Ahh sweet summer is finally here (well almost—it will be on Friday) and what better time to talk more about the sweet summer garden than on the edge of summer.
There's an inter-twining of themes when we talk about vintage and upcycled and even the style of Bohemian (or Eclectic) or Cottage because they all have a few common elements. You guessed it, Vintage is the common element throughout. Whether we discuss it in terms of chippy paint, weathered, worn, salvaged, or with a touch of creativity and clever thinking—repurposed and even upcycled—it's still vintage. Or antique, depending on the age.
There's something about a natural, organic patina that has this certain special magic (if you know what I'm talking about leave a comment below!) that can only be achieved with the passage of time. Timeworn. It even has its own word.
Add a blush of sweet pink into the garden greenery and the cottage style begins to take the lead.
The garden of Peggy Kurtz from The Cottage Journal magazine (above & below)
Planter from DIY Show Off
Pink painted chair by Reese on Pinterest
Foot locker planter from Sweet Magnolia Farm
Perfect tea party setup complete with old sewing machine treadle turned table
Pink Dream catcher from Ali Express
Garden art flowers made from old recycled plates, glassware, votives, and rebar (above and below)
Pink and white picket fence bench via pinterest
Pink bicycle, spray painted top to bottom, via Pinterest
Pink wheelbarrow, again, it's amazing what a can of spray paint can do!
Pink garden door
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