I am slowly finishing all my deck projects. The green metal planter belonged to my grandfather, all I did was spray it green and put a few plants on it. Not much thinking there. The whiskey barrel behind it will be filled with mint, hopefully this weekend. I have another barrel, just out of the picture that I filled with basil this week . I love the smell of basil. It is so nice to be able to cut a few pieces whenever I need to.
I planted red and white impatience in this barrel, since they love shade they will do just fine under the umbrella. I have to cut a few inches off the umbrella stake or I will find this umbrella over the fence on windy days. At night I light the candles and it is just so pretty. In the background is our shed. Just a shed, nothing glamorous like a studio, the usual yard tools are stored in there.
I painted these shutters about ten years ago. Yikes! Seems like yesterday. They are not the best artwork I have ever seen ,but I still like them after all these years and I can not say that about very much. My husband thought the lace curtain was a little much, but it is still there.
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Your deck is colorful and lovely. I wish you would come down and work on mine. The original owners of this house built the deck around a small to medium sized oak tree. It was pretty. 29 years later, that oak is really big! It takes up much of the middle of the deck. My daddy reclaimed a wrought iron table and chair set and gave it to me, that takes up the rest of the deck. The cute squirrels that live in the oak tree dig up everything I plant out there. Frankly, I have given up out there.
Hi what a nice blogg you have your yard looks wonderful.You have used such pretty colors.I love the idea with the umbrella.
Best Wishes
Brenda
I am amazed at all the trees, its a sea of green. What a lovely place to have to sit and relax.
I haven't found mint yet this year, but I know a nearby garden that has it in the ground and I think I am going to go and dig up some. I know it is prolific if it is put in the ground, so maybe I'll follow your lead and put it in a container of some sort. Your shed exterior is lovely.
As for the shutters, I think the topiaries you've painted are gorgeous, and the lace curtain goes well (I think Hubby has probably come to realize that?!...hee hee)
Everything is just so beautiful!
I think that your deck is especially lovely!
I would love sitting out there with a glass of iced tea!
Blessings,
Julie
Your deck looks nice.It looks like the weather is good,about time.......I went to a famers market yesterday I thought of you because they had a lot of pretty orchids.They had a lot of craft items.They are open every sat and sun until noon.It was hot walking around.IT was 96.......have a nice day.....
What an inviting backyard you have. I would love to sit out there and blog.
Hi, I found you through Donna Lynn, at Blushing Rose Antiques and thought I'd drop in to say hello.
See you soon.
Ciao
Glenda
Denise,
I love your deck....you have decorated it so lovely and elegant. The shed in the background looks like more of a lovely little cottage. Love to come from the south to your beautiful place to sit on your deck. And have a glass of ice tea. Thank you for your sweet comment....I know you have visit the catalog(Uppercase Living). You already have 3 name ticket in the drawing. Your orchids and geraniums are beautiful...Love the black and white picture. I agree about the orchids looks great where it is. And I love your shutters....the lace curtain looks just perfect. Thanks again...hope you had a great weekends. Kathy
I would love to some sit on your deck, day or evening with you! It is so cozy and inviting. And your "shed" looks like the sweetest little cottage! Just adorable.
Hugs,
Penny
You did such a great job on your shutters, who needs run of the mill shutters anyway??? Yours are unique and wonderfully artsy, fartsy! Good job!
XO,
Donna Lynn
OK, the deck is beautiful. I would stay out there all day too. You need such a great job with all the colors, it's like a mini vacation in your back yard.
I love all your colors...very pretty!!
I tagged you btw.....
Hugs,
Robin
Hi Denise
I saw your comment on Penny's blog and I liked the name of your blog so I thought I'd stop by and say hello. I love your deck. I am having a porch party and everyone is showing off their porches or decks. Maybe you would like to join the party. Stop by my blog and find out more. I'd be thrilled if you could join us.
Rhondi
That's it, I'm coming over to see how you painted them shutters. Your home and yard are adorable, especially the shed. I left a comment on the geraniums, but I didn't see it. So I'll have to tell you again how the geraniums are perfect for your porch. Your flowers are wonderful and I so enjoy visitin with you. Hugs, RoseMarie
PS, Yes I dry the Hydangea blooms and stick them in my Christmas tree. I also love ice cream sandwiched, softened.
Hey Denise!!! LOOOOOOVE your shutters - what a cute idea - and all your pretty flowers - they are beautiful. Oh I would just love to have a garden shed like that - so very cute. Happy Gardening Friend!
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