Monday, May 4, 2015

Soft Aqua





                Hello everyone,

                    We are welcoming in  the month of May
                  with some warm sunny days and finally
               the first stirrings of life in the garden.


                  A little spring vignette in the porch.


                                                                 I seem drawn to soft aqua this
                                                                 time of year.The platter above was
                                                                 a thrift find and the bowl was from
                                                                 Winner's.
    Aqua teacups and teapot.


                    Last years peonies in an old
                    wooden bucket I painted soft
aqua..

           Peonies in the boathouse.

The teapot  and teacup were also
from Winner's.

I am really looking forward to
both peony and lilac season.
This was taken last year in
the boathouse nook.

                                                       Well, I am happy to say that I can
                                                                finally go out and clean up Martha's
                                                               Garden as the snow has finally melted.
                                                               in there. We are a few weeks behind
                                                               other years but better late then never!

                                                                    Hope you have a lovely day!

                                                                                 Carolyn

                                                    
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13 comments:

  1. Linda May 4, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    How beautiful!
    I'm also drawn to aqua lately.
    I had seen the same bowls at Marshall's.

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  2. Parsimonious Décor DarlingMay 4, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    So lovely, such a gorgeous color!

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  3. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 4, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Your images are gorgeous, Carolyn! I am always drawn to aqua whether it be a wall colour, a pretty blouse, or tea things. Glad you can get out and attend to your Martha's garden! Have a lovely day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. carrie@northwoods scrapbookMay 4, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    So soft and pretty!! So happy your garden is finally thawing out - can't wait to see the magic you'll create again soon.

    Happy week ahead! xoxo

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  5. Bella's Rose CottageMay 4, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Good bye to the snow! I am excited for you and me because I love to take a stroll around your garden with you!! The pretty aqua teacups are so cheerful!! Love your tea for one set too:-)
    Happy Spring clean up, I am sure it is a lot of work, but so rewarding!!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  6. Miss JaneMay 4, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Lovely! You certainly were fortunate to find that aqua platter in the first photo. It's part of a set from Pier 1 that was discontinued. I have the tea set & dessert plates but not the platter.
    I'm very drawn to this pallette in the last few years it's so cheerful and still soothing.

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  7. Pamela GordonMay 4, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Beautiful 'aqua' photos! It is one of my favourite colours. I'm glad PEI is finally getting some warmth and sunshine. It's 25 here this afternoon! A summer day almost. You must be very busy in the gardens right now. Enjoy.

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  8. My Cottage DiaryMay 4, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    All very pretty, Carolyn! I especially like the sweet gazebo in your second photo. And your cute little aqua stool. Enjoy your week! Blessings, Bess

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  9. AnonymousMay 4, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    How Beautiful!
    I enjoy!

    Love, Gerry

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  10. One Shabby Old HouseMay 4, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    I love the aqua too. Especially the old bucket that you painted filled with peonies. This is the time of year I would love to clone you. lol I think that next to all the lovely flowers in everybody's garden there needs to be a Carolyn! And I think that all the flowers would agree.
    Hugs
    Becky

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  11. Judith @ Lavender CottageMay 5, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    I'm sure you'll be in your garden as much as possible to get things in order for another year of beauty and guests.
    I wanted to let you know that I will at long last have flowers on my lilac 'Beauty of Moscow' that I ordered after seeing yours and falling in love with the colour.
    It was mail order so came as a couple of twigs in a pot but it's grown tall enough that the rabbits couldn't eat it back this winter and I can't wait to see the flowers.
    Happy Gardening Carolyn.

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  12. My Heaven PageMay 5, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    Thanks for posting these beautiful pics of Aqua! Love Love Love all the pics! Shared one on my page Dreaming Of A Coastal Cottage Facebook. :) Deanae

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  13. SusanMay 5, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    I love aqua, Carolyn. It's so peaceful and calming. Combined with pink, it's a delightful combination. Your platter is so pretty----well, everything is.Susan

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

Carolyn