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Tis the Season...part 1

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Gotcha, sounds Christmasy doesn't it?


Formerly a bowling ball, this lady bug captured by heart!

Summer is garden tour season and one of my favorite summer activities. I love wandering through people's gardens and getting a small glimpse into their lives. My reactions are many from "mine looks better than this" to inspirational to flat out, dare I admit this, e.n.v.y.


Loved this simple little path up to the bird bath.

Love gazebos. Enough said.


Simple but cute way to decorate a garden shed.

One of my favorites!

For me the most impressive gardens are those that repurpose materials and use them in unique ways. I just love this and it always gets my wheels turning.

Love using mirrors in a garden and these are simply gorgeous.
Notice to the far left the old door that was used as a divider.

Beautiful flower basket atop a fence post.
Hmmmm, I still have an extra fence post in my shed...

 
I am known to be a copycat and sometimes I will copy a project from start to finish, as an exact copycat. Yet sometimes, it is a jumping off point and inspires me to a different direction.


Love ponds and this was a gorgeous and LARGE!

This outdoor cabin, and a sweet tabletop fire pit, a bar, a flat screen tv, and a camper heat thingy. Sweet!


Simple touches like this bench with potted flowers and lots of character.


Regardless the reaction, I love to go on garden tours. How about you?

Pieced Pastimes
It's Overflowing
Be Different act Normal
Silver Pennies
Twigg Studios
The Tablescaper
Stephanie Lynn
Three Mango Seeds
DIY Showoff
Thoughts From Alice
Boogieboard Cottage
Creatively Living
Mod Vintage Life
The Dedicated House
Between Naps On The Porch
Dwellings-Heart of Your Home
Rain on a Tin Roof
Lou Lou Girls


 
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  1. Lou Lou GirlsJuly 21, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Everything looks incredible! Pinned. We really appreciate you taking the time to be a part of our party. I hope we get to see you tonight at 7 pm. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
    Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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  2. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJuly 22, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Me too! Love garden tours and home tours. Love the large pond, just beautiful.
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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