Hydrangeas & Happenings

Today's Monday, right? I can tell that summer has started because I was not sure what day today was...and it is going to be like that for the next few months.
My kids are still in school. I think they are working on next year's projects by now. It feels like the movie Groundhog Day. 
On the bright side, my hydrangeas are starting to bloom. One of these days, I am going to cut all of them and make a huge topiary like Preston Bailey does. Well, like his people do.

Preston Bailey

I do have enough to make a table setting like this one. 

Via

I definitely have white ones, and could do this.

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Country Living

And on another note, my daughter had a birthday. I was shocked...almost fell off my chair...when she announced she would be keeping all the items I gave her! 
Could it be that I am now able to shop for my teen?....Probably not, just dumb luck.
Here are the items she loved.

this top
This one in mint that is now on sale! Yes, I will go back for an adjustment...wouldn't you?

Mint top now on sale
This Michael Kors wristlet

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And a few other goodies. Have a productive Monday...if possible.
Was your weekend more exciting than mine? How did you fill your days?

Which Boxwood Where?

I am about to purchase a dozen or so boxwood plants. I want them to line my stone wall and to boarder a few beds. I just read an article that credits boxwood as the most popular shrub for homes. But we already knew this. My Boxwood Pinterest board is filled with inspiration.

James Schettino Architects

Felhander/Steeneken Architects

Design Focus

Milieu Design

Howard Design Studio

If you didn't already know, not all boxwood plants are created equal. I will be hunting for English Dwarf Boxwood. 

Nelson County

The dwarf variety reach a mature size of 2' x 2'. Now you may be thinking you will have to wait a long time before you have your beautiful boarder.

Traditional Home

However, slow growing plants require a lot less pruning.

Country Gardener

And that always works for me. 

Dirt Simple

Do you have boxwood in your yard?

More Hydrangeas

I just can't get enough of hydrangea's. I have posted about it here, and still find lovely inspirational images. So, here are even more hydrangea images

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What is your favorite garden flower?