I’m really loving this super-summery weather here in Michigan lately! We did have one day of melt-your-face-off 95 degree heat, but other than that it has been perfect outside. Nothing is better than being able to throw open all of the windows in the house, make an Arnie Palmer, and spend the day outside.
We’ve spent a lot of time the last few weeks ripping out all of the front/side landscaping to start from scratch. So far we have:
Endless Summer Hydrangeas
Boxwoods
Japanese Maple
Peonies
Lavender
Salvia
Creeping Sedum
It looks a million times better, no? Plus I love being able to cut fresh flowers for the house. Peonies + Hydrangeas = gorgeous. I just wish peonies bloomed longer, they’re a lot like avocados: not ready, not ready, not ready, not ready, not ready, n-READY! Too late.
We also took on a little side project with my nephew, he’s been asking forever if we can plant sunflowers at the house. Of course I can never say no to that sweet little face. So I spent a week sprouting the seeds, and then he and my niece came over to plant the seeds in their own containers – how cute is their little handwriting?!
These days I’ve been trying to find ways to give the house a summery feel. I took off the bow and garland from my St. Patrick’s Day Burlap Wreath, and made a simple little navy/white bunting for the front door.
We also set out some of Jeremy’s summer beer coasters – how cute manly are these? I’m considering putting up a tutorial on how to make these – if you’re interested, let me know in the comments!
I also whipped up this new chalkboard – inspired by a current pregnancy craving of mine 🙂 Watermelon is the BEST in summer, pregnant or not.
How are you enjoying this beautiful summer weather?
