Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Blooms and Tools


It is dangerous to let me loose in a garden center. A little bit like the book store...almost like the fabric store...way too close to the flea market.


Recipe in hand, I gathered the plants needed.
(Recipes found from the Proven Winner Website.)


Having had the house just painted last fall, I am trying to discover the right color combination.


Deep purple snapdragons, million bells in shades of yellow and violet.


Licorice plant to highlight in frosty variegated tones, all held together with wasabi coleus.


All this rusty green goodness just in time for Spring.


Never far behind me...Mr. Reagan and his favorite...Cat mint.


Just inside, a wreath and bully sign hang for unsolicited visitors.
(Sign bought from the vintage crafter extraordinaire....Magpie Ethel.)


Vintage child garden implements just beyond the door.


Dressed up garden tools and seeds to place your keys near.


Just in case the dogs and sign don't keep the solicitors away...I will not hesitate to use my vintage bug sprayers on them!
(FYI we haven't finished putting in the floor moulding yet on the tile...patience.)

19 comments:

  1. laurie -magpie ethelMay 8, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Someone else that has vintage sprayers! We were both in the gardening mood with our posts today...great minds! Your bully sign looks great...

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  2. BarbaraMay 8, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    If you would like to add to your collection of vintage seed packets, you know my e-mail - I have some exactly like those and don't really know what to do with them.....

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  3. Perfectly PrintedMay 8, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    What fun collections!! Patience is a virture when remodleing!! It is so hard to wait!! Enjoyed the pictures!

    chris

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  4. birdie blueMay 8, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    love your choice of colors with the proven winners, my friend. i might even use the word masterful, appropriate for a master gardener, like yourself. the vintage collection of gardening bits and bobs is amazing, too. love!

    xo
    molly

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  5. Musings from Kim K.May 8, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Love your rich plant choices. Gorgeous royal colors. Doesn't Mr. Reagan look like he's in cat heaven!! I never grow tired of seeing glimpses of your home (inside and out). Such lovely collections.

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  6. GardenOfDaisiesMay 8, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    The colors you chose look perfect together! I like your green garden tools tucked among the foliage, and the little watering cans too. I don't think the "to do" list for a house ever gets caught up.

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  7. vintage greyMay 8, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Your flowers and plants are gorgeous!! Such bright and cheery colors!! Love all your tin watering cans, and the bug sprayers!! So fun!! Your black door is beautiful with that gorgeous wreath!! I wanted to paint our door black, but since we are renting from my mother-in-law right now, I have to wait until I own my own home!! We did get to paint the inside grey, though!! ;) xo Heather

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  8. Into VintageMay 8, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    The color combos are so pretty -- love those deep blues. And Mr Reagan made me smile as we have a cat mint lover at our house as well.

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  9. craftylesMay 8, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Yes, those are the kind of garden pictures I was talking about!I love your floor and your little bug sprayers are so cute!

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  10. KathyMay 8, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    LOVE the purple and chartreaus combination! What color is your house now?

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  11. NanMay 9, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Cookie has that licorice plant and I love the smell of them when repotting for her. Million bells are one of my favorites too. This summer I'm doing my baskets in purple and white with a little pink.
    We can put nothing out until after Memorial Day.

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  12. Kat's Purrfect BoutiqueMay 9, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    Hi, I'm a new follower. I found you through "A Sort of Fairytale". I have put you on my front blog page and on a special page for vintage images. Go here if you want to check it out:http://katspurrfectboutique.blogspot.com/p/free-vintage-image-blogs.html

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  13. Shortbread and GingerMay 9, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Colours and textures are lovely! Like those bug sprays - fab!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  14. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~May 9, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful flowers you picked out! I love the vintage watering cans!!! Those are awesome! xo Holly

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  15. AnonymousMay 9, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Isn't it fun having so many interests and hobbies?! We never get bored, do we? :)

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  16. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    ;-)) Love that photo of Mr Reagon he looks like my Timmy ;-) Love the snap dragons the colour is beautiful, dee x

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  17. silvinaMay 9, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Hello! I love those vintage watering cans, so cute!
    I'm a fan of those images of children's storybooks too as I collect vintage children's dishes.
    Besos from Argentina! Silvina.

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  18. Mimos da Claralú!May 9, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Your garden must be beautiful and decor was beautiful with these purchases on the garden center ...
    Hugs and blessings,
    Luciana

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  19. Thrifty Vintage PeachMay 9, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    MVM! you are so inspirational! I absolutley LOVE your blog! I'm very new to the blog world but I could benifit from any tips you would love to give me! Here is my baby http://thriftytvintagepeach.blogspot.com/ I could appreciate any tips or advice you and your followers could give me! :D

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