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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Sizzlin' Summer


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Hi everybody! It has been an exceptionally hot summer so far with very little rain! My lawn has brown patches everywhere, and the annuals and perennial are suffering under this scorching heat. 
I love planting snapdragons in containers. However, this summer has been so unusual as they are withering away and dying. I have kept them in a shaded area thinking maybe heat is causing the withering and kept them well watered, but nothing seems to work. The impatiens  and rose buds in my garden have become a favorite snack for the deer this year! I had no idea that deer favors impatiens! So far, they seem to leave the geraniums alone, but I'm wary of what they will be feasting on next!


I have been working on a couple of projects around the house. I love the vibrant outdoor fabric available in fabric stores and have been meaning to make some outdoor pillows but never got around to it until recently.
Loving the beautiful summer colors of these outdoor canvas:



This wooden box is covered with a map using mod podge:
I cut around one side of the box after placing it on the map. Leave about half an inch extra all around 
 for overlap.
 There should be four cutouts like the one below for the four sides of the box:
The finished product:
I am loving how it turned out and the multitude of ways it can used. Makes a wonderful planter for the fern:
Another side:


Lazy days of summer:
Soaking in the sunshine:
I found this cute twig tray at our local Salvation Army for $2:
I like the rustic look of the tray, and it's perfect for serving summer beverages:

A slice of summer:
Chilled glasses of flavored water:

Melting cherry ice cube:
This rusty tin pail used to look like this:
A couple of coats of aqua paint transforms it beautifully:

The pink geraniums and and dianthus seem to like the bucket as well:
I love the contrast between the pink and aqua, so summery :)
Summer breeze makes me feel fine:

I'm so glad you stopped by to share a slice of summer with me. I enjoyed the pleasure of your company. Thanks for your visit and hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Also my heartfelt thanks to these gracious hostesses for featuring my decoupaged French pots in their wonderful weekly linky parties:
Honey at 2805
Kathyrn @ The Dedicated House
Christina @ I Gotta Create
Kathy @ A Delightsome Life
The lovely sisters, Heather and Vanessa @ The Picket Fence
 Thank you ladies! Your encouragement inspires my creativity and I appreciate it!  
Hugs, Poppy
This week partying at:


Home is where the heart is. - Link it up! - Wednesdays - HomesteadSimple.com

Adorned from Above
Stone Gable: Tutorial Tips and Tidbits
No Minimalist Here: Open House Party
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45 comments:

  1. allisamazingJuly 16, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Your photos are beautiful! I love your summer pops of color :)

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  2. chateau chicJuly 16, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Poppy, Your chair, flowers, pillows, and watermelon look so beautiful and inviting. Love all the color!
    Mary Alice

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  3. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Wow you staged this so beautifully! I love the Adirondack chair. I'm stopping by from a blog hop and am a new follower, I would love if you came to say hi and followed me back at www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  4. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 16, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Poppy, your pictures are beautiful. The colors of your pillows are perfect. Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again next Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  5. Vintage Street DesignsJuly 16, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Oh my goodness...I could certainly soak in the sun in this setting! Love all the pops of color! I hopped over for Masterpiece Monday and I'm your newest follower. Would love to have you stop by for a visit and follow me back. Blessings ~ Judy

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  6. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    I especially love the wood box covered with the map....all the other pops of color are so pretty!

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  7. MaryJuly 17, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    I love the pillows and the map covered box.

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  8. martinealisonJuly 17, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Un petit coin de paradis que celui crée par votre talent... Les couleurs de vos coussins s'harmonisent parfaitement bien avec le cadre et quelle idée originale pour la jardinière que d'utiliser une carte...
    Gros bisous à vous

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  9. Athena at Minerva's GardenJuly 17, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Hi Poppy: What a beautiful post--gorgeous pictures, rich colors and really creative yet thrifty ideas--I like this a lot!

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  10. AnnJuly 17, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    I love what you did to that box, you mapped it out beautifully. Oh I love the chair and the pillows... so very clever of you.

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  11. Auro @ Add that Xtra in the OrdinaryJuly 17, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Oh I just loved your summer retreat ,that decoupaged Map planter was awesome!
    Hugs
    Auro

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  12. Comeca JonesJuly 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    What a colorful beautiful space.

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  13. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJuly 17, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Oh you are so talented! Everything looks so pretty and colorful and those cushions look awesome!

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  14. Rowena @ HomesteadSimpleJuly 17, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    This is def. summer lovely! :) Makes me want to sit down and relax! We'd love to have you link it up at our "Home is Where the Heart is" Link Party!
    http://www.homesteadsimple.com/home-is-where-the-heart-is-link-it-up-wednesdays-2/

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  15. SharlotteJuly 17, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Wow, you've really had a busy summer! I love the bright pillows and the fabric is of course perfect! Your planter covered with a map is precious! Love, love, love that idea too! I'm sure you're enjoying your retreat!

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  16. very merry vintage styleJuly 17, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Those pink flowers are just gorgeous in that turquoise pail. What a makeover you gave it! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  17. DebbiedoosJuly 18, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Just gorgeous Poppy. You know I love everything about this. Such pretty photos and colors to make you smile.

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  18. Bunny JeanJuly 18, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Hi Poppy!

    Your vignette in the garden looks so pretty... despite all the weather and deer issues.

    Your pillows make nice cheerful accents. I wish I would get busy and get some made. Just a matter of dragging out the sewing machine :/

    I love all map decor this year... especially when it has the pretty aqua colors!

    Thanks for sharing at my party :)

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    Wednesdays Bunny Hop Party!

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  19. Michele M./ Finch RestJuly 18, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I just love your summertime colourful post - it's so cheerful and awesome!

    LOVE your map covered box idea, so clever!

    And best of all is that refreshing watermelon and lemonade, wow does it look GOOD!!!!

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  20. Liz @ Quirky VistasJuly 18, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    I have to say you do have a dash of color and quite a flair for it. What a great spot and how great is that box you covered! Love the idea of covering a box. Why didn't I think of that. I hope the flowers perk up for you. They are still very colorful and pretty out there. Thanks for letting us come for a visit.
    Liz

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  21. Yael at Home Garden DiggersJuly 18, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    I love your projects. They look quite easy to do. I am really taken by the dianthus. I don't think I have ever seen one with a trailing habit before. I love it.

    Yael from Home Garden Diggers

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  22. Little Susie Home MakerJuly 18, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful, Poppy! You say lazy days of summer, but it looks like you been busy! You sure have a bunch of lovely projects going on here! I think all the colors are so happy! That looks like an inviting picture to sit in that chair with the pillows, and drink the flavored ice water, and eat watermelon, while enjoying the flowers. So relaxing. I just think those lemon glassed are the best!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  23. LynnJuly 18, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Love the great colors of your pillows and the box really turned out cute:@)

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  24. Yvonne @ StoneGableJuly 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Poppy, you have so many pretty summer projects going on here!
    I really love the colors you chose for your pillows. So soothing and cool! Great Tutorial for the map box! I could think of so many ways to use it!
    I am so sorry to hear that you have had a rough gardening year! YOur summery vignette certainly makes up for it!
    Thanks for sharing this great DYI with us at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS!

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  25. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️July 18, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    So many wonderful projects. I adore your beautiful pillows and your map planter. All the rest are just lovely. So very inviting indeed!!!

    Dee

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  26. Pamela GordonJuly 18, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I love all the bright summer colours in your backyard vignette. Turquoise is a favorite of mine and your bucket is adorable with the pink flowers in it. I would enjoy this setting very much. Beautifully done! Visiting from A Delightsome Life.

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  27. The TablescaperJuly 18, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    I love your projects! Despite the heat and all of the browning, you've done an amazing job.

    - The Tablescaper

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  28. Ivy and ElephantsJuly 19, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    This map planter is amazing!I love all your projects. My mouth is watering for some of that ice cold watermelon, YUM!
    Thanks so much for sharing with us.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  29. Stan and Jody GabaraJuly 19, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos of your lovely garden. It looks so pretty with all you pillows.

    Jody

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  30. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJuly 19, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Great vignette! Love the chair, pillows and the map box! Sorry about the flowers, mine have had issues with insects and caterpillars too!

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  31. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 19, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Hi Poppy, Love the pillows and the map planter. Aqua is one of my favorite colors and the pop of color in your garden is so fun. Hope your flowers get some relief from the heat soon. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  32. Chenille CottageJuly 20, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Hello Poppy,
    What a lovely post. I love the refreshing photos. You have chosen such soft summery colors.
    Love the chair...pillows and creative touches.
    Smiles,
    Carolynn

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  33. Christina at I Gotta Create!July 20, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    So colorful and I love the map planter! Awesome!
    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  34. Fishtail CottageJuly 20, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    love this entire post...how cool is that map container? I think its awesome! thank you for linking up to Fishtail Cottage's garden party...loved each and every photo you shared - such cheerful colors! xoox, tracie

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  35. Joanne BischofJuly 22, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I just love what you did to that bucket. Such sweet flowers and set up! It looks so inviting!

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  36. KathyJuly 25, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Wow! You are so creative Poppy! I love the box! Your setting is just so inviting for this summer. My snapdragons are wilting too, I am going to cut them back severely and see if that helps. I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  37. Adorned From AboveJuly 25, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Love these pillows. I have a link party, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/face-cleansing-oil-and-wednesdays.html
    It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
    I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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  38. The Charm of HomeJuly 26, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Lovely! Two great makeovers here! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  39. Jaye @ Just Trying to Make Cents of it All!July 31, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Love, love, LOVE those pillows!!! It doesn't look hot there at all! Just so nice and relaxing!

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  40. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥July 31, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    WOW you sure went all out with COLOR!!! Love your projects and your pictures are gorgeous! So glad you dropped by the All about COLOR linky party today! You are rockin!!! Hugs...

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  41. Linda @ it all started with paintJuly 31, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Poppy,

    I just love your color combinations! So fun and fresh ... and that map covered box is my favorite. Probably because I plan something similar with my side tables ...

    Thanks for sharing at our Crazy for Color link party!

    :)

    Linda
    www.itallstartedwithpaint.com

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  42. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogJuly 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Well, with you blog name it's almost like we named the party just for you!! I am in love with your covered box and little sitting retreat! Thank you so much for partying. :)

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  43. Home Decorating at the Craft GuildAugust 1, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    I can tell you had lots of fun putting this all together!

    Thank you for linking it up at http://www.FineCraftGuild.com
    Looking forward to seeing you again later today with another fabulous project!

    Rose

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  44. Eclectically VintageAugust 5, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I could sit there all summer long! What an inviting spot and your pops of color really make it unique. I love your map planter - pinning it!

    So glad you joined our Color party!
    Kelly

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  45. Eclectically VintageAugust 7, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    You're being featured today at the Crazy for Color party!
    Kelly

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Thanks for stopping by and for your loving thoughts. They make me smile!Hugs~Poppy