Jun 3, 2010

My Favorite Place...

Today...  I thought I would share with you...
my favorite garden getaway :-)

(click to enlarge photos)

It's my wicker chair on the backside of the gazebo...


A perfect place to lounge around in the afternoon,
the sun is at my back
so it's a relaxing place to enjoy a magazine.

And pink lemonade is always a delicious treat!



I haven't got my little area all dressed up yet,
our weather has still been too cool and wet.

So... I just tossed a white cotton dish towel
 over the little table,
and grabbed a few of my favorite things.

I wanted to show you today
because my Gertrude Jekyll Roses
are right behind my chair and
 they are looking and smelling wonderful!


I brought my rusty old bird bell to my table..
just for fun.

Do you think if I ring it a team of garden fairies
may appear and do all the work for me?
I can daydream,  right?


and tucked a nest of moonstone eggs
into the birdcage...


Here are the roses,
they don't seem to mind the wet weather.
They are English Roses!


And...  just because I love these little guys,
here is an urn I planted today.

I Planted Saxifrage in the top,
which should spill out and look lovely
and... I planted some plugs of Pennyworth
at the feet.

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

Today I am joining a few fun parties...

Cindy at My Romantic Home

Tootsie at Flaunt Your Flowers

and...
Jessica at A Few of My Favorite Things


Thanks for visiting me today,

36 comments:

Donna (Timeless Settings) said...

What a great place to relax! i love to slip away with a book or magazine. :)

Donna

Ruth said...

beautiful place to relax... and the pink lemonade. i love lemonade. Love love love the bird bell...:-)

Cindy said...

Beautiful!! I really love that urn! Gorgeous!

Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien said...

Hi Bella,I can see why it's your favorite place! It's exquisite....I love the wicker chair!

Victorian1885 said...

Bella..what a wonderful retreat for relaxing and reading your favotire magazine..I love the wicker chair set! Enjoy..

Wanda

Brenda ~ The Heminger Farmhouse said...

Hi Bella :) That would be my favorite place too! Just sit and relax and gaze upon that beautiful garden of yours, oh yes! Pass me some of that Pink Lemonade please :) Have you tried Raspberry Lemonade? I am HOOKED on it!

You have a wonderful weekend too!

Warmest hugs, Brenda

Olga Poltava said...

What a fantastic post. I especially like your bell and the garden fairies dream. So lovely!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

What a beautiful place to hang out. Love the urn. Just gorgeous.

Miss Gracie's House said...

I can so see why it is your favorite...just so beautiful and peaceful! Your garden is beautiful..gertrude jekyll is my favorite...the fragrance is divine!
Rene

Atticmag said...

Very relaxing! And I would adore having that urn in my yard. It's going to look beautiful once the flowers start to spill over the edges.

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Jane T.

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Well you have such a fabulous deck and garden! I know it's wet and chilly for you still, but we never see anything that lush here. You say it's not dressed up yet--looks perfect to me! (My son lives in Blaine, and a good friend lives near Portland--I went to STARS (ALL of them) a couple years ago. Can't wait to go back!)
Jacqueline

Splenderosa said...

Really lovely. I know you guys totally enjoy this area of your home. Come see me, I'm new to the Favorite Things Friday. xx's Marsha

BernieH said...

Such a great spot ... I love everything about it, but being surrounded by such beautiful roses would be such a bonus.

Tallulah's Antique Closet said...

Hi Bella, That is a purty place to read a magazine. And the drink look's delicious. Have a good Friday...Julian

Darla said...

You have some of the coolest things!

Unknown said...

Beautiful place to sit and relax. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful little resting area. Your bell is so unique and lovely. Your roses look great.

Connie in Hartwood said...

What a wonderfully relaxing spot you have!!
Connie

Victoria said...

Everything is gorgeous!!! What a wonderful place to sit and relax and yes, I do think fairies will come if you ring that bell:)

Debby said...

It is amazing, absolutely gorgeous.
debby

Killara girl said...

now that is perfection!

Susan said...

Hi Bella. What a beautiful place to go and relax and dream. You have a wonderful eye for gardening and decorating. I just love the photos!

Susan

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

I am thinking that that would be my favortite place too!!

Just charming!!
I can just envision sitting there with a good book and a glass of iced tea!!!

debbie

The Charm of Home said...

Your favorite place would also be my favorite place. That is delightful! Love that urn!
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Sherry

Madelief said...

Oh Bella,

What a great looking garden you have. I would love to sit on that porch as well. It just looks perfect with the wicker chairs and the lace pillows. The Enlgish rose has a beautiful colour.

I hope the weather will get better soon!

Happy weekend!

Lieve groet, Madelief

stefanie said...

I love it all, I always enjoy looking at your garden!

Theresa Plas said...

So beautiful! I'm hooked on your blog! My puppy's name is Bella:)

tracy mooney said...

Hi, I just love your porch. I noticed the magazine you are reading can I ask what it is?

Princesa Nadie said...

Your tablescape Thursday is beautiful and so your favorite place in your garden...lovely.Kisses

Beth said...

I can see why you enjoy sitting there! It's a beautiful place! Love your rose too!

Wendy said...

What a beautiful place to sit and relax. I enjoyed looking at all your photo's. Beautiful.

Paula said...

I love this and such ambience! How do you keep everything (pillows tableclothe etc dry? Ihave always wondered how people do that.
IT looks awesome! Paula in Idaho

Lemon Lane Studio said...

What a wonderful place for a catnap while those garden fairies work there magic!

Ginger said...

Just beautiful, I could see myself curled up with a Romantic Country magazine and a glass of that sweet pink lemonade. Your roses are just beautiful. Very serene place to spend some me time.

Ginger

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Deborah@Green Willow Pond said...

I am in love with your gardens...and this little retreat is to die for! I am following you for sure.