Evening in the Back Yard

 Currently, this is my favorite spot at my little cottage.

My back deck. I call it my secret garden.

I shot a few quick photos at twilight last evening.

I added a string of twinkle lights to the inside of my chiminea.

I know it's suppose to have wood burning in it but I'm too scared of fire.

With lights in it...I can enjoy it EVERY night and I HAVE!

Puppies got into the action. 

They are blurry though because of the speed I took these

pictures in the evening light.

 

This is my view as I come in the back gate each day.

Oh...how I will miss all this when the cold hits.

More of that silly Franklin. 

 One more...little Harvey there in the corner. 

I'll take some photos during the day when the light is better and share

but I wanted you to see my glowing chiminea.

And....guess what?

Mom helped me get the giant cement pot out of the back of my SUV

and we bought stuff to fill it.

I'll plant it and share soon.

I'm very glad it's out. I feared I'd have a wreck with it in there and be killed 

by a giant pot riding around in my car.

Good to know I won't be killed by a giant pot.

That would be a terrible way to go.

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Perfect Patios

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First of all let me say...I'm sorry Mod Mix Monday didn't happen this week.

I'll just pick my favorites and do it next Monday instead.

I've been trying to get my outside spaces together.

I'm so behind on everything since I'm working all the time.

But yesterday and today I spent shopping for pots for the collection of flowers and plants

I've brought home over the last month or so.

On Monday night...I hit Garden Ridge, yesterday I drove out to Statuary World

and today I went to Greenhouse at Norman, Oklahoma.

Pots are so expensive! I wanted a big turquoise one to plant my jade plant in.

I found one and at 39.99 and I thought that was pricey but 

further investigation showed me that it was actually a bargain compared to other places

where similar pots were twice as much.

Back to these patio photos....

Isn't that top one just the ultimate?

These first three I especially like because the houses are similar in color to mine.

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truly love that crunchy pea gravel

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much more elegant than my space

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here I love the grass between the slabs and that big concrete ball!

I saw some of those today....oh my....I won't have one any time soon. 

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 this stone patio is a hidden gem

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 All of these would be perfect on the backside of my house. 

One day....one day.... 

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Flea Market Outdoors

The Eclectic Vintage Garden Space

 Have you seen this new magazine?

It's full of delightful ideas for outdoor spaces all using flea market finds.

 A brightly accessorized dining space under ivy covered rafters.

 brightly painted furniture

I love this rusted bed nestled in the garden complete with candelabra. 

 more pastel brights on the front porch

 greens bring the outdoors into this covered area

I want one of those beds

 More brights. Just a throw and a pillow spark up this corner.

 Oh these climbing roses on a rusted iron gazebo! So in love with this.

A simple potting bench mounted to the outside wall. 

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There are lots more ideas in this issue. 

I've found it very inspiring!

and at work....

I just discovered we have this potting bench available.

Nice...isn't it?

And you know how obsessed I am about potting benches.

click here to go to the website Bob Mills Furniture.

It's perfect but it's pricey!

Thanks to everyone that encouraged me about my Mod Mix Monday Party.

I'm going to do my best to keep it going.

I know it's a small party but I really enjoy it and these days it's the only way

I can get to see what others are doing.

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Curtains Outside

Instant Romance Added

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These photos speak for themselves.

I have the perfect spot for sheer white curtains in my backyard.

I've a small pergola attached to the side of my garage but I never spend any time back there.

Perhaps I would if I hung curtains?

It would make it a small private spot in the backyard.

Yes, now that I think about it...I do need curtains there! 

Do you have a spot outside that would be better with the addition of curtains?

Something to ponder...

Today I'm busy doing very non fun stuff.

Going to traffic court....yuck...yuck...yuck.

I hate it when unfortunate realities intrude on my idealized (in my mind anyway) life!

Wish me luck...I'm hoping the little traffic ticket I got for a minor violation that

the police officer felt was not so minor might get dismissed by the judge.

Oh...I hope so!

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Outdoor Decor

Mod Mix Monday continued...

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Lots of good ideas in that photo.

A simple bench piled with pillows becomes a great space to hang out on the patio.

Crates full of herbs....burlap sacks covering pots.

Lights and birdhouses.

I'm enjoying this summer so much! 

The weather has been so fabulous! 

We were in the 80's last week and in the 90's this week.

Perfect summer weather.

Last year we had like two months in a row of temps over 100.

So this cooler summer with lots of rain is really a treat.

Which makes me enjoy being outside all the more.

This time of year also brings sales on outdoor furniture in stores.

Which I really love...I'm no where near tired of decorating outside. 

And from the link ups last week to Mod Mix Monday...neither are you.

I've been finding good deals on outdoor stuff to add to my outdoor living area.

I'll show soon.

But for now...here are my favorite outdoor projects from last week's 

Mod Mix Monday.

This week's party is still going on..link up here.

Laurel of The North End Loft shared her cute little potting bench.

Look at this cute little garden banner she made to decorate the bench!

Laura of Cottage and Broome showed off her amazing backyard.

The focus of her post...her wonderful vintage chaise lounge which she painted and accessorized.

Sweet!

The Scribbler from Scribbler Unfocused has been busy painting all her wicker furniture in 

bright pastel colors this year. The pink victorian rocker is her latest transformation.

Her garden room is such a pretty happy place.

Heather of Friendship, Life and Style had a summer tea.

Oh...My! I love that china!

What a pretty table she set.

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Easy Outdoor Chandelier

Yes, easiest outdoor chandelier....ever!

A wire birdcage becomes the perfect outdoor chandelier for my back deck.

It hangs in my redbud tree that grows up through my deck.

Chippy birdcage and led outdoor candles.

The fact that the led candles are remote controlled is even better.

A litte push of a button on my remote and all candles come on.

In other news....Franklin took over my new chair.

I would have never chosen a yellow chair for my deck but it was a bargain so yellow it had to be.

But I'm kind of loving the yellow color out there.

Just to let you know...

This weekend, all Pier 1's will give you an additional 10% off of all clearance items.

Of course I have a little pile of things I am planning on buying which may or 

may not include a cushion or pillow for this chair.

I'm sure Franklin would appreciate it!

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