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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Lilium

This top is one of my favorite pieces from the Liberty of London for target collection. Isn't the print fabulous? I also got a coffee mug in the same print. I love drinking tea out of it (aveda comforting tea, of course). Ahhhhh, so relaxing.

I wore this outfit last week. It made me feel very summery!









Top: Liberty of London for target
Cardigan: J. Crew Jackie
Jeans: Anthropologie (Pilcro)
Shoes: Indigo by Clarks

I've mentioned Ben's obsession with plants/flowers before, so I thought I would show off some of his hard work. It's sometimes frustrating to spend hours at plants nurseries with him and hear non-stop talk about the differences between different varieties of hebes:), but I just love our beautiful yard. Everything is growing, blooming, and smelling so lovely. Our front yard is like a little paradise! You can see some of the plants in the shots above, but here are a couple of close-ups.




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16 comments:

  1. Lisa - respect the shoesAugust 3, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Oh wow, could your honey please come over and make my deck look like something except a graveyard for potted plants who hadn't been able to take the SE heat?!

    You do look very summer-y and sweet, I love the color combo.

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  2. greatbleuheronAugust 3, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    What gorgeous flowers! On your top of course, but the yard is pretty spectacular too.

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  3. thatdamngreendressAugust 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I love the liberty floral with the details of the real flowers- and what gorgeous closeups!

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  4. CARRIEAugust 3, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I have the same shirt-- that was my favorite print of the Liberty Target collection, too. You're garden is looking lovely!

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  5. KellyAugust 3, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    That top is so lovely as is your yard. Good job to Ben on all his hard work for making it look so great!

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  6. Sweet LaundryAugust 3, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I love your botanical yard too!

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  7. Gracey the GiantAugust 3, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    All of Ben's hard work has definitely paid off, your yard is beautiful.

    And I love the print of the blouse - it's super-summery!

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  8. welldressedmakerAugust 3, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    The flower pics are beautiful! You are an amazing gardener!
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  9. CarlyAugust 3, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Oh my gosh, how gorgeous are you in these beautiful photos!! What amazing flowers. Wow!

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  10. Molly at AnthromollogiesAugust 4, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    A hubby who makes things THAT beautiful bloom out your front window?! A total keeper. I love your outfit...and I've been eyeing your weather in Portland. Tracking it for proof that I MUST live there....70's? For height of summer? You live in the most perfect place.

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  11. DeaAugust 4, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Oh wow, the yard looks amazing, a true treasure. This is the kind of front yard I dream of one day, but I just don't know if I can pull it off without professional help!
    I love how well the cardigan compliments the top, very cheerful!

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  12. LoraineAugust 4, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Love the print on that top- very cute outfit! I LOVE Aveda Comforting Tea as well. :)

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  13. LauraAugust 5, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    It must feel amazing to stroll around your yard and admire Ben's Gardening Labors. You Liberty of London Blouse looks right at home among the scenery. I thought you said there was a coffee mug in the print. Ha-ha!

    Oh! New Chie Mihara's. The Koketa from Fall/Winter 09-10.

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  14. SavannahAugust 5, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    That top is fantastic! I love the colors and print, and these photos are so pretty! I'm from Oregon too! :)

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  15. ElleAugust 6, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Gorgeous flowers!
    Also love the bloused and the cardigan those are such great colors!!

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  16. RoseAugust 6, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Lovely top and flowers!

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