🍁 🍂 Each year near Thanksgiving our massive Pin Oak tree turns brilliant red and I love it! We are blessed with a sunny day after several days of rain.
I have to leap at the chance to capture it when it turns the perfect red as soon the color will dull to a red-brown and our famous East Wind will scatter these leaves around the grounds.
I set my iPhone to wide angle lens which encompasses the whole tree but it makes it look small and it's huge.
Actually, a lot of the leaves are on the ground so it was fuller 2 weeks ago.
The farm place hasn't been very photogenic of late with grey and rainy days so I snapped a shot in the sunshine.. the chestnut leaves are gold and brown and the ground is covered with bristly nuts. Soon the deciduous trees will be naked.
Wide angle shot.
While I was out on the deck the sun was illuminating the long needle pine I dug up when it was 6 inches tall.. I have got to find just the right place to plant it and get it in the ground. But I can't figure out where!
Dayle dug this one up also and it's his Bonsai tree. Problem is I would get upset when he'd snip all the healthy little shoots off.. I begged him to give it a break and let it grow. It's taken a few years to fill out a bit. I like it better now!
During a dark evening I lit the candles on the table. I so enjoy candlelight. In fact, I have ordered some beeswax sheets in green and red and I will be rolling my own candles as soon as they arrive. :-) Check this space next week for a post about how to make your own candles. I plan to gift them to friends and family for Christmas.
I had to share this photo I saw on Facebook. Isn't it pretty?
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Oh, Teresa, those pictures of your bright red tree against the blue, blue sky are so pretty! Glad you had a sunny day to capture that for us. People are starting to put up Christmas decorations around here, too, whenever the weather cooperates. I will start after Thanksgiving so pretty soon! Thanks for the colorful post!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your red tree over the many years here. Lovely to see Dayles little tree too ❤ Yes xmas is coming fast but unsure how I will handle it but do love seeing all that decorate. 😀😀
ReplyDeleteThanks for the beautiful views from the farm and of Mt. Hood. I have been playing a Christmas stream of music from Family Radio frequently since the end of October! ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteYOUR PIN OAK LEAVES ARE GLORIOUS! . I LOVE MASSIVE TREES.
ReplyDeleteI HAVE ONE LITTLE TREE DECORATED RIGHT OUTSIDE MY KITCHEN. I'M GETTING A LITTLE CONCERNED ABOUT SHIPPING GIFTS OUT EARLY AS THEY SAY THINGS ARE DELAYED WITH COVID.
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That is so pretty with the red leaves and blue sky. Our trees lost their leaves weeks ago. Of course, Mt. Hood is glorious too.
ReplyDeleteIt's not too early for a Christmas tree. Look on my post tonight. Ours is up and was a gift. I hope you and Dayle have a wonderful weekend. Lots of rest and staying home. Things are heating up out there and we want you both healthy!
Blessings and hugs, (virtual of course)
Betsy
The pin oak is glorious in the sunshine. I'll be really interested in seeing how you make the candles, I've been looking at getting some beeswax lately and thinking about candle making ever since my neighbour gave me a lovely scented candle that she made herself. I hope you have a good weekend. CJ xx
ReplyDeletehi teresa! i usually insist on waiting until the first week or so of december to put up the tree but you are right, this year is different. i have decided the tree shall be up right after thanksgiving. the kitty cat christmas village is already set up as is the mini silver tree on the tv armoire.
ReplyDeletei can't wait to see your christmas tree!
peace and love from pdx,
melissa
That's one beautiful tree! I used to make candles by dipping the wick in different coloured liquid wax, then, while the candle was still warm, cut slices out to reveal the stripes, and fitting the cut-out piece back into the cut inside out. I never rolled candles, curious to learn how it is done. We don't allow Christmas in the house until after the last family birthday (our youngest, on the 14th). I am ok with that but I do enjoy seeing glimpses of Christmas in other houses when I walk past. Have a lovely Sunday xx
ReplyDeleteDear Teresa, I do love your oak tree very much, in the sunshine and with that very blue sky! We have a few in the street and I can see the seasons changing from my window! But now all the leaves are gone, due to a november storm. Although I do have some flower arrangements with little lights in, it is too early for a Christmas tree. We have the celebration of Sinterklaas, a Santa like figure, who has his birthday at the 5th of december and than give everyone presents. As soon as he gets home every one is getting his tree in and decorate, more and more like we see in the U.S.! :-) And also we get our idees from the U.K., our big excample in Europe. Ashame they are leaving the Europian Union! Hope you have a lovely sunday, waiting for your next post, love, Janneke. Netherlands.
ReplyDeleteHello Teresa the sky looks glorious and the tree magnificent.
ReplyDeleteI will start with lights outside and the Advent Star, but not until 1st December. Afterwards progress to other decorations and finally the tree.I think everyone must do as they feel is right for them. Hugs. Anne x
The tree is looking glorious and the sky a real delight. What a great idea to make your own candles to gift. A gift made with love, what could be nicer? We haven't made a start with the decorating as yet but I do know a lot of people that have and why not end this terrible year on a high.
ReplyDeleteYour tree is just amazing. Looking forward to seeing your candle project. Jo x
ReplyDeleteYour pin oak is lovely, Teresa. We have a red oak that was lovely at its prime this Autumn. We have a new slim tree that we hope to put up after Thanksgiving. Have a great evening. Oh, that last photo is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThat Pin oak certainly stands out....gorgeous red!! I do like the bonsai though it looks as if it is doing very well. You must have green fingers!! Your jadeite...It is fascinating!! You just never see any in the markets here and I have been looking :-) I am interested in making candles and really have no idea so I am looking forward to your next post. keep well Amanda x
ReplyDeleteYour pictures! What a tree, and what cheer... you are putting me in a holiday mood!
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