23 July 2011

Wish. Me. Luck. :)


This week could hardly be more complicated... or exciting! Next Saturday is my daughter Lisa's wedding! And Friday, the rehearsal dinner is chez nous, in the garden. If you read my last post, you know that the pool failed a few weeks ago, which triggered a complete re-do of the entire backyard. Here we are six days out, and it looks like this:


I thought the guys left their things arranged very
nicely into a kind of "Still Life with Mortar" arrangement!

once not too long ago this was my little
"potager", or kitchen garden, planted with
herbs such as chocolate mint and lemongrass!


But we must keep a sense of wonder and humor about all this... what else can we do? At least the garden, traumatized though it is as it watches the horrors unfold before it's very eyes, is obliging with blooms in spite of being covered with stone dust and being trampled by large boots!


the dahlias are darling

the fuchsia is flourishing

the wisteria is waiting


the montbrescia is marvelous
(if a little dusty!)


I'll certainly be very busy for a few more days now... and will post beautiful photos after the miraculous transformation is completed!


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thanks for visiting!... Kit



22 comments:

  1. I wish you the best of luck! You will make it happen!!!!!!

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  2. Thank you Jenny!

    onwards!

    Kit

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  3. Looks much better than it did!!!!!All the wisteria etc is gorgeous..... Something always happens before an event like this.... Yours just happened to involve construction. Which is a toughie...... At least you have great weather and you will pull it off brilliantly..... Maryanne. and yes I want to see pics... xoxo

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  4. HI Maryanne! thanks for the visit, encouragement, etc...I can't wait to have something pretty to post about again...soon!! :)

    Love your post about the fireflies, and the remake of Beadboard Upcountry...will have to stop by next time visiting Teri..

    xoxo

    Kit

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  5. things will come together so don't worry, the always do. If i was a bit closer i'd drop be int help out :)
    I just can't wait to see the wedding pictures!!

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  6. BON CHANCE KIT! I am certain the event will go on just beautifully even if.....the worst case scenario plays out. So sorry this mess occurred to play havoc with your nerves, and that of your daughter's. What is important is that the wedding and their happiness will go on!

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  7. Busy for sure! You have a wonderful attitude about it. It will work and be extraordinary. Best wish for a lovely, memorable wedding. (my daughter is getting married in September)

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  8. Everything will work out. You need a sign that says Keep Calm and Wedding On. Try to relax and enjoy all the special times leading up to the big event. Good luck.

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  9. Oh my, that allée will distract from anything that doesn't look right! It's beautiful!
    Amitiés,
    Angela
    ParisienneFarmgirl

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  10. The flowers are gorgeous, the pool surround almost finished. it is going to be a beautiful setting for the most wonderful event . I am recuperating from my assistant wedding yesterday, I did all the flower arrangements, supervising... it was a glorious 105 degree but memorable day. The important thing is how incredibly happy you will all be on such a special day. Meanwhile, take a deep breath, it will all work out t the end.

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  11. Lovely flowers, love your garden :D!

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  12. Your garden and flowers are all so lovely, it will be a fantastic event! Fingers crossed that all gets done and the works are completed; can't want to see pics of the event. Have a sane week, Kit!

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  13. It will be wonderful Kit - you could fill the wheelbarrows with ice for the champagne!

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  14. Hi all you amazing and wonderful friends!! thanks you are all helping me keep a cool head and even laugh! it is actually progressing a bit and we are actually filling the pool...even though it still looks like the last vestiges of a rock concert in the backyard, but I have to believe it will be ready!! :)

    Also reinforcement arrive tomorrow in the form of wonderful sister in law Thia who makes the sun shine wherever she goes!

    xoxo

    Kit

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  15. wishing you all good things this week.... xoxoxoxoxoxo

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  16. Hello,


    what a great place.


    hugs Conny

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  17. Kit I know it will be the most gorgeous event ever and I am so happy for your family!

    xoxo

    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Come and enter my $150 giveaway from Dr Perricone

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  18. Its going to be beautiful, your flowers certainly are. I can't wait for the after photos, and of course of the wedding photos. Relax, and enjoy the moment.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  19. I live the fuchsia growing across the top of the archway!

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  20. It is so beautiful and superb collection of plants. I planted rose before two days, it takes time to grow-up fully. Waiting for after photographs.

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  21. I very sad for it because At my home there are no enough space for gardening. Your plantation is wonderful and really I inspired for plantations.

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  22. Après avoir suspendu son activité pendant de longs mois, le laboratoire va pouvoir enfin reprendre ses publications sur son site officiel.

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