Yard Art with Lots of Heart

Brothers Gray and Cooper Younkin, who attend Herod Elementary, decided to use the word Courage to inspire other people. Their neighbors Rose Corder and Viveca Sonberg let them hang their work of art on their fence near Green Willow so more could admire it.

Seeing what the Topiary Bears on will be wearing for every holiday is a longstanding neighborhood tradition. This year, in addition to their bunny ears, the bears are wearing their color-coordinated facemasks. You can spot these on Greenbriar Ave. by Main.  

Kids: Be sure to read the sign to try and spy with your little eye what things Grandma has hidden among the decorations, located at 3700 Durness. (Photo: Beverly Brownfield)  

Hop on over to see this big bunny hanging out across from West University Elementary. He must be hiding some giant Easter eggs!

Stasie and Tim Smith were inspired by a post on Facebook and got out the Christmas decorations to spread some cheer. Stasie shared,  “The Grinch is in front of my home office window and it’s so fun to see the kids stop and wave at the Grinch. We’ve even had people take pictures of their kids. It’s nice to have a little bit of silliness in this stressful time.” 

The Mueller family are known for their legendary Halloween decorations. They decided to get some of their favorite holiday inflatables out a little early this year to celebrate smiles and laughter. And there’s even a minion to liven things up even more!

Come see this nice message for first responders drawn on the fence on Edloe, located right across from the Southside Fire Station driveway so the first responders know they are appreciated.

Jesse Yoburn's yard is a holiday fan favorite - he spells out “Shalom, Y’all” in his yard. The other day he realized by scrambling the letters and adding a few new ones, he could spell out “Wash Yo’ Hands” and inspire people to both wash their hands and laugh.

Season Paquette and her family were thrilled when they heard that people had seen their inflatable rainbow and it had made them happy since spreading some cheer was their colorful goal.

This Mardi Gras Bead Tree at Willow Waterhole Greenspace will have you thinking a Mardi Gras float must have just gone by. Some silly neighbors found a good use for their leftover beads.

West University Methodist Church and School wants to know everyone is thinking of all the helpers in our community, including the many medical workers that live in the neighborhoods.

Bellaire neighbors strolling down Baldwin are being treated to a beautiful and inspirational fence. The work of art is the creative collaboration of Kelly Bijanki, her son, Kaplan, a kindergartener at Horn, and their artist babysitter, Whitney Shepherd. Wise words include, “We’re All in this TOGETHER!” and “Stay Strong and Positive. Be Kind to Yourself. This is HARD!"

Even the Easter Bunny is a big fan of this eye catching wooden cross covered in plastic Easter eggs. The artist says he is still adding on to the display and plans to leave it up past Easter. Make sure to enjoy the patch of bluebonnets growing underneath the cross.