Friendly Decor

Last night we went to the home of friends we don't see very often - busy lives get in the way.

They have been in their current home just a little over a year.

I wrote about Carol's amazing 4th of July decorations here and last night I fell in love with her "everyday" decor.

Greeting us as we drove up to the house was this sweet little girl on her bench resting after a tea party.

Sweet creatures and flowers fill the front garden.

The grandchildren love playing on the swing Bob built from an old tractor seat.

I want, no I NEED some beautiful heart pavers like those that weave through Carol's garden.

On either side of the front door seating is provided to enjoy summer days.

The interior is as lovely as the front garden.

Carol found all these chairs at bargain prices in vintage shops.

She recently created these beautiful succulent gardens gathering sun from the plentiful windows in the dining and living rooms.

Dinner was family style in the nook right off the kitchen instead of the more formal dining room.

Beautiful floral dishes with white handled flatware and pastel glasses make a beautiful table setting.

Had I known the color scheme, I would have selected a green or pink can for the Trader Joe's roses I gave Carol instead of the yellow.

 Two of the chairs are yellowed wood with floral seat cushions while the other two are pale shades of green and blue.

Every corner is filled with eye candy including a little high chair in my favorite color palette and a floral painted stool.

I love the vintage window embellished with broken tile and the little wooden lamb on rollers below another weathered window.

Fun items in green decorate tops of cabinets and ledges.

A cherry colander and a beautiful sieve hang alongside bright aprons.

 While dinner cooked on the grill we had time to enjoy the back garden.

Bob built the amazing kaleidescope planter on the patio.

Just as in the house, little touches greet one from every view in the garden.

A rusty tricycle looks right at home in the garden as does the fat cat piece they just purchased in Avila Beach over the weekend.

Birdhouses and teacups are scattered throughout the flower beds.

Yummy food . . .  good friends . . .  a beautiful setting  - all made for a wonderful evening.

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