Living on Cloud Nine: Bubblegum Petunias

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FRIDAY FAVORITES...ON CLOUD NINE EDITION

Oh my goodness friends, the weather this week was absolutely grand! I was on Cloud "9" for Sure!! Had some fun daytime shenanigans, some pool time with friends and today, my mom and I are heading to Michigan to take my dear Aunt Linda to lunch for her birthday! Looking forward to a relaxed weekend as well!

1. Last Vacay Snaps

Thought I’d share some last snaps of our summer Lake Michigan vacation!This vacay always has me on cloud nine.

Can’t beat the best lemon custard, a red, white and blue slushie, The beautiful bay on morning walks, sunset views from the couch and tradition Friday night fish dinner from the coolest old school Fish Market.

2. Bedding

Cozy Earth

As you know, I am a huge fan of CozyCozy Earth and just love getting the high-quality items from them that makes sleep and cozy so much better! Not only am I wearing their pajama set in this picture which I also happen to own in blush, but I’ve put on our new summer bedding that includes a beautiful bamboo comforter from COZY EARTH! It is so luxurious and so well-made! It has the loops so you can attach it to the button of a duvet.

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Target Pillows

Here is a closer look at the beautiful pillows I bought from Target to compliment the summer bedding. I especially love the oblong one as it has little tassels. Pretty Blue Hues too. PS...I'm so ready for a new bedroom suit; a mattress company turned me down for a collaboration because we had sleigh bed, ugh!

Big 30 x30 Pillows HERE // Seersucker Shams HERE // Oblong Pillow HERE // Front Color Block HERE

3. Week's Attire

This first set is so versatile. It’s the Line from Third Love. The Henley can be worn to lounge or sleep with the set or alone with shorts, jeans, etc.

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Henley HERE // Shorts HERE

Tee HERE // Shorts HERE // Sandals HERE

Top HERE // Skirt HERE // Sandals HERE

4. Cabana Life

It’s no secret I love CABANA LIFE! Having had five skin cancers removed, I know the importance of protecting our skin. And when Cabana Life can aid in that by offering beautiful high-quality clothing with built in 50 SPF, well I’m completely sold! We took impromptu date day to new Buffalo Michigan on Saturday and I wore this little Terry Tunic Dress! It would also make a great cover-up! I just love the colors!

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5.Misc. Fun

POSTS OF THE WEEK

Monday ~ Amazon Hello August

Wednesday ~ You're an Angel

50 and SASSY

This dear friend of mine also happens to be the mother of one of her sons girlfriends and she is just precious! Lauren, her daughter, had made us these precious T-shirts this year as we both turned 50 within two weeks of each other and we finally got a chance to wear them together!

Pink Toes

We all had on pink toenail polish, so a pool feet shot was warranted.

NATURE

Hummingbird

I sat patiently out on the back porch one night waiting to get pictures of the little hummingbirds and I was super happy with this shot!

Porch Petunias

So this year I decided to alternate the proven winners bubblegum petunias and fuchsia petunias and I love how they blend it in together and flow down the front porch steps!

Blue Heron

I shown you the sweet blue heron that comes to our pond every year many many times and gotten some great pictures of. Imagine my surprise when I spotted a baby! Didn’t see mama but that baby was flying around but was quick but I was able to catch this in flight, reflection on the water picture.

MEMES

If you saw my Instagram stories this week…you know…they were rearranging my favorite grocery store…NO..Just NO!!

HAPPY AUGUST WEEKEND

LOVES!!

Linking up with Friday Favorites // Metamorphosis Monday

xoxo

ANNUAL FLOWER FUN

It’s no secret that I am flower crazy and luckily, inherited a green thumb from my mama! She and I have already hit some green houses and have several of our annual flowers bought. With the weather outlook now a little better earlier in northern Indiana, I’ve gotten a jump on getting these puppies in the pots and they'll be in the ground probably today or tomorrow.

We are those people that rarely buy already done up greenhouse pots, we like to plant our own and watch them grow like crazy with tender loving care and miracle grow. I thought you guys might want to see a round up at some of my beautiful posies from last year.

I’m doing a little changeup in annuals this year but one thing that will remain the same is the Pink bubblegum petunias, I literally have 6 dozen of these babies to plant. For me and for my mom, they are the hardiest and most beautiful at the proven winners’ annual flowers and seem to do the best in our seasonal zone.

You can also that I’ll be having a couple elephant ear plants this year. Ours grew so tall last year and we’re such a conversation piece, so much fun and so tropical feeling close to the pool.

And the Hibiscus are always a hit!

Last Years were called "Chatty Cathy"

Here is one the 3 Fiesta Hibiscus that I purchased last week,

I'll be keeping in the sunroom til warm enough outside.

A couple ferns always do so well on our front porch as well and I’m hoping I can find the coleus plants that grew so tall on the porch last year too.

BUY SWEATSHIRT HERE

From Last Thursday. We always get the ferns first and at one particular

greenhouse as they are only 10.99ea there.

Just look how big the Coleus's got last year!! This was September.

I’ve got some new perennials to plant as well. We have a little area by our pool house that we’re dedicating to Mr. Nine’s mom. I got some Daisy May daisies to plant too in honor of our Daisy which mom said are a great proven winner perennial and some new pink and red tinted hydrangeas for the front. I’ll let you know how they do.

Do you plant annuals? Perennials? And do you have a garden? That’s one thing we have not done at the new house but I especially want some tomatoes, LOL!

We keep failing to get a more recent photo together in the greenhouses.

And one more time...My Fav Flower pic from Last year.

OK, I’m signing off to get my hands diggin in the dirt!

One of my favorite things to do and I hope y’all have a great start to your week!

LINKING-UP with Metamorphosis Monday// // Love your Creativity // Hello Monday // Inspire Me Tuesday

XOXO

FRIDAY FAVORITES....HELLO SEPTEMBER

Not gonna lie, while I am always so excited to see September arrive, this has been a yucky week! As many of you know, one of our sons moved out and while it’s a wonderful thing, I’m still sad. To top it all off, I have been blocked on Instagram & I was mortified because of commitments that I needed to utilize it for. All for using the hashtag "BOHO" which is on the banned list. I had NO IDEA!!!

1. HEY PUMPKIN Cuteness

So, since I had nothing else, I started decorating the inside of the house for Fall! Bring on all the pumpkins!

How ADOARABLE is this mini letter board and felt garland? I am setting this my one of my tiered trays (to come later in the month) and

I LOVE IT!!

But I still have yet to get a PSL! It’s time!

BUY PUMPKIN GARLAND HERE// LETTERBOARDS HERE

2. Cabi Cuteness Too

I’ve gotten some new Cabi Clothing pieces lately and I thought I would share some. I am really gravitating towards the color rust this fall and are these corduroys just perfect? The cardigan is from there as well and I love the color blocking and coziness.

BUY CORDS HERE //
CARDIGAN HERE

And can we talk about this amazing coat? This is called the Regency Coat and the plaid colors which include the glorious rust along with mustard yellow and red and blue and all the goodness! I could not love the Fringe more! Everything about this coat is Fall fantastic!

BUY COAT HERE

3. Mom's Flowers

I’ve been sharing some pictures of my posies the past few weeks, but I thought it would be fun to share my mom’s amazing flowers! I mean, she is the reason that I too have inherited a green thumb! Aren’t her bubblegum petunias just amazing?

4. Week's Attire
The week started off hot and then cooled down then hot again so quite the range of outfits. Lol.

BUY Shorts HERE // Tee HERE // Leopard Sandals HERE

BUY Sweater HERE // Boots HERE // Jeans HERE // Earrings HERE

BUY Tank HERE // Shorts HERE // Necklace HERE // Shoes HERE // Earrings HERE

5. Misc. Fun

POSTS OF THE WEEK
Monday~ Bring on More Amazon
Wednesday~ On Target

SNEAKS and COMFIES
I recently did a poll on Instagram on one of my walk and talks about transitioning in the fall and in the month of September what shoes do you want more, sandals or booties? It was pretty divided, but a couple people message me and said that cute little sneakers are there go to in between. And our sneakers always in fashion? Just look how cute these snakeskin print ones are from Target! Such a good price and so so comfortable!

I shared this on my Target Haul on Instagram Stories on Wednesday and I just love the easy comfortable Fall Feels of the sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers! The entire outfit is from Target! Check my Instagram
Highlight Reel!