Sometimes when we go on walks we come across some really interesting things. Here are just a few photos of some objects/places I have come across while out walking. Walking is like that old saying… “ Take time to smell the roses” When we walk, we get to see the details in everyday life. Such…
Tag: nature
DIY miniature garden chair.
Supplies you will need: Twigs from your garden glue wire cutters. So simple. Just take several sizes of twigs and cut down to size to start shaping a chair. You will have to glue in steps and let dry over night then continue on in adding pieces a little a time until your chair is…
Mother’s Day gifts from the garden.
“ To be a Mother is the most beautiful blessing. Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers.” Here in America we celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday. I thought I share with you all some inexpensive ways to gift those special ladies in your lives in celebration of their nurturing and mothering of others. It…
DIY tiny nest baskets from nature’s art supplies.
“ Great art picks up where nature ends.” Marc Chagall One of my favorite things to do when we are up north during the Spring is to collect little twigs, flowers , and leaves from the forest. I love to use natural items when decorating my homes for Spring. All the colors, beautiful flowers, leaves,…
Pinterest inspired confetti from nature
My daughter told me about natural confetti one day when we were walking into our home and walked across a pile of leaves that needed to be raked up (we are not known for keeping up very well with that part of our chores). I thought what a cool idea and collected a pile of…
Update: Apple picking in the country
Wow, we are crawling with apples. Well it is that time of year, when apples are everywhere, so I shouldn’t be so shocked, but it is a little overwhelming. Our neighbors here in the city just went on a road trip and when they got back from visiting family in Idaho they brought back a…
Our Little Red House 