Butterflies at Christmas!

I really love butterflies! Even at Christmas! I love seeing them fluttering above the branches of my Christmas tree! I know they're not traditional Christmas decorations, but I just think they are so delicate and beautiful!

I have a few tricks with you to make butterflies a beautiful part of your Christmas decorating. Some of my ideas involve butterfly picks and I thought I'd share some of my favorite butterfly Christmas decorations and ornaments.

One little trick I have is to use butterfly picks. You can find these in the floral section of almost any craft store. I wire them to the branches of the trees so the butterflies look like they're floating just above the branches. It's a gorgeous effect.

Here are some of my butterfly ornaments. I hope you enjoy checking them out.

Merry Christmas!

Todd Tesone Michaels

Owner, Keystone Garden Centre

Butterflies and Deceased Loved Ones: Is there a Connection?

Many people have reported receiving a sign which affirmed that their deceased family member or friend had survived physical death and continues to live in another dimension of existence. These are what's known as symbolic "ADCs" or "ADC signs." It is believed that they are a relatively common type of after-death communication.

It has been said that some people are sent a sign spontaneously as a gift, while others ask or pray to receive one. Depending on their belief system, people may ask their deceased loved one to give them a sign, or they may pray to God or to the “universe” for one.

Butterflies are included in the typical symbolic ADCs, along with rainbows, flowers, many different species of birds and other animals. It doesn't matter whether a sign comes immediately or takes days or weeks to arrive, the fact is that most people intuitively recognize their sign right away and feel it was intended just for them.

ADC signs have been known to provide much hope to those who are grieving deeply, especially bereaved parents and the widowed. However, because they are a symbolic form of communication, the receiver must interpret his or her own experience and assign personal meaning to it.

Have a warm, safe and Happy Holiday season.

Todd Tesone Michaels
Owner, Keystone Garden Centre