Sunday, July 20, 2014

Doing a Bit of Fluffing on the Deck

I wanted the deck to look cozy and inviting because we had some of J's family over for dinner last night.  We brought out some seat cushions, a rug, a few pillows, and even a quilt:
I don't have many flowers in bloom on this end of the deck, so I picked a colorful bouquet of daisies and ditch lilies:


The bouquet matches this sign I bought a few weeks ago:
 
I made my own side tables this year using old milk cans and old TV trays.
I am quite fond of them. I think they have so much more character than what I see in the stores.  I have two of them.
 
These lilies (from Patti in Missouri) fit perfectly on the potting bench shelf.

 

The other side of the potting bench:


I am really enjoying this container combination.  I was thrilled to find the daisy with centers that match the top plant (its name completely escapes me at the moment).

View from this end of the deck through the liatris that are almost ready to burst out in their glorious purple spikes.
Most of the containers on my deck are planted with dahlias, none of which are in bloom yet.  August is always the best flowering month on the deck. 

We had a wonderful evening with J's family.  They are gardeners so they are always appreciative of our efforts to provide an inviting deck and yard. 

14 comments:

  1. What a great spot to visit and relax. I hope you've had lots of time this summer for that...the weather has (HAS!!) been gorgeous, but the hot stuff moves in tomorrow.
    Enjoy the day!

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    1. Hi Sue,
      We are loving the weather this summer...so far only one day that was hot and humid at night....hot stuff tomorrow???? YUCK! I have not looked at the forecast.

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  2. Yeah, your rain lilies are blooming! Thanks for the shout out.

    Your deck looks absolutely M-A-R-V-E-L-O-U-S!

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    1. Today three of them are in bloom. Mine are so far behind yours and mine seem to be much shorter than the pics you have posted. My sisters-in-law asked about them yesterday and I told them how they came from your grandmother-in-law....I just love the heritage they have...from my birth state to Michigan via our internet friendship!


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  3. Hi Zoey, it all looks so pretty and inviting..Balisha

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  4. Just found your blog and love your deck. Got some ideas. I will be back

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  5. Thanks for stopping by, bettyj. I would love to see what ideas you use. Do you have a blog? I will look forward to your return visits!

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  6. Your deck looks so inviting with all the beautiful colors, a wonderful job Zoey! Would love to join you for a drink there!

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  7. I would love to have you over for a drink, Betty!

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  8. Better Homes & Gardens-you people need to see this deck! Zoey you did an outstanding job!

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    1. Thanks, Dianne. You always leave the sweetest comments. :)

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  9. Those look like African Daisies to me.

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