porch chimes

New view

Buster won't sleep in his new bed unless his old bed is in here too.  He likes his old blankie.  I LOVE being out here with all my chimes and crystals I have been wrapping for the last five years.  

 This is Buster's new bed.  Much nicer, cotton velvet feather pillow with a custom blanket to match.  I looked down yesterday and he was all snuggled in.  I will give him both if he needs them.  He is 14 years old and has been through a whole lot of change in his life.  Just need to re arrange my art on the wall and I'll be set!

 My new view is great even though the pool is closed.  I have California poppies blooming for some strange reason.

My belly dancer bells looks wonderful in here after my husband hung them for me. The brass looks really good with the silk and I like the way we did it in here much better.  Custom window valence.  Makes me so HAPPY! 

Back porch

John helped me hang some chimes today. Not done but I think it is a good start.

birdhouse chimes

Went a little crazy last night and wired up this chime. Love the natural birdhouses, added chimes to each house. Then used a bunch of fishing tackle I found at a sale one day to wire them together. Perfect lengths. Blackened all the metals to make it a little more cohesive.

Three chimes

Hoping that I have all my chimes made by the time John gets another day off. This is what I have come up with so far.

Beatles Chime

Had a great time with this project. With John's help we turned my Beatles chimes into something special. I have been collecting pieces for this project since the storm. I found some parts of my Beatles chime but it was mangled.

I came up with the design and he made it happen. Drilled holes and screwed the whole thing together. I added the crystals and beads. Found the chain at my local bead store, it was EXpensive. But, it is all in the details. Right? Not sure if it still plays Hey Jude but it sounds pretty too. Double click on the pictures for detail.

Hand Chimes

I have been doing art. Just not posting. Having a hard time getting a good picture of the latest chimes. And my chime mess was keeping me from journaling.

Had to show one more pic with the topper.

full moon wind chimes

Added the center piece on these chimes and hung them on the arbor. Can't wait to see them next summer surrounded by honeysuckle. It will be the second year on this vine so I'm thinking it will cover the whole thing. Will provide shade and enjoyment. The hummingbirds love this plant! Oh and best of all more privacy!

spoon me

Oh yeah. I kept looking at this. Knowing something was wrong and soon discovered it just needed MORE!