The Snails Prepare for the Dance

“The further off from England, the nearer is to France - / Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance.”  Lewis Carroll

The garden snails have been really coming to life with the recent moist weather and they wanted to show their appreciation by dressing up and learning some new dances. The latest in snail fashion seems to be focusing on bold headdresses made with natural repurposed materials.  Here is what they have been really going wild about.

I think they are also hoping abby might be able to design some wonderful snail footware for them.  They are also taking a great deal of inspiration from Toronto jewelry designer Dandi Maestre.

They just haven't been able to find antlers small enough to be at all wearable yet.  Darn , we really need that shrinking potion again.

After the big fashion decisions have been finalized all that they need to do next is learn some new dance moves. Guess who is the new dance teacher?

So you think you can dance, bumblebee style was chosen over the break dancing beetle's moves.

Who knows maybe a music video will be next :)

Comments

[Melissa de la Fuente]

Margie...you are such a dear heart. I love little fern and her adventures! And, she is so stylish! Who knew?
( I bet you did)
xo
Melis :)

[Sonia]

oh my gosh, Margie, you bring me a daily dose of magic, did you know ?! Your creativity & imagination have no boundaries, and I love that !
Sorry I couldn't stop by yesterday, I wanted to thank you for your kind message at my blog. Bronchitis, that's what he most probably has, he's under treatment now, and will have X-rays done this morning. THANK YOU so much for your kind support & get-well wishes, they were OH so much appreciated. Specially coming from a doctor. Thanks xoxoxox

[melissa]

oh,i love these photos. especially little fern, with her friend bumblebee! thank you for bring some insect love to my afternoon. :)

[Rane]

Margie
Leah wants to print this out also
and take it to her reading teacher. I hope you do not mind.
She loves this little story as
well. I just read it to her and
she was right at the computer
screan staring....read it again
momma!! I have read todays post
8 times now for the kids!!!!
Thank you margie! You are inspiring my children in ways
you can not imagine! Thank you.

Rane
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[meredith]

snails! yay!

[Karen Salva]

This is a hoot and a half...when is that book coming out????

I hope the snails can keep up with the "Elvis shimmy/shake" of the Bumble Bee's buzz vibrations. Hmmmmmmmm, on the other hand I bet the snails could show us a thing or two about remaining poised and polished while dancing!

[gardenmama]

Delicate beauty!

[EL]

This could be the slowest maypole dance ever... but probably the most elegant.

[elenka]

Wait a minute! These snails belong on Project Runway!
You sure have a smart bunch!

[abby]

This is hilarious! And beautiful too! I always enjoy your whimsical, nature-inspired endeavors Margie. I especially like that first purple headdress with the yellow antenna-like accents. I would love to make some shoes for these little snails... I will have to just get out my miniature sewing machine, or maybe my mini size hand sewing needles, using spider web threads.

[dance]

good dance style..

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I stupidly agreed to having a dance off with a boy this Friday night..but the problem is I cant dance!Does anybody know any cool moves that even the worst dancers could master?I dont want to chicken out of it!