Painted pots, Spring Flowers and Crocheted Baskets

Over the weekend, I found these little 

mini-daffodils and some shapely terra-cotta pots

at my local home-goods store. 

The pots were nothing special in their original 

state, but after a coat of gray latex porch and floor paint, 

they took on a charming air. 

I painted them inside and out to seal them against moisture, 

placing the daffodils, still in their pots, inside, 

and covered all with moss. 

Latex porch and floor paint is very durable and 

dries quickly. Be sure that your pots are absolutely

dry before applying paint. 

I have had very good results painting pots 

this way. 

These pots were painted last year with 

green and they still look beautiful. 

I filled these with potting soil and actually 

planted the pansies inside. 

I live in a very wet climate, (near Seattle) and there hasn't 

been any problems with the paint. 

The plants don't seem to suffer any ill effects. 

The little truck was found in the garden

and once belonged to my now 30-something son :)

A female Anna's hummingbird visits the feeder. 

A male is next. The dark patch under his chin

shines brilliant fuchsia in sunlight. 

Anna's are year-round residents here in WA State. 

And no, it's not because I feed them. 

I only noticed them one January day when 

my long empty feeder was 

visited by a hungry Anna's, several years ago.
When I did some research, I found that they
live here year-round. 

We also have migrating Rufous Hummingbirds. 

They have already come back and are staking out territories
for nesting and doing their sky-diving courtship dance. 

One of their favorite nectar sources is already blooming;

Indian Plum.  We make sure to encourage all native 

blooming plants and trees on the property. 

My captured angel hides behind two 

potted Lemon Cyprus trees with 

Creeping Charlie, also in painted pots. 

The lantern has battery powered mini-lights inside

with a timer :)

Whitey Bear relaxes nearby. 

The potted shrubs are budding sweetly. 

From my kitchen door.....

My flowers make me happy :)

Our temperatures have mostly been in the 50's (Fahrenheit) during the day,
but fluctuate between upper 40's to low 60's, with cooler
temperatures at night, but not freezing.

I finished another pair of little Baskets
with a Scalloped Edge.

I am having so much fun making these!

I can see my little daffodils from my living room, too.

Can you see the dove?

I'm not the only one who admires the flowers!

Mt. Rainier is briefly released from its cloud cover
to reflect the setting sun.

I hope you had a lovely weekend, Dear Friends.

Thank you for all of your nice comments and movie recommendations
on my last post - I now have some 'new' movies to watch!

Did you watch the Oscars?

I love seeing the 'stars' come out
in their beautiful clothes.

 Sofia Vergara's gown was my favorite ;)

Ramblin' Man is doing his thing....
Rambling, so the nights are long....
He told me that on his way to work
last Friday, he had to pull over for a very large
herd of elk that was running down the road.

He managed to get a photo before they disappeared.
They are migrating to the upper elevations now.

We have also been hearing the 'peepers' at night,
down by the river
below our little mountain.

A sure sign of spring, but the sound always
gives me a creepy feeling. It is dark and lonely here
and with that sound in the background, you
can imagine all sorts of things!

Like a scary hollywood movie.......

I'm glad I have my two protectors.

Whitey Bear

Kai

Always on alert.....

Nicknames given by my son for Whitey Bear - 'Great White'
For Kai - 'Little Fang' :)

Have a happy week, my friends!
xoxo


Today I am linking with:

Julie's Lifestyle - Cooking and Crafting with J&J

Strangers and Pilgrims on Earth - The Art of Home-Making Mondays

Our Home of Many Blessings Link up

The Enchanting Rose - Roses of Inspiration