Decorating with Fish

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36694413.post-9671843421179451112008-04-23T06:12:00.000-07:002008-04-23T06:40:58.969-07:00Decorating with Fish<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CVqsh28JDeM/SA878sGrg3I/AAAAAAAAA_k/sv3aWFf7Ezk/s1600-h/DSC04306.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192434809198838642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CVqsh28JDeM/SA878sGrg3I/AAAAAAAAA_k/sv3aWFf7Ezk/s320/DSC04306.JPG" border="0" /></a>Though I grew up with a variety of pets, mostly furry ones, I had the <strike>misfortune</strike> lack of foresight to marry someone with allergies to most types of "companion animals". And so I've blundered along for a number of years sans pets. Until now. Though I may eventually explore the wide world of reptiles and amphibians, I've started by buying a fish. A Betta fish. Yes, yes, I know - a fish is a far cry from a cuddly cat or dog but, a Betta fish has other qualities. It makes a great household decor item! Rather than buy a fish bowl, my fish's home is a rarely used "floating candle bowl"( a relic of the time before I had kids when I could actually consider using floating candles without worrying about the house burning down). You can just as easily use a large vase, a glass ice bowl or even an old spaghetti sauce jar since Betta fish actually prefer small spaces. Our bowl is tastefully decorated with colored glass stones and a tiny castle for our fish, Atlantis. Artfully arranged in a grouping of fresh flowers and a crystal decanter, I think even Martha Stewert would be proud. For more great Works for me Wednesday ideas visit <a href="http://www.rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/">Rocks in My Dryer</a> Like This post? Want To Share it? Submit it to one of the newer social bookmarking sites geared for women and/or the green lifestyle. Even if you don't submit this post...check them out for posts on topics that interest not-quite-crunchy parents! 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