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6/30/2011

Whimsy In The Garden

Antique watering can with child size wheel barrow and shovel.
Adding whimsy in the garden shows humor and breaks up all the sea of green to allow the eye to stop, rest and smile! Here are some of the whimsy in my garden.
Garage sale metal lantern and angel.
Old Window

Chicken wire chicken form in ivy flower pot.



A glittered spring bee.

Chalk drawn flower in 'spilled' flower pot.

Birdhouse made from old ceiling tin pieces.

Cats Crib Cat House

Armillary on tree stump and bird bath made from an old lid.
Old window greenhouse

Vintage heater grates on the tree.
Bird house in sedum

Best friends cement captures daughters handprint and cats paw.

Painted brick town

Rock found that looks like an old cow skull

Hen & Chicks growing in old stump

Faux bird finds solace on Hens & Chicks


NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle 
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff 
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 
Trash 2 Treasure @ Sassy Sites
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @  Primitive & Proper
Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage
Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
From Trash To Treasure Thursday @ Alchemy Fine Living
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Cottage Flora Thursday @ Fishtail Cottage
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Look What I Found Friday @ Vintage Revivals
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal 
Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo 
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn 
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time 
Sunday Blog Love @ Cherished Treasures
Before and After Party @ Thrifty Decor Chick
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18 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 30, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I love a bit of whimsy inside and out! You've got some great pieces. I tend to congregate mine all in the same area {where we sit the most}.

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  2. TinaJune 30, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I love the garden decor. You've done a great job adding to the beauty of your garden!

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  3. Cheryl in WisconsinJune 30, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I absolutely love the Best of Friends plaque. The importance of a girl and her cat!

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  4. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 30, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Love it! Everything is beautiful and fun! I wish you'd come decorate MY garden.

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  5. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Okay....so...that chalk flower is so cool! So out of the box! Love it.

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  6. lilisinhaJune 30, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Olá amadinha!
    Idéias inspiradoras!
    Bjos Carinhosos

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  7. A Hint of HomeJune 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    You have so many cute, unique items in your garden! It looks great!

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  8. Jacque FerreiraJune 30, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I love the "chalk flower" from the spilled flower pot! Very creative and fun, Happy Gardening ~ Jacque

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  9. Ldy ~~ DyJuly 1, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    I loved your whimsical garden! The flower pot laying down with the flower chalked in... too cute!

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  10. ShirleeJuly 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I love whimsy in the garden. You have so many creative pieces in yours. The cat crib is very cute along with the hand and paw plaque.

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  11. Ricki TreleavenJuly 1, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    The spilled pot with the chalk flower on the sidewalk is my favorite and it is too, too cute :D

    (((hugs))),

    RJ

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  12. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I love the overturned flower pot. So cute!

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  13. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Love all your whimsy in the garden! My style too!
    KAT

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  14. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    forgot to tell you I am visiting from the hop at "It's so very Cheri"
    KAT

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  15. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 4, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Hi Terry, as much as flowers, I think the elements are just as important to bring a garden together. all the goodies set the tone and feel. Love all your wonderful pieces. Thanks for linking up with VIF, xo Debra

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  16. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJuly 4, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Terry, I love the whimsical garden decor! You have some great pieces.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  17. Fishtail CottageJuly 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    love all the garden decor! Thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's! xoox, tracie

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  18. CarolynJuly 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    The outdoor decor is full of life and fun. Love it and your fantastic imagination.

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