I was puttering around outside today and noticed how much closer we are to settling down for a long Winter's nap. The leaves have started to change here in Northeast Pennsylvania, and even started to fall because I raked a bit from my garden. I said goodbye to my spent annuals in my front garden like my Cleomes, Sweet William and Cosmos, although some are still hanging in there. Everything is green again, I have grown to love the foliage almost as much as I love the blooms but it is sad to see everything go by. See you next season garden :)
Some plants that I have that scream Fall are my Chinese Lanterns, they are glowing. I have always loved these invasive little plants, but I have to be careful they don't take over everything. Oh I love orange.
When I was visiting blogs the other day I saw the Bren over at Bren's Coneflower Cottage had done the most lovely things with what could be a eyesore for most people. She made a bottle tree out of a electric pole and blue bottles.....so creative! I told Bren I would share what I've done with our unsightly pole that sits right in the center of our parking spaces. I stood a old wrought iron porch column upright and anchored it to the pole then planted a trumpet vine. That was a couple of years ago and you can see that it has gone up and over the iron.
How about you? Do you have a creative way you covered a "eyesore" inside or outside of your home? Let's see your best camouflage job.
Finally, I want to mention I was in contact with Brigitte of Posh Girl Vintage, what a sweeheart and a busy girl. If you get a chance run over and check out her vintage items, not only does she offer a mouth watering array of vintage dresses, but she carries vintage handbags, shoes, lingerie, and even men's vintage. She also has a blog and guess what? My favorite little yellow rose dress is the page's backdrop! :) I am showcasing Brigitte in my "Beautiful Things" display this week. Stop by her place and let her know how much you love her vintage flair.
Puttering and muttering....
*muah*
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You always have such interesting posts! I think my entire courtyard is an eye sore and I cover it with honeysuckle, trumpet vine and lots of flowers!! It makes it cozy! And soon it will have a happy little camper as a back fence, LOL
Hope you have a great Sunday!
Michelle
This is the weidest thing! I went to the gardens at Biltmore Estates this week, because I had a sister visiting. We went to the greenhouses there and I saw a Chinese Latern and fell in LOVE with it! I had never seen one before. Then I come yo your post today and here is another! I love your gardens....and I love Dean Martin (had a crush on him when I was 13). His song was playing when I got here.....
Hugs,
Penny
Oh, Michelle, your little garden paths are so lovely.
Alexandra
I would have never thought to do that. I guess I have a lot to learn about being more creative. Thanks for the lesson!!
Love,
Julie
Your garden paths are lovely! I'm cleaning my garden beds also...being from PA, we know it's just a matter of time before the temps get colder. I LOVE the idea of a bottle tree and just told a friend of mine about it today. I saw one like it on P. Allen Smith website. My sister-in-law gave me some trumpet vines. I hope mine look like yours in the near future.
Oh my gosh.. I just went to the Posh Girl's website.. some of those dress are just amazing.. of course all the ones I wanted were sold or had a sale pending. Looks like she's doing great business. Now if only I had a place to wear a dress like that! LOL!!!
Your garden paths are lovely. I'm itching to get outside. I have an old shed that looks like a a decrepit barn that I covered in yellow jasmine and pink roses.
Manuela
Posh Girl is great!! I'm enjoying looking around. I sent you an email last Friday but today it came back undeliverable (?). I was just saying that I had listed a handbag. Anyhow, great post! Blessings... Polly
Michelle, I love your Chinese Lanterns. I have not tried to grow them but maybe I will give it a shot.
Rhonda
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