Just wanted to share more photos

15 years ago

Hi Y'all! Just wanted to show some photos I added to my website. I got an idea over on the discussions side. I got my red glass lantern and added twinkly light inside it and strung some old decorative lights along the long side of the fence in my terrace patio....Caroleena and Pattico got my brain moving again! :-) I got them all set up on a timer with the rest of my lights so they are not on all nigth long....And the rest of the photos are from my garden....

Enjoy!

Love, Jules

PS: Oh yeah in that set of photos I added one of a set of windows I got from a fellow Freecycler! Still don't know what I'm goign to do with them. They are tucked away for the time being.

Here is a link that might be useful: Jules' Website

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susiewantsroses
15 years ago
You'll have "some enchanted evenings" on that terrace!!!! I am tickled for you. You inspire me to get going and make magic happen at my house too.
desertrat1
Original Author
15 years ago
Susie,

Its so funny because someone else inspired me! I had all the items so all I had to do was put it together. What really helps is having the electrical source and lots of extension cords around the yard. I have another clear glass lantern on the left side of the table. I think I may go and find some wrapping mylar and some more lights to make that side be magical too! :-) Now, if I could save up some moolah to buy me new patio chairs that would be fabulous! :-) Mine are waiting to break when someone sits on them! :-)

Love, Jules
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I'm so glad to hear back from you! Thanks for the great closeups and the information about the installation process. I, too, never cared for the way the sink was originally installed, but figured there must be a reason. After seeing the finished apron front, I guess the only reason was that the owners didn't want to cut into the window framing, so mounted the sink with the backsplash just underneath. The cabinets are also lower and less deep than those built today, but I think that was pretty common a hundred or so years ago. I do wish I could find out what year this sink was made. The bottom of the sticker was gone and it wasn't printed anywhere on the sink. If I could find that out, it would help figure out when this house was really built, as there is some discrepancy with the dates. I have changed some of the planning on our install, based on your photos... DH was going to extend the window sill by the few inches needed to get the apron to line up with the countertop just behind the curve on the side of the sink. The shelf was to go straight out from the sill, then straight down, filling in the entire area between the corbels on either side of the window. I really like how your shelf is deeper than the box and rounded on the ends. We are going with that idea now instead of a straight shelf across and straight box down! Thanks also for the paint info. I know what you mean about liking, but not loving, the paint color. That is how I've felt about my current green paint since day one, and that was a couple years ago! I like it on cloudy days but not when the sun is bright or when the lights are on in the evening. I've also put off repainting because I remember how much work it was! Now, I've resolved that I will be painting immediately after this kitchen and the remainder of the butler's pantry is completed. If only I can find that perfect green :) Terry
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leveta
15 years ago
They are really pretty...Love the color...
luna_llena_feliz
15 years ago
Prettier than Christmas! I love lights in the garden. Unfortunately my balcony doesn't have an electrical outlet. *sniffle* I'd string up lights like that too. Very, very pretty!
jeannespines
15 years ago
desertrat...that "wisteria" photo with the sky & sun is AWESOME!!! TFS the pics (good shots) & like your lanterns also! Enjoy! Jeanne S.
cait1
15 years ago
Great shots... I'm with Jeanne - the wisteria with the sun was the first one I went to. I also like the close-up of the clematis. I love micro photography. Do it a lot when photographing my salvias. Also love your new lit patio. Looks so bright!

What camera are you using? (I'm guessing Canon) The purple is beautifully true. I have a Caplio and Kodak but neither of them gives me a true purple.
sunnyca_gw
15 years ago
Great pics again!! Love the little ladybug on leaf, patio looks so nice with all the lights!! Jan
desertrat1
Original Author
15 years ago
Again,
TYVM (thank you very much) for all your wonderful comments about my photography! I still really am learning. Using the different setting on my camera for what I'm trying to get a photo of is FUN! There is a particular setting for looking directly into the sun and some for close ups--even micro as long as your hand is steady so it can focus. I really need to dig out my hubbies tri-pod and then get a mini one for myself to portably lug around myself. It is just so fascinating what I think is good and what others think is good. I think the wisteria one is alright. BUT, maybe I see past it and see the aphid infestation. A gardener who also loves photography is a double whammy. ...I really appreciate the comments. It encourages me to keep delving deeper into this maddening disease of photography too! ;^)
Love, Jules
desertrat1
Original Author
15 years ago
CAit,

OOPs, I have a Kodak digital Z812 IS (12X optical zoom) It's a fine camera--relatively easy to lug around even though its box shaped. That clematis I have is a really dark colored one. I have another that is more of a lighter blue purple color that just bloomed yesterday. ...

Ok, I'm jumping to bed. Eyelids are shutting.
Love, Jules
tennesseetrash
15 years ago
Love that beautiful red lighting! and the string of lights too!

Those windows have great potential! Great pics, Jules! ~tenderlee
concretenprimroses
15 years ago
Beautiful, and I love the wisteria too. You have a talent for photography.
My lantern is just like yours except its clear glass and my hanger doesn't have the cute little bends on each side near where it attaches to the lamp. I wonder why red glass? Its beautiful as decorative, but what was the use of it in the "olden days"?
kathy
desertrat1
Original Author
15 years ago
HI Kathy,

Thank you thank you....Ok, so you got me wondering too. I did a google looksie. I think they were either for barns or for the RR. Mine I inherited from my Grandpa when he passed. It's been out in the terrace garden for 8 years now. I am going to go out and get the other lantern (a smaller clear one-red metal) and do the same... I think they go for anywhere between $10 - $50. Mine is a loving treasure that I will keep. Hopefully one of my kids will want to keep it when they inherit it. :-)

Love, Jules

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