Simple, natural pine cones are as much a part of Christmas decorations as brightly coloured glass ornaments. They're adaptive to any decor, whether rustic or sophisticated. I've collected many over the years, and given them all away, only to collect them all over again.
Pine cones will last for decades, decorating a mantle piece or doorway Christmas after Christmas. Icicles, on the other hand, need to be preserved in photographs.
Icicles are formed by the warmth of the Winter sun, melting the snow from the branches of a tree. The cold air freezes the water droplets, to form long icicles.
These icicles were actually formed in another way: an ice storm the previous day, froze the rain on the branches, gradually forming icicles. The sunshine the following day, made everything twinkle. Nature's tinsel.
Photographs Copyright of: Ruth Adams, Widow's Endorphins Photographic Images Incorporated.
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