Trees- It's dogwood season

The dogwood tree is the stuff of legends. It is supposedly the tree used as the cross to crucify Jesus, though they are not native to the Middle East. In the Native American culture, it is a symbol of good luck for the Quileute and Makah ( Yes, the "Twilight" tribes), as well as a historic food source for many tribes. For some, it indicates when to plant corn, for others, it indicates the start of spring and the Easter season.

I am a passive gardener, in reality. So, if a plant volunteers in a spot that seems good, I leave it. If it survives my neglectful gardening, all the better. This volunteer dogwood has been growing in a garden bed for a few years. It is the "under story" tree to a volunteer oak tree. This is the first year the dogwood has really bloomed and it out did itself! The blooms are about 3 inches across and plentiful. So, maybe it is good luck, maybe it is time to plant corn, but this showy shorty is a winner with me! 

Brassy- bad for your hair, great for your home

No one wants to hear that their hair in Brassy. But for the home, brass is hot! The current hot patina has a brown cast, but it can patina into some beautiful colors. My personal favorite is a purple-y taupe with the golden undertone. I have a great selections of types of tray, from ashtray to coffee table. All from Etsy! You can click on the word "Brass Tray" under any of the pictures to take you to the item to purchase!

Brass Mid Century Flower ashtray. The petals are removable for personal ashtrays! Crazy, but cool.

Mid-Century 10 inch brass tray, not too big, not too small!

                                  Brass Bamboo look tray 12 inches!



Huge 36 inch Moroccan Brass Tray. It is the perfect ottoman topper!


Patina, Patina, Patina! This is fantastic! 25 inch brass tray- love the colors.



Pretty vintage Moroccan Tray, 17 inch!

Want more? Click HERE to find all the brass trays you could want!