“I am at two with nature.”
~ Woody Allen
Lol, I don't know what it is about Woody Allen, his humour just resonates with me! The above pic was taken in Kingston, Ontario last spring - I wonder if Martha recognizes it? Seeing as it's only February, we've still got a ways to go before we can, in all honesty, say it's almost spring. I know I've said it's feeling like spring a few times of late and considering it's +2C as I type, I suppose my optimism is slightly warranted!
For those of you now wondering... no - I'm not officially starting a miniature themed month, I admit I'm a little tempted though, hehe! It only appears to be heading in that direction :) I thought the miniature gardens below so adorable, that I just had to share them with you. This would be a fun spring project, provided you had a bright enough window to get it going in, till you could move it outside.
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If you can't get to the beach this winter - you can always build your own :)
This reminds me of my bistro set I purchased last spring and enjoyed so much all summer.
I was on the lookout for a metal piece similar to what is behind this one (but full-sized, lol!)
and found several, one of which I plan to pick up early this spring. They are actually
old metal headboards, with a great patina (rust!) that look fab in the garden.
and found several, one of which I plan to pick up early this spring. They are actually
old metal headboards, with a great patina (rust!) that look fab in the garden.
This is cuteness overload, lol!!
Makes me wish I was small enough to walk through these gates and take a seat!
Next post I'll be showing you the homes of the folk who are responsible for tending these gardens...
These are gorgeous, and so clever. I wouldn't mind having a go at something like this myself.
ReplyDeleteMe too :) in fact I had a good look around yesterday with an eye to picking up some miniatures, but didn't come across anything suitable. When I do, I'm going to put one together and post a few pics :)
DeleteOh keep them coming please! I just LOVE miniatures. They're so dinky and cute, I could gaze at them all day....
ReplyDeleteI hear you - I especially love little rooms with all the goodies - I watched a tour of a miniture garden shed on youtube and was transfixed!
DeleteThese are the most adorable things I've ever seen. I especially love the one with the bunnies in it. I can see myself sitting in that chair reading a book while those little critters hop around. The first photo looks vaguely familiar, although I'm not sure why. I can't place it!
ReplyDeleteHi Martha, The one with the bunnies is a favourite of mine too :) That top pic was taken right downtown in those ancient cobblestone walkways that intersect the streets. Check out my June 7th post, under Kingston label.
DeleteThat's it! Ah, mystery solved...LOL...
DeleteOh, how I love these photos! Like you, I want to just shrink down and fit through that gate!
ReplyDelete:D I used to have quite a lot of miniature stuff, some of it may be in my attic - it sure would be useful for putting together one of these gardens.
DeleteWhy do such tiny things hold so much fascination? I guess it's a part of the magic of childhood that never leaves us. Sigh. Always a dream that other worlds exist. Loved this and really hope you post more, Jane!
ReplyDeleteFrancie, I think that must be what it is - dreaming of another world! Like most children tiny things fascinated me. That's probably why girls like dollhouses.
DeleteCharming! I especially like the popsicle stick adirondack chair in the beach scene!
ReplyDeleteHee hee, I think we should pick up a box today and get started on one :)
DeleteThose are totally fascinating...
ReplyDeleteThanks Patty, I just love them :)
DeleteMiniatures are always fascinating. I am always in awe at the time people spend on making them. Things like ships in a bottle or even those (Japanese?) cork board scenes are just sooooo detailed.
ReplyDeleteI know, it's all the time and attention to detail that gets me.
DeleteOh man, the cute is killing me!
ReplyDeleteMy mum had something similar for awhile. It took a lot of work if I remember correctly.
That quote is so funny. I may have to adopt it for my own for it's truly me too!
I know :) I think I need one of these... :)
DeleteWoody Allen is a funny guy - but I find either you love him or hate him - there doesn't seem to be a lot of middle ground there.
Adorable little gardens they are, everyone is just sooo cute. I'm sure they are a challenge to keep looking nice.
ReplyDeleteI'll be interested in seeing the homes of the folks that tend these little gardens.
I was wondering how much work they'd be to keep up; you'd need be vigilant - you wouldn't want everything to get overgrown - that would spoil the look.
DeleteThey are just gorgeous! I have a friend who has convinced her grandchildren that fairies live in her garden - she has a small frog pond. So good for kids to be kids and have these beliefs :) But absolutely ANYONE would believe looking at these :)
ReplyDeleteI really can't imagine 2+ being a sign of Spring! That would be a really really cold winter's day here! I love your frosty pics :)
Hi Annie, Around here, seing as it's February, +2 is a ridiculous temperature for this time of year!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to imagine other worlds and dimensions - keeps life interesting!