From Skilled Hands » Fairy Gardens http://fromskilledhands.com a potter's life Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:05:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Spring Stroll and Faeries, Too: A My Town Monday Post http://fromskilledhands.com/2010/05/17/spring-stroll-and-faeries-too-a-my-town-monday-post/ http://fromskilledhands.com/2010/05/17/spring-stroll-and-faeries-too-a-my-town-monday-post/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 20:57:55 +0000 fromskilledhands http://fromskilledhands.com/?p=3504 Join us in the Village of Peninsula next Saturday, May 22nd, as we stroll into Spring. We will have some faerie houses for you to discover, and a faerie marketplace too. Here are some photos of some of our faerie house builders, and a sample of what you’ll find, both at our Elements Gallery, and around the Village.

Ben, Julia, Hana and CeCe and their faerie house, Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Julia, Ben, CeCe and Hanah and their faerie house, Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

In May of 2009, the Village of Peninsula, Ohio, population 602, hosted a village-wide display of fairy houses and gardens. Here is a look at some of them, starting with those at Elements Gallery.

Wander on over to My Town Monday for a look at what other folks have to say about their necks of the woods.

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]]> http://fromskilledhands.com/2010/05/17/spring-stroll-and-faeries-too-a-my-town-monday-post/feed/ 4 My Town Monday: The Fairies are Coming! http://fromskilledhands.com/2010/04/11/my-town-monday-the-fairies-are-coming/ http://fromskilledhands.com/2010/04/11/my-town-monday-the-fairies-are-coming/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:15:06 +0000 fromskilledhands http://fromskilledhands.com/?p=3282 Peninsula’s Spring Stroll will be here before long. It’s a celebration of spring, which is welcomed in my Valley. Our winters are long, cold and gray, and warmer temperatures and blue skies are a joy.

Last year’s celebration featured fairy houses and gardens. This year’s event will be Saturday, May 22nd and fairies will return to the Village. Here’s a look at last year’s festivities.  As always, please feel free to leave me a comment, or a stone (o), to let me know you’ve been here.  And wander over to My Town Monday, where you will find links to other folks who explore their towns.

Fairies in Peninsula, 2009 from From Skilled Hands on Vimeo.

In May of 2009, the Village of Peninsula, Ohio, population 602, hosted a village-wide display of fairy houses and gardens. Here is a look at some of them, starting with those at Elements Gallery.

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]]> http://fromskilledhands.com/2010/04/11/my-town-monday-the-fairies-are-coming/feed/ 6 The Joy of Discovery http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/05/28/the-joy-of-discovery/ http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/05/28/the-joy-of-discovery/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 03:39:26 +0000 fromskilledhands http://fromskilledhands.com/?p=1709 When I was about 6 years old, I found 2 pennies buried in the garden in which my father and I were planting radishes. I was amazed at the discovery of this treasure, although I didn’t quite understand why it was still shiny. My dad told me that the soil had protected them from the air and that was why they still shone. it wasn’t until many years later that my dad told me that he had put the pennies there so that I would have the joy of discovery.

Last weekend, children of all ages shared that spirit as they explored the Village of Peninsula, finding fairy houses and gardens. Here are some photos of the Fairy Garden behind our studio and gallery, Elements Gallery. Enjoy!Fairy table at Debra and Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery, Peninsula OH

Fairy swings at Debra and Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Fairy playground at Debra and Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Fairy Garden behind Debra and Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery, Peninsula OH.

Fairy path at Debra and Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Fairy laundry at Debra and Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH.

Fairy guesthouse behind Debra and Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Fairy Garden behind Debra and Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery, Peninsula OH.

Fairy table at Debra & Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

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Stay tuned…..

UPDATE: computer will be fixed tomorrow AND it’s under warranty!  Must be my pure thoughts and clean living.   Photos will be posted as soon as I get my computer back.

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]]> http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/05/27/the-best-made-plans/feed/ 1 Stroll into Spring: A My Town Monday Post. http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/05/24/stroll-into-spring-a-my-town-monday-post/ http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/05/24/stroll-into-spring-a-my-town-monday-post/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 02:33:02 +0000 fromskilledhands http://fromskilledhands.com/?p=1660 The fairy garden behind Debra & Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery in Peninsula, OH.

It was a busy weekend in the Village of Peninsula, nestled in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley. It was a time for discovery and adventure as the yearly Spring Stroll welcomed the new season to the Valley.

The population soared as families came to the Village to share in the magical adventures of the season. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway brought Thomas the Tank Engine to the Valley again this year.

Fairy houses and gardens were all over the Village.  Ronda from the Downtown Emporium created a map, and fairy lovers of all ages looked to see if they could answer all the questions: how many fairies live here?  can you find the octopus?  what is the name of the fairy house?

Imagine yourself discovering some of these magical dwellings. Look carefully; you might just see a sprite.

Fairy House at Diane Seske's Log Cabin Gallery.

Fairy Garden at the Bronson Chapel.

Fairies of the sea at the Downtown Emporiium.

Fairies read books ouisude the Peninsula Library.

Fairies rest on the steps of the Cuyahoga Valley Museum.

Fairy Garden at the Bronson Chapel.

Fairy Garden outside the Bronson Chapel.

Fairy Garden at Diane Seskes' Log Cabin Gallery.

Fairy House at the Peninsula Art Academy

Seagoing fairies at the Downtown Emporium.

Peggy Jo's fairy house at the Downtown Emporium.

Peggy Jo's fairy house at the Downtown Emporium.

Fairy house at Cuyahoga Valley Nat'l Park Association's Park Place store.

Come back on Wednesday and you’ll see more photos of the fairy dwellings behind our studio and gallery.

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Take a moment to realize that in the United States, Memorial Day is more than a 3 day weekend.  To read more, hop on over to Travis Erwin’s.  He  is the guy who is the MTM chief cook and bottle washer. He always has something interesting to say, and also posts links to other bloggers who write about their towns.

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For more information fly here.

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