The Salvage Sisters are my kind of gals. While not all of the projects are my style, a book like this, that transforms castoffs{ think broken birdbath fruit bowl or a bookshelf constructed of loose drawers} reinforces all of my hording instincts. Otherwise known as "someday that thing might be useful". Find the book here.
Their ideas for Christmas couldn't include a simpler material - newspaper. The wreath has a charming and humble quality. The December issue of Country Living has instructions.
At times a tree this simple has been appealing to me, no lights to undo, no ornaments to take down, Christmas is over and you can chuck the whole thing - your decorations are biodegradable.
