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Who knew that planning for landscape can be so difficult.  I truly am jealous of landscape architects and their level of knowledge about plantings and layering of live materials.  I am currently scouring nurseries in the So. Cal area looking for the perfect pieces to add to my garden now that the pool project is almost complete.  We need trees like crazy that will shield us from nosy passersby but keep their leaves for year round green and such.   Needless to say I have bought not one tree but many varieties of Hydrangea have made it home with me for my shade garden.  I love the Magnolia trees and I think I finally found the one I was searching for with the pink flower.. now the question is where to put her and should I buy more than one?  Any advice is greatly appreciated as I know there are some really great gardeners out there with a wealth of knowledge (please share).  Here are a few of the beautiful things I have come across in the past weeks while trying to find just the right thing!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend full of relaxing in your garden!

 I adore the snowball plants and although mine did not bloom as I had wanted it to this year I am holding out hope for the next time!

As always a few things I discovered this week..

Making these no matter what

I think mercury is my new favorite..

Perfect for poolside lounging

If your looking for inspiration for summer dinner parties this is always a favorite

Arriving home from a long trip can be bitter sweet.  I love traveling and seeing amazing things but I love being at home with my family more so.  I was so glad to get back to the California sunshine and my sweeties!  I am spending the day getting up to speed, organizing and answering emails and messages!  Looking forward to sharing our buying trip with you and some of the amazing pieces and places we found!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!  I spent some much needed time just relaxing and working on planning my trip.  This time we will not be visiting Giverny, but our last visit was so fun and beautiful I thought I would share it with you today.  My garden has been on my mind lately as I am going to have to start fresh once we are finished with the pool.  I cannot wait to gather more ideas from the beautiful gardens on our upcoming visit.  

Oh my goodness it has been quite a week and we are getting geared up for a busy weekend too!  I am wishing for this type of tranquility but it is not in the cards!  What are you up to this weekend?

Next week look for some additional changes here on the blog.  I am looking forward to starting up a series or two and you might notice some physical changes here and there too!

One garden mystery I love is what will come back year after year.. somethings are planted and never return but my favorites are the ones that keep coming back and surprising me each year.  It is like opening a door to a beautiful space that is always changing.  

I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned.  We have nothing planned which is the most wonderful thing of all I think.  This way I can take my time in the morning thinking of things to do while I day dream...

I have been day dreaming about a well kept garden for the past week.  We have begun our latest project here and all of the trees are gone and a giant hole is dug in the back.  We will be adding new and planting what seems like a uncountable number of shrubs and flowers eventually but for now I am so sad to miss the joy of a beautiful Spring...  This mature space seems so tranquil!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!  Enjoy the coming of Spring!

Okay I am ready- when is Spring arriving?  We have been working on the plans for our backyard for weeks and I think we may have gotten it all taken care of..  now the really hard part begins - starting the project and loosing all of the beauty of Spring out there.  I am sure the result will be amazing when we can afford the actual plants but until then it may be a little barren!  I love love this piece and I may have to add a little something out there like this to keep me happy!

Also, be sure to check out One Kings Lane tonight for the Seahouse Design Sale!!

Why is it if we just hide away our to do list is still waiting there when we return?  I wish to hide away here for a few days and come back to everything already taken care of!  Is anyone going to come with me?  

Wishing you a wonderful Saturday!

Just a little something to help me relax... did it work for you too?  Well, it won't be for long- we had a wonderful first day on our One Kings Lane sale and it is off to packing up all of those goodies for me!  

I hope you are enjoying the long weekend - I know we are going to need the extra day around here, so I am very thankful for it.