Thanks to my sweet husband we have had a beautiful plot of zennias growing across the street on county land that we are responsible to care for. By responsible, I mean that if we did not mow, trim, etc. the strip of manageable land would quickly grow into a beast of thorns, vines and poison ivy. While our County Codes personnel are very quick to take care of any problems that arise, they need a little help with the routine maintenance. Because I was determined to be able to see the flowers from out picture window, I built our planter box the farthest point from a water source, in direct sun, across the street, and on someone else's land. In the past a rainbow of plants have met their demise, but this year Husband has been determined, and with great success, to grow a lovely color pallet of large blooming flowers. Most days he lugs two 5 gallon buckets to the planter and gives the lovelys a much needed drink, but it has been well worth it. We sure have been enjoying them, both from inside and out.
In this month's Cloth Paper Scissors magazine the readers challenge is centered around using wire and found objects...right up my alley! I sent in a picture of the artwork from my last blog for consideration and will find out on the 12th if was chosen. After putting myself out there many times and being rejected many more times than not, I now find it exciting to put artwork out for others to judge. I find it interesting seeing what does and does not speak to people. With that said...I hope it is chosen for print!
Hoping all have a lovely Sunday. I plan on being creative although I do not have a direction in mind. This means I will either wake up and be productive or I could just piddle with this and that all day and get absolutely nothing accomplished. Only time will tell....
Sweet dreams,
Hilari
