Garden Update ( and outdoor dining sneak peak )

It's starting to look a little magical out there folks ( as opposed to the inside of this house which I'm starting to think will never be finished )

South " corner "

North " corner " - I have a couple of climbers that will be growing in this corner -

Mosquito repellent

A potted climber

to wrap itself around the ladder ( being used as an arbor )

Baskets are thriving ( I still need to get the " straw " filler for these )

12.50 a basket - you probably have to live in Montreal to know how exceptional a deal that is
( Home Depot was charging 34.99 for these )

Is it just me - or do rustic fences make the perfect back drop for flowers?

Hanging strawberry plant -

I think we have 10 hanging baskets - ( and there may be a few more before I'm finished )

And the Perennial's are waking up - at last - not in full bloom but there's a promise there lol

Peonies - my favorites !!!  5 or 6 bushes of them - I can't wait to see what colors they are!

Day lilies - Tiger lilies - Irises - plus tons of unknown surprises -  this makes all the agony of the interior of the house worth every second.
I think I'm going to love this garden we've inherited ♥

I'm working on a dining " niche " this weekend - here's a rough draft - ( it's not the final copy )
Wait until you hear what John says on this one................

Plus hanging fairy lights here and there for evening magic
And getting the swamp finished for swimming
And finishing off the last of the planting
And...............and...................and  - there's tons and tons of work to do!

Have a wonderful weekend everybody - love you all


Party Time - I'll be here - Join me !!!

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HEAD ( board ) Head ( ache )

While checking out CL one day ( in the merry merry month of May )
I decided to check out the headboards................

It's been awhile since I've even looked for them -

A lot of you will remember this one from last year

which looked like this when we picked it up  you can see the dresser transformation HERE and the armoire and end tables which were done totally different ( HERE )
the transformation was done with ANNIE SLOAN chalk paint Pure White and Paris Grey

I've done a few more of them since then and I'm ready to do another - if I could have I would have bought them all !!!

Here's a sample of what was available this week on Craig's list in my neck of the woods

Don't ask me why but I think this one would be gorgeous in a bright color - coral, aqua or even yellow !!!

I love this one just the way it is actually - looks very French Chateau, non?

GORGEOUS !!!

Same as above with a mirror in the center

Plain - but perfect for a shabby chic finish with a French graphic !!!

White?  Heavily distressed?

Pewter gray metallic paint?

AND...................here's the one John went to pick up last night - lots of detail - solid oak

But it didn't fit in the van - too tall - going back on the weekend to strap it to the roof !!!
This little matching end table will fit in the van though!

It won't be staying like this - wood lovers beware -
( whoa whoa it's my headboard and I'll paint if I want to - paint if I want to - you would paint too....♪♫♪..)

Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet - but the creative juices are flowing in high gear today - I'll have to let them simmer for a bit until one in particular floats to the top.
What would you do with it?

Have a great day all
Much love,
Moi

I'll be at the following fabulous parties !
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Shabby Art Boutique                                My Turn for Us                                 Remodelaholic
Coastal Charm                                         Domestically Speaking                      Stone Gable
A Stroll thru Life                                      Kathe with an E                                Miss Mustard Seed