A couple of years ago Studly Doright and I helped our visiting grandkids build a faerie house. We carefully placed the house on a small tree stump, and then waited to see if any wee folk would move in.
At first I checked the fairy house on a daily basis with no luck, then a wise friend suggested that perhaps we should give them a little time and some space, lest we scare any potential residents away. Finally our patience was rewarded.
If you look closely in the photo above you might see a tiny winged creature to the right of the ladder.
Over time we learned to give the faerie folk privacy. Honestly, until our grandkids came for a visit in early August I hadn’t given the little guys and gals much thought. They went about their business and Studly and I went about ours. Yesterday, though, as we were working in the yard I went over to take a peek.
I didn’t see a single faerie anywhere, but just look at how much the tree has grown up around the house! Someday, after Studly and I are dead and gone, the new owners of Doright Manor may discover this little abode tucked away in the woods. I just hope they’ll give the faeries their space. Maybe I should leave a note for them, just in case.
Peace, people.
That is honestly one of the sweetest ideas I have ever heard! What a special memory for your grandkids!
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The first thing the kids do when they come for a visit is to take a walk into the woods to see the faeries.
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Oh I just love it!
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Good grief! Was that two years ago?
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I think so!
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Wow – I remember it well
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A lovely idea!
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Thank you!
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