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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Final Touches to the Garden

It is already July..the summer is going by way too fast!   The flower beds are all planted and it is time to add what I like to call the "Final Touch".   It's time to add all those little things that make you smile as you walk around the yard.   I have added  the "usual" to a beautiful hydrangea plant ...... child size vintage chair, hand painted stool, some bird nests and a bird house.  BUT...how often do you see a chenille crib blanket in your flower garden?  It's that kind of additions that makes me smile...the final touch!

The hydrangeas look beautiful with the addition of some yard art, a cute sign, and you can barely see the blue gazing ball at the bottom of the photo...

Simple addition of a vintage tricycle...

These petunias are in a pot that I found a chandy to sit perfectly in the center...what luck!  A simple pot of petunias would be lovely but the addition of something unexpected makes me smile!

Your flower garden will not only look beautiful and smell wonderful, but will SOUND beautiful with the addition of a water feature.

Yard art, flags, and bird feeders will add some visual interest to any garden 

Rocks and mulch also are a great addition to your garden...

Flower boxes, benches, and watering cans will add to the beauty of your garden.

Add a cute bird feeder chandy....

paint an old bicycle, plant some flowers in a chandy....


Use unusual things as planters...

Plant a fairy garden in a vintage enamel tub for your porch!   Have fun adding Final Touch's to your flowers that will make you smile as you take a stroll through your summer garden!







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36 comments:

  1. I could sit in your garden all day and just dream away. Love the pink garden chair and the chenille blanket too. My mother used to have a set of green chairs when I was young. I wish I had them now. take care Darlene

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  2. I am in heaven here! Your home and garden is so beautiful.. A peaceful retreat.. I just love your water feature.
    fondly,
    Penny

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  3. So many beautiful touches. Your garden is really welcoming. I LOVE chenille! I use a chenille coverlet on our bed in the summer when it's too hot for quilts.

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  4. You have such a lovely place.. so many,many treasures you have.. I could spent the whole day in heaven there.. The simple truth is you have a good eye for treasures.

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  5. Penny,
    Simply fantastic!! I love those new bird houses on the glass ware!! Joe and I are actually working on a recycling project with bird houses but I won't have it finished until next week some time. I have to get out and buy some glassware to play with now!!
    Love the tricycle too.
    I hope you will stop in later to see how my Dr.'s appt went today with my Ortho Surgeon...
    And I THANK you for all your support and encouraging words as I shed these unhealthy pounds!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  6. Perfect Penny, your yard and gardens have turned out so beautiful!!

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  7. What a pretty oasis you've created! It's enchanting. Thanks for sharing it with us! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch P.S. I agree summer is passing too fast!

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  8. Wow, your home and garden is gorgeous. It looks like you've put a lot of work into it. Where do you find all of those great props. I love the old tricycle :)

    Crystal

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  9. I'm your neighbor on the blog hop (#18) and I just love your fairy garden!! I wish I could just come over and sit on your porch! I love everything!

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  10. Love your garden and all the very special and unique touches you have added. Very welcoming! A place I could sit for hours with a cup of tea for sure!
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com

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  11. What a sweet atmosphere you've created, Penny! I love the idea of the chandy in the pot of petunias! It's all so beautiful and whimsical!

    xoxo laurie

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  12. Absolutely beautiful, Penny! There is so much to take in and oh my, what a treat it must be to spend time in your garden. Thank you for sharing at my HOME.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  13. You have such a fairytale garden..I love it.. I can spend the whole day in that garden..:)

    -Priyam @ http://priyam-simplejoys.blogspot.com

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  14. Enchanting garden! Love the potted chandelier and petunias! I came over from Grace At Home link party.

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  15. You have utilized some great vintage things into your lovely garden. Great ideas.

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  16. Your garden is a feast for the eyes! I love all the vintage touches! Thanks for joining TTF this week.

    Linda

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  17. I love all the pink and yellow. They are my favorite colors to use outdoors!

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  18. Hi, you have the prettiest backyard I have ever seen! You have a real talent and I love it!
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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  19. It's sooo pretty. like a fairy land.

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  20. What a lovely setting. The perfect place to sip ice tea and relax.

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  21. Your garden is so dreamy. I could spend hours sitting on there with a good book, it's so beautiful! Thank you for linking up!

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  22. So beautiful! Thanks for sharing so I could "visit".

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  23. The wind must not blow badly there or rain or have a big dog in your yard, lol. I'm looking at all your pretties and wishing I had that but know of a big 72 lb. blk lab/border collie that would have a field day in your gorgeous garden. It all looks so darned pretty, great place for a glass of ice tea and some cookies.
    Our wind blows like a tornado at least half the time, no setting pretties out for us. It's so nice to be able to look at your wonderful garden and dream. Happy summer, enjoy your special garden.

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  24. You have the most amazing whimsy- I think all you final details are just amazing! Love it all!

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  25. I LOVE your shopping cart!!!
    www.minnesotajunker.blogspot.com

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  26. I love your urn and your trolly planter! They're gems!

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  27. Love love your vintage bike! You have some great pieces! Thanks again for sharing at All Things Pretty!

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  28. Darling ~ the pink hotel chair is my favorite! would love to have you link up to Fishtail Cottage's Garden Party this upcoming Thursday! xoxo, tracie

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  29. Penny, I love adding fun and unexpected things in the garden too. You have done an incredible job. Love the little pink chair. My shopping cart is one of my favorite garden finds. Love how you decorated yours. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  30. I think I could spend a long time just gazing at the beauty and whimsy in your garden! Love the chandy in the pot with the petunias~! I am so delighted you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  31. Your garden is so pretty! You are one of the features today at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button. Here is a link to this week's party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/anything-blue-friday-week-18.html Hope to see you again at the blue soiree. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  32. So much beauty in your garden and home! Aaaaahhh.....

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  33. Just when I don't think your garden could be any prettier, you add something else to make it even more charming...
    Love the tricycle! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  34. I could get totally lost wandering through your lovely garden Penny! You have so many special touches!

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