Monday, July 11, 2011

A New Path

Hello Darlings,

Our cottage/shed has its front path done.  It was a labor of love and hard work, but being able to see everything falling in its place, has been very rewarding.  I can't wait to see the plants mature and cover the bed.  Here are the project's photos...Enjoy!


                                         (Click photos to enlarge)
In the beginning...

Taking a little break!

A long way to go...



Believe it or not, I (Wendy, not hubby) cut and removed all the dirt
from this path: 30'L X 4" W X 4" D
It's ready for gravel!
Hooray!!!

Gravel coming right up...

...and right down!



The planting has begun, and the summer heat
does not stop.

Right side almost done

It was very pleasant to see butterflies
and hummingbirds coming to the garden
as we were still planting.

It was also a delight to see a double
rainbow while we were working.

This is a little lady mouse called Miguelina.
She's our new addition to the path.

And here it is...
Miguelina's Cottage Garden

Have a wonderful week!

Lots of Love,

I am joining ...

Cielo for Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Kim for Wow Us Wednesday

Rob & Laurie for Wicked Awesome Wednesday

Keren for Whatever You Want Wednesday

Tracie for Cottage Flora Thursday

Cindy for Show and Tell Friday

Sandy for Vintage Video

SJ for Creative Blogger's Party & Hop

Thank you for hosting!

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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    WOW! That is beautiful, Wendy! You and your hubby worked hard to make your dream a reality!

    I've been blessed with a husband like that as well! I have to pinch myself sometimes just to make sure I'm not still dreaming:)

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  2. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Can I live there? Love it! Thanks for sharing!
    Miss Kathy

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  3. Ricki TreleavenJuly 11, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    What an amazing job y'all did! :D Your shed is adorable!

    ~RJ

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  4. Red Rose AlleyJuly 11, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Hello,
    I saw you on Art @ Home. I just love your side bar, and the pink rose at the top is beautiful. I love roses, especially red. I like old world decor, but I am a bit of a Victorian at heart, like you. Me and my daughters just started a new blog, and we would love it if you could visit us and follow. I would enjoy coming back to visit with you and seeing all your creative ideas. Hope to hear from you, and have a sweet day.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  5. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 12, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Dearest Wendy,

    Wow, hats off to the both of you! That was hard work, considering the time of year and the amount of grass you had to scoop off for doing what you planned to do. Miquelina has it easy... and claiming her garden seems not fair!
    Enjoy it; it looks almost like a fairytale.

    Lots of love,

    Mariette

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  6. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Hi Wendy! Oh, this looks fabulous! The walkway is so pretty flanked with your plants and the little house - darling! I just love this.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  7. KatieJuly 12, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    this is an absolutely amazing transformation! i love the curves of the path and flower beds, so creative! thank you for sharing this, it brings such motivation and inspiration :) i know you must smile so big every time you see it, well done!

    katie@little things bring smiles

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  8. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJuly 12, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Wendy, your cottage/shed is so pretty. I wish I had one. Thanks for stopping by our blog and becoming a follower.
    Barb

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  9. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Wendy, Yall sure worked hard, and it has surely paid off, this is amazing,looks fantastic! I love the photo's, thanks for sharing,I want to tackle our landscaping.
    Love your playlist!
    I'm visiting from WOW us Wed.(new follower)I'm just staying in the kitchen entirely to much.
    ~JO
    LazyonLoblolly

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  10. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comJuly 13, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    This is fantastic, what a great job. Love the little shed, it looks like a fairytale cottage!

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  11. JeanetteJuly 13, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Love the shed! We have a one year old granddaughter who I am planning to make a garden house for the children and me to play in. I have a couple of years to get it done and I'm sure to have more grandchildren by then. What a lucky lady.

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  12. Jenny @ Faith + PearlJuly 14, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    So pretty!! Yall did a wonderful job!

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  13. Donna HeberJuly 14, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Wendy,

    I just love the new path to your shed. Aren't you thrilled to have it completed? I can't wait to see the plants in bloom.

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  14. Glimpses of GloryJuly 14, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Wow! great job! The new path really establishes the shed!

    glimpsesofglory-karen.blogspot.com/

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  15. THE VERANDA HOUSEJuly 14, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    HI WENDY WOW !!! YOUR LITTLE ROSE COTTAGE IS JUST SO ADORABLE TO IS NOT A SHED HOUSE IS A LITTLE ROSE COTTAGE,WHEN THE GARDEN BLOMM IT WILL BE AND ENCHANTED GARDEN.BEST OF ALL I LOVE TO SEE YOU WORKING TOGETHER WITH YOUR HUSBAND THAT IS A GREAT THING!!! MY PRINCE FROG AND I JUST CELEBRATED OUR 26 WEDDING ANNIVERASY,IN A SMPLE WAY BY THE SEA AND THE BIG TREES ,WE KNOW GODS PRECENCE WAS THERE WITH THE TWO OF US.I LOVE YOUR MIUSIC SO SOUL TOUCHING..THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTIFUL PART OF YOUR LIFE I WILL PRAY THAT YOUR ANNIVERSERY BE FULL OF BLESSINGS...SANDRA

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  16. Fishtail CottageJuly 14, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    oh my, i'm speachless! it's so dreamy! thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's! xoxo, tracie

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  17. KarieJuly 14, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Oh how adorable! Love the little pathway to the darling house. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  18. ted and bunnyJuly 15, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    just came over to say hi, and thanks for following my blog xx

    Love the path- here, we would call it a "country garden" path and plant it with billowing English cottage garden flowers either side

    Have a wonderful weekend, and look forward to meeting again
    x

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  19. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 15, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Wendy,
    OMG!! I am green or should I say pink, with envy!! This is just the most delightfully charming little cottage i have ever seen!!
    It is stunning!! I would so love one of these for myself to have as a studio/Craft Room!!
    You are so lucky and that guy of yours is definitely a keeper!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  20. ElzieJuly 15, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    What a great job you've done with your shed front. Amazing it's the same area, lol.

    You have a nice blog. I must put it to my favorites!!

    Hope you have a nice Friday.
    Love Elzie in Sweden

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  21. BettyJuly 15, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Hi Wendy, thank you for stopping ShabbyTeaParty and commenting. This is such a sweet little cottage, love the garden path and pink door. Can't wait to see the inside...... a shabby decorated little dollhouse getaway????? Hugs,

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  22. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 16, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Wendy, I just love your adorable little cottage; cute as a button! I think I could move right in. The little path looks wonderful and what a fabulous job you and your hubby made of it. Congrats! Enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  23. Angie@Echoes of LaughterJuly 17, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Wow! Your cottage is so pretty and that new path is just perfect! What a beautiful space to have...you are so lucky! Angie xo

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  24. CharlotteJuly 18, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    What a cute garden shed. I have a 'playhouse' that I keep my yard sale finds in. I wish I had more of a green thumb! :-)

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  25. My Cottage CharmJuly 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Oh Wendy that little cottage is adorable..I want one! :)
    Thanks for your comment on my pics...I can't wait until I learn some more..I just wish I had more hours in a day!
    Have a great week
    Missy

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  26. GardenOfDaisiesJuly 18, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    What a wonderful little winding path leading to the cottage.

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  27. My Shabby Streamside StudioJuly 18, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    YOU KNOW I LOVE THIS!


    Thanks SO MUCH for joining the summer "Vintage Video"!

    xo

    Sandy

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  28. DiannJuly 19, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    What a totally charming little cottage! So sweet. And your new pathway is wonderful. You have been very busy!!

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  29. La Petite GalleryJuly 20, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Glad I stopped by again to look at that beautiful project. My comment wasn't there. Hope this one makes it to you. Beautiful Job. yvonne

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  30. Elizabeth and Gary July 20, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Perfectly Beautiful. A very special cottage indeed. I love everything about it...
    Now for my big whine...(I want one too)LOL
    Have a sweet day, Elizabeth

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  31. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)July 21, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    The path is wonderful...love how graceful you made it.

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  32. summerland cottageJuly 21, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    This is absolutely enchanting !!!
    So much work but such a blessing for everyone that gets to see it and smile. What a blessing !
    Thank you for sharing Wendy !

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  33. vintage greyMarch 24, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Absolutely beautiful and stunning is your sweet cottage! Loving the pink door!:) xo Heather

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