Chalk House Updates: Our Yard & Gardening Inspiration

Warmer Temperature, Blue Skies, and Sunny Days are making me want to spend every moment outside in our yard. On Sunday, we spent the entire day working to clean up the mess that winter created but we have a l-o-n-g way to go until we are finished.

Our To-Do List is lengthy but I will start here...

Flower Container Inspiration:
I love the variety of color and flowers in these arrangements. We have a porch that is in desperate need of color and fresh flowers so I can only hope that our local nursery has all the plants that I need in order to replicate them over the next few days.

The largest pot includes Liberty Classic Yellow Snap-Dragons, Bouquet Rose Magic Dianthus, Tickled Pink Veronica, Dusty Miller, and Lemon Ball Sedum. The small pot on the left contains Lemon Ball Sedum and the medium pot on the right has Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Petunias.
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Tulips are one of my favorite flowers so this arrangement caught my eye right away. In the two larger pots, the Tulips are paired with Lavender Blue and Purple Wing Pansies, Acorus, Heuchera, Variegated Ivy and Tiger fern. The small pot contains Lavender Blue and Purple Wing Pansies.
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Landscaping Inspiration:
As the Property Brothers would say, "your house needs some curb appeal." Thankfully, my husband enjoys being in the yard and has created many beautiful outdoor spaces before. I am confident that our yard will be looking much better in no time!   

I love flowerbeds that are filled with Hydrangeas and I enjoy the color and height that they provide to any yard. 
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We removed all of the bushes that were around our house in the Fall because we wanted to start fresh this Spring. Our goal over the next few weeks is to have our yard come alive again! We hope that if we add definition, height, and color that it will add the perfect touch to our a little Farmhouse.
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I'll be sharing an update as soon as it is finished but feel free to follow the #ChalkHouseUpdates on Instagram {stephaniechalk08}!

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  1. Love those brightly colored planters and plants! My garden is on my to-do list for this weekend.

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    1. It is amazing to see the impact that a few bright colored pots and plants can do to a porch! Xo, Stephanie

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  2. Absolutely love those potted flower arrangements!! And hydrangeas are my absolute favorite! You'll have to post some after pictures!!

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    1. I can't get enough of Hydrangeas right now! I definitely will, round 2 is this weekend and then I'll be posting an update! Xo, Stephanie

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  3. I'm in the yard-fixing-up mood, too! I need to revive my container pots and so something fun and springy with them! Love all your ideas.

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    1. I agree, our pots and yard needed a little TLC! Now bring on the Spring weather! Xo, Stephanie

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  4. We worked in our yard all day Sunday and then planted our raised vegetable garden beds on Monday afternoon (and we have a garden hashtag too, lol)! I definitely want to add some planters to our front porch for more height and color too!

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    1. I loved all your pictures and can't wait to see more! I know it's going to look beautiful! Xo, Stephanie

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  5. Love love love! I cannot wait to start this as well- these warmer temps have me all sorts of excited! Have a great day gorgeous! xo

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    1. Me and You both, I can't handle my excitement right now! Xo, Stephanie

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  6. Love all your inspiration pictures! Can't wait to see the finished product :)

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    1. Thank you! I can't wait to share in the next few weeks once everything is done! Xo, Stephanie

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  7. Ooh I just love seeing gardening inspirations! My daffodils have already bloomed & my tulips are not far behind! I'm also excited to see some of perennials that were planted last summer bloom again this year!

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    1. Me too, I love seeing everyone's creative ideas! Your yard sounds beautiful! Xo, Stephanie

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  8. I nominated your blog for the Liebster Award!! Go check it out~http://www.terri-grothe.com/2015/03/liebster-award.html

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    1. That is so kind of you. Thank you very much! I will have to stop by and check it out. Xo, Stephanie

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Thank you for following along! Your comments make me smile. Xo, Stephanie