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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Views in the Garden

Bear with me as I bombard you with picture after picture of my little garden house - you can read here about how it came to exist.


Visitors get just a peek of the garden house from the Dutch door, but a full view of the house from the living room windows.


Yesterday I went outside to take photographs of the interior, but it was a gorgeous day and I got distracted taking photos of the little house from every view in the garden.


Ever since we bought our house, I have hated this silk floss tree and last week I told Steve we needed to cut it down.


I used a little piece of picket fence to disguise the stump that remains of the tree and can't wait for the flowers to grow in the little patch of garden in front of the house.


The path to the little house is just a layer of sand topped with pea gravel.


My love of primary colors definitely shows in this photo of the house.


The little garden house is surrounded by a variety of trees.


This is one of my favorite views from the house.


The garden definitely has a coastal feel to it - Steve found some buoys on the beach and painted them to match the house.


I loved my garden as it is shown last summer all decorated for a tea party.


But, I love the little house too. 


And, I hope you'll come back later this week to see the inside. 

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69 comments:

  1. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    I am here, and I will be here time after time. Carol, you live a rich life, as do I! But the seaside life you lead is refreshing and the colors of vibrancy chez toi are spectacular! Dear friend, I love that you took down that tree; you want to feature that sweet little house and now the focus is perfectly paved by pea gravel to your little hideaway! OH WHAT FUN! I'll be back to see more! Anita

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  2. FlowerLady LorraineFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:04 AM

    It is really sweet, colorful and happy. I look forward to seeing more of what's inside.

    Happy Valentine's week ~ FlowerLady

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  3. angieFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    love your colorful home and garden!!! angie

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  4. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    Carol, your garden and shed are beautiful! A vacation spot! I think I would live out there. I'll definitely be back to see the inside. By the way, I enjoyed your sneek peaks on instagram!

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  5. SusieFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    Carol, It is always pretty at your house. I love the picket fence hiding the stump...it looks better without that tree in front of the garden house. Wishing you and Steve good health and many fun walks on the beach. xoxo,Susie

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  6. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    Loved every view!! Thanks for sharing....can't wait to see inside!

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  7. A Whole Lotta MagicFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    It's adorable, Carol. Looking forward to more.

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    I love your garden house, Carol! It looks like such a bright sunny spot. In fact, I love your whole home and garden - I'm sure it is a real pleasure to live by the beach (in your part of the country anyway!). I could be quite comfortable sitting in one of the lounge chairs outside the garden house or having some tea at your table. : )

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  9. Kim February 11, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    The colors are so energizing and fun! Great cottage, can't wait to see the inside! :)

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  10. ANNEFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    You have such beautiful ideas. Love all the colour!!!!!

    xo

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  11. Jen KershnerFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    What an oasis within an oasis! Just beautiful. I imagine it's hard to stay away from it!

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  12. must love junkFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    The little house looks adorable! And your garden is so cheerful and uplifting!
    Susan

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  13. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 11, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    It's so nice to have a place you can enjoy the outside as much as the inside! Everything looks beautiful! Hugs!

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  14. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Your yard is so cozy and even more charming now that you have this sweet little house. Love that little red wagon and small section of the picket fence.

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  15. The Checkered AppleFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    It's always refreshing to stop in and see your colorful home and yard!

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  16. September VioletsFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    I love that red door!! You've really got this little treasure blending in well with your yard and gardens. The picket fence, flowers and gravel path just make it look so cute ;)
    Wendy

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  17. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    It is so cute and I love the little garden without that tree! Can't wait to see more!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  18. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow February 11, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    So adorable!

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  19. Simply Suzannes at HomeFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Dear Carol,
    Your home is always decorated so perfectly!
    I LOVE your red door! It's so bold, yet incredible welcoming!
    I could sit and browse through your photos for hours, just soaking in all the details.
    Thanks for sharing a little piece of your days with us!
    I hope you're having a great week,
    Suzanne

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  20. cathy@my1929charmerFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Your garden looks more open without the tree, and of course I love the red door! Your garden is so pretty and making me yearn for spring so I can get my hands dirty!

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  21. podsoFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Looking good!

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  22. bobbieFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Deeeee ~ licious looking!! Is it March yet??

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  23. 20 North OraFebruary 11, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    What a bright and cheerful little house! Love the photo with surfboards and buoys! So cute. Can't wait to see the inside.

    Judy

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  24. Helen PhilippsFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Your little house is so lovely, Carol! The colours are so cheery and perfect for a little house by the sea. I loved seeing all the different views, and how well it fits in with your cottage and garden. Looking forward to seeing the inside next.
    Helen xox

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  25. Acorn to OakFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    I like the new little garden cottage! It's such a nice touch in the yard. It adds interest, height, and more color. Not to mention how useful it must be! It's fun seeing all the pictures you take and things you do with your happy little home. It's obvious how much you love it! It looks like a wonderful place to live! :-)

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  26. PoppyFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Love the outside; can't wait to see the inside!!

    Poppy

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  27. fiona andersonFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Oh yes please, it looks like the perfect addition to your lovely garden and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

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  28. Joy JunktionFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    My life's dream has always been to live near the beach and these photo's make my heart beat a little faster! Your little house and garden are so absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to see more!!

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  29. SusanFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    You can bombard me any day. It seems you have a collection of cottage design magazines and books similar to mine. You're telling me you told your husband to cut down a tree and he did it-no arguments! I have to borrow him.

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  30. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    This is great! This is such a happy place! I'm in love. This is very much in my style.

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  31. My Garden DiariesFebruary 11, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Carol!!! It is so magical!! It seriously adds a whole new dimension to you garden! And when you have grandkids they are going to love playing in your garden! I can just see it! And good move on taking the tree out.... Love that you can plant in front of your garden house now ! Happy day to you! Nicole xo

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  32. Pamela GordonFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    It is really sweet Carol. Just looking at these pictures, the bright colours, flowers, greenery, surfboards etc. make me feel happy. Your yard and garden are really pretty. Have a great afternoon.

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  33. ConnieFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Carol, I just love your garden and your little garden house. I know that you have Spring and Summer all year round, but seeing your flowering bush with those beautiful red flowers . . . just gets me hope for an early spring. Our winter has been mild, but it is still winter. I was outside today digging around and found that my tulips are popping their little heads through the soil . . . so warm weather is coming. I will greet it with open arms. There are a lot of gorgeous blogs on the internet, but yours is by far one of the prettiest and one of my very favorite sites to visit. Here's wishing you a wonderful day! Connie :)

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  34. Laurel StephensFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Your garden is so charming, Carol. I'd love to spend time there! I can't wait to see inside your little garden house.

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  35. Jackie and Joel SmithFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    I love that tour - please show us more soon!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    I love your little garden house, your garden and your home. Everything is so bright and cheery. Your blog is wonderful!

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  37. LaurieFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    I will be back next week. I cant' wait to see the inside. Your pictures are so crisp and clear. Love them. We just had a tree taken down from our yard, too. It didn't really serve a purpose where it stood and was really in the way of us backing out of the garage, so down it came. Stump has been removed and the yard smoothed over. Now to plant some grass as soon as it warms up.

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  38. Canadian ChickadeeFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    It all looks lovely. Your garden is very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. cynthia lee designsFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Carol...I love your little house by the sea!! It is so charming, colorful, and cozy inside and out!!
    ~Cindy

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  40. Debra HowardFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    What a sweet spot. My little garden house is full of plants for the winter, mice who think they live there, and my birds who really do live there in winter.

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  41. DebbyFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Just love your sunny colorful pictures. Love that garden house. Hugs

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  42. Row homes and CobblestonesFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Oh Carol your little garden house is precious! With your signature touch of happy colors, red, white and blue looks cheery and fun. Removing the tree was a good move, love how you have a fun view of it inside your cottage too. Looking forward to see inside the adorable house.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  43. RueFebruary 11, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Ugh.... you are such a tease! lol

    In all seriousness though.... I just love it, Carol. The colors are perfect, the buoys are so cute and that little garden is darling. I can't wait to see more of the inside :)

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  44. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonFebruary 11, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Carol, your little garden house is so photogenic! Love it from every angle. So fun that you can see it so nicely from inside your home. Can't wait to see the inside! Hubby started staking mine out. Can't wait!!
    Hogs,
    Jann

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  45. ReneeFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    Love your little garden house. Your garden looks so pretty and it looks like it belongs there :)

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  46. PondsideFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    It's just adorable! I love the colours you've used - but then I always do!

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  47. Rita C at PanoplyFebruary 12, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    Oh my, I just love your home, your garden shed, and your garden. Want to know my dirty little secret? I'd like to trade my huge hot tub in for a garden shed. There, I said it. And poor Mr. P. works so hard to keep our hot tub chemicals balanced year round.

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  48. karen@somewhatquirkyFebruary 12, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    I cant' wait to see the inside of the shed! As I sit in my home, buried in snow, I thinking I may just sit here and look at your pictures all day long...

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  49. Celestina MarieFebruary 12, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Truly beautiful Carol. Love the outside so can't wait to see the inside of your garden house. You pics are giving me lots of inspiration for spring.
    Hugs, CM

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  50. KathyFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    It is just adorable and I am looking forward to seeing the inside.

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  51. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Your garden house is absolutely adorable and I love the red door!

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  52. KellyFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    That is the cutest garden house! It looks right at home in your backyard. I can't wait to see the inside next.

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  53. farmhouse-storyFebruary 12, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    it's so charming, carol:) bet you had fun with the inside!

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  54. MelanieFebruary 12, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    This is the most gorgeous, adorable little garden house I've ever seen! I think I could sit in your back yard all day and admire every little detail. Did you paint that door yourself? I *love* red doors.

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  55. chateau chicFebruary 12, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    I'm having cute little house and charming garden envy...again!!
    Mary Alice

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  56. Leslie HarrisFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Carol i don't think i've seen your garden before and i really love what you've done to it. It makes me excited for our own backyard. The hubby decided to fill in the old, cracked built-in swimming pool that takes up our entire backyard which means i'll soon have my beloved garden! well, not soon but that's ok. I like the pea gravel i see your backyard. And i'm curious if you did your own rock patio? I love that look.
    xo
    Leslie

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  57. Scripture DoodleFebruary 12, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    Beautiful vibrant colours ... Giving out life and hope!!!!

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  58. Danni@SiloHillFarmFebruary 13, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    So pretty and you are such a teaser! I'm looking forward to seeing the inside, but certainly enjoyed all of these pictures along with your lovely flowers and trees that intrigue a Midwesterner!

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  59. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    I thoght that you WERE going to show the inside :) I remember when you folks started on it...and it's adorable :)

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  60. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    I thoght that you WERE going to show the inside :) I remember when you folks started on it...and it's adorable :)

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  61. handmade by amaliaFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    This is wonderful! The only downside I see is that you may never want to leave home.
    Amalia
    xo

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  62. DebbieFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    How sweet, AND so colorful! LOVE it!
    Debbie

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  63. Lisa @ Texas DecorFebruary 15, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    I LOVE that garden house!!! Those surfboards are pretty awesome too! I'd want to spend every spare minute out there. :)

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  64. Manuela@A Cultivated NestFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    That is a super cute garden house! I love the colors you used and the photo with the surfboards next to it is just amazing. That would make a lovely card!

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  65. CatieAnFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    what a great addition to your garden! I love the colors. You can always put a large pot of trailing flowers on top of the stump as well. I am not sure how low it is. Or some sort of garden implement....wagon urn bird bath etc I hope you are laying out in your garden resting your wrist and taking it all in.

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  66. CarlaFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Love your little primary colored house and your garden.

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  67. UnknownFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Your garden house is adorable, I love how the surfboards are all lined up on the fence beside it. Your garden looks so bright and cheerful - a happy place!
    xo Sally

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  68. Not HER AgainFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Oh gosh. Just absolutely dreamy. Now I need one! Mel at catesgarden

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  69. JackiFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    I really love your nautical items. Having spent 20 years in the Navy I am a bit partial = )
    Your blog gives me a lot of joy.

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