Windfallen

Wind and Rain....so, I've been walking home with large fistfuls of Torrey pine needles

A few days ago,our old tree lost a huge limb---This is an Irish strawberry tree or Arbutus Unedo, but I think it was very old and in need of the winter rains.

This is what I heard and felt, last night during strong winds and thankfully, rain!

Small Basket with Long Pine Needles

I had wanted to give this small basket to my granddaughter for Christmas--I've just recently picked it up again.  This is the smallest basket I've made.  I'm closing it in while building up the sides, then I'd like to make a tight fitting lid---we'll see!