Smile~ it's Saturday! Yesterday I worked for a bit in the backyard, then headed inside to clean and trim some strawberries my husband and I bought at a small farmer's market. We also picked up some more sunflower seeds to plant because the batch I planted in April (which were doing so nicely) were devoured by some little critter....slugs? Grrr! Even though it is a bit late in the season, our summer weather lasts well into October, so I am hoping the newly planted sunflower seeds will thrive in the above ground planter I put them in this time. I love seeing those sunny yellow faces each year in the backyard. The birds enjoy them too.
I have two things to share with you today: my Fairy Garden, which is a work in progress, and a new greeting card I made.
Every summer I refresh this little saucer pot with some kind of grass, herbs or flowers. I also like to include a tiny marble bird bath, a bee skep, a trellis, pebbles and, of course, a fairy to watch over it. I used pieces of a broken terra cotta pot for a garden path, and installed a 'Bees Welcome' sign next to the skep. Notice the Lavender fairy hanging onto the trellis? Sometimes she appears next to the birdbath, and often she has company...Yarrow Fairy, Geranium Fairy or perhaps a butterfly or bird.
She is so sweet! And although she holds a special place in her heart for the color lavender, she also likes pink.
The bees share garden news with her~
I'm sure she must have thought I was a curious sight taking photos of some of the pink flowers in the yard.
There are soft blush colored pink petals in the compost pan, tiny Geranium blossoms, deep pink roses, pink and white trumpet shaped Penstemon, hydrangea and more.
Can you imagine what it would be like to climb inside this gorgeous bloom? Or nap between rose petals?
Wishing you plenty of reasons to smile today!
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Share your Cup Thursday/Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Beverly at How Sweet The Sound
Uncommonly Yours
I need to spend sometime in dejarden soon too.
ReplyDeleteI am wild about your fairy garden. Magical
I love our fairy garden, I've seen a lot of those lately CUUUTTTEEE!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, Shawn! Lovin the little fairy garden, all your beautiful pink flowers and the LOVELY card! Wonderful color combination!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Happy pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteCome and see my PINK entry, when you get a chance, thanks!
PS.. I am now following your blog, it would be delightful if you can follow my family blog too, thank you!
Lovely flowers..
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I LOVE your fairy garden! I am so jealous of your bee skep and your little sign! I know I shouldn't be jealous, but I am! I am! Soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your pink and yellow card kick. You have made some gorgeous ones and I love the layer upon layer. That color combination just really works!
Your fairy garden is so sweet! I made one this year and hid a few items among plants. It's kind of an eye spy for the grandies. They are loving it. The tiny bee skep is so darn cute. I would love to find one. I have always loved skeps. Your blooms are gorgeous and yes, I would love to be a fairy or a bumble bee and climb into those lovelies. Even if just for a day. Your card is very sweet also. Thanks so much for sharing with share Your Cup.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Simple but elegant.
ReplyDeleteI love the card, simple is still elegant.
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