Indian Summer

 Sorry, Mod Mix Monday didn't happen this week. I'll just do it next week.

Too much going on with starting the new job. 

Which is going really well. 

I'm spending this week just getting to know all the lines of furniture.

Last night when I came home I came around to the back deck and the geraniums, though it is October 22, looked the best they've looked all year.

I couldn't resist taking a few photos.

 Silly Sally running around the deck. 

My deck needs to be cleaned and refinished so badly.

That's a project for next year!

I've been saying that for several years.

 Coleuses went nuts. I think you are suppose to keep them from blooming 

but the bees love the blooms so I just let them bloom.

 Harvey and Sally

 My wall fountain looked better earlier in the season. 

But it's still blooming like crazy.

 I was going to replace these geraniums with pansies the other day but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. 

They are super healthy. So I'll wait till after it's really cold to put out some pansies.

 Sweet potato vine shows no signs of slowing down. 

One day I'll come out and it will be all dark and withered when it gets cold.

 I tried to get some good photos of Franklin but he was busy hunting squirrels.

 Here you can see how long his fur has gotten. 

He's got a very beautiful coat and it's very very soft.

That's a show worthy stance.

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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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Waverize It!

September is National Sewing Month

and it's Waverly Fabric's 90th Aniversary!

To celebrate 

Jo-Ann Fabrics and Waverly are having a Waverize It Challenge.

They sent me 2 yards of Waverly upholstery fabric

to get my creative on!

They challenged bloggers to come think out of the box and sew up something 

out of the ordinary. To transform something in our lives through sewing

and Waverly fabric. 

Well, I decided my market umbrella that I recently got from LA Shop

could use a slipcover. 

Making slipcovers for umbrellas is thinking out of the box that's for sure.

The fabric they sent me is Waverly Blossoms Boutique.

It's big and bold and the fabric is a nice weight and super easy to sew.

It flowed through my sewing machine like butter.

I let the Waverly fabric inspire my table for two in the garden.

Hot pink damask plates and roses...all that is needed is cucumber sandwiches and lemonade.

Those melamine outdoor dishes came from target several years ago.

I have twelve of them and have never used them.

Back to the umbrella....

It really adds a garden party vibe to my umbrella! 

Ok, so I cheated...Jo-Ann sent me 2 yards of fabric but this project took four yards.

I had to purchase two more yards....oh well...

I have instructions on how to make your own umbrella slipcover at the end of this post but 

first I want to tell you about the Waverize It Contest.

During September 1 - 22, Jo-Ann and Waverly are hosting a Waverize It! Facebook

contest open to all consumers. I hope you are inspired by my project to create something of your own.

www.joann.com/waverize

The grand prize for this contest is $1,000 

in Waverly fabric and a $250 Jo-Ann gift card!

I am not eligible for this contest as I'm in the official Jo-Ann blogger contest.

So you won't be competing with me.

More details here...

www.joann.com/waverize

Follow that link and the Jo-Ann website will tell you exactly how to enter.

  

Now, on to how I made that crazy slipcover.

It's not hard...it's just big!

I hope you accept the challenge.

I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

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