~~~Freshening Up Outside!!!!!~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIXQOIyHor8l2sFAJLmLVyqlVheYHSOvpnTRFnuIglE4qM3_2E2bXU_4UylHoxVxxagprvf7gC9RohSIsbwSpgrTzibjFOxDLHGSuLtVyob5BA8dp3DOc0Zy23byD8y0YyJ-EX-ClaRHw/s1600/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIXQOIyHor8l2sFAJLmLVyqlVheYHSOvpnTRFnuIglE4qM3_2E2bXU_4UylHoxVxxagprvf7gC9RohSIsbwSpgrTzibjFOxDLHGSuLtVyob5BA8dp3DOc0Zy23byD8y0YyJ-EX-ClaRHw/s640/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+004.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Hello everyone! I hope YOU have had a beautiful Spring day as we have had today!!! Joe and I had to go to the old house this morning to see what paint we had that we can use and I did a LITTLE cleaning (cause I can't stand it). We were meeting the cleaning gal there to go over what we want her to do; but we are going to paint some and replace some carpeting then have her clean and then we stage and THEN get it on the market............AGAIN!!! I am trying VERY hard to be positive and upbeat about all this. Then we went and got some lunch then came home and I started planting!!!!! And putzing:):) I had gotten 4 hyacinths as gifts over Easter so decided to get them into the ground TODAY!!! I brought over one of my favorite pots that had been left at the old house so put 2 of the hyacinths in it. After they are done I will plant annnuals in this pot for the summer!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwM3pYFMpsborW4tUVinNH5AGiXc6mc6l6JLs9fm7kKgKcXfl50acZEQIxF2el-AascYaF5f_xuRUFzEnGVbH24b6sw3t_xT2IIn8-RSATf_zVpLJdxYiU-dIPdDVIZoomVaKFNkR_udIy/s1600/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwM3pYFMpsborW4tUVinNH5AGiXc6mc6l6JLs9fm7kKgKcXfl50acZEQIxF2el-AascYaF5f_xuRUFzEnGVbH24b6sw3t_xT2IIn8-RSATf_zVpLJdxYiU-dIPdDVIZoomVaKFNkR_udIy/s640/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GTLRVyLL-CJuLJPbtv4HJ1mM2bh9v6ni-5mLhYXI973LawET2vhVhf4u9qAlE1z4nr3fczlrx6GoU1Q4ij3RRUcc8GPDdS4JWrvntPjw5Ct8fiuWhgiFdTTN6JZb9WXxAgWggtSLFdx6/s1600/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GTLRVyLL-CJuLJPbtv4HJ1mM2bh9v6ni-5mLhYXI973LawET2vhVhf4u9qAlE1z4nr3fczlrx6GoU1Q4ij3RRUcc8GPDdS4JWrvntPjw5Ct8fiuWhgiFdTTN6JZb9WXxAgWggtSLFdx6/s640/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I then put the other 2 hyacinths in the ground here in the front of the house. To do any additional planting we have to have everything "approved" and we haven't done that yet so I have to stay in these beds that were done with the house.....for now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6QcWkrBTl4xqTO7RPLLeXXpQHLtQicEXsf9Uof1H4Pz3EyVIdYp9ATrR8jjh8849OiKHDk65ufocayzFCvjqp_WaakRqqe2UN68csFgEFU0Uc9jNZrC6kfYjxZ-9sjqJtcJCFKU7BUqp/s1600/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6QcWkrBTl4xqTO7RPLLeXXpQHLtQicEXsf9Uof1H4Pz3EyVIdYp9ATrR8jjh8849OiKHDk65ufocayzFCvjqp_WaakRqqe2UN68csFgEFU0Uc9jNZrC6kfYjxZ-9sjqJtcJCFKU7BUqp/s640/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+003.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> I bought these 2 hydrangeas at Lowes the other day cause they were reduced to $5.00!!!!!!!!! They are beautiful lace capped hydrangeas. I put them in one of my copper pots by the front door for now. As soon as I can, they will go over on the side of the house, but I wanted to get them OUT of the tiny pots they were CRAMMED into and give them a little breathing room!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7h7fNr2E1EM39ZsYRxBKXuA0BqtzPrZSNZXoMRZtuXkXN8MbNVnDvwl7umSpySKZ5eM782NXX1BSIpVyqXACtPEy6bdm5o5v37oDJqWlzFyo0Xxxc4vAT0faKuwFc-iaIufaaK8gt7wx/s1600/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7h7fNr2E1EM39ZsYRxBKXuA0BqtzPrZSNZXoMRZtuXkXN8MbNVnDvwl7umSpySKZ5eM782NXX1BSIpVyqXACtPEy6bdm5o5v37oDJqWlzFyo0Xxxc4vAT0faKuwFc-iaIufaaK8gt7wx/s640/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is my little bunny that I got at Kirklands right after Easter for 1/2 price:) Joe asked me if he was supposed to be white. I told him, no, he is supposed to be just as he is!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPqocX1-No-ueQRw68LDeWhP3INodJSlOHEvoeebJo4q0pgEKgox8UrMFVbVcTr9ZUa7Cf2qHk-XD-nqV7uM1mL2mb7wRZhm4dPL-n4I9BHzs9JN_doBHnB6T5lt0rZieGgPHe-XcchYs/s1600/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPqocX1-No-ueQRw68LDeWhP3INodJSlOHEvoeebJo4q0pgEKgox8UrMFVbVcTr9ZUa7Cf2qHk-XD-nqV7uM1mL2mb7wRZhm4dPL-n4I9BHzs9JN_doBHnB6T5lt0rZieGgPHe-XcchYs/s640/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+006.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is my Asian man that I have had for MANY years.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyBTrrfh1opsPdXccHiaFgmU3ZHwk0jXfssOVZjbTX82N2lfbmsNMU1_6v_6ApW6LHpeLsKbIZpKvKuKxWpmiBkB9ylNINEAGyl9kuQRU8xxkRimexkrrOz7gbdzDEtuRRBHIFincYN8o/s1600/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyBTrrfh1opsPdXccHiaFgmU3ZHwk0jXfssOVZjbTX82N2lfbmsNMU1_6v_6ApW6LHpeLsKbIZpKvKuKxWpmiBkB9ylNINEAGyl9kuQRU8xxkRimexkrrOz7gbdzDEtuRRBHIFincYN8o/s640/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+007.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> I still have this bunny on the front "porch" and will be bringing him in soon. I do miss my front porch!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Tj7WCVCSawhNYwAD92UoeyOzu0roolwW_nXfHe86vGgVJXPNI5zSrGq5mXzvNZEbaXsZRbR017Z1FNczokI6n-Cim_gZoByPKJi20H7_WBYk_S8lBP5KJo_DzfoL8VBHfa206EBCE03T/s1600/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Tj7WCVCSawhNYwAD92UoeyOzu0roolwW_nXfHe86vGgVJXPNI5zSrGq5mXzvNZEbaXsZRbR017Z1FNczokI6n-Cim_gZoByPKJi20H7_WBYk_S8lBP5KJo_DzfoL8VBHfa206EBCE03T/s640/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+008.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> This wreath will get changed out soon too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyUM7pf9th7FkaQ_ia9RyW5pb5Wy-e2_JLWlTsgEQTPX7IdRVIj41WhmSCiiqzJEXgcXMyqVQl5oH85X2KOKRe8d2V10QryI3y_HmDsnGgUs4sG3aEOAE5w5CZGORJXSFWsNa_c7Ini47/s1600/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyUM7pf9th7FkaQ_ia9RyW5pb5Wy-e2_JLWlTsgEQTPX7IdRVIj41WhmSCiiqzJEXgcXMyqVQl5oH85X2KOKRe8d2V10QryI3y_HmDsnGgUs4sG3aEOAE5w5CZGORJXSFWsNa_c7Ini47/s640/Front+porch+and+some+flowers+4-7-13+009.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> We also moved a bush that was in this spot so we could place my FAVORITE bench here. The seat and back look like branches or twigs. I LOVE IT!!! We may put some bricks or stone here....maybe.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicd9AB97cfVfB_DfG_sXvjB1VDceDgls5JrbZ45lK7FdK8d2ofUWBq4gzvJ4ev7ru_emvYQC72wV98HxTBDDO-eexXdnPqbSA2IHFHX_enbPlrdWbexawxVfg4vThEVbgWCi7OkbD8h-5A/s1600/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicd9AB97cfVfB_DfG_sXvjB1VDceDgls5JrbZ45lK7FdK8d2ofUWBq4gzvJ4ev7ru_emvYQC72wV98HxTBDDO-eexXdnPqbSA2IHFHX_enbPlrdWbexawxVfg4vThEVbgWCi7OkbD8h-5A/s640/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I just grabbed these pillows for now but will repace them soon with some REALLY pretty ones I have for Summer!!! Stay tuned;)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1L2kqCimGZeH2eBnQ0Yj-vSd-XcjPYhZSinnYibug0nuTbfMXRFD0CJWiN3Rj-AGuYLiO76p3YJTWosVQP-P9No28gzAgpm71p0kAzw6hcCGcJQDJJGcn9SbJ47Y4aW17emnYuxqTBYJ/s1600/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1L2kqCimGZeH2eBnQ0Yj-vSd-XcjPYhZSinnYibug0nuTbfMXRFD0CJWiN3Rj-AGuYLiO76p3YJTWosVQP-P9No28gzAgpm71p0kAzw6hcCGcJQDJJGcn9SbJ47Y4aW17emnYuxqTBYJ/s640/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> We also moved the pagoda out where you can see it and Joe electrified it for me and it is on a timer too so will come on with the outside lights at night:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiyUBdPO10wVSnPtA1QPPUc5FmTQOZqTLgPojw0C15XRtDUx7o0H8-nf37q3T7PbU8QYoTYYDe7gAkolllasoJdxI69ZuFpHrCN7bnouRs-1dz9ObCcDzSorNjpkLuM3lwyTVJ9B3Q0Yhv/s1600/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiyUBdPO10wVSnPtA1QPPUc5FmTQOZqTLgPojw0C15XRtDUx7o0H8-nf37q3T7PbU8QYoTYYDe7gAkolllasoJdxI69ZuFpHrCN7bnouRs-1dz9ObCcDzSorNjpkLuM3lwyTVJ9B3Q0Yhv/s640/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I spotted a goldfinch on the feeder so got a couple of shots of him. SO pretty....and NOISY!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUj6RnvZBODTgaTkx_yntFuhysLYi258OGoGwKoLA83-ohu_PbLJg34_rIb-obFfg7sR1TGEJF6pg-usF6KHtYrTuUkAO8ZCnjPFZh13ATkEfSmwhi73HsknEON8vUvhjpAoshmQgEZDB/s1600/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUj6RnvZBODTgaTkx_yntFuhysLYi258OGoGwKoLA83-ohu_PbLJg34_rIb-obFfg7sR1TGEJF6pg-usF6KHtYrTuUkAO8ZCnjPFZh13ATkEfSmwhi73HsknEON8vUvhjpAoshmQgEZDB/s640/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+004.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMt7NfCZTa221rvZ0HVCGO1xEEr1g4eJBNaWGMTijH_ptnIOjwL9B31pRUbjnoKPLLEhCUqomY4AodcEkq3hXe5tJz8UBqPAvDJCIUBjEz2CpMytOC3LZJSGArwIJyjpJga2T844f3tKn/s1600/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMt7NfCZTa221rvZ0HVCGO1xEEr1g4eJBNaWGMTijH_ptnIOjwL9B31pRUbjnoKPLLEhCUqomY4AodcEkq3hXe5tJz8UBqPAvDJCIUBjEz2CpMytOC3LZJSGArwIJyjpJga2T844f3tKn/s640/Twig+Bench+4-7-13+005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Hope you like my new additions. They all sure lifted my spirits!!! We are supposed to have high 60's or 70's the next 3 days so I will be enjoying every minute....even though we may be painting:):) Thanks for your visit. XO, Pinky<br />Linking to:<br /><div><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/04/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-42.html" target="_blank" title="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/04/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-42.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">Stone Gable</span></a><span style="color: #e06666;">,, for Tutorial, Tips and Tidbits</span></div><div><span style="color: #e06666;"><div> Between Naps on the Porch for <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Metamorphosis Monday</a></div><div><div><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2013/02/wow-us-wednesdays-105.html" title="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2013/02/wow-us-wednesdays-105.html"><strong><span style="font-family: Andalus; font-size: large;">WOW US WEDNESDAY</span></strong></a></div><div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">It's A Party on Thursday at <a href="http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/" title="http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">A Creative Princess</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Show and Share on Thursday at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/" title="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Southern Lovely</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Open House Party Thursday at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/" title="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">No Minimalist Here</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Share Your Creations on Thursday at <a href="http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/" title="http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Kristen's Creations</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Remodelaholic's Anonymous on Friday at</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.remodelaholic.com/"><span style="background: white; color: #919d39; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Remodelaholic</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at <a href="http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/" title="http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Addicted 2 Decorating</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Inspiration Friday at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" title="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">At the Picket Fence</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Feathered Nest Friday at <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" title="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">French Country Cottage</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Potpourri Friday at </span></span><a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/" title="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"><span style="background: white; color: #919d39; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">2805</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Saturday Nite Special at <a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/" title="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Funky Junk Interiors</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Sew Darn Crafty Sunday at <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/" title="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Sunday Showcase Party at</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/" title="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/"><span style="background: white; color: #919d39; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Under the Table and Dreaming</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><em>Paula and Patti at </em><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/" title="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #004c99;"><em>Ivy and Elephants</em></span></a><em> for What's It Wednesday</em></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Tabletop Tuesday at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/" title="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">A Stroll Thru Life</span></a></div></div></div></span></div>

~~~Freshening Up Outside!!!!!~~~

 Hello everyone! I hope YOU have had a beautiful Spring day as we have had today!!! Joe and I had to go to the old house this morning to see...

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