Appetizers and Bubbly

Garden parties are fun! I made a goal to host at least one ladies garden party this summer. 

As I told you last time that I kicked off the summer by hosting a little appetizers afternoon time with some bubbly. Few good friends came over and we ended up hanging out all night. Wine, cheese, good music and conversations. I am such a homebody so chilling at home feels good to me. 

I snapped some pictures of the food since I had just received my new lens for my camera in the mail. Oh how much fun is this nifty fifty! Especially up-close....Enjoy!

Happy Hump Day!

Bryn

This post was linked up with Savy Southern Style

Anderson Grant and

Finding Silver Pennies

Spring Has Sprung

Finally..... The weather is cooperating with us.... The winter was long and harsh and as a new dog owner brutal! Not only was I training an energetic puppy but I had to walk the little fellah everyday since my backyard was filled with snow and little paths only do so much. His short little legs couldn't handle it! It was a funny sight actually. Now He is outside in the yard all day long watching over the house and greeting bypassers. We still go to the dog park to socialize and exercise and maybe soon to swim. Anyways, Hubby and my 2 sons went to England this weekend and left me home alone. I was in great company obviously since Nugget follows me everywhere. On Saturday I woke up to this beautiful weather...it was warm and sunny and absolutely gorgeous and what better things to do than do some planting

The focus was mostly on the entryway since the yard hadn't been cleaned up but I think curb appeal is so important and makes the house more beautiful for everyone. I got a mix of flowers. No greens as I usually do since I know I am going to kill those Pansies and then I can fill in with some greenery! No I don't have a green thumb although I try hard and I am getting so much better! 

My new "favorite" flower Ranunculus 

Pansies and Daisies and a little bit of Forget Me Not 

Pretty-ing up the Garage door area with some colors

And the shed area

Looks like a Shabby Shed....

One big planter in the back to start out with! I am so incredibly lucky to have a helper with me at all times :-)

This is my favorite picture....I painted the planter some time ago and made it look shabby. Then I left it out one winter and it got weatherized....Is that a word?

Anyhow, hope your weekend was pleasant and if you like this post hit the "LIKE" button for me or share! 

Thanks 

Bryn

Friday's Cuteness

Happy Friday!

Bryn

Summer Blog Party

Cheers to another year of Stina's blogparty!
Last year I linked up with Stina Saem and it was so much fun to take a peek at other people's yards or balcony areas...Here is my post from last year if you are curious: Blog Party 2012 (just click on the link)
This year I am showing you the front of my house...the area where I usually spend less time in, but I recently moved my old bench to the front and placed it under the Oak tree and I have been enjoying the afternoons in the shade watching the neighbors walk/run/bike by...So here you go...This is my contribution to another year of Stina's Summer Garden Party!

I found a cracked egg in one of the flowerbeds...always so much fun to study nature. I snuck out at dusk and took these...

Hope You Enjoyed Visiting My Front Oasis

Bryn