Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Longwood Gardens in May

Last week, Joe and I took a little trip (15 mins. away) to Longwood Gardens. We are so blessed to live so close to it. I wanted to share some pictures we took. Hope you enjoy. Many trees were in bloom.

 One of the walkways filled with beautiful flowers.
 Joe's favorite: columbine.

 Beautiful tulips.


 On our walk we came across this guy:)

 The Italian garden and fountains.


 Water flowing down stairs

 the woods is pretty too.


 As you enter the conservatory, you see these amazing hydrangea baskets!!!

 Shots inside the conservatory.


 Hydrangeas...
 start as green,
 some pink,
 all pink!
 Caladium

 Flowering trees in the distance.
 This is the new fountain area that has been under construction for a year or more and will have a grand opening soon!

We really enjoy every season at Longwood. If you are ever in southeast Pa. you should try to get here. It is an amazing place.
XO, Pinky
 
 
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Metamorphosis Monday,


 

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,


 

Wow Us WednesdaysFeathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Share Your Style

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday

 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday

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Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays 

Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

Let’s Dish!

Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop

Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday
 

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Blue and White Coffee Table Vignette

I decided to change the coffee table a few days ago. Now that I am featuring nests and birds for Spring, those are the elements I decided to use....for now:) You know I keep changing things. I placed a colorful candle ring and then a nest onto my light blue candle holder. I wanted to tie in the colors of the pillows on the sofa.
 My spathillium is blooming, and the blooms is so pretty it almost looks fake!
 I potted it in one of my blue and white pots.
 I still have these pillows on the sofa as they are bright and cheerful for Spring!
 The flowers in the ring go so well
 with the flowers on the pillows.
 I added this tiny nest to the plant too.
 This white bird figurine moved over here from the breakfast room. Just shop your house to change things up!
 A small lidded jar finishes the vignette. Everything is corralled in this textural basket.


Thanks for stopping by. Right now I am in PAIN with my back. I even had Joe go to CVS to get me one of those new "tens units". It did work along with a muscle relaxer and a prescription for Ibuprophen. I hope by the time you read this tomorrow, I will feel MUCH better.
XO, Pinky
 
I will share at these parties:

Metamorphosis Monday,


 

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,


 

Wow Us WednesdaysFeathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Share Your Style

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday

 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday

TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME

Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays 

Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

Let’s Dish!

Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop

Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday
 

Monday, May 1, 2017

I Just Couldn't Resist!!!!!

Happy May everyone!!! Where did April go so fast???? So,  I have been looking, on and off, since we moved in here for new artwork for the fireplace. I never thought I would find something that I LOVE and was the right size. BUT I DID!!!! I was just browsing one night at the Pier 1 site and bam! I saw it! So, after we (Joe) got it hung for me, I had to redo the mantle and hearth!
 Since the artwork makes such a statement, I kept the mantle design rather simple. I combined a blue hydrangea garland and a white hydrangea garland. Then I just added the candles. Simple but petty.
 On the hearth I used my white basket and wired a green wreath to it then added a nest.
 I love the little bird on the jars lid.
 I will use this all Spring and Summer then will decide if I will keep it here for Fall and Winter.
 I actually like that it isn't framed. It keeps it simple and can go with anything.

 I have had the blue hydrangea garland for YEARS! I hadn't used it for awhile, it was stored away. But I knew I could combine it with the white one.


 The white lantern got a nest inside. I perched a bird onto my bowl that I turned upside down and put a nest of greens under it.

 These clay pots with nests and eggs are an old staple too.


 At night, the lights come on.
 I am so happy with the carved wooden lanterns on the hearth. I can't believe it took me over 4 years to put them here;)
Thanks for your visit. I hope you are having beautiful Spring weather where you are. We are so enjoying being able to sit out on the deck or patio! I have decorated it and have gotten all my pots planted so will share that soon too. Have a beautiful day!!!
XO, Pinky
 
I will be sharing here:

Metamorphosis Monday,


 

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,


 

Wow Us WednesdaysFeathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Share Your Style

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday

 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday

TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME

Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays 

Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

Let’s Dish!

Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop

Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday
 
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