BittersweetCelastrus Scandens
Celastrus is derived from an ancient Greek name
Scandens refers to its climing habits
Folklore info:
Long ago shepards hung bittersweet vines around the necks of sheep that they believed had the evil eye.
Not sure what a sheep could do to have to be saved from the "evil eye"?
I picked this beautiful bittersweet wreath up at a local shop in Jamesville, NY. She does not have a website to share with you. The name of her shop is "The Colonial Housefitter". I love her shop and will take a few pictures to share with you next time I make a visit.
6 comments:
How pretty...simple but lovely!
Wish I could find some around here!
Oh what a Beautiful wreath, and super photo you took. Love this time of the year. Will check and see how far up Jamesville, NY is from me.
Hugs ~ Connie xox
Evil Eye...Sheep??
Folklore is Great...
Just LOVE Bittersweet Wreaths...
You should visit her shop soon so we can see some photos...Love the Shops Name...
You surly must get some mighty COLD Winters by Lake Ontario...
My Best...Marilyn
I love that wreath!! NY state is magnificent this time of year.
Thank you for your kind words...your quote about sisters touched my heart.
OH..what a great name for a shop! Thank you for the information on bitter sweet..I love knowing the history of things I love.
Joyous October to you,
Doreen
Hi, thanks for posting on my blog so that I could find yours!
I love the pictures that you have posted.
Linda
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