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    T Tuesday: garden art edition

    For several weeks I’ve been meaning to share a little garden art piece. Last week I didn’t even make it for T stands for Tuesday.  In my defense, last Tuesday didn’t even seem like Tuesday since Monday was the Independence Day holiday. Enough with the excuses and on with the project.

    I used a strand of memory wire, beads and a fishing swivel to create this whimsical edition to my flower garden. I started out with a wildly random color assortment but didn’t love it. After some thought, I decided on blue, white and silver. I felt this combo would contrast nicely with the surrounding greenery.

    suncatcher

    I was really hoping the fishing swivel would make it twirl in the wind. So far it hasn’t seemed to spin. Perhaps if there were something flat or paddle shaped at the end instead of a faceted bead it would have enough wind resistance to spin. Oh well….

    I must also mention this was a stash busting project. Absolutely no cost. Nada. Zip. Zilch.

    It’s a good thing to since I was saving my pennies to buy a set of these pretty copper mugs for our new favorite summer drink.

    Moscow mule

    So pretty and the customary vessel for a Moscow mule. By keeping the copper mugs in the freezer they retain the cold for much longer.  You have to be careful with this vodka and ginger beer concoction though….they go down quick but sneak up on you. Don’t even ask how I know that one.

    I have errands on my list this morning but I’ll be around to check in with the rest of the T stands for Tuesday gang later.

    What are you doing today?

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    Refreshed flags

    Several years ago I made a banner for the deck rail.  It added a bit of whimsy to the deck box garden.

    Refreshed flags | Halle's Hobbies

     When we added a second garden I made flags for that as well. Over the years the elements have done a number on the flags. Up until last winter I always took them down at the end of each fall. Knowing that they really needed replacement I left them up to continue the whimsy throughout the cold months.

    Refreshed flags | Halle's Hobbies

    Today’s version of the flags are single sided. They still blow sweetly in the breeze adding a fun element to an otherwise boring fence and deck rail.

    Refreshed flags | Halle's Hobbies

    Refreshed flags | Halle's Hobbies

    Next is the planting….

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    T Tuesday: grapevine wreath edition

    T stands for Tuesday_200Thanks for stopping by today for T stands for Tuesday. I’ve got just boring old water in my glass today. 20140725_6078We’ve been so busy lately that it feels as if I haven’t done anything creative.  But then I got to thinking that I had made something…

    I had to cut out a grape vine from my garden. I had actually planted it there myself and now 2-3 years later I’m realizing that wasn’t the smartest plan.20140722_6068Just before tossing the vine into the yard waste bag I had a bit of inspiration. Why not make a grapevine wreath?! 20140722_6072

    I left it hanging in the shed to dry. I figure since it gets pretty hot in there even with the vents it should help to quickly dry it out. I made it slightly bigger than I’d like since I assume it will shrink in the drying process.

    I also had to share this gas station sign we spotted. It was over by the Falls and Mississippi river a couple weeks ago.

    gas wowGotta love a good sense of humor.

    Today and tomorrow are booked solid for us…I’ll be around to visit my T stands for Tuesday friends as soon as I can!