The back garden pergola is nearly two years old, it seems only like a few months ago. How time has flown! Yesterday I decided to place some of my many potted golden palms along the back wall to create a more cozy space. To tell the truth I seldom use this area and I decided to I take time out to enjoy this space . This morning I had my cup of coffee out there.
My birthday is next month and am toying with the idea of a small celebration, and why not have it here? The yellow mandevilla, now known as the vine alamanda has finally covered half of the pergola, thus providing me with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is a lovely spot to relax in the evenings.
As you can see my adirondack chairs have not been painted since I started two years (more like 17 months) ago. I don't know if I will ever finish this job or delegate it to my garden helper. I know, I am the world's greatest procrastinator and some times I need to have fire under my rear end to get some things going.
To all my fellow garden bloggers, I will not name you but you know who you are, please join me for tea and crumpets on Saturday at 4.00pm. Please dress appropriately.
P.S. Happy belated birthday greetings Virginia!
My birthday is next month and am toying with the idea of a small celebration, and why not have it here? The yellow mandevilla, now known as the vine alamanda has finally covered half of the pergola, thus providing me with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is a lovely spot to relax in the evenings.
As you can see my adirondack chairs have not been painted since I started two years (more like 17 months) ago. I don't know if I will ever finish this job or delegate it to my garden helper. I know, I am the world's greatest procrastinator and some times I need to have fire under my rear end to get some things going.
To all my fellow garden bloggers, I will not name you but you know who you are, please join me for tea and crumpets on Saturday at 4.00pm. Please dress appropriately.
P.S. Happy belated birthday greetings Virginia!
Helen, thanks for the invitation to tea, but I'm afraid I'll not be able to come as my school has started. Anyway have a rolicking time in your lovly pergola1
ReplyDeleteLotusleaf I am so sorry that you cannot make it, I will definitely miss your presence. Thank you for your quick response.
ReplyDeleteIf not for the distance, I will put on the best dress and mannerism to be in the crowd for tea... happy birthday. ~bangchik
ReplyDeleteHi! I am not a blogger but I love to read your blog. So count me in for the birthday bash. (Who wouldn't like to sit in that inviting pergola?) And do remember to mark the adirondack chair that you assembled yourself without any help about a year ago. I had marvelled at your adroitness then but, er, I would rather not sit on it.
ReplyDeleteBangchik....... Do not let the distance deter you. Thank you, since you know the ropes you are in!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Madam Shailaja.......no need to fear my workmanship. You are in and safe. I will prove to you that the chair I assembled can be sat on without mishap.
How lovely! The pergola is a good investment - for shade and ambience ;-) I am sure your birthday bash is going to be a really fun and relaxing one. Happy planing!
ReplyDeleteStephanie....... thank you and you are in too. So stop being so hard to invite!
ReplyDeleteHelen, advance Hapi Bertdey! A beautiful garden fitting a beautiful house. I will surely come but because of the distance i might still be there until dinner also because i want to feel the ambiance of the new kitchen.Maybe it is not very hot and humid anymore in the garden because you had the rains earlier than here. May i request also that i be treated as a very special case because of my distance! Never mind, i will help you in gardening in the days i will be staying, i will work my keep! hahaha. Thanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteAndrea.....Thank you so much and a very warm welcome will be given whatever time you arrive. Of course you will be treated like a VIP (here that means a Very Important Pig)! A tour of the kitchen is on the schedule and the coolest bedroom has been reserved for you. Yes there will be lots of work to be done in the garden and may I suggest you bring along some liniment for your back.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I'd LOVE to join in the celebration amidst such beautiful surroundings! happy birthday in advance and thanks for inviting me!:)))
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely party under the pergola. I would love to gate crash if I were in your town! What a lovely place to have a party. With tea and crumpets to enjoy, and I assume lovely companies too....mmmm....I wish I were there!!
ReplyDeleteKanak.....your are certainly welcome and I look forward to your presence.
ReplyDeleteJ C ...... No need to gate crash, you are in as well.
Happy Birthday in advance! I wanna come too. I look forward to see your new kitchen, the gardens and the whole house. Oh, I must remember to bring some pandan leaves too. It will come in handy if you are making green deserts or cakes. If I haven't arrived on time, please use the loudspeaker or send a 'howler' and make sure it echos through the mountains and across the Pacific Ocean! Now, what should I wear???
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