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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

More Cha cha Changes

We have two small areas to the north side of the deck that H and I have been working on this week.    We had a blank canvass because everything had to be moved to paint the brick on the house.

H added a window and black shutters to the wall so it will  match the rest of the house.  

I found this sweet window at the yard sale for $3.   Isn't the little door cute....



I added some fabric to the back of it... I also added some pink, lavender,  and yellow flowers to the existing burgandy roses.
The tea set is a $3 yard sale find...
It is made by Country Living.    The lambs ear is really spreading in this area.  Don't you love the feel of lambs ear?

Here is a before and after picture.

This little water feature was in another area that is being changed, so it was relocated.  I really like it better here because we can here it when we sit on the deck. 
I love the soothing sound of the water trickling in our fountain...

I have started to add some 4th of July decor outside.  This summer is flying by!!! 

H hung my $5 yard sale mirror on this wall.  You can see the windmill reflecting in it.   He also painted the mirror frame white (forgot to take a before pic...it was brown)

I love the way it reflects different areas of the yard.... 

The windmill got a fresh coat of paint, and was tipped in pink... of course!

I dressed up a vintage bird cage by tieing some fabric strips around the bottom...it looks neat blowing in the breeze. This birdcage doesn't have a bottom, so you will see me use it like a cloche sometimes.     I am calling it my windsock birdcage thingy!  

I  hung a birdcage in the birdcage!

I am having a yard sale on Friday and then Saturday , but only til 11:00....then off to the auction!




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29 comments:

  1. I like what you did to your two areas - looks really good. Nice place to sit and listen to the water feature. I also really like the mirror where you placed it - looks terrific.
    Have fun at the garage sale and auction.
    Mary

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  2. Love your birdcage windsock thing!;>) It looks great, Penny...time to sit and enjoy it and I love the mirror- xo Diana

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  3. I love all your décor, wish I lived nearby so I could attend your sale. I look forward to your posts and your next decorating move have a great time at the auction!http://mrsblackstone.blogspot.com

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  4. Personally I love the birdcage thingy and of course the flamingoe's rule!

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  5. Oh...another delicious corner! I love the little door and how you dressed up the vintage birdcage!
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  6. I've been thinking about the draped bunting. Yours looks great! http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/06/folk-art-fabric-flag.html

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  7. Everything looks great! Thanks for sharing with us at TTF.

    Linda

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  8. Lambs ears! Yes! So glad to find your lovely post at Be Inspired Friday!

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  9. Your before and afters are amazing and love the water fountain!

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  10. Penny!! What a spectacular makeover!! Love ALL of it!! You make me wish that I had more space both inside and outside of my house!!!
    Great job!!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  11. This really looks amazing.
    Over from Home Girl

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  12. I like a water fountain too and yes, lamb's earsare lovely! Wonderful changes, Penny. Thanks for sharing at my HOME.

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  13. What a lovely makeover! I like the window and the cute sitting area and tea set. The water feature is great! Well done! Have a happy week ahead!

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  14. Wonderful makeover -- the window is too cute. I love fountains -- love the sound -- so calming and cooling! :D Have a great week.

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  15. Your yard looks beautiful. I love the chair with the pillows. What a perfect spot to sit and have a glass of iced tea! :)

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  16. I love your yard, and all the pretty changes. You remind me I need to move my little fountain to a different part of the yard. So inviting!

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  17. What a pretty garden! Happy July 4th to you as well. I hope you had a blast at the auction!

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  18. Your garden is really evolving into a beautiful creation. My favorite is the new seating area next to your fountain. Your $3 tea set is beautiful and matches your lambs ears green hue! Have a happy 4th of July!

    Pam

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  19. Just love all the chachachachanges. Your yard is certainly a work of art always evolving. Stopping by from Party in Polka Dots Linky. :)

    Christine
    http://www.myepicureanadventures.com

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  20. Love the yard make over and the little window is adorable. What or who's auction do you go to?? and where

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  21. Your yard is so pretty and so interesting. So much to see. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  22. I love the buntings for the 4th. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays x

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  23. Your always out do yourself. Have a wonderful 4th! Blessings, Martha

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  24. That's lovely Penny. Wonderful to have a special little spot for tea and I love your red, white and blue. Have a wonderful 4th. :)

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  25. You've created such beautiful and inviting spaces. I love the trellis around the window! Thank you for linking up with Sunday View!

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  26. Your garden is so lovely - the fabric on the birdcage is very creative - I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  27. Cute garden pictures! Hope you had a safe and happy 4th!

    Thanks so much for sharing at the Creative HomeAcre Hop!. Looking forward to seeing what you share this week.

    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/2013/07/welcome-to-another-creative-homeacre-hop.html

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  28. Always such pretty settings Penny, so nice! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  29. Always such pretty settings Penny, so nice! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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