One Day of Summer Temperatures

We had one day where the temperature reached 27C (80F).....and it was lovely!  Today's high will be 14C (57F)....with rumour of a risk of frost overnight!!  Welcome to Prince Edward Island weather.....enuf said.

Mr. Seventies took advantage of the warm day to install a retractable gate across the back steps....so Clancy can be on the deck with us.  After installation - we discovered she can get underneath the mesh!  Ugh.  We'll need to put a board down to prevent that from happening....she's too smart for her own good...

He worked under the close supervision of one Miss Clancy Mae....scheming likely how she can crawl underneath....

Mr. Seventies also mowed the lawns for the first time this season....tough going in places....with all the rain we've been having,  the grass was super long......then he put two coats of stain on the small deck & back steps....

Today there are boards on the pool deck that need replacing....he plans to do that & power wash the deck before staining..... likely on Sunday as the temps warm up again then....

I had planned to set out the wicker furniture....may wait until Saturday to do that.  At the end of last summer I tossed the furniture covers in the trash....they were torn & had seen better days!  This set of covers arrived....I haven't opened them yet.....will do that once we have the furniture in place.  The coffee table cover is not required....there isn't one with our set.....not that we would have room for it...

This set is heavy duty waterproof material & had great reviews.....I considered placing a rug on the small deck....under the furniture....but from experience know it doesn't work well.....especially when it rains & the rug gets wet!  Nothing worse than having a wet rug underneath.....until it dries out.

So I thought better of it...and will forgo that idea....

I so wanted to place a gazebo in one corner of the pool deck....but after Mr. Seventies measuring the area...there just isn't enough room!  Our daughter has one on her deck with shades that pull down to give protection.....she had the same issue we have....the sun doesn't just shine overhead.....but hits all sides of you.  Even a large patio umbrella doesn't help...as it only provides shade directly above you....the umbrella on the small deck works great for us there ........

It gets so hot on the pool deck....people usually don't sit out there too long after swims in the pool.  Mr. Seventies attempted to think up a solution he could build....but then there would be no room for chairs.....defeats the purpose!  I'd love to have a waterproof seating there!  

Because the pool deck falls within the legal size limit allowed in our area....we couldn't have gone any larger when he built the deck & walls surrounding the pool.....our home has always come with challenges.....

I'm still wracking my brain...a seating area may work for those who want to warm up once out of the pool....but I don't sit out there in the heat.....

My old tin stars were looking a bit beat up....(they hang on the deck walls).......I laid them on a couple of boards and dug out a can of spray paint....

They're not perfect....but they look a bit better....will get a year or two more out of them....

Wal Mart garden centre is selling hanging baskets...I purchased one & hung one a bird feeder bracket.....wishing I had room to hang a couple more....not doable tho - the hanging pots are too big.....

I would love to place some planted flowers in pots on the small deck....but know from experience there just isn't enough room!  It's a small deck (8'x11') ....when the wicker furniture is placed on it....and people...planted pots get in the way.....and in full sun out on the pool deck....even with daily waterings...nothing survives & besides I'm not into babysitting flower pots!

My new garden flags arrived from Temu....this one is hung at the front of the house.....with a different flag to be hung at the back walkway.....the holder is pretty rusty so today I plan to lay it on a board in the storage shed & give it a couple of coats of fresh paint....I'll share that one in a few days....

And look who is sitting pretty on the front steps.....Miss Giddy Goose....already for her first strawberry  social!! She will need to be set inside when the front step gets a new coat of stain....or on windy/rainy days....can't wait to dress her up for fall/Hallowe'en!!

I picked another bouquet of tulips....we have such an assortment of varieties & colours....(I  trimmed that one tall tulip down a bit).......

That is about all the happenings going on here....at least it's going to be sunny...so there is that!

Have an awesome day wherever you are & thanks so much for sharing a bit of your day with me!

Til next time.....

Long Weekend Happenings

 

Wishing everyone a very Happy Victoria Day!  The weather has been beautiful for the long weekend!  A few days ago we took our little grand daughter & Clancy to Summerside.....Mr. Seventies wanted to pick up a few more cement paw prints for the walkway to connect the gardens....they are available at Kool Breeze greenhouse.....

And....we are still 3-4 paw print stones short!  We'll make a quick trip again to grab a few more...Mr. Seventies has been busy setting the new paw prints in place....digging a trench & once they are laid he will add black mulch around them......

The paw print pavers come in two sizes......we prefer the smaller ones & they have quite a few available at the garden centre there....

With grand daughter & Clancy in tow....we perused the garden centre....Clancy Mae was quite the star shopper!!  Everyone stopped & wanted to pet & chat about her....with grand daughter telling everyone one "her name is Clancy Mae" and that she was Mimi & Grampie's puppy!

Mr. Seventies got straight to work digging the trench & getting it ready.....

The pavement path connects from the front lawn pavers around the right side of the house.....to the back of the house.....

The tulips are popping up more & more each day....we plan to plant a number of different varieties this fall....spring is such a magical time.....

This is a "double tulip"......is it not gorgeous?  It almost looks like a peony blossom....but it's tulips....I hope to have a few more in different colours planted this fall....they are a show stopper....

We enjoyed lunch at one of grand daughter's favourite burger joints.....since we had Clancy with is...we ate el fresco...it was a gorgeous, warm day to be outside....afterwards she & I took a quick browse around the thrift store there......grand daughter is a great little shopper....and this thrift store location is packed with various items.....way more than the location here....

The first thing to catch my eye....was this vase!

Does it look familiar?  I almost bought it a second time for daughter.....but she has a number of vases on hand already.  Mine does a beautiful job of holding my faux tulips...

We kept going & found a few more treasures....like this large soup tureen...

I know these pieces are popular with collectors....I think it is called Fire King....

These pie keeps come in handy for storing any type of pie....

This was a great collection of pottery mugs.....they were sold separately rather than in a set...but they are the size of mug I prefer...

A couple of paintings.....there was a huge selection of paintings & prints.....

I wish I had picked up these Christmas decor storage totes.....they were only $6 each!!

There was a large selection dedicated to Christmas decor only.....I probably should have gotten this wreath to use at the back door....but we will be going back to Summerside to pick up more paw print pavers & I'll take a much longer visit at the thrift store...

I could see this piece attached to a wreath....with a large bow & maybe wooden star(s) added....

And speaking of wreaths.....remember the fall wreath I had ordered through a seller on Etsy?  This one to refresh your memory....

For whatever reason.....my order was cancelled!  It annoys me when sellers on Etsy either no longer have item (yet it is still listed for sale).....of they may have closed their store but still have items listed for sale...

Anyhow....I found a second choice of fall wreath....fingers crossed this seller is able to ship it...I actually like it more than my first choice....my order is confirmed....but not yet shipped...

Clancy Mae "endured" a quick spa treatment.....complete with a bath & ear cleaning....

The raincoat I ordered arrived.....and it fits great!  Hopefully the weather will continue to be sunny & she won't need it too much....

Typical of dachshunds.....she does not like rain or wind....

Since tulips are popping up every day.....I picked a pretty bouquet & took an additional one to daughter's for an enjoyable barbecue & visit....

I hope you are enjoying a long weekend wherever you are....it's cooler here today than it had been previously....but the sun is out & it's not raining!

Join me later today I'll be sharing over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday.....

Have an awesome day!!

Till next time.....

Greenhouse & Country Market Visit

It had stopped raining for a day or so...we thought it was time to visit a local greenhouse & country market....and Clancy Mae made the trek with us.....she enjoys going in the SUV.....

I had sent updated photos to her breeder.....who is thrilled Clancy is looking & doing so great...and growing!  She claimed she was a "Princess" while still with her & I can so see that!!  She is a bit of a Diva....and very strong willed...(aka stubborn)......

Today is the anniversary of Liesel's passing, one year ago.  Her loss still has its impact on us.  We are blessed to have Clancy...and as much work as a puppy is....she is so worth it!  Mr. Seventies cals her my "velcro dog".....

Rest in peace our precious girl....you are loved & missed beyond words....

While the weather has been wet & windy for the past few weeks....the greenhouses are getting fully stocked & ready....the fish have not been added to the pond yet....I suspect it has to warm up a bit yet...

While Mr. Seventies & Clancy checked out the flowers and shrubs....I browsed the market....and crushing on these hand made bird houses.....the one on the front far right is my favourite...the roof is awesome....

These hooked rugs are gorgeous....I'd love to have one for in front of my sink...but suspect a puppy might fall in love with it .... a bit too much....this rooster one tho....

 

My second favourite rug....they had a great selection of mats this year....how's this for some pretty spring time lovelies.....

I purchased the rug in our front entry from the Market a couple of years ago....and am still loving it.....they didn't have any this size this year tho....

And these hooked cushions.....gorgeous....the little bee one is my favourite.....

Some pretty mugs.....the maple leaf ones are just in time for Canada Day on July 1st....

I love the pattern on these pieces....Inspired Living carries these as well...... for about the same prices...I can't decide if the flowers are lupins or lavender....

How awesome is this stove .....they were in the process of getting it set up & decorated for the summer...

This adorable canvas is not for sale....but I'm obsessed with it....such a fun piece ........nothing better than kids, ice cream and dogs!!

The ladies at the market were obsessed with Clancy....she certainly is a star!!  They had no problem with her being in the shop....and she enjoyed her outing!

Mr. Seventies had a load of compost delivered for the gardens....she was such a huge help....thoroughly enjoyed rides in the wheelbarrow!

I've mentioned on here my love of fall.....Hallowe'en in particular....likely too many times!  I was scrolling around Etsy.....when I came across this amazing wreath!   I could not resist....and is 22" large size sealed the deal....I ordered it!  The crafter/seller is located in Canada & offered free shipping....win-win!

I have one gorgeous Hallowe'en wreath currently......although due to our fall weather & winds could never hang one on the front door!   But I can find homes for them inside...... no problem.  How adorable is this guy!!  I will share photos when he arrives.....

UGH!!!  Update* - So the seller on Etsy cancelled the order!!  Not sure why sellers do this!!   So annoying! If they no longer have an item available - take down the listing!!  

Disappointing for certain....but there are many other sellers on Etsy!!  

I also chose this PB dupe on Amazon for the main bedroom  (I was able to use my gift cards).....rather than the one I shared previously....I'm hoping this colour will work!  I do plan to fold my PB quilt at the bottom of the bed though.....so fingers crossed everything will look summery....(I'm convinced we will get summer)....what are your thoughts on this quilt set?  It really does give off PB vibes....for a fraction of the price....

Today, the weather looks promising....our little grand daughter (complete with garden gloves)  will be on hand  to assist her Grampie with yard work!  We can't seem to get out of this rain/shower pattern we are in....with very cool weather.  When we do get a sunny day......with temperatures warm enough to work in.....we take full advantage of it!

There is no rush to open the pool & get it up and running....we know a couple of neighbours who have theirs opened.....but why run it if you can't enjoy it?  Our water is still clear....so until the temperatures warm up....we're holding off.   I may decide to put a few pots with flowers on the small deck...but am in no rush to babysit them everyday....with risk of frost still a problem....and rain...I've got lots of time.

The guy who delivered the compost said he has many orders....but it has been too wet to deliver wet soils or compost....the landscaping companies are having the same issue this year....

That is about all the news from here....hopeful you have great weather where you are.  And if so....can you send some our way? 

Much appreciated.

Til next time.....