July Visual Tea/Garden Journal

In the garden for July it is HOT!  But, that doesn't stop me from having tea inside and assessing my spoils from the garden.  I have the buddleia still going strong and attracting some gorgeous butterflies, roses are still hanging in there, marigolds, zinnias, Russian sage, hyssop, petunia, blackberry, and daisies. 

In this picture I see dianthus, peppermint, spearmint, basil, lovage, and camellia sinensis (tea).  Yes, I bought my own tea plant this year! 

The Vintage Garden Tea Towel was provided by Heritage Lace.  It is 100% cotton and so cute in the kitchen for summer. 

The Blue Ribbon Crochet Napkin was also provided by Heritage Lace.  It is also 100% cotton and perfect for a cottage tea with that keen ability to be casual or formal.

The basket also has some fresh picked vegetables in it from the garden.  I have lettuce, tomatoes, squash, onion, and a carrot.  I finally figured out how to grow carrots last year. The only way to grow them in our clay soil is to plant them in containers.  That allows them to grow perfect.

Here is a better shot of all the pretties behind the teacup earlier.  The teacup is Independence Ironstone by Castleton. 

Here is the parting shot.  I am really liking the monthly journal.  I am excited to see what blooms each month and how I can style it.  The Visual Tea/Garden Journal is going to be a monthly feature. I have evergreens to keep it going in the winter and I bought grow lights!  We'll see how they work this fall/winter. 

Thank you to Heritage Lace for providing the Vintage Garden Tea towel and the Blue Ribbon Crochet Napkin. 

Sherry

Late Summer Look for the Door

 

 scanned image from: Autumn Cottage

I was excited to join Debbie over at Debbiedoos for another Magazine Copycat Challenge.   My mind is full steam ahead for Fall decorating.  So, I was very excited to finally see  Autumn Cottage on the magazine racks this weekend.   I really liked this door arrangement.  I have been doing really great at decorating for this blog with using only things I have on hand already.  That's what I did with this. 

I just recreated the arrangement with things I had on had.  A hanging basket I got at an estate sale for $1.  Some faux hydrangeas, a pick of berries, and two picks of wheat.  For the decorative trim that was hanging down from the basket I used a fall garland I found at Hobby Lobby two years ago.

I love this garland!  I have used it on the mantel and draped across the top of a picture frame.

So, there you go.  A late summer into fall look for the front door!  Brenda at Cozy Little House has a new Tuesday link party called Tweak It Tuesday and you can still link up any past or present autumn decor at Whisperwood Cottage's Talent Scouting Party for Cottages & Bungalows magazine till tonight.  Just go check on the links at the button below, so many great fall decorating ideas!!

Sherry

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Copycat Challenge at Debbiedoo's

Before and After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick
Cottage Style Link Party  at Lavender Garden Cottage

Sunday's Best Party  at My 1929 Charmer

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays  at Sunny Simple Life

Spring into Summer Mantel

I am changing up the mantel from Spring into summer.  This was the spring version.

Here is the new summer version.    I have added a basket of shells, a little zinc cloche, a few shabby candlesticks, and an hourglass.

I hope all the mothers are having a lovely Mother's Day!  Thanks for stopping by!

  Sherry

  I will join:

 Show off Your Cottage Monday  at The House in the Roses  

 Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Sunday's Best Party  at My 1929 Charmer
Metamorphosis Monday  at Between Naps on the Porch
Masterpiece Monday  at Boogieboard Cottage