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?
