A few years ago we did a group post on container gardens. Now that I have moved twice in one year, I thought it was time to share my new container gardens. Let's take a look at How to Grow Beautiful Container Gardens in 2022. Containers are great for people without much outdoor space. When we lived in our rental in Salinas we planted nearly everything in containers so we could move our garden with us when we moved. They can also add structure and color to gardens with more space. I have ...
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How to Move Gracefully with Distractions
The gracefully part is just a joke as you will see at the bottom of the page. It's time for our Sunday favorites with Mary Ann and Annie. Let's talk about how to Move Gracefully with Distractions. We always need them, right? DAVID AUSTIN ROSES ON INSTAGRAM I am really missing my David Austin roses. My current roses are all modern varieties and I am not a big fan. David Austin's Instagram has me dying to plant a few. OUTFIT OF THE WEEK I love this pretty "house dress" (I ...
Do You Think Purple has Power in the Garden
Purple is possibly the most intriguing color in the garden. Because it is both hot and cold it works well with so many other colors in the garden. My new garden has very little purple. I think we are going to have to do something about that. Let's take a look at Do You Think Purple has Power in the Garden and more. Here Wisteria climbs along the roofline of the barn at our former home. I love the complimentary relationship with the purple and the salmon. In my former rose garden the ...
A Precocious Child Turns Four, Pretty Gardens and More
Hi Everyone. Happy Mother's Day! Today as usual I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday Fab Five. Let's talk about a Precocious Child Turns Four, Pretty Gardens, and More. You know who that precocious child is! SUMMER'S FOURTH BIRTHDAY Our little character turned four. This was her first "real" birthday since covid and she enjoyed every minute of it. I am proud to say she was kind and appreciative to all who attended. The look on her face says it all. Birthdays ...
My New Courtyard Design and Sources
I am working on the charming courtyard at our new home. I just love the space and have made it my goal to get it done before we move in so we can enjoy the beautiful weather. I have been on the hunt for furniture and decor items for our new space. Let's take a look at My New Courtyard Design and Sources. I love the entrance to the house. When you walk in there is a little area on the left that I am working on. We have a post coming up in July. Hopefully, it will all be complete by ...
Think Pink-Do You Love it or Hate It?
It's Sunday so I am joining my friends Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday favorites. I am not normally known for my love of pink, but for some reason everything I looked at this week had me seeing pink. How do you feel about pink? Do you love it or hate it? Let's explore Think Pink-Do You Love it or Hate It. EUROPEAN GARDEN DESIGNS ON INSTAGRAM If you love beautiful gardens, and can't wait to get your own hands in the dirt. European Garden Designs on Instagram might just be what the ...
A Secret Collected Garden I am in Love With
It is Sunday and if you are a regular here Mary Ann, Annie, and I share our favorite things. Today I am sharing a Secret Collected Garden I am in Love With and more. I follow a lot of people on Instagram and with Instagram's algorithm sometimes I lose track of some of the accounts I really love. Fritz and Frannie are one of those. Christa lives in the PNW and has a collected curated look in her home and garden. FRITZ AND FRANNIE ON INSTAGRAM-A SECRET COLLECTED GARDEN I AM IN LOVE WITH I ...
Before and After Backyard Transformation
Our backyard area has come a long way, but it is still a work in progress. I thought I would give you an update before everyone is tired of Summer. Let's take a look at my Before and After Backyard Transformation. For those of you new here, we sold our large house and property and have moved into one of our former rentals. We don't know if we will stay here, but we are enjoying being in town, so who knows. We have owned this house for over 25 years. Some renters liked to garden most ...
Collected Style Edit-Santa Barbara
We have been visiting Santa Barbara for years. When our kids were still home, it was our annual Spring Break trip. More recently Steve and I have enjoyed the Santa Barbara County wine areas as well. We love the weather, the food, the creativity, and the overall vibe. We stopped on our way back from the Wedding Celebration last weekend and weren't disappointed. Let's take a look at the Collected Style Edit-Santa Barbara. The tiny hamlet of Summerland has always been a great stop for antiques ...
