Azalea Colors, Crafty Projects, and A Garden Niche

While out on my morning walk, I couldn't help but notice the Azaleas in full bloom. 

I love their mix of vibrant colors, so much so that I believe I was influenced by them when I gathered together the materials, below.

These are just some of the things I'll be using to transform the vintage vegetable bin I shared with you a few posts back. It is getting a makeover this week. I will be repainting it, lining the inside with pretty patterns, creating magnets, and more. Just call me Crafty Sue! Then when it's all done, it will be making an appearance in Studios magazine.

Back outside, in the same garden as the Azalea bushes, you'll find this primitive garden niche. I have always been intrigued by it. 

Lined with little bits of turquoise tiles, this domed concrete structure is situated at the very edge of the garden, right along the street. 

Nestled inside is a porcelain figurine of a girl. Over the years, the elements have wreaked havoc on her, and she's missing part of her skirt. I can sympathize. Although my clothing is intact, I sometimes think the elements have gotten to me, too...  ;)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Susan

Comments

[Musings from Kim K.]

Gorgeous pictures. I can't wait to see what you do with your vintage vegetable bin.

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

That little garden niche is so charming! Can't wait to see the transformation of the veggie bin. It's cute now, but I know you're going to make it truly amazing!

[Claudia]

Gosh, I love that little niche! Hmmm, it's giving me ideas....

xo
Claudia

[Elsie]

Crafty Sue my daddy had all of one side of the 1 acre our house sat on lined with Azaleas. They were beautiful and he got all kinds of compliments in the Spring when they were in full bloom. This "dumb Dora" (that would be me) didn't know they grew up North. Those are beautiful and bring back memories.
I have some of Dad's growing in my yard around my tree but their not as pretty as his was.
I can't wait to see what you do to that wonderful bin you found.
I love that garden niche, some days I feel like her. Growing old is not fun.LOL. My friend and I now walk 4 mi. every morning and we are always on the lookout for beautiful flowers. The roses this year have really been beautiful down South.

[Leslie]

The azalias are beautiful. Amazing colors. Can't wait to see what you put together for your veggie bin.

[Melo Foye]

I never know that my favorite flower's name is azalea. I just see it everyday,blooming in its beautiful color.