Welcome to Debbie-Dabble Blog!!
I am so happy you decided to stop by!!
I've have wanted to get outside and clean up our back patio so I could finally share it with you but we have been experiencing rain here almost every day either in the form of steady rain or Thunder storms and down pours!!
Crazy weather!!
I finally was able to clean up the patio the other day but it was 87 degrees out and I thought I was going to die!!
Because of auto immune disease , I suffer from sun and heat sensitivity
so the heat and humidity of the Summer just about does me in,
physically.....
But before I go any further, I want to Thank Karren, over at
Oh My Heartsie Girl, for featuring my post,
A Flower Bed or 2,
from last week's
Wonderful Wednesday Linky Party!!
Thanks so much, Karren and thanks for the nice mosaic of my post!!
Please stop by and link up to this lovely party!!!
Our back yard gets the sun pretty much all day long until around 4:30 pm when it finally moves around to the front of our house
We have an awning off the back of the house and 2 umbrellas to provide shade for our small patio.....
Today, I will be sharing one side of the patio.......
I call this my side of the patio because this is where I usually sit........
While our front porch has more of a traditional style to it.....
Where I have decorated our back yard and patio in a very colorful whimsical style.....
The lattice the we attached to our chain link fence provides privacy as do the trees in the back of our yard.......
The edge of the patio on this side.......
My Fairy Garden that I created in a galvanized tub.......
If you missed the post on it, click
HERE.......
A potted dwarf Alberta Spruce flank each end of the patio........
We transplanted the spruces last year into new larger pots and I am thrilled to say that they survived the Winter and are doing fine!!!
A few potted impatiens.......
My Dad originally poured a concrete block off of the back of the house
and over the years, I have extended it using pavers........
We have underground wiring in our development and using pavers above
where the wiring is located will make it easier if we ever need to
access the wiring....
In the corner......
A wreath hangs on the lattice......
Colorful pots planted with flowers on a colorful plant stand.....
Last year I spray painted the table which was white, this nice shade of pink.....
My oldest son, Joey, will not let me plant any flowers in this hanging pot because this is the pot
where morning doves have built a nest several years ago and he wants to have it available should they decide to come back.....
I hung a child's rack from the bracket.....
A marigold is planted in this pot......
I saved part of a solar light that no longer works and placed a votive glass that holds a citronella candle inside of it...........
I treat the outside spaces like I do the inside and decorate the walls......
I hung wreaths on the windows......
The shimmery chandy is battery operated and turns different colors in the evening....
I painted plain gray garden plaques many years ago to add some color.......
Last year, we bought new furniture for the patio......
This style of chairs gives me the wicker look I love with the comfort of an adirondack style chair....
Last year, I bought new cushions and pillows in J.C. Penney's.....
Next to the chair is a pillow that I bought in Michael's placed on top of a vintage milk crate, creating a nice foot stool for me to put my feet up on!
I got this idea from a fellow blogger whose name and Blog escapes me right now so if it was you or you know who it was, PLEASE let me know so I can give them credit!!
I did not anchor the pillow, which fits perfectly on top of the crate,
because I can put extra magazines or books they I bring out to the patio
inside o the crate....
A plant stand and matching table.....
Excuse the ash tray as my oldest son still smokes and will come outside to do so....
Looking toward the back door.....
A "Happy Camper rests on the air conditioner.....
One the side of the door.....
I bought this bell many years ago and the string to ring it had long
disintegrated so last year, I hung small painted pots from it....
A Welcome sign...
Another gray garden plaque that I had painted.....
I turned a bistro chair into a planter that I planted with impatiens......
I have a saucer underneath the chair to catch any overflow from watering so the rug does not get soaked....
The back door......
Another wreath hangs on the door....
And this is where I am going to leave off for today......
I hope you enjoyed seeing this side , my side, of the patio!
In my next post, I will be sharing the other side, Joe's side, of the Patio.....
And what I call the "Bump Out" area....
So I
hope you will stop by to visit again soon!!
Thanks to those who took the time out of their busy day to spend a little bit of time with me!!
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give me some way to reply to your comment, maybe by including your email in your comment. If I can not find a way to
reach you, I will reply on the post where you commented so please check
back......
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Celebrate Summer Link Party
THURSDAY
Vintage Charm
Home and Garden Party Thursday
Share Your Style Thursday Link Up Party
Inspired Creations Linky Party
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop
Grace at Home Party
The Homemaking Party
FRIDAY
Friday Features Linky Party
Friday Favorites
Home Matters Linky Party
Flaunt It Fridays
Weekend Blog Hop
Funtastic Friday
SATURDAY
Saturday Sparks
Pink Saturday-Anything Goes!!
Best of the Weekend Party
SUNDAY
Snickerdoodle Sunday
Silver Pennies Sunday
Happiness is Homemade Linky Party
MONDAY
Inspire Me Monday
Love Your Creativity Link Party
Busy Monday
TUESDAY
Tuesdays At Our Home
Inspire Me Tuesdays
Ducks in a Row Wonderful Wednesdays Blog Hop
Sizzle into Summer Party
Talk of the Town Party
Party in Your PJ's
Waste Not Wednesday
Style Showcase
Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday Link Up Party
A Gathering of Friends Link Party, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Please take some time to visit these terrific hosts and all those joining in on the fun!
Lovely colorful patio! Our patio is thankfully covered by an upper deck but we can only use the deck early in the morning or after 4 in the afternoon otherwise it is full sun all day and so hot and bright that it's just no fun to use. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Summer Fun party. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteI love your fairy garden and the pink table is so pretty. The camper is cute also. Take care. Thelma..
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I love "your" side of the patio. It so bright and happy. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteHey Debbie,
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet, comfy outdoor living place you've created! You and Joe will certainly enjoy it! (Of course, seeing the camper and bistro chair makes me smile:)...)
Blessings, Linda
Linda,
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by!! Hopefully, the weather will break and this heat and humidity will be gone and we can enjoy sitting out there..
Hugs,
Deb
Looks so cute. You have done a great job decorating your little spot of earth. I love all your cute decorations. Can't wait to see more. Karie
ReplyDeleteSo much to look at and admire, a true feast for the eyes. So bright and colourful and so very pretty. The galvanised tub for a fairy garden was inspirational.
ReplyDeleteLove the pinks, white lattice and floral. So cheerful and really very happy!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute and cozy patio! Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home. --Jennifer
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place for a tall lemonade, good book or magazine and put up the feet for a respite. Love your patio.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a bright and cheerful place! I want to come sit on your sweet patio!
ReplyDeleteCottage Blessings,
Rebecca
Such a lovely place to relax. Your personal touches shine through. The fairy garden is darling. Thank you Debbie for sharing at “Love your Creativity.”
ReplyDeleteOh my, the prettiest patio ever, just want to sit in that comfy chair, sip a cold drint and chat. Your lucky I am not your neighbor, youd find me sitting out there all the time lol. Looking forward as always to your Christmas! Enjoy your summer. Lisa@ Sweet Tea N' Salty Air
ReplyDeleteLove your patio, and your fairy garden is precious! I plan to do another fairy garden this year. Thanks for linking up with us at the #GatheringofFriendsLinkParty 2
ReplyDeleteYour patio is gorgeous. I love it when people are I afraid of color. 😀
ReplyDeleteI meant “unafraid” of color. Lol
ReplyDeleteThis does look pretty Debbie. Love what you have done :) Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Creative Mondays. Have a great weekend and we hope to see you Tomorrow.
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