Front-yard Landscaping and Wins

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. The weather has been beautiful in this neck of the woods for the last few days with very pleasant evenings. Summer is almost over for us and I can almost smell the crisp autumn air. On that note, today I would like to share with you my front-yard landscaping and all my summer container gardening before they all wither away!

But, first I would like to thank  Chie @ CHUBBY AND CHIEQUE and Marty, hostess of Table Top Tuesday @ A STROLL THRU LIFE  for my recent win of the Summer Cloche Party giveaway. Chie sent me this cute silver toothpick holder all the way from Sweden! This is my first win and I'm so excited. Thank you Marty and Chie! I'm looking forward to using it in future tablescapes.

 

Also, I would like to thank sweet Mary @ Boogieboard Cottage 

for featuring my Gifts from the Garden at her Masterpiece Monday party.Mary has a beautiful blog where she shares with you her love of the ocean and beach! Thank you so much, Mary!
Click HERE to view my Gifts from the Garden post.

Thank you, ladies! Your generosity humbles me! Please, do stop by if you get a chance and visit their wonderful blogs and walk away with so much inspirations!

I love container gardening! Using various plant-stands, potteries and other creative containers for the summer annuals and watching them grow throughout the summer is so rewarding!

I like using glazed pottery to plant pink and white summer annuals:

 I saw this blue pot at Michael's and fell in love with it instantly!

 Using a plant-stand is a wonderful way to display gorgeous summer blooms:

 

These plant-stands on either side of my front door make a charming and pretty display:

 I love the color blue and the cobalt blue of the front door compliments so beautifully with the shades of pink of the impatiens.

 

Dappled Willow or Variegated Japanese Willow makes a beautiful landscaping tree:

 In the afternoon sun:

  At dusk:

Close-up on the stamped concrete of our front patio:

 All lit-up in the evening:

 Pathway leading to the backyard:

After sun-down:

 Thanks for visiting me and for taking the time to leave me such sweet comments. I always look forward to your visits and enjoy reading your endearing thoughts. Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead!
Linking to:
The Tablescaper:Seasonal Sundays
Debbiedoos's Newbie Party
Boogieboard Cottage:Masterpiece Monday
Between Naps On The Porch:Metamorphosis Monday 
 A Stroll Thru Life: Table Top Tuesday 
DIY by Design: Sizzle into Summer

Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays 
A Creative Princess: It's a Party!

(On Sutton Place)No Minimalist Here: Open House Party

The Charm of Home: Home Sweet Home 

At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday

My Romantic Home: Show and Tell Friday 

 ~POPPY~