Monday, June 4, 2012

119th Table Top Tuesday


Wow 119, we are really moving right along.  So much fun and so much creativity out there.  Can't wait to see more.

I love the look of sunflowers, but I don't have any real ones, just the faux variety.  At any rate, I love even my faux.  With summer here, it was time to get out my dad's tool box and enjoy my sunflowers again.  They just make me smile.  A tablecloth for some added color too.



 These are really nice ones with such lovely silk petals and the center looks so real.




The wall stayed mostly the same, just a few additions to the shelf.


 I added some different fruit and a few springs of ivy, other than that, still the same.


 Another wonderful thing that I am enjoying is this shrub outside the window.  It is the one I see every day when I sit down at the computer.  Such a glorious lime green color and the sun makes it look like it sparkles.
Impossible to get a good picture of, but I love it.  It is a Golden Dew Drop, but DH says I have to tell you it is called Duranta. (Before this, nothing would grow and all I saw was the block wall.)  This gorgeous plant loves the part shade part sun.  I kept the desk top simple, just a topiary and the bunny pic.


Looking out my window, this really is so pretty.  Love the bright lime green color.

 The next thing that came out were all the fans.  We have ceiling fans, but I also bring out oscillating fans when it gets really hot.  We hit 112, that is soooooooo hot and a little moving air helps keep the a/c set at about 77 and still feel comfortable.   This fan blows on my corner by the computer and definitely keeps me cool.

So, what are you bringing out for summer and are you staying cool?

Now I can't wait to see what you have to share this week.

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER AGAIN, PLEASE TURN OFF WORD VERIFICATION.    Now that there are two words and they are almost impossible to figure out, it really keeps most from commenting.  It isn't necessary and some don't even realize they have it turned on, so please check and turn it off so we can all comment on your fabulous projects.







66 comments:

  1. CindyJune 4, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Hi Marty, When you said Wow 119, I thought you were talking about the temp! But 112 is almost as bad. Thanks for hosting!
    XO Cindy

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  2. Chubby ChiequeJune 4, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    G´day Lady M...

    Your home is so warm and comfy. I so love coming in and wander around, in every lil corner you have.

    The sunflower give you the summer feelings and take note, your fan is too. It seems you have a warm and hot days. While, we Swedes are still struggling of our chilly, windy and rainy days.

    BTW--- I have an old toolbox that I have some petunias in... Another things in common. I will show that next post.

    Hugs on you TTT Day, dear Lady.
    /Chie

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  3. GinaJune 4, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I think those sunflowers are just so cheerful on your table! Thanks for hosting!

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  4. Donna@Conghaile CottageJune 4, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Hi Marty,
    All your vignettes are ALWAYS PERFECT! But you've outdone yourself with the Memory Filled Toolbox full of Sunflowers! Simple BUT Priceless!!!
    Have a WONDERFUL WEEK,
    Big Hugs,
    Donna

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  5. PoppyJune 4, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Hi Marty, I love it when you play with your sunflowers...what a gorgeous display they make as a centerpiece. Love the weathered caddy as well...the room looks so bright and cheerful. Must be so relaxing to sit at the desk and gaze at the pretty Duranta:)Thanks for being our gracious hostess this week! Stay cool!Hugs,Poppy

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  6. Glenda/MidSouthJune 4, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Your pretty sunflowers do say Summer, and I like them in the tool box like that.
    Got my little fan out for the bedroom and it decided it did not want to work, so need to go shopping.

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  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 4, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Always nice to change things up for the seasons and have a fresh new look. I use faux, too and the faux police can just come give me a faux ticket. Thanks for hosting.

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  8. ~Tablescapes By Diane~June 4, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I also love all your toolbox with the Sun flowers how sweet. I have No Tablescape for today. We had to take my Great Dane Sophie to the Emergency hospital today Because she pull a mussel in her rear leg. So she needs lot of love from me. I hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
    XXOO Diane

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  9. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJune 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I love the sunflowers, Marty! I just read Kim's comment...I ditto what she said.:-)

    As for Summer and such. We had cool days that were about to come to an end. I was down by the creek yesterday morning getting my table together for Kathleen's beach challenge. I wanted to do an outdoor table and I knew if I waited much longer the heat and humidity would be back in business. Got pretty warm but the sun stayed behind the clouds until I was finished. The rest of my tables, for Summer, are indoors or on the porch until Fall.LOL

    Thanks so much for hosting TTT.

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  10. Debra @ Common GroundJune 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Love the sunflowers, and the shelf is wonderful, love all the pitchers hanging! Just linked up, Marty. thanks for hosting!

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 4, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Love your sunflowers in the toolbox, Marty! Such a great summery look. We have been having such beautiful weather here. I hope it sticks around for awhile. We use our ceiling fans, but that's about it. We generally keep the AC at about 74, maybe 72 at the hottest point during the day {and that's only if I'm home}. I'll be checking out the condo pool once the heat hits, so that will help conserve some energy.

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  12. The French HutchJune 4, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Wow Marty, I can't believe it's been 119 TTT. Time flies when we are having fun, so thank you for hosting such a great party every week. Love all the little ways you've fluffed up your nest for summer. Love the sunflowers in the tool box. I have a neighbor with a row of sunflowers blooming and they are so pretty. I should plant some, next year!
    Thanks Marty, have a great week.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  13. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 4, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Love the sunflowers, Marty! Your dining room looks charming and what a nice plant outside your window. Thanks for hosting.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  14. Ceekay-Thinkin of Home/Doublewide DecorJune 4, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Yep, fans are out and going!! It is going to be a LONG 3 months!!

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  15. SwedishCorner-DownUnder...PernillaJune 4, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful sunflowers - bright and happy :)
    Thanks for hosting, Marty!! Have a lovely day!
    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

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  16. On Crooked CreekJune 4, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Marty,
    I L O V E Sunflowers, dear friend!!! Mine aren't out...just yet..but soon, very soon!!! That tool box full of Sunflowers nearly took my breath away! Gorgeous! We have our ceiling fans going and I believe we have the same oscillating fan, as the living room doesn't have an over~head fan! We're keeping the temp indoors at 77 this year, also!!!bThank you for hosting this weekly meme...it's one of my favorites! I appreciate your words of wisdom concerning word verification. With tri~focals, ( that's three sets of lenses) word verification is a nightmare!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  17. JoaniJune 4, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I also bring out the fans. Heard that it is raining in Australia. I asked them to send some our way. Love the green. Does it bloom? Anything green in our part of the country in the summer is welcomed. I frequently get verdolaga growing & I just let it grow. It is wild. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Olive CooperJune 4, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Hi Marty, I love sunflowers and we do plant them some years or our birds do. Of course here in Georgia ceiling fans and floor fans are a must. I just trimmed a climbing rose and the humidity is awfully thick. Thank you for hosting, olive

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  19. chateau chicJune 4, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Marty, Your home always looks so warm and inviting. Thanks for hosting each week!
    Mary Alice

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  20. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJune 4, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I love sunflowers too Marty and yours do look real, they look so pretty in the toolbox! Thank so much for hosting!

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  21. AshTreeCottageJune 4, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    I heard about your high temps. My husband's best friend from college lives in Phoenix. I know he and his wife and kids were in the swimming pool. Hope it cools of a bit for you. Thanks for hosting Marty!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  22. kittyJune 4, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Marty, I love your sunflowers in your Dad's toolbox. Doesn't that make you smile when you look at your arrangement...so cheerful looking! Thanks for hosting.

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  23. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignJune 4, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Love it Marty! And what a great idea to use your dad's toolbox as a vase/planter. They look beautiful (faux or not)!

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  24. JudyJune 4, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Love the sunflowers. Thanks for hosting!!

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  25. allisamazingJune 4, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Oh the sunflowers in the toolbox are absolutely gorgeous. We use fans to keep cool but we are nowhere near those types of temperatures yet - sigh.

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  26. Kathy A Delightsome LifeJune 4, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Hello Marty, I love the sunflowers - I keep a swag of sunflowers and little blue flowers over the curtains on my kitchen windows - so very summery and cheerful - the bush is beautiful - I do appreciate you being a gracious hostess,
    Kathy

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  27. DebJune 4, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Hi Marty, I love the little white pitchers hanging on the shelf. The sunflowers are so cheery, aren't they. Thanks for once again hosting your party. It is so much fun to visit everyone. Hugs, Deb

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  28. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJune 4, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    The first comment on this post by Cindy is pretty funny! Anywho - I love the sunflowers. My daughter had them in her farm wedding and they're so pretty! Thanks for hosting.

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  29. laurie @ bargain huntingJune 4, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Marty, Love the sunflowers in the tool box. Your computer spot looks so neat and pretty. If I took a picture of my computer table right now, you'd faint. It's a mess. That shrub is pretty. It's so hard to find something pretty that will grow in shade. laurie

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  30. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJune 4, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Hi Marty, Your sunflowers are lovely. Thank you for being such a gracious hostess.

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  31. BabsJune 4, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I can't imagine 112 deg. Whew! We've had a fairly cool Spring with lots of needed rain, so not a lot of need for the a/c yet. You look like you're ready for summer with the cute sun flowers and fans. Thanks for hosting another great party. Love your shrub. I certainly looks like it loves it there.

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  32. AnnJune 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Your home is lovely ... always enjoy seeing what you've been up to. We were 112 last week, too. Do you perhaps live in Arizona? We're in Lake Havasu ... a real hot spot.

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  33. LizJune 4, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    I love the sunflowers in the tool box.... I might have to shake things up around here.... hmmm. :)

    ~Liz

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  34. Little BitJune 4, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Little Bit

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  35. Pam~ Virginia RetroJune 4, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Thank for hosting Marty! I love your sunflowers. I try to grow them every year, with mixed results, LOL! Joining in this week.

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  36. Confessions of a Plate AddictJune 4, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Your dad's toolbox is so special, Marty! Love the way it looks filled with sunflowers! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

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  37. martinealisonJune 4, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Le printemps chez nous est très capricieux cette année. parfois il fait chaud et nous sommes heureux et subitement comme ne ce moment les températures chutent et ressemblent à celle d'un mois d'avril plutôt que celles d'un mois de juin!... Donc différemment de vous adieu le ventilateur! nul besoin!...
    J'aime voir vos tournesols. ce sont des fleurs qui me fascinent beaucoup comme beaucoup d'entre nous, je crois.
    Gros bisous à vous.

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  38. The TablescaperJune 4, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    I can't believe you hit 12 degrees already!!! Love your Dad's toolbox.

    - The Tablescaper

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  39. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesJune 4, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Your sunflowers look so realistic, very pretty. And so sweet to be able to use your dad's toolbox.

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  40. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Marty,
    Those are nice sunflowers. They look great.

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  41. mississippi artistJune 4, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    It is getting close to 100 here.I use ceiling fans as well as the oscillating fans. I get cold with the air on 77, but hubby doesn't !

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  42. Two Cottages And TeaJune 4, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Your sunflowers sure look like summer. They make such a nice centerpiece on your table. We still have cool weather and spring flowers are still blooming! Thank you for hosting and happy June!
    Nancy

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  43. Budget Design GirlJune 4, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I love sunflowers! They look so pretty in your Dad's old tool box! How special that is!

    Thanks so much for hosting, Marty! Hope you are having a fantastic week!

    xo-Lisa
    p.s.
    I am in awe of those lovely flowers on your patio cactus plant!

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  44. ElaineJune 4, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Marty, your toolbox of sunflowers is DIVINE! The whole room is so warm and inviting (hopefully not too warm!) and I love the soft color.

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  45. xinexJune 4, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    So pretty and so summery. Thanks for hosting, Marty...Christine

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  46. Donna HeberJune 5, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Your sunflowers are gorgeous Marty! Thank you again for hosting. Enjoy your week.

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  47. ♥ Sonny ♥June 5, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    Such pretty sunflowers Marty.. they do look real and so perfect for a summer table..

    I'm a tad late to the party and its a wreath not a tabletop. I hope thats ok..

    thanks for the party.

    xoxo
    Sonny

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  48. Maria ElenaJune 5, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Marty, I love your sunflowers! They look so pretty with your tablecloth!
    Thank you for always hosting such a beautiful and fun party!

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  49. Rosewalk CottageJune 5, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Hi Marti!
    Love your sunflowers. I saw a whole field of them on the way to the beach last week. you've inspired me to get mine down from the attic. Thank you for hosting .
    ~Clara

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  50. ImSoVintageJune 5, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Marty. Happy to be joining in this week.
    Laura

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  51. Laura Ingalls GunnJune 5, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    I adore sunflowers too!

    Thank you ever so much for hosting.

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  52. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesJune 5, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Oh dear! I missed my favorite meme..but..I just wanted to tell you that sunflowers say summer so perfectly! Yours are lovely! I will catch you next week. Aw well... :) I will just visit everyone one else..
    Hugs,
    Mona

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  53. Sharing ShadymontJune 5, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I just love that toolbox, and you can't beat sunflowers for summertime! Great post. Thanks for hosting TTT.

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  54. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 5, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful images of your vignettes all over your lovely house. I specially love the tool box with the sunflowers, so summery and happy. Sorry I'm late entering your wonderful party, TTT..but I'm still been a "mother" with the grands, as my Sil got a spine operation 2 weeks ago in Miami and are still there. I am very tired, but happy with the little girls' chores, lol!!
    FABBY

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  55. Kim @ La Belle ÉpoqueJune 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I love the sunflowers in the tool box. Thanks for hosting!

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  56. Jody and StanJune 5, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Sunflowers are my favorite in the summer! Love the toolbox, just perfect! Thanks for having a fun party. Always good to hear from you and love all your inspirational comments!

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  57. JoanieJJune 5, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Thank you, Marty, for leaving your comment about my floral cookie bouquets over at Blossomedge!... Being as you love sunflowers, I wish I could send you one of my Chocolate Sunflower Cookie bouquets! lol Your blog is lovely! ... :)

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  58. Curtains in My TreeJune 5, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I am almost to late I see where you have your Wednesday posts up already, lady you are on the ball moving right along
    I like your quilt pieces framed

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  59. SherryJune 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I love sunflowers too. This looks lovely. Stay cool! That is really hot!
    Sherry

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  60. Michele @ The Nest at Finch RestJune 5, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Hi Marty!

    Love the sunflower arrangement - your room is so cozy and warm.

    Your bush is so healthy, too.

    Has been perfect weather the last few days but th is weekend supposed to get very hot again and mid 90s - n ot ready for that, I love THIS weather!!!

    Thanks for hosting your party!!

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  61. The Pickin' PairJune 5, 2012 at 9:23 PM

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  62. The Pickin' PairJune 5, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Loved the Cheerful sunflowers. So bright! I am new to your blog and am now a follower in every way. Thanks for hosting this cool blog party.

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  63. JaybirdJune 7, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I love your sunflowers!! I even have a great toolbox that my nephew built for me, that I can use to copy you:^)
    I usually bring out the sunflowers about the first of August, but I just may have to git'r'done a little earlier this year....you have inspired me!
    Thank you for all of the lovely posts that you do...I read them all, but don't often comment.
    It is HOT in Texas too, and yes we have a "variety" of fans in each room. Aren't they wonderful? Hopefully they save us a little money since the A/C doesn't have to run allllllll the time.
    Blessings to you,
    J

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