Edible Art

Artist Will Cotton's (posted previously here)

collaboration with Ladurée...macarons

with ginger infused whipped cream presented

in a box featuring one of his painting.

Brilliant, edible art.

More of his work here

Mischief and Mayhem made some edible art this holiday season too…gingerbread men.  At the home of a special friend….who welcomes little friends each year for a gingerbread decorating party.  Laughs and giggles, icing and sprinkles….a fun afternoon.

Mrs. Jeanne welcoming her guests.

Not satisfied with her work, Mayhem repeatedly licked the icing off of her cookie and started over…three times.

Careful, Mayhem will lick you.

I pray trails of sprinkles did not follow us throughout the house.

A quick chat with Santa.

And caroling too.

The light was getting low.

Time to go home.

Hanging of the greens

via here

A silhouette created with fir branches and photosensitive ink applied to fabric.  For more information and directions see here

The tradition of hanging evergreens during the cold winter months dates back to ancient times.  Once hung over windows and doors to ward off evil spirits and disease, evergreens became associated with everlasting life and rebirth upon the advent of Christianity.  

This symbolism is hard to appreciate during our modern times with our heated homes, artificial lights and worse...artificial trees.  The Jacob Kelly House, dating back to 1820, heated only with fireplaces and lit only with sunlight and candles provided the perfect backdrop for showcasing the virtue of hanging evergreens.  Decorated with native plants…smilax, magnolia, nandina, pine, and holly…the rooms, otherwise dark and cold, appeared welcoming and hopeful.