Friday, June 18, 2010

New Garden Treasure


Hello everyone,


It is a beautiful sunny day here - a perfect day to enjoy the garden but first I want to share my newest garden treasure. Yesterday, we went for a drive to Victoria by the Sea and stopped at Reid House Antiques nearby where I always find some treasures. I was really excited when I asked if the green iron bench was for sale and she said yes-$30. We tied it in to the trunk of our car and I smiled all the way home! If you would like to see the photos I took last year at the quaint little village of Victoria by the Sea click here.



So when we got home I had to find a perfect spot for it in the garden.



and then dress it up a little



the bicycle is a perfect match for it don't you think?



and my old green picnic basket




the basket of the bicycle is full of sweet rocket that will grow wild along our roadsides and looks so pretty with the lupins. It smells wonderful too but it does reseed rather prolifically in our garden.








my old watering can with a garden bouquet



This is a color combo that I like in behind the garden bench-the viburnum snowball bush, my Dad's early peony and my favorite hardy geranium Magnificum.



Sit for a spell and enjoy the beauty of nature and inhale the fragrance of the lilac behind you and the honeysuckle vines beside you and let any worries and cares slip away!


I am joining in with Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday again so once again there is lots of beauty to enjoy there.


I hope you have a wonderful weekend,


Carolyn

37 comments:

  1. WHAT A DEAL!!! wow. You've made it even prettier, too. You must have had so much fun putting all that together.

    Carolyn, I don't know if I've mentioned it to you or not; so, I'll just mention it, here. Yesterday was the last day of school and, for a little while, I won't be able to comment very often. I will still be visiting, though!

    If it seems that I've disappeared - that's the reason.

    Love, Katy xo

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  2. Carolyn

    it is just perfect for your beautiful garden and as you say the bike matches it so well. You have dressed the seat up so beautifully too which suits your wonderful garden, which gives you and us bloggers so much joy!! Jackie in UK.

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  3. Those photos made me sigh. Beautiful! The bench is delicate and lovely - a great match for your pretty garden. :)

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  4. What a beautiful garden bench at a bargain price. I would be smiling all the way home, too if I found such a wonderful bargain. It fits in your garden perfect, and you've dressed it up so nice.

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  5. i can't get over that price unheard of! your set up is positively dreamy~

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  6. Hi Carolyn...

    Ohhh my...what a beautiful bench and I can't believe that you got it for just $30...what a bargain!!! My friend, you dressed that little bench up beautifully! I just wished there was someway I could jump through this computer to get there...a cup of tea on your pretty new bench...in your fabulous garden with be awesome!!! What a pretty quilt and I also love that green picnic basket! Awesome photos, Carolyn! Thank you for sharing your newest treasure find with us and another beautiful day in your garden!!!

    Have a fabulous Friday, sweet lady!
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  7. Wow, lucky you! What a deal! That looks so beautiful in your gorgeous garden!!

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  8. This are so wonderful pictures from your garden, thank you,
    Karolina

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  9. I can't believe you only paid $30 for the bench Carolyn - what a great deal!
    And, you've dressed it up so nicely that it creates a beautiful area in the garden.
    Judith

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  10. I can't believe it was only 30. dollars. It would have been $200. here.
    What a prize!

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  11. What a beautiful addition to your garden and at a such a low price. Your garden is exquisite and I love the photo with the watering can. LOVELY!

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  12. Carolyn,
    That bench looks like it was made for your garden. It looks perfect there. Love how you arranged everything.
    Have a great weekend.
    Sherry

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  13. You got a great bargain there! Lovely looking in the garden....

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  14. Lovely bench and vignette. Your vsitors will love it.

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  15. What a fantastic find, it looks all dressed up in the garden. Have a wonderful weekend and take care.

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  16. What an amazing find, and absolutely beautiful! ♥

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  17. Wow!!! What a deal you got. Yes, it's perfect for your garden along with the bike. What a lucky lucky find for you..hugs ~lynne~

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  18. What a deal!!! This is such a glorious place to be able to visit, everything is just gorgeous.
    Debby

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  19. You are blessed indeed.. as God smiles down upon you.. you bloom for others to see.

    Enjoy this soft frilly garden bench my dear!

    with love,
    Olivia

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  20. What a gorgeous setting! Your bench was a great find,just perfect for your garden.

    Donna

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  21. Wow - I can't believe that bench was only $30!!! :)

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  22. Carolyn....I don't think you could have anything more perfect for your garden! That is a beauty of an iron bench and what a great price!~Hugs, Patti

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  23. Beautiful garden!!! I might actually spend time outside if I had a yard like that!!

    Congratulations on your wonderful find!

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  24. If anyone is looking for me I'm lounging in image 9 for the weekend. Please call back next week.
    Gorgeous Carolyn, simply gorgeous.

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  25. If possible, your garden looks even more charming! Love it all, Carolyn!
    xoxo...Kathy

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  26. ou must have had so much fun putting all that together.
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  27. Hi Carolyn,

    What a great find...and the price...you can't find a garden bench for that price in Holland.

    You gave it a beautiful place in your garden. It just fits in among the roses and other flowers. It gives it a very romantic look. You decorated it wonderfully too!! I can learn something from you :-).

    Before I forget, thank you for your sweet comment on my blog. It helps!

    Enjoy your weekend,

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  28. Oh what a wonderful iron bench zu have. I love it so much. It`s a perfect partner for your beautiful garden, Carolyn.
    Have a nice Sunday and enjoy your garden!!!
    xoxo Birgit

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  29. Dag Carolyn,
    Wat heb je dat weer allemaal mooi bij elkaar gezocht,picknickmand, bankje, fiets, bloemen en quilt. Prachtig en héél romantisch! Je hebt er prachtige foto's van gemaakt. Heerlijk om naar te kijken.
    Fijne dag nog en lieve groet, Marja

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  30. Your garden is so lovely and the bench is perfect..what a great purchase! Enjoy the sunshine..

    Wanda

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  31. The bench is lovely, the perfect addition for your BEAUTIFUL garden.

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  32. Oh Carolyn, do I ever LOVE that sweet bench! What a great find! It looks right at home in the garden.
    Everything looks glorious at your place dearest!
    hugs

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  33. Your blog is beautiful! so my style! Envious of your pink toile borders. Nice job all around!

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  34. What a steal Carolyn! Only $30 for that beautiful bench? It looks just lovely in your garden and that bicycle is exactly what i have been wanting.
    I love your gardens!
    Pamela xo

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  35. Such a find! It suits your garden perfectly!

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  36. Beautiful and serene spot in your garden, Carolyn! What a wonderful bench and what a deal you got on it too! Love the bicycle!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  37. What a perfect touch to an already perfect area!! The bike is a perfect match too!!
    Just beautiful and so inviting!!
    Lilly

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn