The Folly Garden.... Just Begun....
I Suppose I should Not be Surprised, Dear Readers, at the depths of my feelings of disorientation now that I don't have my Lilac Shrub Project to guide my every choice. But I am feeling as though I really have not even Looked at my other Dollhouses for Months..... or even years! How could that be when they are right there.... filling every nook and corner of my house? Well, I am sure you can imagine the Temptation I was fighting every week when I needed to just make another blossom first... or the leaves... the endless leaves.... so I refused to even think about all the other projects which were languishing while I focused on the Lilacs. Really, it was necessary.... I do get distracted.... none of my projects are "finished".... not even close! And the Folly Garden itself is really only just begun!
In case you have forgotten, or never heard in the first place,
the Lilac is just the mainstay of the "Formal" side of the Garden.
To the right of the porch is the "Wild" Garden....
which is anchored on the far corner by the Tree House...
and a small stream running past its roots....
and less formal plantings in the "seasonal pod"
on the right side of the porch.
Do you even Remember The Tree House?
No, I didn't abandon it.....
It is still waiting... partly done....
I got distracted by things like Gypsy Caravans, Brick paths,
lilac bushes..... and a Story or Two....
I suppose if you don't remember The Tree House, Dear Readers,
I will have to do an entire Post to catch you up....
As far as I got..... years ago....
it stands six "stories" tall (the rooms are approximately quarter scale)
tucked very close to The Folly and it is the home to The Rats....
well.... I will have to do a post..... there is too much to tell for now....
It looks very strange in its unfinished form...
eventually the outer surface will be tree-like
and there will even be some branches....
with Leaves..... Seasonal leaves......
There is still a Loooong way to go!
The entrance to the Tree House is tucked into the roots of the Tree.....
But there are hinged access doors all up the side of the Tree...
And there will be a gentle stream flowing along the side of the property at its roots.....
Well... we can Dream... Right?
But Meanwhile.... On Sunday I caught the Sun....
Clearly Pointing me to have a Look
into the windows of The Castle Chapel....
Where Father Alban waits Patiently for Inspiration to Strike.....
How Long has he been Waiting....?
Does it even Matter?
He will be ready when Inspiration comes....!
And across the room... Hardwick Hall
stands it all its neglected chaos....
The parts and pieces dropped in mid-project....
Potions left unguarded....
And Dragons nesting in the bed.......
Something will have to be done!
But I, Dear Readers, Feel rather like the Little Dreamer.....
Who we last saw looking into the windows
of the Secret Christmas House.....
And She could Not pull herself away....!
Is she still Lost in those Dreams?
Well, Dear Readers, I will leave you here...
Wondering...
As I am Wondering... Where Was I Going...?
And Which Project will Grab me next...? I cannot say....!
But Rest assured... The Folly Garden is Barely Begun!
You will certainly never lack for projects. Dare I say you may never finish one? I can imagine that - but it's ok! Let them all be in one or another state of becoming.
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Mom
I can completely understand, sympathize and encourage you in your mid-project amnesia. I believe in your case it is a natural side effect to be expected because you are a person who throws herself and all her incredibly creative energy into constructing the most magical and dreamy places which make up Betsy's Amazing World. Great things take time and an almost ADHD like concentration. Amazing things, even more still. It would not be fair to your dreams to begin half heatedly on something just to get it "done". Your inspiration will come and when it does, follow! I'll be right behind you reminding you how wonderful your ideas and you are.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the treehouse and I can't wait to see more. Looking forward to the stream as well.
ReplyDeleteYou would be amazed about the amount of joy this post gave to me - it's always such a big pleasure to see projects of yours again; it's like meeting old friends after a bit of time. Your plans… oh... sorry, this was a typo, new start… your dreams for the treehouse sound wonderful to me, I can already imagine the swans swimming gently on the stream. Just ask Blue, she will always tell you that a dream is a wish your heart makes - so why should your dreams ever come to an end?! Let me put it in the words of Steven Tyler: Dream on! And it doesn't matter which of your many dreams you're going to follow next - it will lead to wonderful results and to even more wonderful posts.
ReplyDeleteNevertheless… although dreams have their own way you can't help it and you can't fool me... I already know your next project. Well, you can't let the little dreamer stand there forever, can you? Okay, the Secret Christmas House is so awesome that one could easily enjoy its sight forever still discovering new details - but Beth needs to unite with her sister again. So you'd better wake the Wizard - I hear a clock ticking and it's not ticking "C"... Oh, and keep an eye on Slitherwing, we don't want him to enter the bed too! ;O)
Hugs
Birgit
Yes, Betsy, it was good to remind us what projects of you were running already. I always followed every one of them with great interest, because we in the miniatures blog world can learn so much of each other, at least I do.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I would love to see how you'll go on with your amazing and adorable Tree House, including all of its painting works inside, those are soooo beautiful. But at the other hand I also would love to see your progress in the garden of The Folly......yess, I fully agree that it will be hard to make decisions of what project will be next ;).
Good luck in chosing and do remember: whatever you'll choose, I think it will always be the rgiht one ;O.
Hugs, Ilona
Betsy I can understand you are feeling a little lost after having direction for so long, and now to have the ability to start/focus on something else. I guess you may wish to have a break from plant making, so maybe continuing the folly garden isn’t so tempting right now! I find it easier to work on whatever I feel motivated to work on. I can’t force my creativity. You will find your next project.
ReplyDeleteSo Many projects but only 2 Hands!!!! 😫
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Hi, Betsy - I understand very well your feelings after being suddenly ejected from such a long-ongoing project as the lilac shrubs (all those leaves!) and wondering what can come next and when will it come. (And in my case, where the heck will I put it?) But whatever comes next, I know it'll be something fascinating in new form or a fascinating return to some old friends. I can't wait to see what you decide!
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