I love to play and create. Fairy gardens bring joy to people of all ages, and it is incredibly fun to dream up a theme and bring it to life. As you can see from my photos, there are endless styles and possibilities. I enjoy helping others turn their own fairy garden ideas into something magical at home.
Fairy gardening in the United States dates to 1893, when bonsai dish gardens were displayed at the Chicago World’s Fair. Today, fairy gardens are more popular than ever, with countless ideas and inspiration available for creating tiny houses and whimsical landscapes.
My own journey began with a bit of unexpected magic. One Saturday, while hiking with my family at Seven Tubs Nature Area in Pennsylvania, we discovered a tiny fairy door on a tree. It even opened and closed. It was such a delightful surprise. Later, I learned about a “fairy carpenter” who creates these doors throughout Pennsylvania, which inspired me to begin building my own fairy creations.
I started simply, collecting materials from garage sales and dollar stores. Over time, my passion grew. In 2020, during the pandemic, I created a large fairy village in my front yard for the neighborhood. It was wonderful to watch people of all ages stop, sit, and enjoy the display. That same year, I applied for and received a COVID-19 Art in Public Places grant, which allowed me to expand the village even further and bring more joy to visitors.
After moving to a new home, I carefully relocated the fairies, leaving a note behind for them before beginning again. Rebuilding became part of the magic.
In 2025, I received a Creative Neighborhood grant from the City of Boulder to enhance my work by using natural materials. Now, I gather fallen twigs, bark, tree stumps, flowers, seeds, acorns, and chestnut caps from the foothills to create fairy houses that feel connected to the landscape. Each piece is crafted from nature, making every creation unique.
The joy continues as I build new fairy homes, explore fresh ideas, and connect with others who share this creative passion. I invite you to take a look and enjoy the magic of the fairies.
Finn and her mom Lexie visited the fairy garden land every day for two years. They made up stories and loved looking at the fairies. Today they have a large fairy village in the front of their home.
This family love to walk by every day to see the changes in the fairy garden. Butter loved to sniff too.
Elsa, her mom and friends came over every single day to see the fairies. They loved all the treasures and spent time enjoying being in fairyland.
A sweet young boy and his dad visiting the fairies.
New fairy fans who love the nature made fairy garden. They walk past the house every day to take a look.
