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Add Whimsy to your Garden
The most interesting and wonderful gardens have that bit of whimsy. A piece of art, a statue, a sign or arches and paths leading to seating tucked away waiting to be discovered. That tree above could have been an eyesore but instead it is a playful face with glasses and a planted hat! Tales from the Traveling Art Teacher shows how her students got very creative with their rocks and gives a list of the paint they used. This project would instantly add whimsy to any garden! You can also try painting a house on rocks. Placed around your garden, these rocks will brighten any space. Find some sticks or…
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Elevate a Simple Object Under Glass
A cloche, pronounced /kloshe/, is derived from the French word Bell. It is a clear glass dome that is used as a garden cover to protect tender seedlings from frost. If you see a French garden you will see a beautiful row of these beauties. It is also a beautiful way to elevate a simple objects. These lovely cloches are still used in gardens worldwide and can be used to elevate those most simple of objects. This next example of a simple object is so fun. A squirrel surrounded by nuts all under glass. Whimsical and fun for any season. This simple little caravan made of cardboard by artist Vera…
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5 of our Favorite Fairie Doors
Don’t you love Fairie doors! There are so many rustic fairy doors that inspired us… We chose 5 of our Favorite Fairie Doors for this week and hope you agree that they are fun and magical! All of these doors can be recreated by you if you take the time to gather up supplies from nature.
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You Need Hobbit Houses in your Fairie Garden
I want to live in a Hobbit house don’t you? The beautiful round door and the coziness of the fire and library. The table that seats so many for dinner….of course I am talking about the home of Bilbo Baggins! Stepping out into his garden and sitting on his bench. If we can’t live in one We need to add a Hobbit house in our Fairie Garden. I think everyone should have at least one Hobbit…ish looking house in their Fairie Garden. Maybe a whole little section of lovely little mounds with round doors. Here are some of my favorites for inspiration and a post that shows us a little…
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5 Of Our Favorite Fairie Beds
Fairies have it so great! They get to sleep in some of the most magical places and with all of nature surrounding them. In the forest they can find the best treasures that nature offers and so can you if you take the time to look. Here are 5 of our favorite beds that are dressed in some of the latest fairie faire!
