Victorian Inspired Topiary

I made this Victorian-inspired topiary approximately 15 years ago (maybe more). At the time I was over-the-top fascinated by these - grew my own flowers, dried them, and scavenged for unique stems. I made so many I gave away dozens! Ahhh, but that was then. In the past year I have been wanting to get rid of all of the ones I kept. Their time is over. They are dusty. They don't fit with most of my decor. And I keep my stuff to a minimum. But I can't do it. I can't bring myself to throw them out. Perhaps by having a photo, inspired with Kim Klassens textures, we will be able to part ways. Perhaps. I used 'Luminous' and 'Love'.

Check out all the vintage-themed beauties and Kim Klassen Cafe!

Along the fence

One day last summer as I was driving home, I was not expecting to see these poppies - there were hundreds of them lining a fence at a local campground and they had never been there in previous years. I was absolutely blown away - I thought they were so cheery and they seemed to be saying 'come on in and stay a while'.

Joining the fun over at 'Life-n-Reflection's Weekend Texture Twist. I used Kristy's textures 'Tall Tale' twice, one on multiply and one on soft light. Then I added 'Post Card' on hard light. I used layer masks to hide some of the effects. Lastly I added one paper from 'Recollections' by Joanne Brisebois and put it on multiply. Thank you Kristy for the free textures - I love your blog!





Also participating in the 'Rural Journal's' Sunday Best



Also linking up to the 'Creative Exchange' at Lisa Gordon Photography

Frangipani

I picked up a franjipani blossom that had fallen on the ground and set it on the hood of our rental car. I photographed it and applied a texture from Cottage Arts. Did you know that a frangipani is a plumeria? I didn't!