Looking Back ~ Our Summer Garden

                                                                          Hello everyone,

                                                    This time of the year, I enjoying looking back at the
                                                    photos I have taken in the garden in the summer so
                                                    I hope you will enjoy looking back as well.

                                                   The photo above was taken in August when I had
                                                   a garden tea party.This bed is usually on the covered
                                                   and screened porch but for the tea party I needed the space
                                                   there and thought it would look inviting in our garden terrace.

Last year we painted our house gray and I

love the delphiniums blooming near by. 

     Last year was a great year for peonies.

                                                      Normally, we have a table in the terrace so
                                                      we can enjoy lunch in here.The virginia creeper
                                                      growing over it gives us a shady spot and the
                                                      peonies, roses & lilacs growing nearby add beauty
                                                      and fragrance.

                                                        Last summer my husband made the gate for me as
                                                        a birthday present.He had already built the fence
                                                        and arbor. We gave them a coat of blue/green stain
                                                        that I love.

Martha's Garden is enclosed and

one of my favorite garden spots,

          especially in spring and early summer.

              The bistro set was a yardsale find that got

     a coat of the same blue/green stain.

                                                         The  front garden surrounded by a
                                                         picket fence and two arbors...also,
                                                         built by my husband.

                                                           Clematis with delphiniums in the
                                                           background. I love clematis and I
                                                           don't think you could ever have too many.

                                                            I love this early foggy morning shot
                                                             taken from the balcony.

v                                                      I have a few hammocks that I like
                                                                 to move around the garden from time to
                                                                 time... a great place to relax!

                                                                I am currently working on a garden magazine
                                                                 so, it is a great winter time project for me.

                                                                 So, what about you....are you dreaming of
                                                                 your garden and making new plans for it?

                                                                                           Take care,

                                                                                                   Carolyn


         

Autumn Days in a Hammock

Hello everyone,

  I hope your week is going well but if

you are in need of a little rest and

relaxation......I have the perfect

spot for you.

                              Curl up on the hammock by the pond

                       and read for awhile or take a nap.

                                                                Wrap yourself in a warm plaid
                                                                blanket.

           With October almost over the luxury of

   relaxing in the hammock will soon

  be past for another year so enjoy!

        Be sure to wrap up in the Island Tartan

  blanket to keep you cozy and warm.

Hope you have a beautiful day!

Carolyn