Friday, July 30, 2010

Pink petunias for Saturday.


These lovely petunias hang on my brother's porch in Ohio. he told me he hadn't intended to put any on the porch this year as he is gone much of the time . He is a trucker for ARE truck toppers.But as you can see , his porch is full of flower baskets because he found an end of season sale and he said the baskets were $5.00 a piece. He waters them daily and and puts Miracle Grow on them. When he isn't home his ex-wife does it for him. Yes, they are still friends.



This is a picture of his home. He bought it about twenty years ago. The house was built in 1894. It has a carriage entrance that he wants to restore. The second floor is an apartment and the third floor he uses for storage. It also has a full basement that has sleeping quarters,TV room, laundry and a work room.----click on pictures to enlarge  
 At one time he was thinking of turning it into a Bread and Breakfast
I always enjoy staying there because he keeps it so nice that I feel like I'm in a fancy bread and breakfast home.
   The last pink post for July. Please visit our hostess Ms Beverly who so graciously puts this together.
      Wishing you all a nice weekend ..Take time to enjoy the flowers.
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22 comments:

  1. Country Wings in PhoenixJuly 30, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Elaine Sweetie...
    Oh my gosh what a BEAUTIFUL pink share you have today. Please thank your brother for letting you share his beautiful home with us. I love the petunias, I could smell them as soon as I opened the page, and the geranium is just gorgeous. My gosh I would have bought several too at $5.00 a basket. What a deal.

    Yes I believe he should turn this gorgeous home into a B & B. What fun he would have. He could be at home instead of being on the road. I hope he can cook. I love the little gingerbread trim and it appears that every room has a beautiful window view.

    Thank you for sharing sweetie. I have so enjoyed my stay today. Have a beautiful Pink Saturday. Please stop over and let me share mine with you.

    Country hugs sweetie...Sherry

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  2. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsJuly 31, 2010 at 1:28 AM

    Your brother has beautiful pink floral hanging baskets, but its his home that is making my heart flutter!! How gorgeous!

    Happy PINK SATURDAY!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  3. GwendolynKayJuly 31, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Wow Mom! These are gorgeous pictures. One of these days I have to visit Uncle Dan.
    I put a link from my page to your's today for pink sat.
    love ya!
    Gwen

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  4. Victorian1885July 31, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    What a lovely home! It would make an excellent B & B! Have a great PINK weekend!

    Wanda

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  5. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Elaine, your brother's petunias are gorgeous. So are the geraniums. His porch so reminds me of my grandparent's porch in Kansas. His house is beautiful! Happy Pink Saturday~

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  6. Chatty CroneJuly 31, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Happy Sweet Saturday,

    Now this is the truth - I just love your brother's house with those flowers - it is gorgeous! Looks like there is a lot of love there.

    sandie

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  7. RoseJuly 31, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    beatiful older home. the pink flowers just accent the white background of the house.

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  8. UnknownJuly 31, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    G'day Elaine ~ Exquisite florals. I love that geranium & have several of this color myself. The
    petunias are lush ... his home is definitely a bed & breakfast candidate! I love older home all decked out in floral beauty.

    Have a lovely PINK summer's eve ~
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  9. CharoJuly 31, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Oh what a beautiful porch and sweet home!

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Hugs

    Charo

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  10. UnknownJuly 31, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    THIS is so beautiful! WOW It looks big too. A basement and attic! Love the flowers...It is a lot of work to keep them alive :)
    Thank you for your visit.
    Hugs
    Frenchy

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  11. That shabby Pink GirlJuly 31, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Oh! those Baskets of Flowers are Beautiful, and the House, I think I would visit Him very often if he was my Brother, I would use any excuse I could find to sit on that Beautiful Porch and sip Lemonade or Tea. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Blessings
    marian elizabeth

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  12. AlainaAugust 1, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    What a beautiful porch. He does a great job.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 1, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I LOVE THESE OLD HOMES. THEY ALWAYS LOOK SO HOMEY AND INVITING. ALWAYS WANTED TO OWN ONE MYSELF. DAN IS ONE LUCKY MAN TO OWN SUCH A MAGNIFICENT ONE. WISH I COULD FINE BASKETS OF FLOWERS FOR THAT PRICE. THEY ARE TRULY LOVELY.
    LOVE KAY

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  14. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 1, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    My O My!!
    What a gorgeous home and those flowers on the front porch, which is to die for by the way, are fantastic!!
    Yes, he should turn it into a bed and breakfast!!

    Debbie

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  15. D. Jean QuarlesAugust 1, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    What a lovely house. Yes, it would make an excellent B&B. Too cute and the pink flowers - perfect. Hope you had a great Pink Saturday.

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  16. CoraAugust 1, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Love your brother's house. I would so stay there if it were a B&B. It is beautiful and the pinks are gorgeous!
    Thanks for your visit! =)

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  17. Patti August 1, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful flowers!!! Beautiful home!! I can easily see it as a B&B.

    Blessings,
    Patti

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  18. fiberdoodlesAugust 1, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Your brothers house is just beautiful and the flowers are very lovely! Happy belated Pink Saturday!!

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  19. Laura Quaglia (Fun With This and That)August 1, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Wow very nice porch Thank you for coming byLaura Q

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  20. Sissie's Shabby CottageAugust 1, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    What a beautiful porch with all those pink flowers. Lovely.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  21. DeeDeeAugust 3, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Wow..those are some beautiful flowers....and such cute little froggies..feels like summer time here with you Elaine...enjoy the season

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  22. UnknownAugust 6, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks so much for stopping by and hopefully you will get a chance to see more tomorrow, you surely have some beautiful pic's of flowers there, I still have to prepare my post for tomorrow, at least my pic's are taken. I just love porches! Enjoy and Blessings! Your turn will come! Believe me I get it! XOXO

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