Sometimes, an artist’s work captures your heart and imagination.
When I discovered these girl silhouette sculptures by artist Lucilla Zamora Anderson of Magical Rubbish, I was enchanted. Among her collection are girls reading, holding flowers, skipping, and enjoying the joys of childhood.
Alone, or with her sisters, brothers, or friends, each of these metal sculpture garden stakes brings a playful touch to your garden or outdoor space.
Here is a selection of my favorite pieces by Magical Rubbish.
Girls with Flowers
Each of these girls, holding their flowers, look like they wandered straight out of a storybook and into the garden. Cut from sturdy steel and finished with a rustic patina, they feel both vintage and full of life—little moments of childhood preserved in metal.
Whether they’re offering flowers, gathering dandelions, or simply letting the wind play with their hair, each piece brings a soft, heartfelt presence to the landscape.
Maggie feels like the kind of girl who turns a garden stroll into a moment of wonder. With six dandelion poofs dancing around her—plus one gently held in her hand—she always looks as if she’s about to make a wish.
Crafted from 14-gauge steel and supported by welded rebar, she stands tall and confident in the breeze. Her naturally rusted finish gives this silhouette sculpture a warm, earthy charm that blends beautifully into any garden setting.
Height: 40″
Diana Mae arrives with an armful of blooms and a sweetness that’s impossible to ignore. She’s the kind of sculpture that makes you smile back, as if she’s offering those flowers to you personally.
Hand-cut from 14-gauge steel and grounded with sturdy rebar, she stands gracefully among the plants, her vintage profile softened by a gently rusted finish that feels right at home outdoors.
Height: 34″
Windy Girl always feels caught in a magical moment—the breeze tugging at her hair, her dress fluttering around her as she walks.
There’s so much life in her posture and expression that she brings movement even to the stillest corner of the garden.
Hand-cut with a plasma torch and finished with a rustic patina, she’s made from durable 14-gauge steel and anchored with rebar so she stays steady no matter where she wanders.
Height: 46″
This adorable fairy girl metal garden stake, carries a large, single flower.
She’s petite, sweet, and full of personality—a charming accent whether tucked near a path or nestled among low plantings.
Cut by hand from 14-gauge steel and supported with welded rebar, she’s finished with a natural rust that adds the perfect touch of warmth and character.
Height: 26″
Girl Reading Garden Stake
These young girls reading look like they are frozen in time—a little girl lost in her story, sharing a tale with a bird, or simply savoring the peace that books bring. Their presence adds a sense of calm and curiosity to the garden, inviting anyone who passes by to slow down and enjoy the magic of a good story.
Rita brings such a tender nostalgia to the garden. She reminds me of those early years when a child first discovers the joy of reading—how they return to the same beloved book again and again, completely absorbed.
Hand-cut from 16-gauge steel and finished with a soft rustic patina, she sits gracefully among flowers or along a garden path. Welded metal stakes keep her securely anchored so she can enjoy her stories in any weather.
Height: 23″
Rosemary is the little storyteller of the garden, sharing her book with a feathered friend perched nearby.
This silhouette sculpture, cut by hand from 14-gauge steel, is full of small details that make her feel wonderfully alive.
With welded rebar and sturdy metal stakes, she settles beautifully into the landscape, her warm rusted finish adding a charming, time-worn look.
Height: 22″
Playful Sisters Sculptures
These sister silhouettes capture the purest kind of joy—the carefree laughter, shared secrets, and boundless energy that follow children wherever they go. Whether they’re running hand in hand or dancing beneath the trees, each set brings a sense of movement and togetherness to the garden. Cut from sturdy steel and finished with a soft rustic patina, these pieces feel like fleeting childhood moments gently anchored in time.
This lively group of four sisters feels as if they’ve just dashed across the lawn, caught up in their own world of giggles and sunshine. I love the sense of motion they bring—tiny feet lifted mid-run and dresses fluttering behind them. Hand-cut from durable 14-gauge steel and reinforced with welded rebar, they stand securely in the garden with sturdy ground stakes. Whether displayed with simple silhouettes or as clothed figures, they celebrate the joy of growing up together.
Height: Tallest sister 34″
These three sisters seem to be chasing after something delightful—perhaps a butterfly, perhaps nothing at all beyond the thrill of running side by side. Their playful poses and delicate details make them such heartwarming companions in the yard. Crafted from 14-gauge steel, hand-cut with a plasma torch, and finished with a rustic patina, they’re full of charm and individuality. Each sculpture includes a ground stake so they settle easily into your landscape.
Height: Tallest sister 31″
Robin and her sister look as though they’ve paused for a twirl in the garden, hands lifted, dresses swaying, completely lost in the joy of their dance. These two silhouettes are made from 14-gauge steel and supported with welded rebar and ground stakes so they remain steady wherever you place them. Their rusted finish gives them a warm, time-worn glow, while the included wire garland drapes beautifully between them—an extra touch of whimsy you can shape just the way you like.
Height: Tallest sister 36″
As I wander through my own garden, I’m always amazed at how a single silhouette can shift the mood of a space—adding a spark of wonder, a whisper of nostalgia, or a touch of storytelling that lingers long after you’ve walked by. These enchanting girl sculptures do exactly that.
Whether you’re drawn to the quiet magic of the readers, the joyful motion of the sisters, or the sweet charm of the girls with flowers, each piece brings its own little world to life. If one of these metal garden stakes has captured your heart the way it did mine, now is the perfect moment to invite her into your garden and let the enchantment begin.