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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Changes in the Back Yard

We have been working in the back yard for about two weeks..still a lot more to do, but we are getting there!    We had to move everything away from the house to paint the brick...so we are trying to give the house a fresh look as we put stuff back.    The first thing we did was add black shutters to the windows in the back yard.  We have had shutters in the front yard for several years, but none in the back.  We have trimmed a lot of the bushes next to the house.  The small bush in the right corner used to be huge!  It was taller than the house, rubbed on the trim and looked really "tired".  So we trimmed in to about 3' tall.  Now we can have a flower bed, nothing seemed to grow under that big bush!
So, we planted lots of pretty flowers and added a bench and small table to the new area...


There isn't much color there yet, but it should be pretty by the end of the summer!

Some Memorial day decor and a rose flag... 
H planted a hill of patty pan squash on each side of my new rain boots...($3 at a yard sale last week end, they had never been worn!)_ 


I put a ladder in the corner and added some Memorial day decor and potted plants.

Sweet little frog and flag...

I also added a few touches of Memorial day decor to H's vegetable garden.   He put up a big iron fence to keep me out..but it isn't working...lol!

I made a new wreath for his "bed"

and put a touch of Memorial day on it!


We are planning to have a cook out with the kids on Monday.  I haven't planned the menu yet, but it will probably be hamburgers and hot dogs.    I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day!



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38 comments:

  1. You've created some gorgeous vignettes in your yard. The fairy garden is sweet.

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  2. Hello Penny... hard to keep up with you, you have so many wonderful projects going on!... your Memorial Day decor looks great... it certainly does welcome Summer in doesn't it?... and I LOVE your new rainboots!... wishing you a beautiful Memorial Day weekend, xoxo Julie Marie

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  3. Those are very colorful decors, i can't wait till the plants show their real growths and colors.

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  4. Imagine finding those boots at a yard sale! The whole yard looks great.

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  5. Hi Penny, You have a lovely garden this is my first visit I look forward to see more of your lovely garden soon.
    Have a lovely weekend
    SueB from the UK.

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  6. Oh...it looks so pretty!!!! The wreath is very beautiful and i love its colors.
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  7. Everything is so beautiful!!! :) Enjoy looking at your pictures! Happy weekend! xo Holly

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  8. Penny, nothing is safe from your decorating! What's a garden without a wreath? Your backyard looks so pretty. I know you are loving your painted brick house. I love it.

    Have a beautiful Memorial Day weekend!
    Peace,
    Linda at The French Hens Nest

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  9. I love your Memorial Day decorations. :)

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  10. You have done an amazing job decorating your yard! Thanks for joining Diann and I at TTF.

    Linda

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  11. Looks like a lot of love and effort went into it and it's fantastic!

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  12. Your hard work has paid off. You have a very pretty backyard.

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  13. Oh, I love it all, especially the wreath and the rain boots and the pink tin wash basin. Love, love, love. I feel very much at home going through your pictures.
    Have a wonderful Memorial Day, and
    Happy Pinks!!
    xoxo's

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  14. So happy to find your blog! I'm looking beyond the Memorial Day theme...see your great style and creative ideas! Getting excited to work in my garden and deck areas! I thought I was the yard art queen.....but you surely win! And the rainboots....such a clever touch!
    Im going back to look some more....great fun!
    Joan gramcrackercrumbs

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  15. Looking good! So many pretty things!
    Karen

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  16. I love visiting your blog, I always feel as though I have opened one of those glossy magazines where everything has been placed in the perfect place. The wreath is amazing! Have a wonderful Memorial Day. xx

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  17. Penny, your yard looks like a wonderful place to hang out. Bet your family just loves it!

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  18. New fan coming over from Inspire me Monday. I would love for you to come share this post at our From the Farm Blog Hop. Hope to see you there!
    Lisa
    Fresh Eggs Daily
    http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2013/05/from-farm-blog-hop-34.html

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  19. Sweet vignettes. Your garden is all dressed up for summer.

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  20. looks lovely. I love garden pics!!

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  21. Penny, isn't it wonderful to be able to get outside and get so many projects completed! Your Memorial Day decorations are so lovely, and you'll have lots of flowers shortly! Now you should sit for a while on your garden bench to take in all the loveliness!

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  22. The backyard is great...love the wreath! It is spectacular! My front door is looking a bit undressed now, might have to spruce it up with a wreath like that! :)

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  23. So many cute things and decorations. Love it. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  24. So many pretties. I am loving those pink geraniums.

    Happy Pink Saturday, Penny.

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  25. It looks like it's coming along nicely! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.

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  26. Your yard is so pretty! I really love your wreath you put in "H's" veggie garden!!

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  27. Penny, every little bit we do adds another little bit. And it all looks so pretty. Love your painted house with the black shutters..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  28. Penny - you always have fun stuff going on - great post!

    Thanks again for sharing with us at BeBetsy BRAG ABOUT IT Tuesday - take care

    Sharon and Denise
    BeBetsy Link and Hop

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  29. I LOVE this! I wish I was this creative when it came to decorating my yard. Thanks so much for sharing at Saturday Spotlight.

    April
    Angels Homestead

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  30. Such great ideas! Thanks for sharing at Give Me The Goods!
    Jamie @Better With Age

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  31. Your attention to detail is amazing! Thank you for sharing at Party In Polka Dots!

    Shelley

    www.piggyinpolkadots.com

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  32. Fun vignettes! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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  33. Cute! Hope you had a nice time with your family. :)

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  34. Hello Penny - love your backyard changes - the burlap wreath is marvelous - I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  35. It looks lovely!

    I would love for you to link up at the Mommy Archive - we're focusing on garage, basement & yard ideas & makeovers this week, Alice x

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