New week. New month.
It’s the first Monday in May, and that means it’s time for me to . . .
Although it still feels very far away right now, summer . . . is on the way. (Yes. There is snow in my forecast.) (And, yes. It’s May. And I am so over this.) Usually, summer arrives all at once here, where I live. And that sudden arrival is always a bit of a surprise (even though it really shouldn’t be). Like . . . one day it’s still most definitely spring . . . and then the next day it’s suddenly summer, and there’s no looking back.
To me, summer is a whimsical time. Probably because here where I live . . . it’s so fleeting, so short-lived, and so dang wonderful. Summer is . . . popsicles and wind chimes and big sunglasses. Lemonade and flip flops and pinwheels. Sprinklers. Bikes. The beach. Sitting on the porch and watching a thunderstorm roll in. Sweating in front of a fan. That kind of thing. Whimiscal and light and charming and fun.
So, in these days leading up to summer’s all-of-a-sudden arrival, I invite you to join me in thinking about . . . how to add some extra whimsy to your summer. Plan for it now — and then figure out how to make it happen.
Maybe you’d like to hang a fun windsock from your deck railing. Or add a charming little something to your garden bed. Maybe you want to start a kitchen herb garden just outside your back door. Or maybe you’d like to find some popsicle molds and try some cool summer recipes. Or maybe you want to invest in a really nice croquet set. Or a perfect chair to read in on your patio. Or put up a hammock. Maybe it’s a new string of patio lights.
Something fun.
Something summer-y.
Something whimsical!
For yourself.
As for me, during the winter months, I ordered a charming little bird fountain for my patio.
I haven’t set it up yet. (Shoot, I haven’t even gotten my patio furniture out and set up yet!) But I’m ready! It won’t be long, and this little bird fountain will be bubbling and gurgling right there on my patio — adding whimsy and a little bit of joy to my summer.
I can’t wait!
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How about you? What bit of whimsy and fun would you like to add to your summer space?
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May is here.
It’s a great time to plan for some whimsy in your summer spaces!
Start Your Engines!
Love that little bird fountain – and the sound of water bubbling or gurgling is so sweet. We were given another wind chime at Christmas and that is already hanging at the end of the patio (and sounds wonderful). I’d like to get another bird house (our camper bird house has given up the ghost this year). We have two houses hanging in our apple tree and both have wren families nesting inside!
I’m not sure I’m a very whimsical person, but this will be the summer I get a Kubb (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubb) set of my own. We had the best time at my SiL’s playing this one summer evening a few years ago. I asked John if he could make one (it’s simply wooden pieces sawed into a couple of different lengths) but since he hasn’t produced anything, I will buy one this summer. I’m already looking forward to playing Kubb!
Will my table umbrella do??? I’m not really whimsical. LOL I DO LIKE my porch umbrella. It has itty-bitty lights underneath — that’s sort of whimsical or maybe whimsical adjacent, right????
It feels like November here, but I am hopeful for some spring-like weather later this week. I want to plant containers overflowing with nasturtium, snapdragons, & geraniums. I have cosmos and zinnia plants I started from seed under grow lights that are ready to go outside once the weather warms up a bit. I look forward to sitting on my patio with a nice beverage and a good book.
The last few years I have added more whimsy than plants to my garden. I picked up a new tube of gorilla glue to make some more teacup garden art. Love your little bird fountain.
I woke up to snow this morning!! Wet & sloppy… and it’s still coming down. It’s light & only sticking to grass, but what a mess. I’M SO READY FOR SUMMER!!!
We have snow in the forecast as well. This is officially the latest I can remember having winter weather. Grr. So I’m happy to think about summer. We had friends over for brunch yesterday and they brought us a bunch of ripe mangoes. I cut them all up and used some in a salsa to go with the fish we had for dinner last night, but I put the rest in a baggie in the freezer so we can use it for popsicles and smoothies this summer!
We have just added a moon and stars firepit to our patio!
And a glider!
And I promised myself that I will always have s’mores fixings on hand!
Summer is definitely far-too-short for me and I adore the idea of adding some whimsy to my summer season. All the things that come to mind right now feel more like chores and work, though! I’m going to have to give this one some extra time before I settle on what I want to do.
The little bird fountain looks so sweet. My whimsy for the summer is perhaps working on the pollinator garden. As I walked I decided I’m treating myself to one garden ornament of some kind. I am looking forward to the Farmer’s Market and tomatoes from my garden.
I love birdbaths. Had no idea that deck railing birdbaths existed but no longer an option. Is that a tabletop one, Kym? I looked on Amazon but couldn’t find it.
Love that bird fountain! Best part will be the SOUND!!! Nothing beats the sound of running water, for me. Raindrops, creek running or trickling, fountains…
Your new fountain is so cute! My fountain is larger but is also has birds dipping their beaks. Sometimes I even get real birds visiting. You’ve reminded me to pay particular attention to whimsey this summer!
I’m still looking for those pillows for our front porch rocking chairs … not sure they’ll be whimsical, but they will encourage me to sit there and watch the neighborhood, which feels a bit whimsical.