The late Stella Trafford was a founding member of The Garden Club of the Back Bay, and from the very beginning of the Wreath Project, was deeply committed to its financial success. What was less clear, however, was her commitment to some of the more arduous physical work wreath making entailed. In the days when we made the wreaths in Margaret Pokorny’s basement, she would arrive impeccably dressed, gloves and apron in hand, and then proceed to chat and advise (and it must be said, get in the way at times) before dashing off to another engagement. She was, however, a master at marketing, and steered many clients our way. We miss you, Stella.

Diane Gipson, Past President of the Club, who has run the Volunteer Assignments during Wreath Week, is today’s Wreath of the Day Sponsor.