~~~Our Deck, 6/4/11~~~

Hi everyone,I ahve FINALLY been able to upload my pictures! GEESH! On Sat. I CLEANED off our deck. We had had a storm and it was a mess with debris from the trees, leaves , branches etc. So, I got out my blower, my broom and my windex to make it pretty again!!!! I swear, it looked like FALL out there!!!! Ok, here we go. This is one of 2 hanging ivy geraniums.

 The window boxes are filling in so nicely!

 They are all impatiens. We live in the woods so impatiens are good for all the shade we get.

 I have my birdhouse placemats on the table. Don't forget to click on the pictures to enlarge, if you want to! IOn the center of the table is a bird votive holder.

 A look along the back railing. Joe made the new window boxes last year and we stained them black! I love them!

 I got this bench at Lowes last year too. I love the branch design. The seat cushion came with it and differnet pillows. I found these at CTS. They are Sunbrella fabric and were only $4.99 each!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Joe is kissing me for cleaning up the deck:):):)

 Looking from the table to the stairs.

 Across from the bench is this little table to seat 2. I also have a rectangular top for it to make it bigger for 2 people to eat.

 This is a cutting from the hibiscus that Joe kept alive all winter and it is GROWING!!!!! I am amazed!

 Petunias

Miniature rose.

 A begonia and I forget what the trailing plant is.

 Looking down to the second landing. A geranium in the pot and begonias in the small pots on the railing.

 Looking to the pond.

 Sorry this is blurry, I didn't mean to include this one....

 Dappled sun on an impatiens.

 Our new umbrella, it matches the stain on the house perfectly!

 This is how I felt after cleaning the deck:):)

 Then I got my second wind:)

 Joe collects lanterns, and we have 10 on the deck. It is so pretty at night! 2 of these...

 2 of these

 3 of these

 2 of these. Joe wire brushed and repainted them this year as they tend to rust.

 This on just holds a tealight.  Wish you could all join me on the deck, it is so quiet and peaceful oput here. Hope you all have a great week! XO, Pinky I am linking to Kim at Savvy Southern Stle for Wow us Wed.  http://www.savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/ 

Question?????

Is anyone else not able to load pictures???? I ahve tried numerous times and it won't work????

~~~A Heart Shaped Egg!!!~~~~~

This is just a silly little post but thought I would show you what happened. Last weekend I was making deviled eggs for a picnic and inside the VERY LAST egg I sliced, the yolk was shaped like a HEART!!!!!!!! A perfect heart! I did scoop it out and use it, but took these pics first. Funny!!!!!!

~~~Decorating my Friends Kitchen!!!~~~

My GOOD friend, Kathy recently moved into a new home. She used to be my next door neighbor. We have known each other since 1974!!!! She asked me to do some decorations for on top of her kitchen cabinets. She has a pretty valance to hang at the kitchen window that is tiny sweetheart roses, so wanted me to use them. I found some GREAT containers to do the arrangements in! I was so excited to find them. They are so "her"!!!!! The beautiful artwork on her fridge is by her grandchildren! Don't forget, you can click on any picture to enlarge.

 I brought a variegated ivy garland, cut it apart and used it between the arrangements to bring it all together.

 Aren't these containers just perfect??!!!!

 I did this arrnagement for where ever she wants it. For now it is on one of her end tables in her living room.

Thank you, Kathy for allowing me to make these for you. I wish you nothing but happiness in your new home. Love ya girlfriend!!!!! XO, Pinky

~~~Blue and white Collection~~~~~

Yesterday I showed you my coffee table with the blue and white pieces so today I thought I would show you most of my collection of blue and white pieces. I have some pieces stored away and get them out periodically. This first jar I got in Cape May, N.J. on a trip and lugged that thing around all day cause I wanted it so bad:):) I was alot younger then too, LOL! The vase with the sticks in it came from an estate sale of a famous tennis player. She lived behind my in-laws in Fl. and they went to the sale and got me 2 pieces. The other one I will show you too.

 This planter holds an umbrella plant and some orchids, all FAUX:) It sits on a garden seat that I found many years ago for a STEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is one of my favorite pieces. I started collecting blue and white 27 years ago!

 I have some things in my curio cabinet.

 That crocheted piece was done by my hubby's Grandmother! Not sure if I spelled that correctly, it doesn't look right????:):)

 This is the other sofa table.

 This huge jar was a gift from my son. It was in his shop when he had it. It is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 This is the other piece that came from the estate sale in Fl.

 I found this shelf unit that is shaped like a pagoda many years ago too. I fell in love with it! I have several more pieces displayed on it.

 I have 2 blue and white elephants in the dining room on each side of the baker's rack.

 These 2 matching jars sit on the brown elephants on each end of the sofa.

So there you have it. I hope you have enjoyed the little tour around the room! I hope you all have a GREAT holiday weekend! What are you doing to celebrate? XO, Pinky

~~~A BIG Apology!!!~~~

Blogger is NOT allowing me to leave a comment on anyone's blog right now so I didn't want you all to think I ahve not read and appreciated them all!!!!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky