scribblesnbits | January 12, 2006 at 12:56 PM