Caring for my Shabby Rose Garden

Hello lovelies!

I posted about my Shabby Rose Garden project and I had several people ask me
what kind of "magical" rose food I use.
I bought my rose bush at Lowe's last year,
it is a climbing rose.
I planted it on the south side of my house where there is alot of sunshine.
The rose bush was $30 (a splurge for me) along with it I purchased
Bayer Advanced Rose and Flower Care ($15) at Lowe's.
Bayer Rose care nourishes and protects against spider mites.
The first year I cut the rose back so it would stay healthy.
After it gets done blooming I plan to cut it back again.
I am only a gardening beginner, so I was
surprised by how this rose has flourished.
As always thank you ever so much for stopping by!
Good luck with your gardening!
Big squishy hugs,
Olivia

Shabby Chic Garden Project Part II

Hello Lovelies!

Last season I showed you pictures at the start of
my Shabby Chic English Garden (click to see) project.
I have a small newer ranch style home.
I would love to have the money to build big beautiful porches,
but with my tiny budget, paints and plants are a more
affordable solution!
I used an inexpensive Wal-Mart paint and a porch sealer to brighten up the basic wood.
Here is a shot of Mr. Romantic adding some collected flea market accents!
The paint has flecked off some...but ohhhh that just makes it more Shabby to me!
Last year I splurged and spent $30 on this
pretty climbing rose, I also bought some magic rose plant food that
was a bit pricey but has really helped this rose thrive!
By the grace of God my pretty rose survived my umh umh "green thumb"
~giggles~

I used some mulch and cheap garden stones to create a path
so I could walk out and water my garden in bare feet.
I found this cute little decorative flower gate at the dollar tree!

Really, I just used alot of imagination, paint, mulch, and flowers
to make this drab spot fab!
Thank you for stopping by!
Please know that I take time to read and treasure each comment.
I will be sharing this with

My Romantic Home
and
Pink Saturday

Hugs, love and blessings go out to all of you!
xo
Olivia

Vintage Glamour in my Flea Market Booths

Hello my darling friends!
I thought we could tour around my flea market booths this weekend.
I took the pictures on my phone with my wee one hopping around...so
please forgive the quality!

I am hot for vintage glamour right now!

Here are some pictures of my flea market booths...

Frames, Shutters and Mirrors are some of my most popular items to resell!

I also add in some "country" flair with old enamel pans and utensils!

I also love to frame pictures of glamour girls to add flair to my booths!

I have a mix of vintage glamour, shabby chic, and country farmhouse.

Pretty eclectic but it is all stuff I just adore.

This is the first rose bloom of the season for me!
I cannot wait to show you how pretty it is when all of the buds pop out.
I am sharing this with :

My Romantic Home
and
Pink Saturday

Big Squishy Hugs,
Olivia

Shabby Front Porch

Ohhhh, Spring is here!

I am playing in my garden!
I am also on the look out for
gently used "Shabby Porch Decor"
(Pictures of my porch two seasons ago)I love to find old wicker that is a bit shabby and paint it up.
Cheap pillows ($1) work for cushions.
When the pillows get "too used" I toss them.
I like to over decorate my porch and
then use the extra stuff to stock my flea market booths.
~giggles~
Right now my porch is pretty bare....sooooo.... a junkin I must go!
In other news, I got my hair colored and styled.
I really needed this lift.
I swear my getting my hair done is just what the Doctor ordered!
I will be sharing this with
Pink Saturday
and
My Romantic Home
Big squishy hugs and love your way!
xo
Olivia

Shabby Chic Bicycle

Hello Lovelies!
I simply adore cute old bicycles decorated up with plants and what nots!
Imagine my delight when my mom left this bike with me!
I could not resist adding a touch of pink up front with a pretty clay pot.

I have thought about painting it...but I kinda like it in the original condition.
It still rides well and my kids have a habit of hopping on it (display and all)
and toodling down the street on it!
~giggles~

This pretty in pink pot with plants that survived my
"green thumb" is enough to bring a smile to my face.
I am oh so ready for spring!
Gardening, planting, sweeping, fluffing and painting!
Oh the joys and hope of a new season!
Sharing with

My Romantic Home
Pink Saturday

Many hugs and blessings!
xo
Olivia


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Darling Inexpensive Easter Decor

Hello lovelies!

While out junkin, I picked up some darling and so cheesy
they are cute Easter decor!
When it comes to holidays...the cheese factor in me peeks out.
~Giggle~
I found this cute pink fluffy bunny and decided to
add it to my cottage wreath for a little Shabby pink Easter flair!
I also gathered up these pretty sparkly eggs to sprinkle
around my darling peek a boo bunny!In our neck of the woods the pollen count has been ridiculously high...
I am becoming a tissue expert!
While grocery shopping I found these on the go handy dandy tissue containers!
If your gonna have the sniffles, might as well do it in style!
This week I am partying with
My Romantic Home
and
Pink Saturday!
Thank you ever so much for stopping by!
Big squishy hugs,
Olivia


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Hope in the beauty of Spring

There is an intrinsic beauty brought by Spring.
Hope spreads all around us as we watch flowers bloom,
birds sing and the earth become alive with song and color...
I cannot wait to sit outside and listen to all of the sounds of hope.
Flowers will bloom and the breeze will
usher in an excitement of renewal that can only
be felt this time of year! These are shots of my back porch from last year.
I cannot wait to make it all look this pretty again!
May your day be blessed and you begin to pick out the
hope that spring is about to bring!
I will be joining
The House in the roses, Show off your Cottage Monday
Big Squishy hugs,
xo
Olivia


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Heirlooms

Hello lovelies!
My father is downsizing from our large family home to a cabin...
so, he has ALOT of stuff to get rid of.
I am trying to integrate several gorgeous furniture pieces into my home.

Now, they are very dark antique wood...
I soooooooo want to paint it all white.
However, with an heirloom piece of furniture,
I would like to keep them in their original condition?

The big glass thingeys are from Pottery Barn!
(My dad has good taste)
They are so nice and roomey for fruit and seasonal treats.

In other news the lamp tramp has struck again and
I am hoarding these darling Shabby Chic rose lampshades.
Aren't they cute...they almost don't need lamps.
~giggle~

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me.
A special thank you for the prayers and encouragement you all
have offered as I deal with my personal health issues.
I will be sharing this with

Pink Saturday
My Romantic Home

Have a beautiful and blessed day!
Big squishy hugs,
Olivia

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