Before too much longer, it will be time to take care of the summer butterfly décor and begin to prepare for fall. I realized I've never shown many of the vignettes around here even though summer will soon be winding down. There are butterflies inside and out these days. I'm sure that you, too, are noticing more and more swallowtails feeding on your flowers these warm summer days. Did you know that butterflies can't fly if their body temperature is less than 86 degrees?
This faux stained glass butterfly was made for me by my cousin when we were preteens! I have always admired the artistic skill and uniqueness of this gift. The vibrant colors also appeal to me. Did you know that butterflies are able to see certain bright colors, such as red, green and yellow?
My friend made this framed butterfly print for me a few years ago. It displays lots of different winged beauties. It's too bad we don't have butterflies yearlong. Did you know that some adult butterflies live as little as a week, while other types live up to a year?
This butterfly flowerpot has been around since I was a child. This is the bird nest fern that we got last spring for our anniversary and it's doing so well that I already needed to transplant it from its original pot to this one. Did you know that butterflies can taste leaves with receptors in their feet? This enables the female to determine if the plant will be a suitable spot for her to lay her eggs so that the baby caterpillars will have food when they hatch.
This little vignette includes a tiny butterfly tray, which was a gift from a friend. Did you know that, depending upon the species, adult butterflies can be as tiny as 1/8 of an inch while others grow to be 12 inches?
My yellow butterfly plate (also a gift) makes a good focal point on the butler's pantry since it mimics the colors of fresh flowers from the yard. Did you know that you truly can attract significantly more butterflies to your domain by planting flowers which are appealing to them?
My butterfly lace runner is a favorite of mine because it's simple and beautiful. I received it years ago as a Christmas gift and enjoy using it. Did you know that butterfly wings are as delicate as lace and that the brightly colored unique patterns are made from fragile scales?
This butterfly canister really houses a wonderfully scented candle. Did you know that butterflies have scent receptors in their antennae, mouthparts and feet used to smell so that they can pick up the scents of flower nectar?
Did you deduce that I've always loved butterflies and have a long history with them?
Happy weekend!