Monday, August 1, 2011

Rudbeckias and Mailboxes

I thought that the combination of these glorious, golden  Rudbeckias and the re-purposed mailbox was so delightful that I wanted to share it with you. Rudbeckias are one of the flowers that not only stand up to the warmth of late summer, but seem to almost thrive on it. When other plants have shut down in the heat and become miserly with their blooms these 'daisy-like' flowers provide wonderful accents and interest.

I like to use old mailboxes in the garden, not only can they be handy storage places but I think they are very charming, this one stands just below my deck, outside of the backdoor. I have painted it my signature red color, it has been here for a while so it is a little worn, but I think that only adds to the charm.







Now usually you will only find bits and pieces of gardening needs such as extra secateurs, twine, hand trowels, and maybe a sprinkler head in my mailboxes but once in a while it is nice to open it and find some items of interest and beauty. After all one never knows what might creep into these places unawares!









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33 comments:

  1. Carola BartzAugust 1, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Oh Adrienne, this is so sweet! I love the color combination of the red and the yellow, it looks gorgeous next to each other. The idea to put mailboxes around the garden and store garden tools in them is brilliant - I have to remember that!

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  2. .August 1, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    As always, your pictures take me away to a beautiful place!! :)

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  3. HeatherAugust 1, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Lovely pictures!! those flowers are gorgeous!! they really do look like they are just thriving and it has been so hot and dry!! I think it might have something to do with your green thumb though!! and I love the little surprise inside the mailbox hehehe thanks for sharing :) ~Have a Great week Love Heather

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  4. TriciaAugust 1, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    What pretty photos these are! I love the red with the yellow, it seems so bright and summery.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    The yellow flowers go very well with the red mailbox. The photographs that you took are beautiful as well.

    You have a very nice blog. :)

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  6. Sue/the view from great islandAugust 2, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Our black-eyed susans have just started sprouting up everywhere, a real sign of mid-summer. How on earth did you get that last shot, it's incredible!

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  7. Musings from Kim K.August 2, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Your mailboxes are the perfect addition to your gardens. I'll have to share this post with Chris again too. Our black-eyes susans and purple cone flowers are very happy in our heat right now. It's definitely August when I see those flowers. Beautiful pictures once again.

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  8. ANNEAugust 2, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Such a gorgeous composition. Love, love, love these photos. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Pat@Back Porch MusingsAugust 2, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous Adrienne. I love this idea and I love the floral vignette you created!

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  10. One PhotoAugust 2, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Even the rudbeckias are dying off here in the terrible heatwave. Lovely photos, the first is my favorite, beautiful color and light.

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  11. DonnaAugust 2, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Adrienne, I love the red mail box in the garden and it looks wonderful with the yellow Rudbeckias! Lovely photos.

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  12. LindaAugust 2, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Wonderful!The pictures are perfect...I love the little things you tucked inside!

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  13. Red Rose AlleyAugust 2, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Hello,
    I visited your blog today, and I thought it was so pretty and charming. We are Southern California gals also! While I was reading, I noticed that I have alot of the same interests as you. I love gardening, fashion, and photography. I smiled when I saw the picture of the mailbox because my daughter, Jess, took a picture of a mailbox that is very similar to that one, and I didn't know how I was going to use it on a post. Me and my daughters just started a new blog, and we would love it if you could visit us and follow. I would enjoy coming back to visit with another So. California gal, and see all your beautiful ideas. Hope to hear from you, and have sweet day.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  14. Gail DixonAugust 2, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    What lovely flowers with the bright red mailbox! I wonder if these Rudbeckias could withstand the kind of heat we're dealing with in Texas! It's brutal.

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  15. GailAugust 2, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Colorful and very striking red with bright yellow.

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  16. It's Just DottieAugust 2, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I love the idea of putting old mailboxes in in garden. I am on the lookout for one now. The yellow is beautiful. Yellow butterflies are my favorite but I have only seen three this year. I wonder why?
    Smiles, Dottie

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  17. KathyAugust 2, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Now that's beautifully creative! Love the rustic mailbox next to the Rudbekia! They do thrive in the summertime! Yours are lovely!
    Thank you for sharing this with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  18. Donna HeberAugust 3, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Adrienne,

    I love your Rudbeckias with the mailbox - what a great combination! Perfect for summertime.

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  19. hostess of the humble bungalowAugust 3, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    What a pretty combination, the mustard yellow and the brick red together.
    Do you have your mail delivered in that metal mail box or is it a decorative object only?

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  20. Athena at Minerva's GardenAugust 3, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I love this idea as well--I have a mailbox in my garden that is painted a deep turquoise blue to match the accent color of our house, and in it I store small gardening tools. Mine is located at the front of the house by a sweet bay laurel tree and red currant shrub, and this helps so that I don't have to always run to the backyard potting shed to grab the tools that I need. I love that yours is bright red, and I love the flowers and little bird inside!

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  21. BailiwickStudioAugust 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I love the red mailbox and yellow rudbeckias together. ::Jill

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  22. BohemianAugust 3, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    A beautiful Rustic looking Summer setting... perfect pops of bold color!

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  23. My Little Home and GardenAugust 3, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    The red mailbox and yellow flowers are charming together. The colours are so rich!

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  24. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 3, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Great colours together of the mailbox and flowers and sweet vignette inside the mailbox!

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  25. LarryAugust 3, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    This really is quite beautiful and gives a real sense of place...lovely! Larry

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  26. Diana LaMarreAugust 4, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Just beautiful! I have a mailbox beside my deck, too. Mine does not look nearly as pretty when you open the door! What a great idea.

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  27. Mary @ Framed and TaggedAugust 4, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I love your photos!! Your Rudbeckia is gorgeous!

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  28. debAugust 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Beautiful photos! They should be on greeting cards
    *hugs*deb

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  29. joeyAugust 4, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Thx for visiting. Have so enjoyed my tour here. Love your red mailbox ... amazing with the rudbeckia!

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  30. Mimi SueAugust 4, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Black eyed Susans are one of my favorites too. We have some in our yard but love them against that red mailbox. Thanks for the inspiration. Mimi

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  31. CatherineAugust 6, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    I love your decorated mail box, very nice.the pictures you took are very nice too!

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  32. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 6, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I'm completely charmed by your post box Adrienne! I don't have one yet, but I've been on the lookout to use one wherever, inside or out. Your photos in the garden are wonderful!

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  33. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageAugust 13, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    How lovely! The bright red mailbox and the rudbeckias look so charming together. The little surprise INSIDE the mailbox is delightful, as well. Flowers and birds - two of my favorite things. ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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