I went outside this morning to take photos of my backyard progress. It was so humid my glasses fogged up and my knees went weak. But I got a few shots before the the sticky heat drove me inside to climate controlled air. Here they are.
My piece de resistance! Jesse helped me move this VERY HEAVY old pedestal sink from the basement into the backyard, and I planted it with inpatiens and some hangy green stuff. Vann had the sink when we married. I have no idea where he got it. I think I have mentioned in the past that Vann was somewhat of a hoarder. I have always wanted to make a planter or bird bath out of it, but some folks I know claimed that would be redneck tacky. What do you think? Tacky or cool?
The plants are still suffering a little repotting shock, but they should fill out and look great in a day or two.
I set up a little bird-feeding station, and watched the nuthatches enjoy it until roosting time yesterday. Then Old Red Tail the Squirrel came sometime and messed everything up. I knew he was going to do it because I saw him sneaking around the bottom of the table just before I stopped watching.
Dilbert Dirthead says Hey!
...as does his soulmate Molly Mulch.
I've had this stepping stone for a long time. I think it came from Tuesday Morning.
Added a few more thrift store plates.
Old Hen and Little Biddies on the back porch
Beautiful Rose O' Sharon
Now let's go over to BEVERLY'S BLOG to see what's up for Pink Saturday.
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On 06/23/2012, Linda said ...
It made a very cool planter.
I have been fighting a raccoon that has tore all my plants up. Bought new soil for my pots and they destory verything at night.
On 06/23/2012, Joanne said ...
You have purely outdone yourself, gardenwise. I love it! Can I come live at your house?
On 06/23/2012, Donna said ...
Love your planter and I didn't realize it was a sink until you pointed it out! Your yard is looking great in all this heat. Stay cool!
Hugs,
Donna
On 06/23/2012, Jan S. said ...
Dilbert and Molly are a hoot, and the sink is just great!
On 06/23/2012, LaurieC said ...
I totally love the sink as a planter - it's wonderful!
You can also come to my house and come up with some fun ideas!
On 06/23/2012, Pat S. said ...
Your sink is very cool!!!! I would love it in my house,Vann had good taste. Glad your fibromonster has calmed down.
On 06/23/2012, Cutiestfriend said ...
Absolutely gorgeous! Happy pink Saturday.
Come and see my PINK entry, when you get a chance, thanks!
On 06/24/2012, Helen in Switzerland said ...
The planter is lovely - anything but tacky - bet you couldn't do tacky if you tried Susan!
On 06/24/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
Lovely plantings and a charming variety of pots, china, and faces in your garden. The sink is lovely! I wonder if it would look even better peeking out from a surrounding of green and/or flowering plants. Sort of House in the Roses style, if you've ever seen that blog.
I'm playing catch-up today as yesterday was a lost medical day (see your email). Happily, AMIL seems a bit better today.
Hugs!
On 06/24/2012, Kai said ...
Oh, WOW!!!! Your backyard is as beautiful and inviting as the INSIDE of your home! I just love what you did, & I'll be right over to admire it & have a cup of coffee out there. Sigh ... don't I WISH?
On 06/24/2012, Leah H. said ...
I hate when it is humid:( You have beautiful flowers..
Visiting for Pink Saturday- hope you can stop by..
http://www.sweetposh.info/2012/06/pink-swimsuit.html
On 06/25/2012, Helen said ...
Definitely cute sink as planter....not even close to tacky (unlike if Vann had a toilet stored down in the basement and you hauled that up to plant:)
On 06/26/2012, Amy said ...
Love the planter. Very cool! I want one, too.
On 06/27/2012, Mary Jo said ...
I really like your sink as a planter --- and the little green plant that trails is called Creeping Jenny. It also makes a great ground cover and here in NC is overwinters if our winter is not too severe. Each planter needs a "thriller, filler and a spiller!"
Looks like you have done that with your impatients and creeping jenny!
On 06/29/2012, austine said ...
I don't think it is tacky at all. I think it is creative and looks fantastic.
On 07/13/2012, julie said ...
Love the sink!
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