For several weeks I’ve been meaning to share a little garden art piece. Last week I didn’t even make it for T stands for Tuesday. In my defense, last Tuesday didn’t even seem like Tuesday since Monday was the Independence Day holiday. Enough with the excuses and on with the project.
I used a strand of memory wire, beads and a fishing swivel to create this whimsical edition to my flower garden. I started out with a wildly random color assortment but didn’t love it. After some thought, I decided on blue, white and silver. I felt this combo would contrast nicely with the surrounding greenery.
I was really hoping the fishing swivel would make it twirl in the wind. So far it hasn’t seemed to spin. Perhaps if there were something flat or paddle shaped at the end instead of a faceted bead it would have enough wind resistance to spin. Oh well….
I must also mention this was a stash busting project. Absolutely no cost. Nada. Zip. Zilch.
It’s a good thing to since I was saving my pennies to buy a set of these pretty copper mugs for our new favorite summer drink.
So pretty and the customary vessel for a Moscow mule. By keeping the copper mugs in the freezer they retain the cold for much longer. You have to be careful with this vodka and ginger beer concoction though….they go down quick but sneak up on you. Don’t even ask how I know that one.
I have errands on my list this morning but I’ll be around to check in with the rest of the T stands for Tuesday gang later.
What are you doing today?
Such a pretty addition to your garden. Visiting from T is for Tuesday
Hmm, I’ve never tried vodka and ginger beer, but I see you are experienced. Love those copper mugs, and your beaded flower is gorgeous. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
Gorgeous mug and that drink does sound like it might pack a refreshing punch ;-)
Your beaded whirly gig is great…you had me at blue and white. Playing with beads is such fun. I too thought that something to catch the breeze at the bottom might help turn it. Great idea and very pretty.
Happy T Day Halle oxo
p.s. I’m sure these summer days kind of run one into the other for you
love your dangle-such a pretty bit of sparkle in the yard! Never had a Moscow Mule although I’ve heard of them. Perhaps I’ll try one sometime-ONE:):) Happy T day!
Oh, I just love your beaded garden ornament it is beautiful and such a great addition to your garden! The mugs are fantastic, they are just the thing to keep your drinks nice and cold and the Moscow Mule must sure pack a kick :-). Happy T Day! J :-)
I never heard of that drink, but it sounds refreshing and good. And I love the new garden art and those copper mugs. I always wondered about them when I’ve seen them, and now I know. Enjoy a drink (but not too many). Hugs-Erika
Your garden art piece is perfect! It’d look so nice among the green plants. I’ve never seen mugs like your copper ones, but I’m thinking they’d be nice for lemonade, too. Happy T Tuesday!
Ha Ha…you crack me up about the Moscow mule…that mug is really stunning, though. love it, and your beautiful garden art piece! does the wind ever blow it off of the hook?…just wondered. Great stash buster project! happy T day! ♥
OK, I like your cute stash busting project, but I’m in LOVE with the copper mugs that would look so good in my kitchen.
Thanks for sharing these and fueling my fantasy for T this Tuesday. Vodka and beer? No wonder!
Your garden ornament is fabulous and that drink sounds fantastic!
Happy T-Day Halle!
oxo Susi
Its a lovely addition for your garden, I think the beads will realy catch the light of the sun for you. Those copper mugs are stunning, ejoyed the brew.
Happy Tuesday.
Yvonne x
Hi again.
I meant to say enjoy the brew, it sounds lovely.
Yvonne x
Love the garden art and your copper mugs are awesome. I know all about those drinks that just slip up on you like BOOM!!!! Happy T Day!
What a fun garden ornament. It does stand out against the greenery. Never had a Moscow Mule but I sure do like those copper mugs.
Spinning or not – the swivel look really pretty! and the copper mug as well, i´ve never seen one before. cool!
happy rest of the week:)
Just replying to your comment on my page. About the memory loss. Yup, its scary scary scary stuff. I dowry I might get it too, but I’m not sure its inherited, unless you get it young. For both of us, lets hoe its not inherited. And my mom has stopped making up the stories to fill in, as she did that, and now she just says oh I’m a little senile and laughs. Thanks for visiting my page.