February in the garden . . .

It has been gorgeous most of the month of February

and we have enjoyed spending time outdoors.

I allot a little time each day clearing weeds and planting.

And, I am enjoying just basking in the sun on our garden chaises.

The hanging window in the garden still had a Valentine's message so it got an update.

I love that this quote references the garden, but is really about attitude.

I have no idea what plant produces these gorgeous flowers. 

I am sure that the birds planted it for me and I certainly am not going to complain,

The sun is shining on the last day of February

and I am now off to an ocean front restaurant to meet my college roommate and her husband for lunch.

I'll return to the garden after lunch,

but not to sit and enjoy myself.

The weeds in this poor sad section of the garden will be tackled and if time allows, the side yard will be cleaned up.

We welcome March and we hope it comes in like a lion with a few big rainstorms.

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  Talk of the Town hosted by Betsy of My Salvaged Treasures


Wow Us Wednesdays hosted by Kim of Savvy Southern Style

By jove, I think I've got it . . .

Two weeks ago, I finally bought a vintage window.

You might wonder why I am behind the times, but living in an art gallery means NO wall space for anything except paintings (I'm not complaining).

I realized that outdoors was the only place for my window and created a sweet little vignette.

Only to have this happen.

I wrote here about my solution, but I was not satisfied with the result and have been doing a lot of thinking about what I should do.

This red table was my final solution.

Our red enamel topped table has made the rounds in all of our homes for nearly 40 years after Steve found it in my parents' garage.

The last use of the table was in Steve's studio in an attempt to find a creative space for me.

Things did not work out - Steve earns his living as an artist and needs all the space he can get without bumping into me and my amateur efforts.

The table has been sitting outside by the fire pit since April and it has moved weekly in my attempt to find the right home.

Yesterday, I moved things around and 

by jove, I think I've got it.

Steve hung the window on some heavy hooks and white chain (to blend into the walls) above the table.

The pot of flowers, little red ladder and old screen are still part of the vignette.

I added some new elements -

a little red wagon languishing in the attic will hopefully age gracefully in the sun and wind,

a burlap banner with the letters just colored in with marker, 

a bucket of flowers gathered on our morning walk.

I am pleased with the results looking into the house.

I like the view as I sit on my garden bench and look across the yard.

But, my favorite view is sitting here on the window seat looking out the door.

I wish I could include sound in my post - the wind gently blows the window making the red metal heart knock against the window in a subtle little, clink, clink, clink.

Simple elements . . . simple changes . . . simple pleasures.

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I am joining these parties

Jennifer Rizzo - Fabulously Creative Friday Linky Party

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson - Share Your Cup Thursday

Elizabeth and Co. - Be Inspired

Lavender Garden Cottage - Cottage Style Party

Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays 

Cozy Little House - Tweak It Tuesday

Our Home Away From Home - Tuesdays At Our Home