Monday, June 20, 2011

Garden Jewels

The long hot days of summers do have some benefits.......oh just look at those gorgeous hydrangeas.....




And if that is not enough......even the porch planters are singing out with their own glorious blooms!



My favorite planter on my deck is my old leaky fountain below......it's been leaking for years.  So when I could no longer fill it with water I was determined to keep it out on the porch.  And now as you can see it is the new home for my impatiens........

Flowers, reading and flea marketing are my 3 loves.....in addition to my family.

So I'll be sharing a little of all of the above over the course of posting this year.....hope you will enjoy the journey!

This week I'm joining the following blog parties:
Bloomin' Tuesday blog party at Ms Green Thumb Jean Blog
Tuesday Garden Party at An Oregon Cottage
Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Daydreamer 
Show & Tell Every Wednesday at Blue Cricket Design
Blogger Block Party at Savvy Southern Style
Cottage Flora Thursdays at Fishtail Cottage
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Stop on by and see all the participants too at these fabulous blogs!

Would love to have you follow my new blog too!

18 comments:

  1. beautiful love these they are so romantic with a beauty from the past

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  2. Nice blooms! Decided to follow your blog...I'm a picker! :)

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  3. nice hydrangea blooms! I want to explore more of your blog.

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  4. Your hydrangea are beautiful, love the colors-enjoy:@)

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  5. Welcome to Bloomin' Tuesday! I'm lovin' the hydrangea colors! Beautiful! Jean

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  6. Beautiful blooms!

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  7. Wonderfuol hydrangea blooms. What a beautiful bouquet they make.
    Ann

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  8. this is just gorgeous.

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    Have a great week,
    Maggie
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  9. I love your flowers! If I'm not careful the humidity zaps ours and so I try to water them before I leave for work in the morning. Your hydrangeas look great. Mine are only starting to bloom now and I can't wait to cut some for inside!

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  10. Love the hydrangeas! My mother-in-law has a great bush - she generously shares her blooms! I live in Central GA and it has been so hot and dry! Love the fountain with the flowers - terrific idea!
    Looking forward to reading more!
    Kathy

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  11. Beautiful and creative use of containers.

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  12. Lovely romantic floral arrangements!

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  13. Your hydrangeas make a beautiful bouquet. I like the planters on your deck too.

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  14. You are blessed your flowers look lovely. I posted some of my gardens this week too.Hope you will come by and see my newest find. Blessings, Debbie

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  15. Love the fountain! Beautiful flowers.

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  16. Beautiful! So many people have hydrangeas blooming already! Mine are still just budding! I'm crossing my fingers they look as beautiful as yours! Great pics! I came by via Susan's party, but I missed it myself. I took pics of my pergola all dressed up this afternoon (with the 2 hour lull in the rain), and I REALLY hope you'll stop by and take a peak, and let me know what you think of the progress! :)
    xo,
    A

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  17. Thanks so much for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's! Your hydrangeas are gorgous! xoxo, tracie

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  18. How gorgeous~ I love your beautiful wall planter and your flowers are so lovely!!

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