Secret Gardens and Small Things

My garden is changing quickly.  Less brights, but lots of greens and browns.... which are just as lovely.  I have one more page of my garden journal that I really need to get done so the project is complete for this year.  Already new ideas collecting for next spring as shade is heavier than ever, and I need to move away from some of my standard bloomers.  I'm actually already quite excited to make some changes, and plan to add a special page in my journal to record my 2017 garden ideas.

The above is a tiny secret garden we were steered to while visiting the little country town of Ava a week ago.  We went to attend the Saturday market on the square, and while visiting a wonderful little art gallery, the owner told us to check out her secret garden down the block.  It's not wide enough to stretch my arms between the two buildings.... and at the end she's painted a lovely mural on the skinny wall.  I just love it!  So sweet to take this wee space that no one really sees, and yet make it beautiful!

Speaking of wee creations, I made this tiny pillow last week.  It's actually a little pattern on linen I picked up several months ago.  I've been wanting to create and hook something large and grand..... but just can't come up with what I want, or the enthusiasm to do it.  So.... this little piece was enough to feel productive, and hopefully, jump start a new design.  It's only about 5"x10",  and just the right size to find a good spot.

Someone else has also found a good spot!  Little Iris on the hedge apple rug.  The yellow bird house behind her was one of the reasons we went to Ava.  There was a very old man selling them.  He had lots and lots.... all bright colors.  We ended up getting four!  They are finding homes in the yard, and also for gifts.

I never seem to tire of weaving on my triloom.  I especially like how this shawl turned out.  It's a special order, and will be moving on.  Hard one for me to let go of, but going to a lovely lady and a good home.

It's a bit muggy here.... but I'm feeling fall and good energy.

xo

dulcy  

Garden Mop Top

Finished!  Something new and a bit different for me.  Wanted this hanging to retain an earthy quality, so I used this sweet branch as a dowel with a piece of leather as the hanger.  I like it hanging outside, and wish I could just leave it hanging on this old beat up trellis.......

Of course weather would be an issue, but I kind of like the idea of hanging hooking out and about in the garden.  Let the weather do it's work.... Could be interesting?

My knitting basket is full of projects..... a couple have been sold.  I'll tell you more about that later.

 

So narcissistic of me, but hubby took this shot of the back of my head the other night...... I won't let him photograph me during our "deck time" because I'm always a mess from a long day gardening, projects, and life in general.  But, that's ALWAYS when he's sticking his camera in my face!  This is all he's able to get...... poor photographer........

I think if I didn't comb this mop for a week I'd have dreads for sure.  Which is sort of where I'm heading.  It's such fun to be retired, and old enough to not give a hoot about hairdos and don'ts,  proper clothes and such for work.  Just have fun!

xo
dulcy