Okay. The time for frolicking is over, Claudia. Your friends have departed. Back to work.
You know what’s pathetic? After the four of us spent our first day together on Wednesday, I couldn’t get to sleep. I was just like a kid that has been overstimulated. That gives you an idea of how exciting my life is on a daily basis. Two friends come to visit and I get overexcited.
Yikes.
Have you noticed that my Etsy widget isn’t up? Meredith and I are taking a break for the summer. There’s not much happening at the moment and we figure the break will give us some time to make new inventory. And rest our aching wrists and hands. And in my case, feet. But that’s from too much mowing with not enough arch support. I have to do something about that, pronto.
By the way, I took the above photo at our local nursery with my iPhone. This gorgeous butterfly was hovering over a hanging plant and I had to get a picture. What a beauty! And do you see the way it’s framed? I noticed that PicMonkey has a new frame available and I had some fun with it. It’s called Craft Scissors. There are a lot of different options. Here’s one:
That’s our shed, framed with one of the Craft Scissors options. The window boxes are planted with impatiens and vinca. The climbing plant is a Climbing Hydrangea. I’ve had it in that bed for over 4 years – maybe five – and while it grows like the dickens, it has never bloomed. I read somewhere that it takes 3 or 4 years to bloom, but I suspect it simply doesn’t get enough sun. I added some baby hostas this year in the bed on the right. Clearly, the shed needs a new paint job, but it’s not on my priority list. I sort of like the weathered look.
Every year some of that vinca that’s growing in the window box on the left gets so long that it seeds itself in the ground.
This year it bloomed. Thank you vinca! This photo has been given another Craft Scissors frame.
And this yarrow that has started to self-seed all over the property (this one is between the big planting bed and the funky patio) is framed in another Craft Scissors cutie-pie frame.
Go check it out. PicMonkey is adding new options fairly frequently.
We’ve had some beautiful weather the past 3 days and it looks as if (crossing fingers) it’s not going to rain for several days. I know many of you would give anything for some rain and I wish I could send some your way. Nonetheless, we’ve had quite a bit of it lately and a wee break is welcome.
By the way, next week Don and I are going to see my former student and good friend Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory) perform on Broadway in Harvey. Jim and I have been chatting back and forth via email and I can’t wait to see him again. I have an enormous soft spot for Jim. Okay, I’ll be honest: I adore him. It should be fun!
Welcome back to reality now that yor guests are gone-takes a while, doesn’t it?
I love your old shed…just slightly worn paint and all. I love the deep saturated color of it….so pretty as a backdrop.
I have to tell you, I did not know vinca bloomed. I have grown it for years and never knew it bloomed!;<{ Have fun going to see Harvey. I can’t tell you how many times I have watched Jimmy Stewart in that old movie. I just love the sweet innocence of the man. Blessings for you this weekend- xoDiana
OMG!!! Jim Parsons was your student???????????? He is so talented, and his Sheldon character is one of my all time favorites! You did an awesome job :)
Your shed is so pretty and love the combo of vinca and impatiens. That is about all the grows in my yard, along with hosta.
Have a wonderful (and not too exciting) weekend!! xoxo Debbie
Back to the shed ~ we all love it just like it is. You could stage a garden party in front of it. It’s fabulous!
Have fun “goin’ to town” and try to behave.
That shed is like a treasure. I love that aged red and the hinges on the door. And it looks so sweet with the window boxes. Have fun at the theater! Take care of those arches. Make sure you always wear shoes with lots of support and above all, don’t walk barefoot. Well, maybe a little, but never all day. It’s the worse thing you can do to weaken your arches. Take care!
Can’t wait to try the new frames, thanks for sharing this information. Your pictures are beautiful.
I found your blog through Brynwood Needleworks.
In agreement with everyone here that your shed is gorgeous just like it is. So glad you did not close your store. One of your scarves have been on my wish list for when I get to a cooler climate.
Your shed reminds me of my very first little house—all 700 sq feet of it!!
Oh, how I envy you going to see Jim Parsons…What a chemistry he & his cast members have on TBBT! He’s adorable!
Enjoy your lovely home & all your exquisite flowers :)
Love Picmonkey..need to spend more time playing with it..your flowers are lovely.
Love Picmonkey..need to spend more time playing with it..your flowers are lovely.
Your shed is so pretty this summer!
Claudia – I LOVE your shed just as it is! I wouldn’t touch it! Your climbing hydrangea is MUCH bigger than ours! I think it’s been 3 years since we planted ours and we’re waiting for it to bloom, too. Like yours, it might not get enough shade.
We do Vinca and Impatiens in our shed’s window boxes every year, but this year I tried something else in place of the Vince whose name escapes me right now. I miss the Vinca!
Have FUN FUN FUN with Jim Parsons! We absolutely LOVE him in this house!… Donna
I love the barn/shed, and would love to have something like that near me to take photos of.
Don’t change it yet, can you imagine it at Christmas?
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
I noticed today that PicMoney has ads and am glad they are making some money that way. I like the scissors frames. I adore Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper and am so glad you know him personally. Enjoy Harvey.
Oh Claudia – that will be so much fun. Big Bang has been one of my favourite shows since the first episode and of course, Jim is the best!
I’ve been having fun with PicMonkey ever since you suggested it. I love it! Just tried out some of the new frames yesterday. J
Crushing again but please let your friend Jim know that Canadians follow BBT on almost a cult status (I watch the episodes over and over and laugh each and every time). Enjoy the show
Those are cute little frames from PicMonkey (which I love). Enjoy your trip to see Jim. He is so darn funny! Hugs, Linda
How sweet is that shed. I love it. The bright pain and all its shabbiness. What a great backdrop for photos. Glad you are taking some time off.
We need rain here. All the yards are drying up……but they always do come back eventually.
Have a good week-end. Have fun with our friend.
I love your shed Claudia!!!! It looks like something out of a Fairy Tale!! xxxx
I love “Harvey”!! It was the first play I had a hand in directing, when I belonged to a local theater group in high school and college. That was the stone age, and I haven’t done any acting or directing in decades … but I always want to sigh when I hear of “Harvey”.
Yes, we all know how exciting my life is. So I know just exactly what you mean. I’m taking a break from Etsy too. My hands just aren’t getting well.
Brenda
I love your shed – is there room for a bed in there?? – I could move right in!! I’d be very quiet just sitting crafting at the bottom of your garden :)
I image that time spent with Jim Parsons would be an absolute blast. He’s the star of the show for me.
I am racing over to picmonkey right now to see what new frame options they have!! Keeping my fingers crossed for a postage stamp!
Nope. But the scalloped edge comes pretty close, so I’ll probably start using that.
Love the blooms in your garden. And for the record, I hate wasps too! Theyve been busy building nests here as well.
YOUR SHED LOOKS JUST LIKE MY BROTHER GREEN MAN SHED IN N.Y. YOURS IS GIRLIE AND HIS IS ALL MAN. LOL LOVE IT. I GO GIRLIE.
GRANNY FROM FLORIDA
The weathered look on the shed is perfect, don’t change a thing.
Enjoy the summer break from Etsy. When you start up again, I’m in line for one of the crochet garlands. I drool every time I see it draped on your chiffarobe!