Pale Pink Snapdragon...

It is amazing how one thing can capture your attention...
And this afternoon as I was strolling around Mia Bella Gardens,
I was captured! 
By the beauty of this lone pink snapdragon.
Captured by the joy that is in seeing 
the first blooms of Spring...
In the delightful furry buds...
 In the exquisiteness of the pink flower...
In the gorgeousness of the contrast 
between the colours of green and pink...
Captured...
 by a pale pink snapdragon.



French Look DIY Mini Terrarium...

 There is so many inspirational ideas
 for DIY mini terrariums in Net land...
You can use moss, interesting rocks, small stones,
bulbs - like grape hyacinths,
mini varieties of orchids, 
and air plants (tillandsias).
Decorate with crystals, 
miniature fairy scenes,
 or just a singular mini item as a focal point.
Put your chosen selection 
into jars, big or small, cloches, fishbowls, lightbulbs or bottles!
I thought I would create one in a large mason jar,
but then I remembered tucked away in a cupboard
was this sweet wee terrarium that my son made many years ago.
It was perfect...
in a not perfect rustic kinda way.
 In the bottom I placed a small amount of fine bark.
Arabella (assistant editor) had a little help from Clea today 
with her usual pre 'next step' inspections...
With a flick of that chocolate coloured tail, 
Arabella declared 'you may proceed to plant!".
A larger piece of mossy covered bark was placed inside,
and a baby fern was planted...
 A tiny impatiens seedling joined them..
along with Eiffel Tower!
 A quenching spray of water to finish.
The mini metal Eiffel Tower 
is the perfect addition to the terrarium as a focal point.
 It is official!
I'm in love with it...
Anything French,  anything Eiffel tower -
and my heart is completely lost!
You would never guess what it really is though...
Shall I tell you?
This just has to be the cutest Eiffel tower pencil sharpener you've ever seen!
 The completed terrarium looks fabulous on the French side table...
 DIY Mini Terrarium with a tiny touch of French = LOVE!



Blanket Chest 'No Sew' Cushion Topper...

Don't you just love simplicity?
I do!
And right now I am in love with 'No Sew' projects.
The simple, quick way to update decor in a jiffy!!
All with the help of a box of tiny gold safety pins.
 Place your cushion filling onto the previously ironed fabric, and wrap it up.
Just as if you are wrapping a gift.
 Then bind the seams using the little gold safety pins...
 Place down the centre back seam, 
and on the neatly enveloped corners.
From start to finish this wee project took a total of 20 minutes!
 Just remove the safety pins to wash it,
 or to change the fabric... 
 Arabella approves, 
she thinks the bird design is chirpy!
 This gorgeous fabric is vintage English...
And perfect for the red sitting room!

Art Washes Away From The Soul.....


Pablo Picasso's words are so very true don't you think?

Art washes away from the soul,
the very dust of everyday life...


To share these wonderful insightful words, 
I have put them onto one of my latest artworks...

Feel free to copy...
just right click and copy to your computer.

I'm In The Garden...

What have you got planned for today?
The weather here is suddenly Spring-like.
There is certainly a little gardening inspiration going on at Mia Bella,
and what a delicious warm fuzzy feeling that is!
 And that makes me feel so happy!
There is an eagerness to don those garden gloves,
so guess where I will be today?    :)  



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