Spring Has Arrived at Arbor House Lane

Spring is here at Arbor House Lane!

The little shed is just waiting to be cleaned out and made pretty for Summer.

We know Spring is officially here when the Thunder Cloud Plum trees are in bloom.

Their sweet smelling pink flowers do not last long, but they sure put on a show.

We are thinking of adding a row of pink Crab-apple trees along the driveway in the front this year.

That way when the Thunder Clouds are done flowering it will be time for the Crab-apples to bloom.

It smells wonderful when you walk outside.

All of the fruit trees in the back yard are in bloom too.

I am off to do some plant shopping.

Hot pink is the theme this year.

Maybe this chair has something to with it.

The chair is finished and it has become a favorite spot for my daughter's reading time.

I will share her room when we get finished hanging everything back on the walls.

How about you, has Spring arrived?

Have you chosen your flowers yet?

Happy Spring!

Hot Pink and Lots of Color

I am sure you would not think of me and HOT PINK.

Color, yeah some here and there for as long as I can stand it.

No, this is my little girl's room.

I found an awesome hot pink chandelier.

found here.

and 

Packed with color rug.

found here.

We plan to glue lots and lots of butterflies on the wall.

image found here.

I was lucky in my visit to my favorite SALLY and found a vintage chair to reupholster with some pretty vibrant fabric.

This weekend I am putting the final coat of paint on the wall.

My daughter is super excited to be able to move back into her room next week.

Just in time to have 9 silly, screaming girls over for a slumber party.

I was lucky that my mom let me choose how I wanted my room to be,
 even if she did not like the color choice.
 So, do you let your kids pick out their room colors or do you choose what they will have.

End of Summer Flowers

My gardens did not do as well this year.

Mostly my fault but I will blame it on Mother Nature.

Rain, rain where did you go?

I did manage to grow some beautiful flowers in spite of the lack of attention by me.

Beautiful pink roses about to drop their petals.

Gathered together in one bunch the colors are spectacular.

I have several of these beautiful climbing roses planted by my arbors.

I love the color of the hydrangeas.

Pinks, purples, whites and greens.

Such a wonderful combination.

I hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day weekend.