Let’s Step Outside

Posted May 11, 2020 in Crafts & DIY

That’s my spot.

My favorite spot.

It’s strange that I seldom share about this little nook in my garden. That table and chair are sitting between my kitchen and dining room windows. Another chair and park bench are close by. They overlook our small goldfish pond where the splash of our fountain and tiny waterfall can be heard. Bird feeders hang all around.

Weather permitting, I sip coffee and read in my spot. I love to have breakfast here. And dinner, too. Handsome Husband sits with me in the evening and we chat about our day. When you notice me posting photos of birds on a feeder, I was most likely sitting right here when the shot was snapped.

This year, blue was my color of choice to make the space feel cozy. It began by creating a lovely combination of succulents in a weathered creamy pot. I love those textures. A hot pink portulaca is the tall plant in the back. Notice when it was time for photos, there are no blooms. Not even one. Can you imagine some hot pink blossoms in the middle?

Quilted patchwork pillows soften the backs of our wooden chairs.

This little chicken has been in my garden for ages. It always makes me smile!

These gorgeous hydrangeas were a surprise birthday gift from my Fabulous Aunt.

My current reading list. Along with learning hand lettering techniques, I’d like to attempt simple watercolor for Bible journaling and illustrating.

If you’d like to see the blank canvas, here it is. Handsome Husband has replaced all the wood in the table and both chairs. It’s hard to say how long we’ve had this set.