"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability"
-Sam Keen
My favorite place this time of year is the Kellio a.k.a Patio
The Kellio sat empty for several years
my husband stored miscellaneous items there
and he thought that made them invisible.
When I would suggest we put it to use as a patio
he thought it just plain silly because we have a deck that covers the Kellio
Well...look who is having the last laugh...
It is a magical little hideaway that I love
and truth be know my husband has spent many a summer afternoon
enjoying it as well.
This is MY place where many of what my husband calls
DPS (dead people stuff) comes back to life.
Nothing is in perfect condition which I think makes it all the more charming.
Each piece has a story of discovery
Each piece is treasured
The flowers are the jewelry of the Patio
I actually "winter" several of the pots
in dark storage and bring them out again in the spring
They never disappoint they are bigger and better every year.
Thanks for visiting the Kellio, you are WELCOME any time!
Enjoy!
12 comments:
just gorgeous, always the artist's eye~
Oh Kelley!
I love this post!!! Your kellio is absolutely gorgeous!!! And the quote at the beginning is so very true:). As for the dead people stuff, I personally find that it is the best stuff (especially when it shows cracks and dents indicating it has been well used). Your kellio and flowers and decor are just amazing! What time are cocktails?
Blessings,
Kim
Oops-one more comment-the photograpghy is beautiful too!!!
Blessings,
Kim
hi Kelley,
I love your patio! Just beautiful with all your special touches and dps. I would love to hang out it for awhile if you don't mind. Wake me up around three if you will please.
Smiles,
June
What beautiful photos! That's great that you can keep them over the winter. I actually never thought about what you have to go through in colder climates since I've lived in California my whole life! I only have to cover some of my plants when we have an occasional frost in the winter.
Hi Kellio, oops I mean Kelley!!! ;)
This is simply gorgeous! I love your little hideaway...dead people's stuff and all!!!!
I LOVE THAT WOODEN CHANDELIER! I've never seen anything like that! Too cute!!!!!
I'm with June above...I'll hang around for awhile too, but no need to wake me up...let me rot here! ;)
everything vintage
I SAID DON'T WAKE ME UP! ssssshhhh~
;)
everything vintage
I would never want to go inside! What a gorgeous place!
It looks like a delightful place to be! I love the chippy old white hutch. Yes, I think I could peacefully hang out there for quite a LONG while!
What a serene spot. Now you have an outdoor room to enjoy. I love the old pieces and the birdcage!
Nice to hear your husband is enjoying it too. Great post.
Wonderful post, I love, love, love what you created, and could imagine sitting there reading a book myself :) I believe I arrived here through Flickr somehow, glad I did :)
Looks like you are living the life I am still just dreaming of...some day I hope to make my dream a reality...God willing it will be sooner than later!
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