The sun is set to make a welcome reappearance this weekend and immediately my thoughts turn to sprucing up our rather neglected garden. This time last year I was tentatively stretching my non-green fingers by planting pots full of vibrant flowers and clearing the borders from weeds and other debris like broken toys and ice cream wrappers that the children casually toss aside despite my admonitions. But this year, in between working and trying my best to keep up with everything else going on (I seem to be getting at least two emails a day from each of my sons’ schools about more things that need to be crammed in before the end of term) I simply haven’t had the time. To be fair, my husband has been doing a good job of mowing the lawn regularly and cutting back the big plants and shrubs, but he tends to leave the prettifying to me. Looking at these pictures, maybe this will be the weekend when I add a few decorative touches like potted flowers, hanging baskets, lanterns and string up some pretty coloured lights.
{Striped hammock from Nordic House}
{Large aged flower pot from Nordic House}
{Garden candle torches from Nordic House}
{Decorative zinc lantern from Nordic House}
{Striped rocking deckchair from Graham and Green}
{Dean St table and armchairs from Graham and Green}
{Solvinden solar-powered lighting chain from Ikea}
{Picture from Ikea}
{Picture from Ikea}
A Spoonful of Style 
Sigh.
The only way I’ve come close is that I’ve sat on that actual deck shown in the Graham and Green picture, although sadly it’s not my house. It did make for a particularly lovely afternoon though.
Oh to have a hammock though. And a sunny kid-free afternoon in which to appreciate it.
Sigh again. Bliss.
Oh wow! When was that? I would love a hammock too although I fear it would be take over by the kids, and filled with toys and sweetie wrappers…
Boo shot for The White Company Christmas catalogue last summer. One of the hottest days of the year and the kids were all cosied up inside in pjs in front of the fire with a model called Santa. Us mums sat outside on the deck in the sunshine. Chaperoning’s so hard sometimes. ๐
The house was amazing. Absolutely gorgeous garden.
LOVE that hammock picture! So inviting – we brought one home this past winter from our trip to Tulum but I have not had a chance to try it out – how sad is that?!?!
I know, that’s the plight of a busy mom. Make sure you get to relax in it very soon! X
Do so love a good old fashioned deck chair. Nice post!
Thank you, I would love one of those in my garden! X
I love the owl table ๐
Me too ๐
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Thank you so much, I’m very honoured. And congratulations on your award. X
Your styling is terrific! The Ikea lights look much more pricey than they truly are! Superb. I love the rocking deckchair what a find ๐ thanks for the tips.
We have two hammocks in our house in France and my children mainly like to fight in them until one falls out and hurts themself…. then they start all over again! Loved your blog post
I’m sure my children would be exactly the same! Thanks so much for your comment and for visiting my blog. X