Spring Wreath

I've had this photo of a wreath I loved in my files for a long time. 

I finally got around to making my own version! 

This was my inspiration photo.

I can't remember where I saw it, I save so many pics in my files

that I just can't remember!

It's so perfect for springtime and it's been feeling a lot like spring around here!

So, to get started I made some little eggs out of my favorite clay:

I let them air dry and then painted them with acrylic paints. 

I bought a floral stem and  nest at the craft store and just added some feathers to the nest.

Glued my nest in place, stuck the flowers all around and; Voila!

Here's my version of the wreath:

I really like the way it came out, and the little eggs are my favorite part!

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Any Thoughts?

This photo is my inspiration:

Me and Sher would love to have a spot out in the yard like this!

So...these are our 2 options:

 This gazebo is an octagon with 43 sq. ft. of inner space,

according to the description.

The second choice is 8'square:

I love the shape the look of the octagon, but can't decide whether it is too busy or not, and

also whether it is spacious enough.

As  for the second choice it would have more room because of the open legs.

It has a cute top, but I don't like the legs.

Decision, decisions...

Any Thoughts?

More Inspiration...

We've been having some lovely weather here lately.

Since the holidays are over I am stuck on dreaming of spring time,

and what to do with our long boring patio!!

Here are some inspirational photos that are helping us

come up with what we'd like to get done out there:

First, we need a little space for garden tool storage.

Since Sher doesn't share his garage with me lol, I've gotta

have him build something to house the tools!

Perhaps something like this could work:

Then we need some furniture.

A place to hang out ,eat , and lounge around:

We are planning on building an outdoor table and then perhaps tiling

the top. If we do decide to tile -I am thinking of hand painting the tiles

in some sort of design. ...It's still in the works..

Just like indoors, we need chairs outdoors too! lol

And of course, the something to lounge on:

It'd also be nice to see each other at night, right? :0)

I'm in LOVE with this chandelier.

It's from Pottery Barn and of course not available anymore.

No problemo though! I've kinda got something up my sleeve.

 

Putting up some lanterns is also in the plan:

This gorgeous birdhouse from Velvet and Linen really inspires me!

I'd LOVE to have something like this out there.

I also want to maybe doctor up these birdcages:

 To look closer like these birdcages:

or these:

Then hang them on the wall or from the ceiling.

I haven't made my mind up yet...

Then using this as inspiration I'm trying to come up with something to

make that would be a good pediment.

Then we gotta build some of these,

....And one of these..(Sher got the hammock for Christmas minus the stand, lol).

To have something like this in the yard would be so awesome...

and so very magical at night..

..and then last but not  least,

Toby the turtle!

...Why not, right?!

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Whew, there's tons on the list! Hopefully we can get some of the major things done

in time for spring. It's supposed to get cooler here soon -which is just

gonna make me dream harder!

Have a great weekend!