Friday, August 14, 2009

A Bit of Heaven

Peeking through the cottage garden, I see my favorite windows.


The windows of my church studio, A Bit of Heaven, are beautifully framed by hollyhocks in colors of pink. I have not spent any time in their this summer, but soon, I hope.


The cottage garden is home to a purple bench,


multicolored pots filled with moss roses, a weathered angel, and a vintage spade.


A sweet rusted red tricycle also has a spot in my cottage garden.

Tucked behind my green potting shed is a secret place to sit. Look carefully and you will see a vintage iron headboard beside the deck, and a vintage iron railing hanging on the wall.

In this same spot, a vintage wooden ladder rests against a tree.

Blessings, Ele
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31 comments:

  1. FlossAugust 14, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    Ele, what beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing those wonderfully colourful views.

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  2. roseroomnz.comAugust 14, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    Ele, your garden is gorgeous! Rachaelxo

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  3. Pink Feather ParadiseAugust 14, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    I have a few hollyhocks but I yearn to plant a sea of them... I love your secret spot and the vintage onaments... beautiful

    x Alex

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  4. vivianAugust 14, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    sweet gardens Ele. I love hollyhocks, but mine were eaten up by japanese beetles this year!!
    I need to get out and work in my yard!! I can picture you sitting out in that wicker chair reading a book and sipping some lemonaid or tea!
    hugs
    vivian

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  5. Alison GibbsAugust 14, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Ele your garden is so pretty and colorful
    Alison

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  6. AnonymousAugust 14, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Such a gorgeous garden, nostalgic too

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  7. UnknownAugust 14, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Ele, I love your studio, the church windows are beautiful and so majestic. I also love hollyhocks when they bloom,ruffled paper posies, my sister is giving me some for my next year garden. Thanks for the beautiful post , you've made my morning coffee a treat. Meg

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  8. LoriAugust 14, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Ele, your garden looks SO pretty!!!

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  9. Jenny FrohAugust 14, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    YOur garden is spectacular! I love seeing the church windows through the flowers!!! Gorgeous!

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  10. ConnieAugust 14, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    What a gorgeously spectacular place to sit and dream away the hours, sweetpea........
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  11. Jessica RodarteAugust 14, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Your studio is inspiring in and out! What a lovely view.

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  12. Tamerie Shriver HallidayAugust 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Pretty, pretty, pretty!!!!

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  13. BettyAugust 14, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    What lovely colors and such a peaceful place to create. You are amazing!

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  14. UnknownAugust 14, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Oh Ele...your garden views are just lovely! So bright, cheery and colorful!

    Love ya...Lorena

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  15. UnknownAugust 14, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Oh..and I forgot to mention...I do just have aqua..I have added them to your order and I think we are good to go! I will see about purchasing some blues and make more.

    Lorena

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  16. Connie from Beverly Hills CaliforniaAugust 14, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    What a lovely garden. Thanks for sharing. Stop by I am having 2 Giveaways. Hugs, Connie

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  17. UnknownAugust 14, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    What a gorgeous garden! Love the little tricycle :)

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  18. ElyseAugust 14, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    positively dreamy!!!

    xo

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  19. AnonymousAugust 14, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Is that really your Studio??? WOW! I'm jealous...

    If you get a chance, stop by my Blof for a visit and say hi. I put up a new post today.
    Have a great weekend,
    Aimee

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  20. ShirlAugust 14, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Hello Ele, what a cozy cottage garden. I just love hollyhocks! I love your tricycle and other little things around the garden. Looks like a lovely place to sit and relax with a big glass of lemonade. Your previous post was pretty too with the black rug in a pink room! Love it!
    Love ya, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  21. debiAugust 15, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Oh, you have a beautiful, heavenly space. If I had that studio, I think I'd have to add a bed...I'd never come out.

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  22. JenniferAugust 15, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    Ele The flower gardens are so pretty.Love the veiw of your pink windows on the church.The tree the ladder is leaning against looks like a weeping willow.Perfect for a tree fort.Thank you for the email.I will try to respond this weekend.Boys start back to school the end of the month.Busy, Busy...Glad u and h are having a wonderful time.Hugs.Love ya,Jen

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  23. KatieAugust 15, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Ele LOVE the hollyhocks. What a lovely scene to look out onto!

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  24. SecondhandroseAugust 15, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    What a fun place. I especially like the hanging bed frame. The first pic is very pretty of the church window and your hollyhocks.

    karen

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  25. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Thank you so enchanting....I love hollyhocks my fav here in NE!

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  26. {oc cottage}August 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Heavenly!

    m ^..^

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  27. Lydia @ TheVintageMama.comAugust 15, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    What a creative way to use a rusty tricycle! I had one of these as a kid and I sure miss it.

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  28. PearlAugust 15, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    You have created heaven!

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  29. UnknownAugust 16, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Ele, I just love hollyhocks! My mother grew them right in front of the front porch when I was little. I used to hide behind them and think no one could see me, LOL!

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  30. vickieAugust 17, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Ele, I love all these pics of your garden. Magazine worthy!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    I want that little red bike....put it in a mailer for me OK :) xo please.... Good grief that is so cute!!

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