The temperature is a nippy 8 degress as we approach the shortest day of the year. Despite the cold and dreary days, there are some where the sunshine makes an appearance, as was the case this afternoon. In the garden, hibiscus and camellias are in bloom, as is this mysterious shrub and it's pretty red berries. 

9 am this morning.

I've been experimenting with natural plant dyes again. In the pot recently , black beans and a hand sewn cotton cushion cover as the experiment. I'm satisfied with the resulting soft grey.