Friday, September 16, 2011

Shabby Chic ~ dans le jardin ~

Shabby chic is not just for decorating indoors - let's not forget the garden! It only takes a little careful planning to acheive that "wild, untamed" look of a shabby chic garden. Plant a variety of flowers randomly, and if you're not sure what to plant - you can't go wrong with roses! Lots and lots of roses!  Old-fashioned favorites such as hollyhocks, lilacs, hydrangeas and peonies are also wonderful for a shabby chic "look."  So, while this season is winding down, it's still not too late to add a little shabby chic touch to the garden...or dream about your plans for next year's!


This photo courtesy HGTV:  HERE

Many of your chippy, rusty, weathered containters can easily be transported to the garden to be used for container plants, such as lavender and other herbs, impatience, pansies, daisies and geraniums. Use buckets, wire baskets lined with moss, chipped clay pots, old wheelbarrows or a child's little red wagon they've outgrown. Do you have an unused, spare kitchen chair? Perfect! Paint it white or pale grey and, if you want, you can even cut a hole in the seat in which to place a pot of flowers. Two great shabby chic colors I've used are Dove White by Valspar and Table Linen White available at Wal Mart.





You may want to add a cozy place to enjoy your gardening efforts, kick off your shoes, relax with a good book and a soothing cup of tea!



Until next time, enjoy the last few days of summer in your shabby chic garden, as we all look forward to autumn!

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20 comments:

  1. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️September 16, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I adore a shabby chic garden. Your pictures are beautiful!

    Dee

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  2. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog, Dee! Happy weekend to you!
    Cindy

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  3. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Oh wow, Cindy, this post is SOOO beautiful!!! I love everything, especially that picket fence with the flowers and the Oh-la-la hammock!!! Thank you SO much for coming to the party and linking up!!

    XO
    Cindy

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  4. JingleSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful garden!

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  5. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Cindy, I know, isn't that picket fence to die for? I wish it was in my yard!! Thanks for the comment!

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  6. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Thank you, Jingle! Happy weekend to you!

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 16, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    What wonderful ideas! I see some things that would work really well for Fall, too! ♥

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  8. Heather JacobSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    wow what a divine garden I can tell you have a passion for nature ... gardening is one of my passions also ... nature is a wonderful teacher I feel ... your roses, and all the beautiful touches you give to everything is just awesome ... hugz all the way from Australia x

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  9. Heaven's WalkSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    *SIGH*......! What beautiful photos - and wonderful ideas! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  10. Heather JacobSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    back again to have another peep !!!! I am a follower now and I will be back for sure... hugz x

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  11. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Thank you, Heather! So happy to see you again!!

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  12. Honey at 2805September 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    What great inspirational ideas for a shabby chic garden!

    Thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday. You are an asset to making the party a success. I appreciate you and I hope you will make this a weekly stop.

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  13. EllenSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Oh these photos are making me wish it was spring rather than fall. To lay in that gorgeous hammock with a book would suit me fine.
    I am your newest follower.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  14. Gayle Page-RobakSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Your imagery is heartwarming and awesome...love it!

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  15. Lynne MoncrieffSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    What gorgeous photographs.
    Thank you so much for sharing.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  16. 2amscrapperSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Stopping by from Cindy's Oh La La Link Party. Beautiful photos of gorgeous garden spots.

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  17. Janice Kay SchaubSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I have been collecting some pictures to post rather like these........I just love the roses and the things for the garden, antiques of different sorts. I use them myself when I can. I am looking for a nice mirror to use outside. great post
    Janice

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