Friday, October 7, 2011

SNS 102 - Summer's End Garden Party 2011



31 Day series is currently in session. Click HERE  to visit.




Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #102, the multi themed link party! 

* Home Decor
 * Crafts, / Sewing / Recipes
* Theme of the week

Every Fri 7pm  to Sunday 11 pm Pacific.
~ summer's end garden party ~

In spring I challenged you to create a dream feature in your yard.

And here are a few befores and afters of mine.






before and after

My funny little wheelbarrow birdbath oasis is buried under pretty blooms!





before and after

nasty edging is replaced clean curvy cuts








before and after

The weed farm has vacated the premises! And is now a very lovely place to sit.








before and after

Disastrous side beds were topped up with fresh soil and some fun features added in for good measure.

Did you catch the FULL yard reveal I posted yesterday? 

full 2011 yard reveal 

garden pallet walkway


the day the dirt came

What have you created in your own yard this past summer?
Please share in this weekend's third themed linkup!
Next up:
fall mantels

Bring your fabulous fall mantels over next weekend!





upcoming themes - may not be in this order

Click HERE for the master themed linkups list. Add yours anytime!

 
~ SNS blah blah linkup rules ~

 1. DIY home projects only pretty please. Items for sale must be in tutorial form on your blog.

2. Please link back to the party (text or button) within your post. See BUTTONS under main blog header.

3. Only projects new to SNS please. The themed linkup is an exception.

4. By linking up here, you're cool with me featuring you with no additional permission required. Cuz I wanna make you a star. :)

Join us on Facebook this weekend for party highlights!







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30 comments:

  1. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicOctober 7, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I love your curvy new beds and I wish my yard was in shape for a photo shoot. Maybe NEXT fall! I'll enjoy yours now. :)

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  2. ChristineOctober 7, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Hi Donna! Your yard make over is wonderful! Thanks for hosting...

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  3. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 7, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Thanks for hosting this great party, Donna. Still loving that pallet walkway.

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  4. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 7, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting Donna!! Your makeover looks fantastic! :)

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  5. Catherine at Stone and RoseOctober 7, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Thank you for hosting! I am also loving your 31 day series. So interesting and helpful for a lot of us. Our yard came a long way this summer, but it still has a long way to go- it will probably never be finished (I'll probably always be changing things). Thanks again.

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  6. debbie~refreshrestyle.comOctober 7, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Donna your yard looks great and I think your plants loved that wheel barrel. Thanks for hosting and doing the 31 days!
    Debbie

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  7. The Corson CottageOctober 7, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting Donna! Your garden looks great! Carrie

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  8. Vintage HomeOctober 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Have a great Thanks Giving Weekend!

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  9. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyOctober 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Your wheelbarrel of flowers looks awesome! Thanks for having the party!

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  10. GypsyFarmGirlOctober 7, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Your yard looks amazing! Thank you for hosting the Garden Party! I enjoy getting to participate!

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  11. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Donna,

    Your yard is so beautiful! I just moved to a new house on 12 acres. Lots of trees but not much in the way of flower beds. I'll have my work cut out for me next Spring.

    Thanks for the great party each week, and the inspiration!

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  12. Brooke KennyOctober 7, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Thanks for hosting! I love your yard!
    Brooke from babblingsandmore.blogspot.com

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  13. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}October 7, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Your yard looks amazing. My husband is a landscaper and I'm pretty sure he would approve ;) My yard on the other hand.... I'm waiting patiently for all of the shrubbery to mature and grow! Thanks for hosting! Have a great weekend :)

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  14. Artsy VaVaOctober 7, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Your yard looks great! I love the wheelbarrow with the birdhouse and plants.
    Thanks for hosting the party!

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  15. B&B BruggeOctober 8, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    wow beautiful Garden and lovely location. great posting

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  16. Kim@todayismysome-dayOctober 8, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Thanks for hosting another great party. There is always so much going on here and so much to read and see! I'm not the gardening type. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate it; I just kill plants by accident :) So, I linked up under sewing and crafts :)

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  17. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Thanks for hostessing a fun party. I've got your button :)

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  18. BethOctober 8, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I really like all your changes! It looked good before, but you definitely improved on it! I wish I would have gotten something accomplished more with mine this year, but that didn't happen.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Oh, how I wish I had a green thumb... thank you for hosting!

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  20. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Your changes are great! I was going to link up some changes around the house, but time and a cold are working against me today! I will save them for a future post! Thanks for inspiring!

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  21. Sharon, aka Bootersmom03October 8, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Your landscape looks great! Thanks for hosting! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  22. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceOctober 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Thanks for hosting--I linked up in crafts for the first time--getting ready for Christmas. I worked on my photos, per your inspiration!

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  23. Ann from On Sutton PlaceOctober 8, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Awesome turn out for your party...I'm late and at the end but I'm glad I made it. Looking forward to visiting some of the links. Happy Sunday!

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  24. Andrea @Oasis AccentsOctober 8, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Thanks for hosting Donna! Another great party =)

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  25. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Holy buckets! What an awesome link par-taaay!
    Thank you so much for hosting!
    Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com

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  26. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks for hosting and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Cody.

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  27. Catie @ Catie's CornerOctober 8, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Donna, Thanks so much for hosting!! Hope you're having a lovely long weekend. Any Thanksgiving plans? My husband has to work tomorrow and Monday, but I'm having turkey dinner with my daughter, stepdaughter, hubby's ex and her bf tomorrow. We're a weird modern day family, hahaha. I can't wait for turkey!! I'm making some homemade cranberry sauce, soo easy, and some whipped sweet potatoes. Both fat-free. : ) Hope you have a great weekend!

    Oh, I linked up some tasty sweet potato soup. It's delicious!

    ~ Catie

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  28. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Donna! Hope you have a fabulously funky weekend!
    HUGS~
    Jenni

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  29. Rebeca TrevinoOctober 10, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    love your blog. just found your site last week, immediately became a new follower, and i have been back a bunch of times!

    QUESITON: what is "hosting"? is that the 'thumbnail: link-up section? I LOVE IT! i have found so many great sites there. so thanks!

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  30. Cap CreationsOctober 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Yay! I finally was able to get my yard space posted and linked up! Thank you for hosting. Hope you like my deep pit hiding spot!

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