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Saturday, June 22, 2013

a sweet little surprise

When I got up this morning, I found a sweet little surprise waiting for me beside my patio.

What was a promise


was now being fulfilled


I love summer's little surprises.



 

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

POTTING SHED IDEAS

Okay, I don't actually have a potting shed of my own, but a girl can dream, can't she. 

As a child, I spent many happy hours at the florist and greenhouses that my grandfather started in the early 1900s.


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My mother grew up in the house next door, which you can see a glimpse of to the left. 

My cousin's family now runs the business and lives in the house, but I retain wonderful memories of carefree days playing in the greenhouses and sitting with my grandfather in the old potting shed in the back. 

It is where my love of gardening was born.


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These days I diligently pin garden shed inspiration in hopes of one day having my own.

A rustic garden house with climbing roses. Yes, please.


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Love the tiny old church feel of this one.


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A sweet little hideaway shed would work for me.


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I could spend hours in here on a wet day listening to the rain on the tin roof.


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I definitely envision lots of clay pots in my shed.


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More Garden Shed Inspiration:

Greenhouses & Garden Sheds: Inspiration, Information & Step-by-Step Projects


Shed Style: Decorating cabins, huts, pods, sheds, & other garden rooms

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

the mountains are calling

It's June. The weather is warm yet unpredictable and the mountains were calling my name.

There is nothing more soothing  than a muddy river.


Maybe I should follow it to see where it leads.


But then, the road ahead is so enticing.


and that bench sure looks like a great spot to sit and enjoy the quiet of the hills.


yes, the mountains of Kentucky were calling my name. 


and I answered.



 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

What's behind door number.......

Are you as intrigued by garden doors as much as I am?


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When you pass by has the door been shut, leaving you wondering what hidden treasures can be found inside?


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Or maybe the door has been left ajar allowing you just a glimpse inside.


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And then there are those welcoming souls who leave the door wide open, as if to say come on in everyone is welcome.


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Yes, some doors lead into enchanted spaces,


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while others lead nowhere at all,


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If you love garden doors as much as I do come join my new board on Pinterest creatively titled garden doors.



 

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

just one of those days

Do you ever have those days when you sit down to write your blog post and absolutely nothing comes to mind. 

I mean you are probably not interested in how I washed that gray right out of my hair.


or my shopping trip to 


where I accosted the manager because they were out of Udi's bread. I mean really, how could they? I looked at him and said "Don't make me have to go to Walmart (yes, they are now carrying it) because everyone knows how I feel about that place."

When I got ready to leave, I noticed that it was pouring down rain. Where was my umbrella? Well, in the car of course. Where else would any self respecting umbrella be. 

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No, that is not really my car or my umbrella. My umbrella is one of those cheap little pop up things that only works when it isn't raining, and besides, are there really people who actually slipcover their car seats.

I was too wet and soggy and upset over the Udis to take a photo of mine. So after 10 minutes of meditation in Trader Joe's parking lot, (yes, that was me. I'm sure you have seen weirder things) I drove home.

Where I found this.


Who said my day didn't have a happy ending!!



 

Sunday, June 9, 2013

relax and rejuvenate

Sunday has crept around again.

 My day to relax and rejuvenate. 

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To choose things that inspire my soul. 

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A day to embrace the outdoors.

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With a cup of tea and a good book.

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

life's possibilities


I open my heart to life's possibilities. 


I draw all that is good into my life.


I release all fear from my life.


I am grateful.

Each morning when I wake up, I start my day with a positive affirmation.

Thanks to Bethany Butzer for today's.



 

Sunday, June 2, 2013

relaxing on a Sunday

This looks like it would be the perfect spot to  curl up on this cloudy morning and read the Sunday newspaper.

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