Hydrangeas for the Winter Season

I thought I'd take a little break from holiday photography and 

show you something else today. 

Remember all those hydrangeas I gathered and dried

during the autumn season? 

Isn't it interesting to see the different colors they've

 dried to? 

Although the "blue hydrangea" has always been my favorite 

when they are growing in a garden, I think this 

dried hydrangea that has turned a lovely

aqua color is my favorite! 

Which color do you favor? 

Some have brown spots which I think means I probably didn't 

pick them at the right time, but I saved them anyway as I think 

they add a nice winter feeling to the mix. 

This wooden basket holds them all nicely, 

as long as I keep them where little Lucy can't get to them...

Lucy is so fascinated with them for some reason...

I don't want her to get sick if she eats one. 

So, the dried hydrangea...

I think it will become a winter staple for me each year. 

A lovely reminder of a warm,  summer day in the midst

of a dark and chilly winter.

Warm wishes, 

Becca