With Fall around the corner, I’m looking for Potting Shed Inspiration! While we have plenty of summer weather still to come in North Carolina, I have a serious case of fall fever and am ready for fall leaves, mums, gourds, Indian corn, and pumpkins! The front door of my Potting Shed usually has either or basket. . . . . . or a…
I gathered some blooms for a flower fix, a guaranteed spirit lifter to combat the August blues that comes from a long month of heat and humidity! Summer flowers are beginning to look tired, wilting from the summer heat. . . just like me. White Stock and peach roses in a $4 blues-buster bouquet from the grocery store add some welcome fragrance.…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers with Etta Mae’s Worst-Bad Luck Day by Ann B. Ross This was my introduction to the Miss Julia series, set in the fictitious Southern town of Abbotsville, North Carolina. Prepare yourself for a fun ride, laugh out loud moments, a cast of colorful characters in this quick read! I hope this won’t…
I’m always looking for a flower fix! Black-eyed Susans are growing wild, popping up in fields and alongside roadways with a delightful burst of cheery yellow color! I stopped to gather some flowers, free for the picking, to fill some jars and a vase for the Potting Shed. Along with Black-eyed Susan, I cut some goldenrod, and some…
I received this adorable handpainted jar with Home is Where the Potting Shed is on it. It’s a mini painted replica of my Potting Shed, by Jenna at the Painted Apron with oh-so-fun personalized details! She added cedar shake siding and red front door. Along with little details that I love including pumpkins. . . And included my windows…
I’m a fan of Jars and *Bees* so I’m sharing some Jar and Bee Love, rolled into one package, with a wee summertime giveaway! I was buzzing around T. J. Maxx when I spied Quattro Stagioni Canning Jars a year ago, and again more recently a couple of weeks ago. The bee skep design on the jars is ideal…
Sending a little red, white & blue your way with transferware, flowers, and flags on Independence Day! And with Hydrangeas, Coleus and Caladiums. Wishing you a Safe and Happy Independence Day! Long May She Wave! Thank you for your visit, I’m joining: Metamorphosis Monday, The Scoop, Inspire Me Tuesday, Wow Us Wednesdays, Home Sweet Home, Feathered Nest Friday,
I’ve been in gardening mode and found plenty of seeds of inspiration during Garden Week with The Novel Bakers. . . The garden is a metaphor for life. . . The flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today. Quote, note to self and chalkboard inspiration for the door of my Potting Shed. If you need a fun…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers for Garden Week! You’re invited to pull on your gardening gloves and dig in with some virtual gardening as we share books, tour gardens, set tables, and enjoy some garden-inspired projects & recipes this week! Our third book to share this week~ Private Edens: Beautiful Country Gardens: Wander through twenty-one superb private…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers for Garden Week! You’re invited to pull on your gardening gloves and dig in with some virtual gardening as we share books, tour gardens, set tables, and enjoy some garden-inspired projects & recipes this week! I found some seeds of inspiration from In and Out of the Garden. . . Adorable…