Wisteria at Ikea Prices !!

It is no secret in blog land that I love stripes.

You can see from my dining room and kitchen that I truly love stripes.

I use to have a blue and white ticking striped sofa, but when it became worn I purchased a floral sofa in a beautiful natural linen. It is a wonderful fabric but to be honest it has never quite suited me.

I am still in the market for my ticking sofa, but right now it is just not in the cards for me. So I have been looking for ways to freshen up my family room a bit and make it feel more like me!!

I had a wonderful conversation with my friend Delores from Vignette designs and she said, “Kathysue, I know you don’t want to hear this, but I think you just need to embrace your floral sofa!” She was right on both counts.

We talked further and she mentioned changing out the rug. I told her I had plans to do so if and when I got the ticking sofa. She suggested, "why don’t you get a rug now that would work with both this sofa and the ticking." She reminded me of how much I love stripes. So, the search began. I did not find one that was quite right so I quit looking.

Until today!!! You know how you get the little pop-up advertisements on your screen? Well, one came up from Wisteria so I started browsing.

I saw that they were having a sale with huge markdowns so I looked in the rug section and there it was!!!!

I could not believe the price it was originally $899 marked down 70% to $269.70 for a 9X12 cotton dhurrie rug. I was stunned!!  I emailed Delores and finally could not stand it any more and just called her to share the news!!!

The rug has been ordered and I am so excited!! Now my fingers are crossed in hopes that the description is true:

Bring a bit of spring indoors with this cheery, apple green striped cotton dhurrie. It’s the perfect way to brighten any room.

If you are in need of some new items for your home check  out…. Wisteria

 

Enjoy the Process of:

Finding a special deal on an item for your home!!

Kathysue

My First Rose Bouquet This Spring

We might have odd weather this year, but apparently the roses really liked it!!! I have two rose bushes in my backyard and they just started blooming a few days ago…………………

 

The fragrance from these ruffled beauties is intoxicating.

 

The Le Creuset pitcher was a gift from my middle son and his wife, and the rose bush was a gift from my oldest son and his wife. I would say looking at this bouquet makes me pretty happy!!!

 

 

I am not exactly sure what the name of this beauty is, but I think it is French Lace. If someone knows please feel free to tell me in a comment.

I just had to share these beauties with you all!! I hope you enjoyed my first rose bouquet from my yard!!! I wish you could smell the fragrance!!

Kathysue

You Can Not Go Wrong With Boxwoods!!

I am somewhat of a neat and tidy girl. I think that is what I love about boxwoods. They are so perfectly trimmed and all lined up like little soldiers. I love symmetry and they are often used in pairs. They just fit the bill for me.

There is nothing prettier to me than a well trimmed lawn with a walkway bordered by boxwood. They look clean and fresh.

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I think even two on the side of the door makes for a beautiful entry.

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There are so many uses for boxwoods, some simple and some elaborate.

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This is one of my all time favorite entries. I would have the door painted high gloss black and a black and white striped rug. The containers for the boxwood would be white. You know me with my black and white, I have to have it!!!

Some are simple.......

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Some are elaborate...........

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This planter is bordered by boxwood, it looks as if it is ready for new plantings.

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This is such a clever use of boxwood. Obviously this bench was constructed to accomodate the boxwood. Something to think about!



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Another use of boxwood with benches.

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Do you all love boxwoods as much as I do? Where do you have your boxwood planted?

“Enjoy the Process!” Of:

Using boxwoods in fun and unusual ways in your garden.

Kathysue