Welcome to Gnome Hollow. We have completed our Secret Garden Project. I've been wanting to make a fairy garden for my son since before he was born, but he would try to eat acorn cap tea cups and tiny fairy cottages; so we made him a Gnome home that he can actually play in instead. It sits in the middle of our strawberry bed... I'm not sure if that was the best spot, but Panda seems to be enjoying it. All items in the making of this Hollow have been made from pre-owned or thrifted items (with the exception of paint).
A Day in the Life of a Gnome
Every Morning the sun rises on Gnome Hollow. (Little plastic house found at garage sale, silk flowers on roof are left over from our wedding stored these past 5 years).
The Gnome stokes the fire for breakfast.
When the fire is hot the Gnome makes Yummy acorn pancakes with Pine sap syrup. (Yummy for a Gnome that is).
Then he steps out of the house to begin his day. (The gnome hat is from last year's garden Gnome Halloween costume..)
He lives at 123 1/2 Gnome Hollow Drive. (tiny red mailbox found at thrift store for $0.99)
No mail today for Gnome.
He checks the robin nest on his roof. Look, two eggs have been laid. (The nest is made of grapevines rescued from my parents yard, the eggs are a foot ball cut in half).
Next the Gnome goes to the pond to get water for the flowers. The fish are happy to see him. (Hand Painted rocks we gathered from the shore of Lake Superior).
The Butterflies are visiting the pond too. (made from water jugs)
It looks like it has been a full day for Gnome. (Giant mushrooms made from a broken birdbath, birch logs, and wooden bowls).
Be well and Shine on! (left over Halloween decorations for cauldron and cinnamon broom trimmed down to size)
If you like Gnome Hollow, check out several other magical fairy gardens in the 2014 Magic Onions Fairy Garden Contest. Click on the image for link.
What a wonderful little spot. I love it, and it seems that your little man loves it too! Wonderful job mama!!!
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Thank you Kim, he does love it. his little Hollow has kept him occupied for hours since we started the project! I didn't want a plastic house in the yard, but I think it turned out ok ;)
DeleteThis is absolutely adorable!!! What a wonderful job you did making such a magical spot for your little man!!!! Have a great week!! : )
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Thank you, we had fun making it.
DeleteThis is too cute! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteOh, wow! I am blown away! This is so incredible--I think you did an amazing job of re-purposing so many different items. I love the blue "river" rocks and the way you painted the house, fireplace, etc. And oh, my--the broom. Your little gnome looks right at home. Great job, Mercy!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love the little pond to, There are painted fish as well, but you have to look close. Take care.
DeleteWow, how cool ans such fun... cheers Marie
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie. It was a lot of fun. How are your hands? Did the sulfur lotion help?
DeleteOh my goodness! This is absolutely magical! I love everything you did... from the "grass" on the roof, to the painting of the "stones". What a cute little gnome too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Wishing you a delightful day.
xoxo
Thank you. Watching my lil' guy playing in there has made it magical for me.
DeleteSo cute and so pinterest-able!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful, love all the repurposing and a great take on the 'Fairy Garden' so it works for your little guy. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh my, love it! Brings a smile to my face.
ReplyDeleteThis is over-the-top darling. You thought of so may creative things to do with the surrounding area.
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