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July 14, 2008
This spring I was on the lookout for a mirror to place in my gardens and this mirror looked like it might work just fine – the cost was only a couple of dollars and it was made of metal so should hold up just fine. Now, the backing is just that cardboard stuff and when it starts to dissolve I think I should just be able to place some washers between the glass and the frame to hold it in place. So far you can’t even tell that the cardboard has endured a number of thunderstorms!
The mirror gets moved around the flowerbed depending on where people are sitting and what flowers are in bloom. It’s a great conversation piece, a little “surprise” amongst the plants, and it really helps highlight the colours and make it look like more flowers are blooming in the space.
An added bonus was when the cat discovered it and spent about 20 min. “stalking” the other cat and then peeked around the mirror trying to move around the other cat. Definitely entertaining.
It’s always nice to bring a little of the outdoors “in” but it’s also fun to take something indoors “out”.
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
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GrandmaT
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posted 605 days ago
This would be a GREAT project entry for our contest!!!! :-)
I LOVE that mirror and the way the flowers reflect in it. Just perfect in the garden!!! I never would have thought of that.
-- "A beautiful garden is a work of heart" -- Royal Oak, MI - Zone 5
MsDebbieP
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posted 605 days ago
thanks GramT… into the contest it goes :)
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
GrandmaT
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posted 605 days ago
Shoot, I think it is better than what I am entering … HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
-- "A beautiful garden is a work of heart" -- Royal Oak, MI - Zone 5
MsDebbieP
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posted 605 days ago
haha lol
I really doubt it—you are the master artist !!
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
dini
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posted 605 days ago
I wouldn’t stand a chance against either of you! And I’m really looking forward to both of your entries!
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blooz
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posted 605 days ago
Your mirror is delightful ….. so different …..and I can just imagine the cats at play … seeing double.
Lovely colours too Debbie.
-- blooz 5b - You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt. ~author unkown
MsDebbieP
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posted 605 days ago
Thanks everyone :)
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
GrandmaT
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posted 605 days ago
Great entry into the contest MsDeb … I LOVE this mirror!!!!
-- "A beautiful garden is a work of heart" -- Royal Oak, MI - Zone 5
MsDebbieP
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posted 604 days ago
aw thanks GramT :)
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
Bon
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posted 604 days ago
Hey that looks really good out there amongst your flowers MsD.Great addition to the garden.
-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more
Greenthumb
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posted 604 days ago
I do like that, nice effect !!!!
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Dahlitsa
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posted 602 days ago
I was away for a few days and I’m just getting caught up with al the blogs. The mirror is such a neat idea.
-- Dahlitsa
MsDebbieP
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posted 602 days ago
thanks :)
(Welcome back)
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
jroot
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posted 596 days ago
Beautiful, and very effective. I like how it is portable. I could use that idea myself.
-- jroot
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posted 595 days ago
can’t wait to see how you do it, JR… I’m sure it will be magnificent and then I can copy your idea :D
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan