Pretty little flowers

I made some little vases from polymer clay and filled them with arrangements made from paper and wire. This top one is chrysanthemums.
And here are some roses just beginning to open.

Back Porch Update

Last night I decided the back porch needed a bigger lawn area. I started with some scraps of grass that my friend Tina gave me. I had to piece them together on a cardboard base. I added the pine on the back left corner and the planter full of petunias on the porch.
I found these shrub looking things at The Dollar Tree in the floral department. They actually work pretty well for shrubs. I added the rock borders around the beds and the stone sidewalk area. That was made from self stick tile scraps that I cut to the shapes I wanted and stuck down. Easy peasy!
The little corner bed is waiting for me to try making a rose bush.

Welcome

Please welcome Dangerous Mezzo of The Tudor/Medieval/Jacobean/Queen Anne Dollhouse Project. This is a group of Canadians working together on a couple of big projects. Stop by and say hello!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!

I spent some time in my yard taking photos this afternoon. I took lots of photos of trees and flowers but dandelions have a special place in my heart. They bring back memories of grubby little hands bringing me a bouquet of 'flowers' early in the spring. And I just think they're pretty. :-)
These last two photos were taken with the camera on the ground under the dandelions. They're very pop art looking. I like the blurred focus and the incredible blue of the sky.

Welcome!

I was gone for the day and came home to find two new followers! Please help me welcome April of Whatever is Lovely. April's blog is about her busy life as wife, mother, and homeschooler.

Also, please welcome Puppenstubennostalgie of PuNo's Minis 1:12. She has some fun and unique miniatures.

Please visit both blogs and thank you ladies for stopping by. Have a seat on the sofa and enjoy some refreshments. :-)

Mystery House Family

I had to pick up a few things in town today. I made a pass through the toy department just for fun and found a Polly Pocket couple with extra clothes. They work well for the parents in the Mystery House. Since the teenage daughter is already named Polly, I'm calling the mom Paula. The dad's name is Todd. He's relaxing with the newspaper in the living room.
Paula is heading out to get some groceries to fill those bare cupboards.
Polly is just glad to have some casual clothes. She was getting really tired of wearing that dress all the time. :-)

Spring Green Fairy

Here are the photos of the new fairy I promised to share.
The butterfly wings, flower hat, and crocheted lace all came from Dollar Tree. I think she looks better in person - I have a difficult time getting really good photos of my dolls. It doesn't help that the camera seems to magnify any flaws, lol.