Here is the story for anyone who was curious about the appearance of a common garden snail in Ontario in Decenber. Every autumn I bring some of my potted plants back into the house. This year when I did this I was hoping and praying a little snail might be curled up sleeping under the leaves in one of them but I didn't want to count on it.
I placed the potted gardenia plant near the bath on the second floor where it would benefit from heat and humidity. Two days before Christmas I was having a wonderful bubble bath when who did I see out on the leaves of the plant and definitely antennae out in my direction a beautiful large garden snail. It was late at night but the next morning I found him in the plant again and he was really awake and frisky so I borrowed a little knitted cap ( had to try three before I found one that fit right) from a little gnome I had a few years ago and that is how the pictures happened.
I placed the potted gardenia plant near the bath on the second floor where it would benefit from heat and humidity. Two days before Christmas I was having a wonderful bubble bath when who did I see out on the leaves of the plant and definitely antennae out in my direction a beautiful large garden snail. It was late at night but the next morning I found him in the plant again and he was really awake and frisky so I borrowed a little knitted cap ( had to try three before I found one that fit right) from a little gnome I had a few years ago and that is how the pictures happened.
This beautiful little snail is becoming famous over at cuteoverload.com
I hope you can take a moment to read the comments. One in particular still has me laughing.
I'm just catching up! So glad I read all of the wonderful and enthusiastic comments over at Cute Overload before heading to Craft! I can't say that I have taken for granted your snail love (and genius snail tailoring), but it has become familiar... so it was so fun to hear the thrilled comments from first-time viewers! I knew you were hoping for stow-away snail... so glad she made it safely in! Your Christmas looks as magical as I had thought it might. Although, your daughters' fruit art was a wonderful and unexpected surprise! Merry, Merry!
Posted by: mayaluna | December 28, 2008 at 12:11 PM
i love your snail story! i wish we had little guys like that hanging out in our gardens...
Posted by: painted fish studio | December 28, 2008 at 12:11 PM
How sweet! Snails are awesome anyway, but snails in Christmas hats are even better, it seems. Happy Holidays, and best wishes for 2009!
Posted by: Bunny | December 28, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Don't believe I can look to a snail anymore without remembering these lovely, sweet pictures.
Thanks for creating a happy thought.
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 28, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Your stowaway snail was the highlight of my Holiday. The photographs are so enchanting. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Joan Gutierrez | December 28, 2008 at 01:52 PM
I think snails respond to your love of them and this one WANTED to come inside to spend the winter with you!
Merry Christmas!
Denise Leavens
The Nana Beast
Posted by: Denise Leavens | December 28, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Will the snail last all winter in your home? What do snail's eat? Will you have to feed her?
Posted by: Adamandia | December 28, 2008 at 04:48 PM
I loved your snail pictures and was waiting anxiously for the snail story. Thanks for sharing:)
Posted by: Rylla | December 28, 2008 at 05:39 PM
The world is truly a small small space..
I happen to be one of those who has to have their daily dose of Cute Overload and I've smiled while going "aaawww" over the cute snailio iglesias having no idea it was yours..
So a minute ago I was over at Camilla Engman's lovely blog and she was referring to your beautiful and marvelous idea of the froce lace doilies..
I love the idea and decide to check out more (chances are when someone this creative in one post, there are more creativity around the corner)..
Low and behold, you're the one responsible for the cute snail-house-warmer!! What are the odds?
I'm so glad I found your blog and thank you for sharing your ideas!
Have a wonderful 2009!
Posted by: Szilvia | December 28, 2008 at 05:47 PM
I just saw it on cuteoverload earlier today! I love that site, so cute!
Posted by: Rachel | December 28, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Completely adorable!
Posted by: Theresa | December 28, 2008 at 07:59 PM
I have kept you on my reader since I found you and saw this cute snail the other day and thought it would be perfect for Cuteoverload...my 5 year old loves that sight! These really are some of the best pictures to make one smile I have seen in a long time!
(I also thought of your work when I found an ornament my sister made years ago wrapped in crocheted beauty)
Posted by: Karen Salva | December 28, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Gorgeous blog.
I really enjoyed your Snalio Iglesias!
We need more of this kind of innocent happiness in the world right now.
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Liz | December 29, 2008 at 11:38 PM
very, very goog!
Happy new year
Posted by: barbibouille | December 30, 2008 at 04:21 PM
Neatorama also snagged the photo from cuteoverload! Your adorable snail is getting lots of attention!
http://www.neatorama.com/2008/12/29/snail-sweater-adorable-cuddly/
Posted by: Anathemum | December 30, 2008 at 05:09 PM
How is the snail going to survive until spring? Do you put him/her in an aquarium?
The pics of the snail investigating the ducky are priceless.
Please update us on the snail's progress!
Posted by: allison | January 04, 2009 at 11:43 AM