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I've always loved doing things unplanned, and I enjoy them more that way. Whatever sparks my mind in the moment feels more exciting and natural

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I was in the garden looking at this bush and thought it could make a lovely shaded spot for the kitties underneath.

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Since it’s nesting season, I didn’t want any birdies nesting there for obvious reasons, though I found out today that the fledgling hopping around the garden actually has a nest right in the middle of it.

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So I trimmed underneath to create some space.

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I snipped off quite a bit.

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I kept the top thick so it would hold plenty of shade; this will give them a cool little spot to go underneath when it’s too warm and sunny, especially during the summer.

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Then I decided to turn it into a mushroom instead, just on time for #fungifriday by @ewkaw

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I added some freshly cut grass thinly across the ground, just enough to keep it cool and cosy underneath.

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I thought it would be nice to add some embellishments. So I cut mushroom spots out of a milk bottle.

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I placed them on the cap and added some crochet flowers and little mushrooms.

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The kitties all came to inspect; Blu was carefully checking everything out and sniffing around underneath.

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He did not have enough and stuck his head inside.

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Then he decided to sit underneath.

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While Coco instantly and happily lay under.

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I am pleased with this mushroom bush.

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It’s such a cute little additional feature in the garden, and the kitties absolutely love it.

Have a lovely day,
Mariah 🍄