Light up the Holidays

Last weekend was my favorite event of the year - Luminations

 

We light up the nurseries with hundreds of candles, luminarias and lights. Last year Kendel rigged us up the red lanterns in front. They are a nice touch.

 

 

Last year during the drought we also moved from real votive candles in our luminarias to battery opertated tea light to avoid any risk of fire. Not as bright as real flame, but much safer.

 

 

We missed the fire in the outdoor fireplace this year, but it was too dry, breezy and warm (62 degrees at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1!) to have open flames.

 

 

Here is the front of the workshop building all lit up and decorated for the occasion. Everyone walked over here to pick up their free door swag we make from Douglas fir boughs and sprigs we cut from evergreens in our gardens.

 

If you have a holiday party this year, plan to include lanterns or luminarias in the front of your house to give your guest a warm welcome and a lit path to the door. You and they will appreciate the effect.