Happy Thanksgiving!

Since thanks are in order I'd like to thank some people for the design and computer help they've given me in developing my blog.  My daughter Bridget, (New Zealand) and Bryce Martin (Bowman) have given lots of tips and recommendations for making the blog effective and enjoyable to read.  I've learned that I can learn this new way of communicating.  Thanksgiving draws us into a time of reflection as we say goodbye to Fall and allow Winter to have its full sway even though it means snow and cold temperatures.

Fall in all its Beauty

Harvest Sunflower Tray

Harvest Charm

Fall is the season we put our yards to bed, cleaning out gardens and flowerbeds - when the snow flies we can allow the blanket to softly cover the ground we've worked all summer - I think the earth needs the rest.
The warm homey colors of Fall are reflected in my autumn trays that I display around the house.  My daughter, Bridget started us on the tray making journey.  She saw them in a magazine and thought we could try to make some.  My first was a tray of my Mother's - it is decorated with a collage of furnishings, lighting and pillows - in orange, yellow, green and ivory and has feet added to the bottom for stability.  On top of the collage I place a piece of glass cut to the size of the tray.  I use my trays with centerpieces, for serving company and even for my own enjoyment when I am having tea.  I have trays painted "Va va voom", my living room color, and white winter trays done with Christmas cards for the collage and of course spring trays done in pink pastels.  I have taught many classes on tray making and have thoroughly enjoyed sharing how to fabricate them.