I learned a few fashion tricks this weekend at the Fairy House Festival.
I need to keep up with the trends while dressing my own fairies.
I was happy to see that sensible shoes are in.
I found an assortment of hats to accent any outfit.
Wings come in all shapes and sizes.
Hair embellishments are a necessity.
There was a wide variety of wands.
Those fairies have a magical flare for fashion.
I must pay closer attention.
Flower
If you were wondering where all the fairies had gone yesterday,
they were all down at Latta Plantation for the Fairy House Festival.
I have never seen some many fairies.
All colors, sizes and ages came to construct a magical fairy colony along the wooded paths in the Faylinn Village.
In additions to the construction of dwellings,
fairies could also get their faces painted, make crafts,
play games, listen to stories,
plant flowers, blow bubbles and learn about nature.
There were even flying lessons available for the bravest little fairies.
My next post will be on Fairy Fashion. They have a flare for fashion!
FLOWER
Get out there while the weather is good. Gather your tools and gloves.
It’s clean-up time in the perennial beds here in the south.
There are babies on the way.
New bloom growth of Hellebores and Epimediums are peeking out of the ground.
I also cut down evergreen ferns now so I have a clear view of the lovely new fiddleheads.
Get all those old stems out of the way before new growth emerges.
It is much easier to do this now than have to be careful around the new shoots.
Removing old mulch and fallen leaves also removes disease and insects.
Replace with a fresh light layer of pine needles.
It is not spring, but you need to spring into action.
Like the saying about a horse costume… I’d rather be a head than a behind.
FLOW says GO!
I spent the weekend at Winter Fest in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
My favorite part was the ice sculpting.
The artists set up huge blocks of ice in the middle of the town park.
This was the finished product .
There were also frozen signs made for different businesses around town.
These pieces were lovely, but did not inspire me to become an Ice Artist.
I was too cold to stick around and watch the artists work.
I did return later for photos.
By then I was rather tired, but there was only this seat available.
So I just stood around with the bear.
Better to stand with a frozen bear, than sit with a frozen rear.
FROZEN FLOWER
I made a trip to the green patch today.
I was happy to be snipping in the sunshine.
I got a basket full.
Not enough to cook up a mess.
They aren’t for me.
They are for the bunnies, of course.
There is nothing more yummy to a bunny tummy than fresh greens.
See that smile?
FLOWER
This amaryllis was worth the wait.
Its blooms are a deep, velvet red with ruffles.
The yellow pollen and white-ended pistil add contrast.
I may have a new favorite!
FLOWER
I had to go outside today despite the cold and rain.
I have been pacing like a trapped animal in the house.
I was happy to see this colorful spurge, Euphorbia x martini.
‘Ascot Rainbow’ is its variety name.
The raindrops added a nice touch of sparkle.
Thank goodness for some color on a dreary day.
FLOWER
I have watched this Great Blue heron for hours.
It has stayed on this post all morning.
Once I looked up to see the post empty.
Next time I looked, the heron was back.
I have spent the entire morning on my computer
while my friend has spent this time preening on a post.
I tried to sneak down to the shore for a close-up,
but it flew away…
to another post.
FLOW
I have found a new place to go for instant gratification besides my kitchen.
(Winter gives me the munchies.)
My new hang-out without food is called Studio 73.
It is located just across the Catawba River in a lovely little town named Catawba.
I gave Rose a gift certificate for time here as a Christmas gift.
I tagged along with my camera and made a project myself.
I have not been so inspired in a long time.
The walls are covered in various forms of art.
Different artists display their work here. I was impressed by each array.
Rose and I had an enjoyable afternoon creating our own art.
She made a piece for her dorm door.
I created this camper for our entrance.
Stay tuned for another camper coming soon. I found one for the fairies.
I only hope they behave better in it than they did in their pumpkin!
You local folks need to check out this lovely Studio 73.
Just look for the giant paintbrush near the post office.
FLOW
