Tuesday, May 12, 2009

My Mother’s Day Pot

Susan from A Southern Daydreamer is hosting Outdoor Wednesday. Please visit her for a list of bloggers participating in this weekly event.

This picture is a pot at the end of our front sidewalk that my daughter gave me for Mother’s Day. It has been planted with alyssum, Million Bells and profusion zinnias. I love the little wire trellis with the little bird perched on top. I usually plant my own pots, but it sure is nice to have one already done for you and filled in like this one!

IMG_0792 IMG_0793IMG_0795This is the first time I’ve seen the profusion zinnias this color of yellow. I hope they do as well as the orange and pink ones I’ve had before.

Thanks for stopping by today, and hope you have a great day!

Diane

32 comments:

  1. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerMay 12, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday Diane I love the wire trellis with the bird that you have in your pot! What a sweet daughter you have! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan

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  2. Four Paws and CoMay 13, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    What a beautiful pot of flowers & such a lovely gift! Happy Outdoor Wednesday! ♥ Diane

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  3. ChandyMay 13, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful grouping! That pot is just adorable!

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  4. Fifi FlowersMay 13, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    BEAUTIFUL flowers... love the bird!

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  5. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Morning Diane! Ohhh what a pretty pot and I love that bird trellis!!! I've never heard of those pretty orangey flowers; look like mini morning glories or petunias! Love them; I too plant my own mixed pots but you are right it is nice to have it done for you once in a while! Very pretty! Have a great week - Jeannette

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  6. pammiejoMay 13, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    What a cute wire addition to that pot. I know what you mean - I usually pot my own too - but it is nice to have them given to you. I love the profusion zinnias too. PAM

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  7. Southern LadyMay 13, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    What a beautiful and thoughtful Mother's Day gift ... The wire trellis will be pretty with ivy or a green plant this winter, too. Kelli did good, didn't she!

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  8. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsMay 13, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful flowers...thanks for sharing...

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  9. Scooterblu's Whimsy~RhondaMay 13, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Good Morning, Diane...LOVE your pot! The little bird perched on top is just too cute! ...and the flowers are gorgeous! ~hugs, Rhonda :)

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  10. JoannaMay 13, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Great gift! It's quiet lovely!

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  11. Chari at Happy To DesignMay 13, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Diane...

    Ohhh...what a beautiful potted plant...such a sweet Mother's Day gift from you dear daughter!!! The plant is gorgeous but I have to tell you I just love that pretty decorative wire trellis!!! I have never seen one like that before...how unique!!! I'd love to find some like that!!! Beautiful!!!

    Have a wonderful Wednesday, my friend!
    Chari

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  12. Barb May 13, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Diane, soooooo pretty!

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday.

    Barb

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  13. DarleneMay 13, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    That is GORGEOUS! I LOVE the flowers and the bird trellis...beautiful!

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  14. Mary BergfeldMay 13, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    What a sweet stunner! You have a very thoughtful daughter. I loved the picture.

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  15. Mary @ Framed and TaggedMay 13, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    What a beautiful pot of flowers!!
    How sweet of your daughter to know exactly what you would like.
    I do love the bird too.
    Have a great day!!

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  16. UnknownMay 13, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    that is just wonderful!

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  17. Sharing with SherriMay 13, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    That is soooo cute and colorful! and what a sweet daughter you have too!

    Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

    Sherri:)

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  18. JudiMay 13, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Diane
    Your planter is beautiful. I absolutely love the birdie sitting on it. Enjoy and have a lovely day
    Judi

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  19. Christi @ A Southern LifeMay 13, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    The bird and the trellis are great touches. Very nice combination of plants. What a great gift!

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 13, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    That is so pretty Diane! I love bird motifs too. I'm buying my flowers to plant thsi weekend as I think it will stay warm now. Still trying to catch up with things since my trip!
    Hugs, Pat

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  21. SueMay 13, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Hi Diane,
    What a beautiful Mother's Day gift, I know you will enjoy it this spring and summer, the flowers are so pretty.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Sue

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  22. UnknownMay 13, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I love flowers, and those zinnias are just beautiful! Also, that little bird is just the right touch. So pretty!

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  23. jeanneMay 13, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Oh Diane, your mother's day flowers are gorgeous. I love the bird too. I am sorry I never did get a post done yesterday. Our company has kept us so busy. We are having fun though.

    Love and hugs...Jeanne

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  24. ChristinaMay 13, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Such wonderful goodness in a pot. I love the zinnas with the Million bells. I didn't know what the Million bells were called. We have some too, but they didn't have a tag. We have purple and pink. What a beautiful mother's day gift.

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  25. Sofia StrifflerMay 13, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Love the planter with the wire cage. You are so lucky to receive a mother's day gift such as this.

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  26. DawnMay 13, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    It look great. What a lovely Mother's day gift! You are lucky. I like it when all the decorating work is done for you!

    take care,
    Dawn

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  27. The Quintessential MagpieMay 13, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Cute as can be, Diane! Love this!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  28. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 13, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    You are a lucky mom! That is beautiful with the trellis and the bird on it! (I have to tell you when I saw the title of your post, I thought you meant to say "A Mother's Day Post" and left out the "s"!) laurie

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  29. BloggerMay 14, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    That's really pretty, Diane!

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  30. Blondie's JournalMay 14, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Diane,

    I just love this pot~what a sweet present!! I love to see pots that other's have planted because I see things I never would have thought of~and plants I didn't know of!

    Have a wonderful day!! :-D

    xoxo
    Jane

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  31. RhondiMay 14, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    What a nice gift and ther little bird is so cute. Hope you're having a good week.
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  32. Linda CMay 15, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Soooo pretty! I just love this pot with the bird:)

    Linda C

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Diane