Giving Thanks for ... {Bittersweet}

Why do I always think of Dolly or Whitney when I use the word, bittersweet? You know, "Bittersweet memories is all I'm taking with me" from the huge hit, "I Will Always Love You."

Today, I am really thinking about bittersweet as in the branch with lovely fall-colored berries. 
I love, love to use bittersweet at this time of year, and my local florist Mitch's Flowers carries a huge selection.

With sinuous, reaching tendrils and bright orange bittersweet berries, these branches make a striking addition to my Autumnal décor.

This year, the ladies at Mitch's made two swags for atop each front door completely out of bittersweet branches and Spanish moss.

The bittersweet was also used as a filler in the trophy cups I shared with you last week.

I have used this faux bittersweet for years now, and it is at least 8 years old. It is one of the most realistic ones I've seen. It did cost a pretty penny at the time, but quality does pay for itself in the long run.

More about bittersweet:
The female plants produce the berries, but only if there is a male plant nearby to fertilize the flowers. American bittersweet vine grows quickly, covering trellises, arbors, fences and walls. Use it to cover unsightly features in the home landscape. When used as a ground cover, it will hide rock piles and tree stumps.

You can view more of my Giving Thanks series all November:

My Readers

My Job

The New Hazelnut

My Right to Vote

My Southern Style

Miss Ella {Book Signing}

Fresh Flowers

Our Veterans

Friends & Soirees

Acorn Door Decor

Work Anniversary

Simon of New Orleans

Thanks for bittersweet, y'all!