Here we go again…
I had been going back and forth about whether or not I was going to put up decorations for St Patrick’s Day and had finally decided I wasn’t going to do it {it’s SO MUCH work!}
I mean really, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, wasn’t that enough?
And then I was at a shop in town the other day and the cashier asked me if I was planning on putting up any decorations for St. Patrick’s Day…Which I thought was HILARIOUS.
And in an instant, everything changed.
I told her that in fact YES I was planning on decorating for St. Patrick’s Day and I was hoping to have them up next week.
And then I went home and told the HH he was going to have to break out his saw again and cut some more buoys.
He was less than thrilled. HA HA HA.
But you’re so good at making buoys… You’ve got it down now. Can’t you whip out a few more? Oh and while you’re at it you might as well knock out some for Easter too.
Because HELLO, it appears everyone in town is expecting it now.
Okay, so maybe not everyone. Maybe just a few. But it really is SO MUCH fun to see the look on people’s faces when they drive by. It’s fun to see the double takes.
And to see people out front with smiles on their faces. Some people even bring their dogs along and have them pose in front of the house and buoys.
It’s silly and crazy and a little serendipitous and I love it. I love everything about the way this whole little “art insulation” is unfolding.
I may not have time to finish painting my bathroom, but there’s always time to paint just one more buoy.
So here we go again. It looks like I’ll be pulling a few shifts at the buoy factory this weekend.
Stay tuned… More pictures coming soon.
Have a great weekend everyone.
~Mavis
Jamie says
Love the green!! And that you are doing it again – get ready for 4th of July!!
Wendy C says
I can’t wait to see!
Renee says
Just think, your year of “firsts” will be done, and decorating will just involve putting up and taking down. However, I think you will need to do a Thanksgiving or Fall theme (giant fall leaves etc…), and your collection will be complete. The Red, White, and Blue theme can last from Memorial Day to Labor Day. What a fun thing to do!
Lesley says
I agree with Renee … this first year will be the most work but how fabulous that you have the room (and organizational skills) to store all the separate holiday decor! How do you store some of the buoys that work double-shift with two different holidays? Inquiring minds want to know
Looking forward to the next pictures … that shade of green is perfection!
J in OH-IO says
Awe, that is so neat people are getting photos with their dogs! You are bringing smiles to so many with your decorations! Nice touch on the buoys with green and white lobster shamrock theme and great job inspiring the community! Looking forward to seeing it all decked out- especially this spring/summer when everything is in bloom! Way to go, Team Mavis and HH!
Carrie says
Last time I predicted you were going to need to add St Patrick’s to your list.
I was looking at your holidays and thinking what else you’d need to add. Halloween maybe? And while not a holiday I had a pictured cute little pencil buoys for back to school in my head (we don’t even do public school and start our new school year in June but pencil buoys would just be too cute)
Mavis Butterfield says
Totally doing pencil buoys!!! Thanks for idea Carrie!
Mel says
Pencil buoys and maybe apples on the house! Love this!
Mavis Butterfield says
Yes to the apples!!! Go team. We are figuring this out as we go along. I LOVE it!
Anissa says
I love, love, love this! I am sure your community can’t wait to see this each season. What a fun-filled way to bring joy! Your husband is a keeper and the best sport to help facilitate all your schemes!!!
Also, definitely more exciting than painting a bathroom!
Christy says
Have you considered adding the buoys to your Etsy shop? Don’t tell HH where the idea came from 😀
Mavis Butterfield says
HA HA HA.
Nancy H says
You might get away with nothing for Memorial Day but the 4th of July is coming. You might be able to do red, white and blue from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Mavis Butterfield says
There will be an American Flag for Memorial Day. You can count on it.
Mel says
I was thinking red white and blue stars, but a flag will be awesome.
Peggy says
You and the HH are famous!!
Penny says
You and the HH are awesome! Such wonderful ideas and such a great way to give joy to so many. Keep it coming! Just wish I could see it in person.
Nanci Fitschen says
Don’t forget to do big Easter eggs for your house with the Easter buoys. This is so much fun watching you do these.
Bobbi McCombs says
So, fun!
Holley says
So many smiles!!!!
Kris R says
This post made me so happy. 🙂
Julie says
Me too!
Carrie Valentin says
Your decorations are SO WONDERFUL!!!! I wish I could do that…. Make sure you find an Irish pub for corned beef and cabbage and some green beer on March 17th!!
sandy says
You have made so many people so happy. What a wonderful giving act of kindness.
Much needed right now
Kathy Wolfe says
Maybe he could sell buoys as a side hustle.
Courtney says
I love this! It brought me joy! And, I love the hanging stars in your kitchen.
Lynn from NC Outer Banks says
Oh goodness, I’ve got the biggest smile on my face just reading this post! So much fun for your neighbors and the rest of us
I also think that Kelly green lobster buoy could go for Christmas too. And I chuckle every time you mention the buoy factory! LOL.
Judi Y. says
I love this so much and your kitchen is beautiful!
Anne P says
I am totally team buoy. You are bringing joy to people’s lives, totally worth the effort
JulieP says
This is great made me smile. Get the HH his own Etsy then like a previous comment from Kathy Wolfe he can sell as a side hustle 🙂 I also agree far more interesting than painting the bathroom!
Janie says
Love it !!!!
Kimberly Vassar says
I love this!!!
Torry says
It is perfect that I read this today, because I spent part of this afternoon doing “Camp Grandma” which is what I call it when our sweet grandson and I spend time doing crafts while his parents are at work or, like today, having a date.
We are working our way through the holidays doing fabric flags that we embellish with paint and other items.
Today we did one flag for Saint Patrick’s day, so we used glow in the dark and gold paints to go over the shamrocks printed on the fabric. Then we did Easter, using bunny fabric, putting paint blobs on the printed tails, and sticking point poms into the paint to do a 3 D tail.Lots of fun for us.
Joanne Cosh says
What do you use to clear coat?
Mavis Butterfield says
I brush on polyurethane.
debbie in alaska says
You must be the tidiest painter! How you don’t get green paint all over your puffy jacket is impressive.
Ashley Bananas says
I’ve really enjoyed seeing the pictures through your blog. Good on you for doing something you enjoy that brings people cheer.