Lauren Kyes

This time of year, one of the most special family traditions that some of us share is gathering to cut down, put up, and decorate our Christmas trees. A new tradition for our family is to create a...

On summer days, near an ocean very far away from the Midwest, an adorable little girl loves looking for mermaids. She spends many hours on the beach with her family watching the waves and peering out...

We all have those memories of road tripping with our families. It was almost a forgone conclusion that we would run into a roadside stand somewhere and it occurred to me that it would be a fun life...

How many mothers out there are excited for Mother’s Day? Because the second Sunday in May is a day that is totally dedicated to moms and the fantastic things they do all year, it is a special date for...

My mom and I have always enjoyed crafting together. We are the type of people who like to dive headfirst into projects and we thought miniature gardening would be a great way to express ourselves...

As the leaves start to change colors and the air starts to cool the first thing that pops into my mind is my favorite holiday, Halloween. It is easy to begin thinking of spooky containers and haunted...

When you are passionate about gardening, you cannot help but look around the Internet for new and exciting ideas for your garden. I know I have several files full of veggie gardening, miniature...

One of the best parts surrounding the world of fairies and the scenes within miniature gardens is the fact that sprites themselves have been present throughout history. Their tales have been told long...

If you are a ‘dog person’ you know that dogs are a part of every decision you make and have a huge impact on your life...including in your miniature garden. They are part of your family and you like...

In this busy world for humans (and fairies too) it is sometimes hard to stay in contact with our oldest and dearest friends. It really is not a lack of effort (maybe more a lack of energy). However, I...

The first thing I want to do when starting a simple and fast tea cup project is to gather all of my supplies so that I simply have to assemble the smaller scale garden. When I am planning a miniature...

The sun is shining, and the weather is starting to warm up. It is the ideal time to get out into your yard and take inventory of what you need to get ready for spring! I know my list includes moving...

I had the pleasure of recently visiting the youngest state in the United States of America and an island so filled with the history of its people and respect for all those who came before them; I fell...

When I think about Thanksgiving, I dream of warm pies, mashed potatoes, and a day spent with our family. When my oldest sister hosts the Thanksgiving dinner, she goes all out with fall decorations...

When I contemplate designing miniature gardens, I like to think about how I can fit particular accessories into different themed fairy gardens. I find one specific mini accessory I like, and then it...