Sunday, September 27, 2020

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A long but good day yesterday - we planted the new Old Man palm plus three more palms and the three Brugmansias below, and relocated that large croton that was blocking my lanai view. 

I need to tear myself away from the garden and get back to some projects inside, but the weather is no nice now for gardening -  Wednesday will be a high of only 78 degrees - I might have to get out a fur coat - LOL. This week I will do some promised posts - part 2 of Amanda Lindroth, Tory Burch raffia placemat lookalikes, my Amanda Lindroth Island tray styling, and sources for the seashell place card holders. 

My rattan bar cart arrives today, so I am looking forward to seeing it in person and styling it.

The seashell orb is a new HomeGoods find. I have always loved decorating with seashells. Now in Florida I can let that freak flag fly. I posted a while back a photo where they had "mulched" a topiary with small seashells - Dollar Tree here sells bagged seashells - I might try that. Have a lovely Sunday everyone.

HomeGoods Seashell Orb

P.S. Help needed - all the guys here are always pressure washing their sidewalks and driveways so they are pristine and I want a pressure washer of my very own. Girl power! Any recommendations on a lightweight/compact/preferably electric one I can use to regularly do my walks and drive? 




16 comments:

  1. Ryobi 1600 psi Electric Pressure Washer, $129.00 at Home Depot. That and the Stihl lightweight battery operated blower, the best outdoor purchases ever for a 60+ fit and active gal.

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    1. Thank you so much!!!!!!! I am on it!

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    2. Thank you so much for this information, Nancy R.! This fit, active, 60+ gal is in the market, too. Beth, as usual your wonderful blog is chock full of useful information!

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    3. I love your seashell orb! you may be interested in this article on Scents in the Garden by Margaret Roach, author of The Way to Garden book and blog. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/realestate/create-fragrant-garden-nice-smelling-plants.html

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    4. Thank you! Great info about the power washer and the blower.

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    5. Design Doctor - great article - thanks - I have many of his books BTW.

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  2. For seashell inspiration check out Christa's South Seashells on Chairish... especially the busts.

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    1. Totally in LOVE with everything in that shop. It's magic. I am saved from myself at the moment since there's 0 room here for another thing but in the next place...well...I'll have to be literally restrained from going overboard with that look.

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    2. Really fabulous. I posted a seashell bust years ago from And George in Charlottesville that I intend to replicate myself, but have never found a bust I like.

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  3. LOVE the seashell orb! What a fun find!

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    1. Thanks - so much seashell decor is so tacky. This is elegant.

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  4. Beth, the seashell orb is so lovely and and lends itself to many fun placements

    It had occurred to me that one could actually create a topiary using the seashell orb as a ball...or a double and a branch (for trunk) from the garden which (if you wanted to go all out) you could paint and fashion to look like a coral branch.

    Some ladies go for quilting get togethers but I could definitely dig doing decor related projects...over cocktails and canapes, of course.

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    1. Is there Champagne and caviar involved or at least smoked salmon? I did a post years ago on faux coral out of branches. A great look in a massive blue and white ginger jar.

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  5. No pressure washer? No problem! Pressure washing causes pavement to deteriorate faster. I found something even better! Lowe’s 30 second cleaner! It works! All you need is a garden hose. Buy the clearer with the hose attachment. Buy the larger gallon size for refills. I sound like a spokesperson! P.S. wear old clothes.

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