Sneek Peek

The big project is rolling along enough to give a sneak peek. I think it will be completed this weekend. If I can keep moving. 3 yards of sand and more to unload but it is shaping up. It has been a really fun and exciting project to say the least. I am really enjoying it(-:

There is more to do but at least I can share this little snippet of what is really going on. Have a Happy Hump Day!

Tentacle Planter

 

This is what I got. Love it! Arrived safely packaged in the mail. I was even able to choose the one I wanted. What more can you ask for? (-: Super nice place to shop. The Potted Store I would recommend it and they are not even paying me to say it! (-:

Now to get it planted and hung up(-:

 

Today is, work on the big project day. It will require a few yards of sand. So I am off to the local supply yard to get some sand. Can hardly wait to get it done.  I am sure by now you have figured it has something to do with an ocean or beach theme or both? Well that is a good guess. 

New

This is one of the things I got with the gift certificate from Carruth Studios.

It is a fish head.

I think it is pretty funny. DH welded a rod/stand for the fish head to sit on. I glued him onto the platform. Kinda looks like he is looking out of the water that way.

You may remember I got this old cauldron from my brother and we found the pump on Craigslist.

There is a fisherman standing next to the cauldron too. You can see the fish hook in the background.

Since the fish is the center of attention I didn't photograph the fisherman.

 

 I also got two new sun/moon faces. They look nice on the wall with all my other ones.

 

 

Also worked on getting the big project closer to being done. A lot more work for that to be finished though. Might run out of time this Fall. But for sure next Spring I will finish it up. You will have to keep checking back if you want to see it.(-:

 

And last but certainly not least I got a butterfly house put up.

 

 

 I have never had one before.  Shortly after that a butterfly flew in the yard. I ran to get my camera and grabbed the little one. It does not take the best pictures but here is the butterfly.

 

 

Do you think it is a Monarch? I was so excited to see it. It flew around the yard for a while then sailed off on a new adventure. I have never seen this type of butterfly here before.

So I guess if you build it they will come. I should have done that sooner.

Have a great week!

 

Obsession With Head Planters

Does anyone else have an obsession with a garden item? Besides plants of course. (-:

I just seem to always look for these head planters and faces for the garden. Anything with a face draws me in.

Head Planter

Last weekend I found some cool Tentacle planters.

        Tentacle Planter

I loved them, but passed them up. Then after I got home I went on line and found some. Of course I broke down and ordered one. I will put it on the wall by the sink fountain.

My other order came in too and I am working on a new project for one item. I will post a picture when it is finished. If it works out, it is going to be priceless.

Rain

Sprinkles fell yesterday. It was a nice thing to see. Although we need buckets and buckets.
More rain could fall today. I won't hold my breath.

New Sun Face

Took a little jaunt south of town. Just an hour away. I had read online about a little craft fair and thought I should go see what they had. Nothing at the craft fair I wanted, but I did find this at a local nursery. I am addicted to these faces. This one was made by a local artist. It is cement so it is pretty heavy.
I also got a few plants, and an air plant to try. It looks cool in my head planter. Had a fun time. Just what this gardener needed(-: Hope you have a great week!

It Has Been A Rough Week

Sometimes writing a poem gets me going in a better direction. Here is to a better week!

 

 

 

Order Is In

Well I got my gift certificate in the mail last week and I ordered my new Carruth items. They will arrive next week(-: I can't wait! I have a plan for the caldron pond. I hope it works and if so I will post pictures. I have to wait until my new creature arrives before I can see.

Over the weekend we got the yard back together from all the ditch digging and pipe laying and electric. Ugh! What a mess! We added a little more pathway to the original one and put new gravel down. It was back breaking work but at least it is done and I like it(-:

Bridge Work

All ready for El Nino to arrive.

Also had gravel laid to drive on. It is much nicer then red dirt. The car likes it better too(-:

Trying to tie up loose ends before Winter arrives and staying busy babysitting. Not much time for much else these days.