How To

My niece Abby has beleived in fairies since the age of 5. My sister used to type up letters on the computer from the fairies and reduce them down to a tiny size, roll them in a scroll like form, and neatly set them at the base of oak tree outside of their family home. That is where Abigail made a little fairy house for all of the wonderful, magically winged characters that would come visit her in the night. When I found these fairy gardens at the show I thought the dream could go on forever. Even if she found out that fairies weren’t for real the little gardens she could make, the tools, and the fairy furniture would be enough to keep the dream alive.

 At http://fairygardening.com you can learn where to buy, how to care for , and all about the magical ferries that can visit your home and make your little one smile.

Fairy Garden

Fairy Garden

Chalk Paint Pots

“Relax” and use some chalk paint on your pots!

What a fun idea?! I think I might paint a few pots in chalk paint in staggered sizes, set them next to the front door, and write an H on one and an I on the other. HI! I think pots can become a great way to send a message or create an eclectic look for your covered porch or patio. Maybe you would want to write what type of herbs you have planted or my favorite thing to do with my nieces have them name the plants!

Exterior and Interior Design…Italian Style!

One of my favorite garden design companies I enjoyed visiting and learning from is Garden House in San Vincenzo, Italy. Family owned and operated, the Lazzerini’s  like to keep it in house. They are equipped to make it all… inside and out. On there site you can get a taste of Italy through the design of the garden projects as well and their interiors. Check out their site at www.gardenhouse-lazzerini.com

I think this is such a beautiful natural way to create garden party decor. It’s also so easy to make. All you need is a styrofoam ball in the size you would like and u-shape pins. Cover the ball with moss or buy precovered moss balls at your craft store. Insert pins around the plant to hold to ball. Choose a starting point and work your way around with each Tillandsias. I think these would look amazing at any occasion.

To purchase Tillandsias go to www.airplants4u.com or www.deltonseashells.com

This picture is of a raised bed planter on a roof top terrace. This planter is a simple frame (stained) that was built around plastic window boxes. Looking at my space  I simply decided that I wanted my planter to be approximately 11 boxes long and the width was determined by the lenght of the window bow. I used 30 inches. I simply planted out each box using full and easy plants like liriope, coleus, and hostas. The area is loaded with shade so these plants are perfect and will be easy to keep alive during the summer months.
*Most chain stores have a wood cutting machine so you can get your lumber precut before you leavve the store. Buy nails long enough to go through the boards and hammer away. I think this took me all of 30 minutes to make once I had the materials.
So simple but it takes up space in a large area, provides impact, and look fabulous!

Massive curb appeal remodel beautifully shows this 15,000 SF home off for what it is…grand & gorgeous! Kim’s changing almost everything!