Topiaries in Tinker

We are now 14 days away from the Christmas Open House at Horton's!
Everyone has been so busy wrapping up last minute details ...we can't wait to share them with you!
But today...

I spent the morning out in Tinker House!

Do you notice anything different?
 a few weeks ago we installed a new window over the  sliding doors...
Creating an awning!

 Then added some reclaimed brackets and finials.

Years ago I bought 3 vintage brackets that had been taken off of an old house.
2 were installed on the cottage...

And when we found this wonderful old blue window ...
I asked my hubby to cut the third one in half to support the new window awning on the front of Tinker.

On the back side ...we added another reclaimed window over the sill.

This was a perfect fit!

Almost as if it were meant to be!

The weather was absolutely perfect so I took the opportunity  to plant some of the mini ferns and ivies I took from the pots on  our deck.
I try every year to do this....But don't always have the time!

I decided to use galvanized pots because they will look great in my utility room which is where they will be moved in a few weeks.

These pots and mini buckets do not have  holes  in the bottom so I put a layer of packing peanuts at the base of the pot to help with water drainage. I don't want my roots to be soggy!

I then added the potting soil...
The Ivy plant and a wire form I made from an old coat hanger.

I then gently wrapped the ivy around the wire frame.

Finished off by adding additional potting soil and in some of my pots...
Added  a really cool moss!

I love this little pot from IKEA. It reminds me of eyelet. I thought this one would be great in my little bathroom window in the cottage.

I watered and fed them with miracle grow and left to sit in the sun for a few days!

Now,where's my misting bottle?

I hope you find some time to do something outside during this glorious season too!

Until next time....