What a beautiful day here in Lawrence, KS. I made the most of it by doing some much needed yard work, and then rewarded myself by planting some pansies. I drove around town to see who had the best bedding plants at the best prices this morning, and I hate to say it, but I bought a few flats at Wal-Mart. I usually think their flowers are saggy, but they were certainly pretty today.
Here is a photo of the front of my studio with a few pots of violas, pansies, and snapdragons. I also saw petunias for sale and thought that was odd, didn’t realize they were hardy enough to be out this early. I didn’t risk it, just in case.
One sad thing, while cleaning up the yard, I found a dead bluebird. Not a bluejay, which are pretty common, but an actual, pretty little bluebird. Even dead, he was a vibrant beauty. This might sound gross, (but if you know me you won’t be surprised that I did this) I plucked out his wing and tail feathers and saved them. The little guy will live on in a future craft project. Maybe I will make fairy wings for a vintage doll from his feathers.
I’m sorry but I had to chuckle at you plucking out the feathers, because I would have done that too! (acutally, I would have talked one of the guys in this house do it!) lol
I am sorry about the poor little bluebird though.
I love your pansies! That sweet little angel looks so pretty too! I have a weakness for garden angels.
it is so delightful to have come across your beautiful little site. i have been inspired by the hope of spring in maine…(which should be sometime in july!) please share a picture of how you used those magnificent feathers…
a friend just opened up my world by sharing her love of atc’s and i’m hooked. i will be back to see more of your wonderful art!
thank you!