peace

photograph by rinne allen

pretty mess

photograph by rinne allen

woodland textures

photo by rinne allen

hickory

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winter

photographs by rinne allen

winter bot gardens textures

we all spend a lot of time at our local botanical gardens…it is just at the edge of town, along the oconee river. winter walks along the many trails there yield glimpses of nature’s structure and quieter colors and patterns than you see in the warmer seasons. the openness that comes from winter is refreshing and provides views that would otherwise be obscured.

words & photographs by rinne allen

sasanqua simplicity

photographs by rinne allen

ginkgo

photograph by rinne allen

wild growth calendar

our friend megan of brown parcel press makes the loveliest calendars each year. this year’s calendar is no exception! titled ‘wild growth’, it is full of beautifully illustrated and beautifully printed pages, one for each month. this calendar would make a special gift for someone you love or who loves beautiful things.

photographs and words by rinne allen

crocus

photograph by rinne allen

ikebana book

this is the time of year when i am drawn to ikebana. all that is left in the garden are pods and stems, with a few sasanquas here and there. this book from japan always inspires me (i think i may have shared it here before, because i love it so much!). there are some beautiful moments inside it. hopefully it will encourage you to try a simple flower arrangement this winter too!

photographs and words by rinne allen

yarn from sweet olive!

our dear friends at sweet olive farm just picked up their latest batch of 100% alpaca yarn, spun form the fleece of their herd of alpaca…it is beautiful! 

the 200 yard skeins are available in four natural colors: off white, a cinnamon-brown, a dark brown-black blend, and a charcoal grey. the yarn is a worsted 3-ply yarn and is so soft and warm. 

each purchase of yarn goes towards helping all of the animals on their rescue farm, so get yours while you can! send them a note here, to see where all it can be purchased… 

photograph and words by rinne allen

fall morning

photograph by rinne allen

country house

this house is one of my favorite houses around. i have been going here for over 15 years to take photographs and each time i go back i am mesmerized. it is so simple and quiet and so beautiful. enjoy.

photographs and words by rinne allen

mandy's dried flower wreaths

mandy made some special wreaths this year using dried flowers and pods from her farm, 3 porch farm…they are everlasting! i love all the colors and textures in these wreaths, plus i love that they are on the smaller side too…and so sculptural.

photographs and words by rinne allen

fall morning

photograph by rinne allen

sasanquas

photographs by rinne allen

leaves and water

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sasanqua

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deciduous magnolia

photograph by rinne allen