Fireworks in the Garden

Clematis Crystal Fountain

Sharing some fireworks from the garden.  Happy 4th of July!

Galium Sweet Woodruff

Daffodil

Allium and Catnip

Daffodil

Allium

Japanese Painted Fern

Coreopsis

Fern

Campanula

Astrantia

Hosta

Yarrow

 

Astilbe

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Blue and White

This is a favorite corner in my kitchen with some of my blue and white collection.  The blue and white plates are hung with Disc Hangers, which are wonderful.  The blue bottles have been collected over time from thrift stores, and the spice cabinet belonged to my grandmother.

Peonies in blue and white pitchers.

One of my favorite books on decorating is A Passion for Blue and White by Carolyne Roehm.  It's a beautiful and inspiring book.

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Katie

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Garden Plaques

I've collected some decorative plaques for my garden and decided they needed a makeover.

I used Rustoleum's Copper spray paint.

When the spray paint dried, I painted the plaques with some teal paint I had on hand, and immediately wiped the paint off with a rag.  A very simple garden project.

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Katie

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Domestically Speaking

A Walk in the Garden--June

Clematis Crystal Fountain

Clematis Crystal Fountain

Iris, Allium and Catnip

Galium Sweet Woodruff

Polygonatum Variegated Solomon's Seal

Penstemon

Ajuga and Creeping Jenny

Allium

Japanese Painted Fern

Fern, Brunnera Jack Frost and Lamium Pink Pewter

Allium

Penstemon Husker Red

Smokey doing what Smokey does best, supervising.

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Candles and Seashells

I can't get enough of candles and seashells.

The glass jars, vases and tray are thrift store finds.

Love the blues and turquoise.

 

The detail on this vase is so pretty.

I purchased this glass "beach ball" with sand and shells many years ago.

I guess I've liked seashells for a long time.

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The Living Art from (in)courage

I was so encouraged and inspired by this post from (in)courage.  Clink on the link to be inspired.

Great and marvelous are your works.  Revelations 15:3

Dresser in Aubusson Blue Chalk Paint

I found this dresser on Craig's List.  Nine drawers for storage of my painting and crafting supplies is just what I needed.

I used Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint in Aubusson Blue and Soft Wax as the finish.

The hardware was sprayed with a light coat of Rustoleum's Satin Nickel.

This is the before.  I first painted the dresser with Louis Blue Chalk Paint, but decided that was too light for this dresser.

Love the Aubusson Blue.

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Thanks for visiting,

Katie