Chickadee Home Nest: August 2013

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Versatile Blue and White, Part II

Late last summer (yes! almost a year ago!) I did a fancy table in our screened porch in blue and white HERE. I then changed only the napkins and the small centerpiece to see how very versatile (and lovely!) blue and white is—it stands on its own, or it’s a foundation for a shot of another color.

So here’s a glimpse of last year’s blue and white table, in the evening ~

I left all the crystal and silver elements, and the following morning did the switcheroo to red. I love red, white, and blue, which is usually a very casual/patriotic look, and I wanted to see a more formal table with the same colors ~

Then, the switch went to yellow, also a traditional combination, but again with all the same components.

The morning light was lovely, and played out in beautiful shadows.

What colors do you like to add to blue and white? I remember now that I did one with brown too, and probably others…

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

A Summer Rain—from the Porch

On a Saturday morning a couple of weeks ago we woke up to [more] rain, but it was a hard-enough-to-hear rain that makes you want to stay in bed all day and just listen to it. I admit it…I did do a little bit of that, but then I was anxious to get out to the front porch to enjoy it in a different way.

One of the good things in life is having a front porch—with a swing—and sitting on that swing, warm cup of coffee in hand, listening to the rain and watching as the drops hit the ground and make their own little splashes.

Listen….do you hear it?! Do you hear the quiet??

Yes, siree! It was some awesome sort of summer rain! No thunder, no lightning, just sweet, sweet rain.

My wellies, jacket, and umbrella at the ready, in case I decide to venture out for a walk. Do you have rain boots? If you do, what do you like about them? Do you wear them often? I love mine! In fact, I find them kind of freeing—I can walk anywhere, through anything, without getting my feet or pants wet or the back of my pants splashed!

One of my favorite mugs—from Starbucks—was perfect for my morning on the porch.

And as I enjoyed the rain, I enjoyed our porch, taking the time to enjoy the little “vignettes” that are often overlooked.

This old crate that I’ve had for so long and use so often. Not a clue where/when I got it, but it sure has been enjoyed!

I’ve already mentioned this geranium this year—it’s been absolutely beautiful! It’s hard to tell in the picture, but the red is a black red; the flowers look almost like velvet. The wicker table? A fabulous auction find!

And the “painted” geranium—see how it looks like each petal has brushstrokes? Another favorite this year that I’ve mentioned before. I’m going to try to keep them over the winter in the garage. We’re in Ohio—any advice on how to do that? I would love, love, love to have these again next year.

P.S. After this sweet reprieve on our porch my husband and I ventured out in the rain—yes, I in my wellies—to a nearby town that has wonderful antique shops. Before wellies I may not have been too interested in that, but have wellies, will go out!

Are you a rain lover? Do you venture out in it? And if you own rain boots do you love them and wonder why you didn’t buy them longer ago like I do?!