Thursday, 28 July 2011

Bee happy .... think summer thoughts

I wanted to show you some of my recent handy work.

After my holiday to Devon I was inspired to make some fish.  I even used real shells :)


These cute little fellows are now hanging in my summer house.


I have given the garden a little revamp.

I made new bunting for my lovely summer house and because I loved it so much I made more for the fencing at each side of the summer house.  I used brown twine to attach the flags to as I didn't have any ribbon long enough. 

The cream flags are actually old curtains I had.  I can hear some of you thinking about bunting shaped holes in a pair of curtains now which are still hanging at a window! Don't worry they were in my cut up box :)


I also painted the old fence the same colour blue as my summer house, the fence looks like it will last a bit longer now, it looked old and wobbly before.


Have you noticed my ickle friend sat on the fence while I was snapping away with the camera?


He followed me around the garden until I put a lard ball out for him!

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

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33 comments:

  1. Jem 28 July 2011 at 16:31

    I love your catch o' fish, they look fantastic! The bunting and matching the fence to the summer house have worked an absolute treat :-)

    Jem xXx

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  2. magie28 July 2011 at 16:36

    The fish turned out great..I liked the fabrics you used on them. Such a pretty summer house! I really like the colour of paint you painted it and I love the bunting as well ( I now have summer house envy! :P )

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  3. bellaboo28 July 2011 at 16:48

    It all looks so bright and cheery..here's hoping the weather will be lovely from now on,so you can spend lots of time in your garden.

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  4. Tillyflops28 July 2011 at 17:03

    Oh my word, your summer house is fab, wish i had one.The bunting looks lovely, and well done on this fish.xx

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  5. Tina28 July 2011 at 17:06

    Awww, your garden with the bunting and the summer house looks so sweet. xxx

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  6. somewhere on the avenue28 July 2011 at 17:08

    Such a cheerful space and what an adorable robin (in July?!) xx

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  7. karen28 July 2011 at 17:08

    You have a beautiful back garden!

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  8. somewhere on the avenue28 July 2011 at 17:09

    What a cheerful space and the robin is adorable xx

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  9. PoetessWug28 July 2011 at 17:59

    Nice to have someone admiring your work while you're doing it, huh?! ^_^

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  10. Dotty28 July 2011 at 18:19

    The fish are fabulous and I love your summer house- you've done a great job:)

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  11. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms28 July 2011 at 18:26

    I adore your fish. A splendid make!

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  12. claire28 July 2011 at 18:57

    oh i love your garden! so pretty!

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  13. Kandi28 July 2011 at 19:39

    I adore my fishies, I'm keeping them wrapped up until I decorate my bathroom then they are going up!
    Your summer house is so beautiful, I would kill for one as pretty as that; I would spend many happy hours crocheting with the radio on in there
    Kandi x

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  14. Gem28 July 2011 at 19:39

    It's all looking very pretty. I wonder why Robins are associated with Christmas and winter time, we get more Robins in the summer in our garden then any other time of year, it's very odd, beautiful birds though xxx

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  15. Karen S Booth28 July 2011 at 19:51

    WONDERFUL! I just love the little fishes.....and the bunting too!
    I DID spy the robin, what a cheeky fellow he is!
    Lovely post!
    Karen

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  16. lien28 July 2011 at 20:24

    Your summerhouse is great and so is your blog!
    Love, Carolien

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  17. carole johnston28 July 2011 at 20:50

    Your summer houses are just lovely,makes us very envious.

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  18. Pretty at Heart28 July 2011 at 21:08

    It looks fab together! Do you use your summer house? I would love one to make "pretty" but dont know that I would actually use it. I feel that if it is nice then I sit in the garden and if it isnt quite warm enough for that, I sit in the dining room overlooking the garden.............so do I need one?!
    -x-

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  19. The Polka Dot Closet29 July 2011 at 01:29

    I love the fish, I had to look close, so cute, they are made from fabric. I was looking at your old post, what a lucky girl to win all of the ribbon!

    Carol

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  20. Gilly Tee29 July 2011 at 07:42

    I love the idea of being followed around by a Robin .
    Gillx

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  21. carrad29 July 2011 at 08:02

    That's my favourite blue of the moment. I'm really into washed-out shades right now. Love those little fishies and I too have summer house envy! xxx

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  22. Sarah29 July 2011 at 08:53

    Love it all!
    x

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  23. Vintage Jane29 July 2011 at 09:06

    Love your fish, your hideaway and your happy, cheery bunting garden! M x

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  24. ♥ Miss Tea29 July 2011 at 09:57

    i always love your summer house, Bee! love your buntings also, it gives a festive look, I adore the fish decoration, what a cute little bird there too! x susan

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  25. gillyflower29 July 2011 at 10:00

    love the sweet fishies!
    The bunting looks great against your newly painted fence - it all looks so lovely!
    Gill xx

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  26. bibbitybob29 July 2011 at 10:26

    I love your Summer house! I really should finish painting the inside of mine, lol. Your bunting looks great and I absolutely LOVE your little fishies :) x

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  27. Scarlett29 July 2011 at 16:15

    cute fish, what a great make! Your summer house is looking beautiful, here to lots more sunshine for the summer house :o) Scarlett x

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  28. Anonymous29 July 2011 at 18:28

    Everything looks cozy. The fish came out quite nicely and how cheery to put the flags around your house.

    I like your little friend...he's a dear.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Marianne

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  29. Annaboo's House29 July 2011 at 23:19

    Love the bunting
    Do you know, our little robin has been following us around the garden too!
    They must feel human-friendlish this time of year
    xx

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  30. Josien30 July 2011 at 21:56

    You'r gifted to make things look so cute! No wonder your friend Robin was there too...
    Wishing you a really nice sunday,

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  31. Helen Philipps1 August 2011 at 17:40

    So pretty! I love the colour of your summerhouse and the bunting looks wonderful! Even the little robin matches too! I loved the fish you made as well - just the sort of seaside inspired things I love to have around. Have a great week.
    Helen x

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  32. deb2 August 2011 at 16:02

    Love it all..what a great blog!!!!

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  33. poorrobin3 August 2011 at 15:17

    Oh how I envy your summer house! How wonderful!

    I miss our cheeky English garden robins- here in the US our bold little friends are Nuthatches and Wrens. :)

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