Saturday, September 15, 2012

Planting and Painting

The last couple of weeks, I've slowly gotten out of "beach mode", and started thinking of Fall.
Here's a quick plant pot I did in the foyer a couple of weeks ago and forgot to show you.
I'd bought two Crotons to put in the outside urns, but it was so hot, I didn't want to deal with them at the time...so, I brought one into the house and made a quick arrangement by putting it into an old McCoy planter, adding some Nandina, Lantana and Sassafras to fill in around the Croton. 
A decorative acorn and two books with Fall-ish colors finish the look.
Since then, I've planted the crotons, but I need to add some mums, etc. to the urns, so they aren't "blog ready" yet. 

 The last couple of days, we've been working on a painting project I've been putting off for years...

 Here's a hint of what I'm doing...
...well, actually, what Hubby and I are doing. 
Hubby did the hard part...moving and sanding the kitchen island, and I'm doing the staining and painting. 
I'll show you how it looks on the next post.

 Hope y'all have a great weekend,
Hugs,
Babs
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13 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 15, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Love the planter, it looks amazing. Can't wait to see the island, beautiful style. Hugs, Marty

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  2. SuzanSeptember 15, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Neat paper weight (?) acorn!!
    So fun to change out plants for FALL :-}}

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 15, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Can't wait to see that island transformed Babs!!

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  4. RonSeptember 15, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Love the acorn, of course.

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  5. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRSeptember 15, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Babs, I love crotons for fall. Yours looks really pretty. Can't wait to see your island!!

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  6. Blondie's JournalSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    The planter is so pretty and nothing says fall more than acorns! I can't wait to see the island! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. On Crooked CreekSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Babs,
    Love the hues of your planter! Now, that island looks like a lot of work, dear friend! Enjoy the process!!! I'll be back for the reveal!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  8. SarahSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    What a project! You two are industrious.
    Eager to see the finished project.

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  9. OliveSeptember 16, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    The island will be lovely I just know it. Isn't the weather great-we have all the windows open.

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  10. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    The planter looks lovely! Those crotons add a nice touch of color!
    That island looks like a big project! I bet it looks awesome with its new finish!

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  11. Savannah GrannySeptember 16, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Babs, your croaton is beautiful. I have a couple that I need to plant.
    You have made me think that they may be beautiful in the house for a bit.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Hugs, Ginger

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  12. Pinky at Designs by PinkySeptember 16, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Love the planter. I didn't know you could grow crotons INSIDE!!!! I love them so may try that! We are moving in 2 weeks so I am PACKING and can't decorate.............YET:):) XO, Pinky

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  13. An Oasis in the DesertSeptember 16, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    The mixture in the planter looks so pretty, Babs. Oh, you are such a tease with that little glimpse of your island -- can't wait to see the end result!

    CAS

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