There really should be nothing controversial about the peace symbol (remember the Denver couple's holiday wreath versus their homeowner's association*??). Desiring peace, in whatever form is most important to your life, is never worthy of a fine or reprimand. When it comes to one's home and expressions of peace, the old symbol can imply a lot, but is really so simple: Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward...[we think filling in the blank is appropriate]. Porcelain and Cardboard, bloggers at Design Boner, reminded us of the power of the peace wreath:
Pine peace wreath, Organic Bouquet ($64.95)
Colorful ornament peace wreath, Tonic Home ($130)
Silver ornament peace wreath, Tonic Home
($130 and out of stock - but a fairly simple DIY, we think).
Grapevine peace wreath, Tonic Home ($85-$145)
(*Note: The Denver couple's HOA surrendered on the peace wreath controversy as reported in The Denver Post, Nov. 28, 2006.)
(Thanks, Design Boner.)
Comments (5)
How wonderful for the family of my friend, Rob Atkinson. Rest in peace, Rob! Love from your neighborhood friends on the Trails.
A peace sign is now a political statement? Whatever happened to "Peace on Earth, good will toward men"?
We are fighting with our HOA about this right now!
I suppose these homeowners' associations also ban religious displays, yes?
Hey hey! You're welcome. We're all about spreading the peace.