Rusty the Roadrunner and a New Light

Early this morning, our concrete garden burro, 

Mojave was enjoying his desert front yard,

when he suddenly noticed an odd little 

visitor darting around the yard!

First he was in front of the mesquite tree.

Then he ran in front of the big rock.

Next he stopped in front 

of the Rosemary bush.

Mojave was curious.

Just who was this little fellow?

Hello, he chirped, I'm Rusty!

I've come to add more interest 

to your desertscape.

Actually, Rusty is a concrete 
roadrunner garden statue we ordered from 
Little Baja with the same terracotta 
finish to match the burro.

I must admit, when we ordered him out of 

their catalog, I pictured him much bigger.

which is why I moved him from his 

intended spot in front of the tree to further 

back in the yard.  I didn't want someone to 

walk off with him.

He shows up better in front of the green 

rosemary instead of the salmon colored rock.

Next it was time to retire the 17 year old

 porch light that came with the house.  

Everyone in this neighborhood

has this same porch light.

We wanted something a little unique.

Something that looked a little more 

Mediterranean in theme.

With lots of black wrought-iron details.

On a whim, I also picked out a 

vintage style LED light bulb from Lowes.

get one here

It offers a warm glow while 

the visible filament peaks interest. 

There are little bubbles "seeded" in 

the amber glass globe to suggest an 

old world feel.

I just need to add the finial.

There, not a bad looking light.

I might have just upped my curb appeal!

Don't you agree Pepe?

Pepe likes!

Another Little Baja garden ornament!

The light is from Lowes.

get one here

It's called the allen + roth Grandura 18.63''h 

Mercado Black Outdoor Wall Light.

It was $79.98 when I bought it this February.

As dusk falls over the newly 

accessorized front yard.

The warm glow of the porch light 

adds a touch of romance!

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Thanks for stopping by

and happy hunting!