tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post7937618614914265292..comments2024-02-07T07:31:06.512-05:00Comments on Greenbow: A Bit of WhimsyLisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-10943891144678565582008-08-01T11:37:00.000-04:002008-08-01T11:37:00.000-04:00I can't believe you can fit so much on "a small ci...I can't believe you can fit so much on "a small city lot" I especially love the dog and the Charleston lady. I envy your garden tour there. It must have been wonderful. Have you ever read Emily Whaley's books?Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-30587043009349914022008-07-31T23:11:00.000-04:002008-07-31T23:11:00.000-04:00Great post on your whimsical collections, Lisa. T...Great post on your whimsical collections, Lisa. Thanks for sharing them with us.Sweet Home and Garden Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026451200405491815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-20093510577570868172008-07-31T14:14:00.000-04:002008-07-31T14:14:00.000-04:00I hadn't come across gazing balls before, so thank...I hadn't come across gazing balls before, so thanks for the education Lisa :)<BR/><BR/>I like how some of your whimsy evokes such special memories for you.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-65545415583245199432008-07-30T10:41:00.000-04:002008-07-30T10:41:00.000-04:00Nan and Phillip, I don't remember taking the pictu...Nan and Phillip, I don't remember taking the picture of the gazing ball. I have in the past set up the scope from afar and taken pictures trying not to get myself in the picture. This is probably how I did it. However this particular angle would be difficult to get because my garden is not that deep and our scope is powerful. I am not really a photographer. I am a trial and error type picture taker with a point and shoot camera. I should make notes if I capture an intersting shot. I really didn't realize I wasn't in the photo. I am glad I wasn't though.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-89522573152005592032008-07-30T07:56:00.000-04:002008-07-30T07:56:00.000-04:00Oh, the chicken, and the eggs, and the chicks - to...Oh, the chicken, and the eggs, and the chicks - too funny, Lisa. Thanks for sharing the stories of some of your favorite bits of garden whimsy. But I'm with Phillip in wanting to know how you got that great shot of your golden gazing ball without it reflecting you too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-17703107975322814262008-07-29T19:18:00.000-04:002008-07-29T19:18:00.000-04:00I love a bit of whimsy in the garden, it is a real...I love a bit of whimsy in the garden, it is a real spirit lifter. Now I am inspired to get a gazing ball and a bear or frog to hold it.<BR/>What fun. Last week I bought a very funny frog pot; he has the happiest grin and I put a dainty white flowering plant in it.<BR/>He cheers me each time I see him, right outside the kitchen door on a patio table.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-68170611603327518402008-07-29T17:47:00.000-04:002008-07-29T17:47:00.000-04:00I don't know which I like more, the bear or the ch...I don't know which I like more, the bear or the chicken. That bust is lovely too. Yeah, I am longing for more garden space.Thanks for sharing yours so generously.<BR/>regards,<BR/>TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-71068442419345128502008-07-29T11:39:00.000-04:002008-07-29T11:39:00.000-04:00oh gosh Lisa, how wonderful to see so many of your...oh gosh Lisa, how wonderful to see so many of your garden ornaments and gazing balls in one post. I'm a person who does like gazing balls but not so much on those first stands that came out. I love your bear!! and the frog that holds one too. You know what's so appealing in your garden with the gazing balls? It's that you have different colours, different sizes, and different creatures presenting them. Thanks for sharing this whimsy with us -- you've given me a delight today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-91098911868521348052008-07-28T09:33:00.000-04:002008-07-28T09:33:00.000-04:00this is such a fun and entertaining and interestin...this is such a fun and entertaining and interesting post, thank you i've had fun reading it.soulbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879115279499153124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-71398488876213212942008-07-28T07:52:00.000-04:002008-07-28T07:52:00.000-04:00Garden whimsy is so much fun..a character builder ...Garden whimsy is so much fun..a character builder in the garden. Yours are great conversation pieces!<BR/>I love gazing balls I have one myself and move it around the garden regulary and yes it brings light to a dark corner.Your bear is so tame.<BR/>Your concrete dog is a lovley tribute <BR/>to your pet.It would be a fun walk through your garden!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-78293085132592843692008-07-28T07:27:00.000-04:002008-07-28T07:27:00.000-04:00Hi Lisa, the first shot of the bear looks cool and...Hi Lisa, the first shot of the bear looks cool and the last photo with the light shining through looks stunning.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13385710094192499956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-53529518506418469872008-07-28T01:15:00.000-04:002008-07-28T01:15:00.000-04:00I'm glad you joined in Lisa - that sense of humor ...I'm glad you joined in Lisa - that sense of humor displayed in your writing is delightful when used to make your garden playful... and seeing those gazing balls takes me back to childhood when they were all the rage. <BR/>They're very tempting! <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-76845161924913799402008-07-27T23:32:00.000-04:002008-07-27T23:32:00.000-04:00I love your hen on a nest--I've never seen one of ...I love your hen on a nest--I've never seen one of those before.Julia Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251841342644205906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-27855831238274427542008-07-27T18:02:00.000-04:002008-07-27T18:02:00.000-04:00What a wonderful garden - and what a grand tour of...What a wonderful garden - and what a grand tour of wit and whimsy.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996538460071167819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-35082457594121165352008-07-27T16:03:00.000-04:002008-07-27T16:03:00.000-04:00What a great selection of garden whimsy you have, ...What a great selection of garden whimsy you have, Lisa! I'm not sure which is my favorite. Now I see why you liked that lizard stone sculpture I showed in my LilyFest post! ;-)Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-13684131208935027132008-07-27T12:35:00.000-04:002008-07-27T12:35:00.000-04:00Whimsy rocks! Love this post!Whimsy rocks! Love this post!The Giraffe Head Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163787271055203400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-85148970028929157932008-07-27T02:51:00.000-04:002008-07-27T02:51:00.000-04:00Love the garden whimsy and the fact there's a stor...Love the garden whimsy and the fact there's a story to go with every piece.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-47880549091877734772008-07-27T00:46:00.000-04:002008-07-27T00:46:00.000-04:00It would be so cool to 'explore' your garden, so f...It would be so cool to 'explore' your garden, so full of surprises!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-87083651393510605882008-07-27T00:29:00.000-04:002008-07-27T00:29:00.000-04:00Very fun... I think that my favorite is the hen, w...Very fun... I think that my favorite is the hen, with her eggs scattered about! :)<BR/><BR/>I keep looking for some whimsy in my garden... but somehow I find it lacking. I really AM too serious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-8296748714763082172008-07-26T23:05:00.000-04:002008-07-26T23:05:00.000-04:00I need more whimsy in the garden. I really like yo...I need more whimsy in the garden. I really like your bear!Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-50964714500641592032008-07-26T17:41:00.000-04:002008-07-26T17:41:00.000-04:00Lisa, I've never been a big fan of gazing balls un...Lisa, I've never been a big fan of gazing balls until I was given one as a gift last year. It's bright blue, my favorite color in the garden, and has caused me to do a 180 in my thoughts on gazing balls.<BR/>I love all yours in different colors, especially on the bear. I don't blame the lady for stopping by and wanting her own!<BR/><BR/>But the lab has to be my favorite; I just finished a little garden memorial to our late dog. The garden seems the perfect place to preserve favorite memories of special pets, doesn't it?<BR/><BR/>Alas, I'm not very whimsical, so I'm not participating in this project. I think I need to "lighten up" :)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-14360927104930315122008-07-26T16:41:00.000-04:002008-07-26T16:41:00.000-04:00I like gazing balls in moderation LOL!!! The one y...I like gazing balls in moderation LOL!!! The one you show with the bear is very cute. <BR/><BR/>www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.comGeraldine https://www.blogger.com/profile/07410019941984295767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-44752349745283623332008-07-26T15:08:00.000-04:002008-07-26T15:08:00.000-04:00I love your whimsy. I am wondering how you took th...I love your whimsy. I am wondering how you took the gazing ball photo without capturing your reflection? You've got me stumped! LOLPhillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-79965234856403899642008-07-26T15:03:00.000-04:002008-07-26T15:03:00.000-04:00One of the best things about gazing balls is of co...One of the best things about gazing balls is of course the reflection that you see in them. I especially like the scene in your gold one.flydragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10561665960229511333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-48430191353360865322008-07-26T11:01:00.000-04:002008-07-26T11:01:00.000-04:00Lisa,You have a nice collection of whimsy and your...Lisa,<BR/><BR/>You have a nice collection of whimsy and your post was a fun tour of your garden... As a pretty new reader I was glad to find out more about your location. For the longest time I have been planning to mosaic a bowling bowl...but haven't; maybe it's time to just get a gazing globe! My husband would fall in love with the bear. <BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.com