Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Hello Spring

 

I'm joining a wonderful group of bloggers for a Hello Spring Blog Tour.


You'll find the links to the other blogs at the end of this post and if you're visiting from one of the other blogs, thanks for stopping by.


We actually had a winter this year so like most of you, I am thrilled that spring weather is finally here.


The harsh winds and heavy rain have abated and I am busy getting our house ready for outdoor living.


Spring is happening in the house, 


but the majority of my time is spent in taming the jungle that popped up in our garden due to rain, rain, rain and more rain.


The first section I tackled was the side of the house and there is still much to do, but at least we can walk down the sidewalk.


Steve is happy that the weather once again allows him to sit on the bench in the sun each afternoon.


This little spot under the living room window was a disaster, but it's coming along nicely -


 an old red chair (found on the side of a street) adds colorful height to the space.


Far and away my favorite spring change is my little garden house.


I wanted to use it as more than a shed for holding tchotchkes so I created a fun little library for myself using whatever I could find around the house.


The denim chair cover had been hiding in the attic and it is simply thrown over a plastic garden chair.


The house is tiny, but there is just enough room for a little table.


I would love to say that I have been spending my days sitting in the little garden house, but the jungle is calling.


Fortunately, I love working in the garden


and then stepping back to see what I have accomplished.


And now let's see what everyone else is up to this spring.

Monday 


Tuesday 


Wednesday


Thursday 

40 comments:

  1. Beautiful spring tour Carol. Your sweet sea cottage always looks wonderful inside and out.
    Happy New Week. Love seeing all the pretty spring tours.
    Kris

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  2. Every photo is pure eye candy. Your gardens and decor are simply gorgeous!

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  3. Your photos are the epitome of spring, Carol. I hadn't seen the garden house in a while and you have it decorated or 'outfitted' so nicely. I love the ladder with the little bird houses on it. So much to drool over in this post.

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  4. Always fun to tour your cute place in any season.

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  5. Carol your garden is always a fun place to visit. That tea cup planter is just darling and all the red accents still make me swoon. :)

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  6. What can I say, but that I love everything about your home and your garden. It all makes me smile. Hugs!

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  7. It's a jungle out here Carol and I love it! I have been working in my beds and they are super dry. Suppose to get rain tomorrow and we definitely need it! We have had record breaking warm weather. I love the roadside find chair. So perfect in the garden! Oh, and the shed now a library. Genius! Super fun idea!!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  8. It all looks so fresh and pretty Carol. Your garden house is super adorable. It's just starting to warm up around here I will be taming my own jungle very soon.

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  9. If only my garden was as full of flowers and green as yours in Spring. Sarah x

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  10. Your little library closet reminds me of a much smaller version of the neighborhood lending libraries one sees occasionally along our streets.

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  11. I adore your little shed. It is so wonderful. Thanks for being part of our tour. I'm glad that spring has arrived.

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  12. so nice to see spring has sprung somewhere in this world cause it sure hasn't shown up here yet. Enjoy your lovely yard and weather! Wishing I could be there too ;)

    xo

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  13. I'm madly in love with your little garden house. And the red chair. Oh heck, I love it all! Glad that the rains have stopped and you're able to start enjoying the outdoors. Your garden looks amazing - you've accomplished a great deal!

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  14. Beautiful tour Carol, I adore your darling garden house. Everything is an inspiration. I love it all. Happy springtime.

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  15. And what a pretty Hello Spring you have here. I loved the tour, Carol. it is so nice to see such pretty warmness here. We got all the way up into the 40s today so I am happy...not quite as happy as I would be with your pretty weather, though. Everything looks just lovely, Carol. xo Diana

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  16. I have a ridiculous amount of yard work to do too. It's hard work, but to be out in the sun and to see progress being made is nice. I love, love, love your she shed library! What a wonderful space! I also love your little red chair turned flower stand! I'm going to have to keep my eye out on garbage day for thrown out chairs.

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  17. Your yard is just as gorgeous as your house! I love the look you have going. I could never have that here due to the fact that we have snakes and there would be so many places for them to hide. I will just enjoy looking at your beautiful yards. :)

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  18. Carol, I always think of CA as having the ideal winter weather, so it surprises me to read that you have to "clean up" your garden. Ha! That is exactly what is taking up most days around here. I've gotten a lot accomplished, but there is more to do. Plenty more! I love seeing your charming courtyard and the spring blooms. Enjoy the fruits of your labors. Happy Spring!

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  19. California is by far the loveliest state for flower gardens and yours is divine. So many lovely blooms and so many varieties. I enjoyed every single photo . . . you have me dreaming of spring . . . the calendar may say it is spring, but our weather is not in agreement :)

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  20. Carol, your cottage is always so beautiful and I love your garden and the shed library is just too cute!

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  21. Carol your cottage always makes me smile. It is a cheery, happy home and I love all your Spring touches inside and outdoors.
    xoxo

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  22. I always love touring your cottage Carol, and I still can't believe I was there recently. As lovely as your photos are, I think your cottage is even prettier in person, with all of Steve's vibrant, colorful art all over. I can't believe how much you've accomplished in the garden too-and it's only March!
    ox
    Leslie

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  23. Good morning Carol! I AM IN LOVE with that photo of all white with the cabinet and the iron stone pitchers all lined up, each with a handful of wild flowers. That is magazine worthy!!!!!!!!!!!

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  24. Wonderful!
    I have a jungle I'll need to tame, as well. Not sure I'm looking forward to it!

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  25. Your home is just enchanting for spring! I love the slip covered chair. What a clever idea.

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  26. Carol, your home and gardens always look so fresh and pretty. I'm glad you are able to get outside now and garden then enjoy your pretty yard. Happy Spring days to you.

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  27. Carol, I have been MIA, been having MS problems. I so enjoy seeing your gardens . Your chaise looks so inviting and your little she house is styled beautifully. I miss gardening. Enjoy every minute just don't over do it

    Cindy

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  28. Carol,
    Oh, how beautiful your garden and garden shed are for Spring! I love the denim slipcover... you know I am a blue-lover. Your little yellow mailbox on your garden shed with the flowers calls my name. Hmmm.... making a note to add something like that to my garden shed.

    Love being on a Spring blog tour with you.

    Judith

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  29. Such lovely colors and I love the variety of flowers you grow. The little library shed is precious.

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  30. Your home always makes me feel like I'm visiting a vacation home. I forgot that you had a lot of rain this year. It's no surprise that everything has grown up so much then. Your home always looks pretty. Glad that your weather is improving now.

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  31. Yes, let us welcome SPRINGTIME! Lovely pictures...
    Love from Titti

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  32. Carol, your garden is absolutely beautiful! You have me itching to create a garden in my huge backyard! The wheels are tuning...lol. Thank you for sharing your beautiful world and lovely pictures! Have a gorgeous weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  33. Thank you for sharing your bit of spring. It is lovely to see he flowers. Hopefully, warmer weather will come to NY soon!

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  34. Love your Spring Garden Tour, everything is beautiful Carol. You have truly worked your magic in the garden. Love your little garden shed. I would be sitting in there in the afternoon taking a nap or reading.

    Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful garden with us.

    Mary

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  35. If you only knew how many times I read your blog, come to the end, sigh deeply and think, "How does she do it?!" Again you've created such beauty and shared it in such a wonderful post!

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  36. It's so nice to visit your charming cottage in sunny California, Carol. It's gray and gloomy and cold up north, so it's a pleasure to view the pretty photos of your gardens and your home. And your she shed is such a fun little escape right in your backyard! Thank you so much for taking us along on your spring home tour!

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  37. Your home looks beautiful in every season....today it was warm and worked out side and hopefully soon will be some flower as beautiful as yours.

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  38. I can clearly see why Steve likes sitting on that bench - it is such a pretty place to catch some rays, read or daydream. Your window display is pure whimsy!!

    Poppy

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  39. Hi Carol :)

    I was wondering what all that rain was going to do for your garden. It may be a jungle, but it's a beautiful one with all the growth. Of course it always is anyway :) I'll bet it's a lot of fun work though. The cover thrown over the plastic chair is genius. I never would have thought of it.

    Anyway, enjoy the wonderful Spring weather!

    xo,
    rue

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