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The Lead Chandelier » Blog Archive » Holiday in the City — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:34:23 +0000

[...] response to, LA Foodie, Drew’s dilemma, “how does a city-dweller forage?,” TLC got together to come up with some city wreaths. When nature is not at your door, [...]

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:38:55 +0000

drew,
you can always purchase bags of cranberries (not exactly foraging) and place them in shall hurricanes with candles nestled down in them. I also like to use coffee beans which smell great! One thing I saw on TV was grateful “rocks” If you have guests over you give them a small smooth stone to right a word or something they are grateful for and then you place these down the middle or in the center of your table with some greenery.

love,
ANG

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:37:47 +0000

@drew
you can always purchase bags of cranberries (not exactly foraging) and place them in small hurricanes with candles nestled down in them. I also like to use coffee beans which smell great! One thing I saw on TV was grateful “rocks”. If you have guests over you give them a small smooth stone to write a word or something they are grateful for and then you place these down the middle or in the center of your table with some greenery.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:03:47 +0000

Even though I can buy a wreath for about $5 at a craft store, I’ve always enjoyed making my own. Because I rent, I feel unsure about cutting off branches, etc. in my landlord’s yard. Instead, I find my twigs and treasures on walks through my neighborhood in piles of yard waste. I have found some most interesting twigs and berries that way. And…I’m recycling!

By: Bregan

Bregan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:59:36 +0000

Drew. Great point! I used to live in the big city, so this will be a fun brainstorm – I already have some ideas. We’ll get back to you soon.

By: Drew

Drew — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:32:54 +0000

What would you suggest to someone who lives in an urban setting? I live in Los Angeles, and my back yard is a concrete patio. We have Griffith Park, the beach, and lots of other nearby nature getaways, but I’m unsure of the rules – I’m not sure if I can remove things like bird’s nests and pine cones.

I love making my own decorations for the holidays, so how does a city-dweller forage?

By: cindy

cindy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:17:30 +0000

just perfect the wreaths are beautiful thank you so much bregan, i love you