Creating a seating area in the cottage garden

[@nancypeteja6560]

You have made such a Fairytale back yard....it is GORGEOUS!! I love it!! 😊❤🌺🌻🌼🌷🌾🔥

[@jo-annebotha9609]

I just love seeing your garden bloom while we are in Winter.

[@chrisgogreve8743]

Your yard is the perfect place to sit and read a book!!

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

I'm from New York and the Adirondack chairs were first seen in the Adirondack mountains of New York

[@amyjones2490]

I like a nap after gardening too. It’s hard hot work but so satisfying.

[@denisewade6439]

Every time I see that brick wall I smile and think, I wonder what would happen if Catherine hopped through her “ looking glass!? Then I think, “ she already has her own little Wonderland”! 🍄🐰🐛👸🏻♥️☕️🌹🐇

[@DaintyDiaries]

ha ha, I do wish to be in Wonderland x

[@geh8553]

When you take a step back it’s amazing what you have already created Catherine

[@rhondagrant2399]

I vote for a soft sage green, on your chairs. Garden is looking so good!

[@Goldengirlgame]

That’s exactly what I thought as soon as she showed them! Wouldn’t that be lovely!

[@jaquelynashbery8557]

Frenchic Wise Old Sage x

[@ohioitis200]

Just when I thought your yard couldn't get any cuter, you added more charm. I vote you do the chairs in the sage green so they will sort of blend in with the greenery and your flowers can be divas. But white will be nice and bright too. I also think you should extend your seating area a little with more gravel and make it an arc around the fire pit. That way it will look like a designated seating area, or a beach lol. Can't wait see it when you have it all done.

[@loriannkruithof2043]

I agree with you. I think sage green for the chairs and extend the gravel for the fire pit. Everything looks so beautiful and I'm really excited to see it all completed! ❤️

[@deborahstuteville4768]

I've always thought of those chairs as an east coast adirondack chair. They have always been very popular for beach and lakefront cottages here in the states.They are perfect for your garden. I agree white or sage green color with beautiful colorful pillows. I'm excited to see them finished. Your garden is so gorgeous!

[@charlenelindsay2019]

Dear Catherine, Walking through your back garden with you today has been so enjoyable. Looking forward to the color of the chairs. Everything looks so lovely. Hugs💞

[@kylieharrison3782]

Definitely a colour not white please. Actually sage green is really in for interior furnishings and as you're garden is broken up into different rooms would indeed be a very appropriate colour.

[@victoriahughes5041]

I agree sage green would be lovely.

[@genabrookfield9088]

I’m Canadian so I love your Muskoka chairs, think the sage green will be perfect! How I love your passion for your home and garden. Do stop and enjoy! It looks so beautiful and sweet paradise!

[@stafanawarner7413]

Catherine, I see that sage is the most voted for…..change it up and paint them lime green….add adorable pillows and wow!!

[@sophiegafney4597]

I think those chairs lend themselves to hand painted flowers or little strawberries, maybe something on the arms or the slats on the back? Perhaps some of your sewing skills with a little tie on head pillow and seat pad? One of your unique touches Catherine, for sure! Maybe look at a little chimnea rather than a fire pit? We have one and it doesn't throw out sparks. The garden is looking fab! I got some bargains today. My local garden centre were selling bulbs off for £1! Can't wait to see what you do to the seating area next.Soph.x

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@sophiegafney4597]

@@Godwinpounds4333 why do you ask?

[@Godwinpounds4333]

@@sophiegafney4597 I’m just trying to be nice and friendly that all. Where are you texting from?

[@mon201074]

I think a sage green would look pretty and blend better with flowers . Cutest yard ever!!!

[@theresamorgan1033]

The birds were eating our 🍓🍓🍓. We took one layer of cheese cloth and use clips on the side of your stand to tack it down. Those 🌻🌻🌻 are going to be awesome!!

[@lindalagarce8996]

You can put your fire pit in the middle of your garden as a focal point. Your slugs love bear, put some ale in a lid by the plant and they will go in it. I love the white on the Adirondack chairs! Hugs and love from Texas!

[@christine3358]

I vote for green…with flowered cushion. I’ll be catching a flight to come and occupy that second chair! I’ll even bring a few pints! 😉😎

[@melodymelody6589]

Ooooo paint the chairs Sage green they will look gorgeous !! 👩‍🌾 Lovely garden just beautiful.🌱🌱🌱

[@debicook9892]

I vote for sage green painted chairs with pink floral pillows. :)

[@sharonaxelrod4608]

Your yard is so pretty. I think you should do whatever strikes your fancy. It will be prefect and if it isn't the second or third time is the charm, and we will have something great to watch. I think I would be sitting there every day, drinking iced tea, and just looking at it. Enjoy your day. Thanks for the video.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for watching Sharon ❤️

[@kindafoggy]

Maybe your bargain-hunting friend can keep her eyes peeled for a sale on trail cameras. That way you could set one up in your garden and get pics of the hedge hogs foraging! Love your ideas and your energy. Very infectious.

[@paigerosner8574]

I love my small chiminea fireplace. It’s so small but it cranks out heat and I can use even all the small garden twigs as wood and it’s awesome. Small fire pit is the way to go! Especially if it has a grate-type thing around it to catch embers. Looks so cute!

[@jiggymamason4920]

Yes! Mine is perfect. I like how the fire is contained. Less sparky.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I love this, thank you for sharing x

[@jenniferwilson1323]

I was going to suggest a small chiminea as well.

[@donna8212]

Hello Catherine. Your garden is looking so charming and cozy. I just love the little playhouse for your niece. I remember when you gave it a makeover 😊. I think the Adirondack chairs will look so pretty in the sage green or white ☺️. As for the fire pit, maybe you can widen the gravel area a bit to accommodate for it. I know whatever you do, it’ll be beautiful. I hope you’re having a good day. 😉💕

[@cookiemonster6401]

Sage green is great but a few flowers across the tops of the chairs would be pretty with your flower cushions. Your chairs, your choice. Just enjoy them for years. Your yard/garden is so cute. Trust yourself in what you decide. 💕🇨🇦

[@luella2897]

FYI : Adirondack Mountains are in New York State. The original Adirondack chair was created in 1903 by Thomas Lee. He wanted to create what he termed the “perfect outdoor chair” for his lake house at Lake Champlain. The reason the seat of the Adirondack chair is slanted is to accommodate for the uneven terrain in that area.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing this with everyone x

[@pw4677]

Your garden is absolutely lovely. For your chairs, a very pale pink or a pale sage would look very pretty.

[@kyliewebb8948]

I love your videos always do but I just wanted to thankyou because we flooded about 2 weeks ago and had to send our nearly 1 year old pup to a kennel till there was somewhere dry for him to sleep he's home now and has been so displaced by everything that he has barked non stop for 3 days attacking anything that moved I put your video on the TV tonight and it was on less than a minute when he curled up at my feet to watch you just after your second video started playing he climbed onto the couch next to me to cuddle and was snoring in seconds your voice must have been just what he needed to calm down I put your video on to calm me I never thought it would help him instead so I might get some sleep tonight so thankyou so much for sharing so much on here because if it helps me it must be helping many others as well

[@angesilcock7861]

I'd recommend Cuprinol Shades wood treatment stain for your chairs. It comes in a variety of colours and will protect the wood for years - more so than paint 🎨 😃 It goes on really easily and is excellent for waterproofing! 👍

[@suziejames7510]

Totally agree, lasts for years and still looks good, wouldn't use anything else

[@angesilcock7861]

@@suziejames7510 Same here 😃 doesn't chip like paint either, just kind of soaks in.... 👍

[@susanskinner8855]

Even if I never made a step in any garden, I would watch your videos simply for the sheer pleasure and joy you get from doing your projects.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww, that is so kind Susan x

[@greeneyedredhead61]

Very nice. I love your garden. I can't wait to see your seating area finished. But it is already beautiful. It is nice to see someone so young doing such great things with their life. Congratulations on all your accomplishments.

[@stafanawarner7413]

You are just a cutie pie! We can’t get enough of our gardens……🌹

[@georgemaxwell4984]

Putting strulch down on borders and raised bed has really kept slug population down for second year. Delighted. - Frances.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Frances! 💕

[@sylviavandegrift1388]

Oooo fire pit would be nice. Your garden is looking so lovely. Who would want to leave. Thanks for sharing.

[@MyBohoChicStyle]

Miss Blondie claimed her Adirondack chair I see lol!! Watching the transformation of your backyard has been so much fun! Can’t wait for the hydrangeas to bloom!! Happy Gardening!! Tina ❤️🌷🌺

[@DaintyDiaries]

She totally claimed her spot 😂😂 had to be done ❤️ thanks for watching Tina 💗

[@tashaallen8760]

It’s not the size yard but the love that goes into it..Thanks for sharing 😉🙏🏽❤️

[@wrongwayconway]

I cast my vote for a soft pale green for the Muskoka chairs.

[@irisstormo6913]

My vote is sage green with some cute floral pillows. Enjoy.🌺❤🌺

[@raeruusan5134]

I like the sage green as well - it would go much better with a cream umbrella. Perhaps an outdoor pillow in each chair with a print that would pull together your white and pink accents. Whichever you choose, I know it will be lovely. 🌻 🦔 🌷

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Rae💕 have a lovely weekend

[@janebradfield2373]

Omg yayyy, it’s my friend Catharine! Love this video

[@lauradolanteverow9619]

I have a small pond, too, and the toads reproduce in it every year; they've cleared up my slug population beautifully! I wish we had hedgehogs as well--they're so cute. And I was a huge fan of your green kitchen cabinets, so my vote for the Adirondack chairs is green, of course!

[@DaintyDiaries]

That is so good to know, I didn't know they ate slugs x

[@jessiekitty7492]

I would love to see the hedgehogs. How adorable

[@dianestephenson8528]

I agree, white chairs. It will help the corner from closing in and looking crowded. Love the idea of floral throw pillows. This is totally a corner you’re going to enjoy this summer. Love it❤️🌸🌷🌸

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thanks Diane ❤️❤️ making the most of it!! Hope we get the weather now!

[@helenmoseley3112]

Good Morning Sweetheart, this morning I was just looking at small fire pits and found one at Bunnings here in Australia, it’s called ‘Jumbuck Banjo Firepit’ as soon as I saw it, I thought of you. You could make your own with an old tin Planter, just make sure you put feet on it, for plant and grass preservation. You backyard is a real credit to you, your personality is stamped all over it. I love it. Have a great day.

[@theginghamgirl6970]

Hi love could you get a bit more gravel and extend yr seating area so you can fit your fire pit in front. Looks lovely and always enjoy yr vlogs x

[@petro3441]

A little fire pit will be awesome.i would scoop a tiny piece of grass out and add a bit more stone the the firepit has a spot. Garden is beautiful 🥰🌺

[@DaintyDiaries]

Absolutely 😍😍 thanks for watching!’

[@rusticanrefined]

I say paint the chairs white an add a colorful pillow on it. That way the plants can still be the focal point. 😍

[@susiespearing6165]

Have you though about a patio heater Catherine ? Takes up much less room and much safer with children visiting .Loving your progress ,your inspiring me so much ! X

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Catherine looks great. Maybe just remove a half moon size out of your grass in front of your chairs add a little more stone and put your fire pit there just a bit further away so as not to get sparks. But looks so relaxing, us gardeners we never rest we just imagine what to do next. 🤗🎉🌟

[@Anncheryl61]

A beautiful haven from a messy world ❤️❤️

[@hsepulveda1]

Catherine, you have such a green thumb! I agree with Sage on the chairs, it will be beautiful!!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Heather 💕

[@caienateichert9840]

I love waking up on mondays and watching your garden vlog. It just makes my mondays happier before I go to work 🤢 thanks 🥰

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw happy Monday! X

[@rachelsegovia3231]

You're absolutely amazing!! Your garden is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thank you for sharing your beauty!!!

[@brendalyndugger2417]

How about a peach color or coral coke for your new chairs?? It wouldn’t be too bright but add a natural color to your garden!! It would blend in like a flower. Love your garden! It’s beautiful and all your changes just make it better!

[@marionmackay8820]

Good job Ean Adventure Farm And Nature Reserve Tobago on this beautiful day in Tobago

[@janettehutton8634]

Frogs and toads love slugs too. So when you’ve had some frogspawn in your pond you’ll get more help with your slugs.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oooh this is great! 🥰

[@christineh5790]

Your garden looks gorgeous Catherine. You are getting so many choices of paint colour for the chairs that I may as well chip in with my sixpenneth! My choice is white of course.😅 When you do get your fire pit/brazier please enquire if your neighbours get smoke from it as we had neighbours with a small brazier that absolutely choked our house with smoke fumes, even though the flames were high and it didn’t look like the wood was smoking. 🌺🌸🌻🌹⛱❤️

[@mariagoronal4994]

Awesome. It's so beautiful. I envy your creativity. And just say it plain, outdoor chairs... God bless and I enjoy your crafts and arts.

[@LindaLoganLDLCreationsLLC]

Pale pink chairs and a smokeless fire by Solo . No sparks either. We us ours on our deck.

[@LindaLoganLDLCreationsLLC]

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[@victoriacarpenter6889]

Snails and slugs were feasting on my hostas, and a friend of mine who is a wonderful gardener told me to put a sprinkling of diatomaceous earth around them... she said she has been using it for years. Her garden is always beautiful..

[@TS-om3ee]

The seating area looks very cozy. ❤🌻

[@nicolapaling2028]

Your garden is so lovely. What a great place to relax after a busy day. I think white or sage green would be lovely for the chairs. I have planted so many sunflowers, they are so cheerful. Hope you & Blondie have a good week

[@Melissa-gg8xc]

I live in Massachusetts, USA about an hour from Cape Cod. We call them Adirondack Chairs. You are so charming, I love your channel.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Catherine lovely video. Your garden is getting so beautiful. You have done such a great job. The plans you have for the sitting area sound grand. 👍👍💚❤

[@cathyhatfield5340]

You’ve done a wonderful job on your garden it’s a paradise for sure😎❤️❤️❤️

[@Pamkkw]

I have a propane fireplace outside and I put pretty stones that reflect off the fire. It’s beautiful and warm and cozy. And no wood, ashes or smoke to worry about 🔥 🥰

[@DaintyDiaries]

That sounds beautiful Pam 😍

[@karenhurd9792]

You can get a small screened dome to sit on your fire pit to keep the "hot ashes" from flying around. Some small fire pits come with them . Your yard looks so pretty🤩

[@DaintyDiaries]

That's a great tip Karen x

[@moirawingate8901]

Sage green

[@gardeningbyheart4912]

You could get one of the cute little glass pebble, gas firetables/pits. That won't throw as much heat but it also won't be a fire hazard. Just a thought. :)

[@cherylthayer3616]

Received your book this week,truly a delight to read. You should be so very proud of yourself

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awwww that gives me so much joy to hear Cheryl x ❤️

[@margaretnugent9872]

Was away for a few days and the garden plans have grown so much, My hens are doing a great job keeping the slugs under control l have been letting them out in the morning for a while. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful garden.

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s great Margaret!!

[@claudiaceleste777]

I can see white chairs there, it will be utterly idyllic, but I reckon maybe scoop out a slightly larger gravel area because it’s going to be a permanent seating area. You could get a pompon or flag garland too and attach to the parasol for fun

[@DivineMzM]

Sage green with floral cushions for sure! you're garden is looking so lovely :D

[@gggail]

Oh, white Muskoka chairs are just the most nostalgic look. You can change up your cushions with the seasons The garden looks so welcoming

[@denisedoran8734]

Beautiful garden but Blondie is so adorable. I vote sage green for the chairs 💚

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Denise ❤️

[@patriciadonnan5259]

Hi Catherine looking amazing . Maybe do the chairs sage and white stripe on back then the ams and the rest white. No Matt what you decide it will looking beautiful. 💖☘️🙋🏻‍♀️ Patricia

[@jiggymamason4920]

I agree with you white, with a lovely floral cushion. I love everything in your garden and home, so im sure no matter what color you choose, itll look beautiful. Just not grey!😆

[@cliffhorman6846]

I agree with Ohio, extend your area a little and it will work for you. I like the white idea, very holiday and of course cushions can change the mood anywhere.. looking good 😉

[@marylouarens7588]

I have seen a rim (the metal inside)of a tire used as a fire pit…..some rims are smaller than others and it makes it easy to pick it up to clean the area. Love your lovely garden and it’s so obvious that you love being there.

[@catfishm.1361]

Sage green for the 2 chairs, but it’s up to you, it’s your (she) space! 👍🏻❤️

[@dianevictorianshabbyshop3876]

It all looks grand, I wish I was young again and had your energy. I like the white chairs and color cushions. Thank you for sharing and God Bless.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thanks for stopping by ❤️

[@leighsanchez481]

A really pretty garden Catherine, you have done really well.

[@jennyford3793]

Another vote for Sage Green. Xx

[@georgemaxwell4984]

Sage green would be a lovely contrast to fence colour. - Frances. ❤️

[@maxinehayes5570]

Hi Catherine garden is looking good. You could make the fire pit a small feature and carve a small semi circular out of the grass for the fire pit to stand on ? You loose a small bit of lawn but it could look nice

[@Comfortinscents]

Looking lovely!😍 One side of my garden looks completely wild now as I feed hedgehogs and hoglets so they enjoy that area.😄 I love seeing them peeking out at dusk and roaming around 🦔🦔🦔❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw that sounds like the dream for your hedgehogs 😍

[@caroleenever5650]

Catherine you garden looks beautiful love your seats.x

[@jenniferkessener1111]

Thankfully, no slugs here, as we have lots of hosta in the shade. It is going to be alarmingly hot here in the midwest of USA, so no gardening other than running out to water for this week. Lovely sitting area, and garden. Those sunflowers are springing up! I love sunflowers, but the squirrels eat them all. I may try to sow so many, that they will leave some alone. Sage for the chairs might be easier on the eyes, as the white will be bight, but no matter what they will look charming.

[@kandyharris2195]

Doesn't it feel good to tidy up and rearrange an area? Looking good Catherine! We deal with snails and deer here in Western Washington state zone 8b USA. Happy gardening everyone 👩‍🌾🏡🐦🌸🐌🦋🐝🐞🌻🌼🌷🌹🌺🌲

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw the deer, do they dig in your garden?

[@kandyharris2195]

@@DaintyDiaries no, they eat my plants!!! Roses, hosta, hydrangea, fruit trees 🙁

[@DaintyDiaries]

@@kandyharris2195 oh nooooo 🙈

[@austinsmom2924]

Hello from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦..small world..I grew up in Muskoka..lol..it's about two hours north of Toronto! I just love how you are making great use of every inch of your home - inside and out!! Thank you for sharing it with us! 🌞🌱🌼🍓

[@DaintyDiaries]

Gotta make use of all the space 😍 that sounds lovely where you grew up!

[@lifeofaimee6259]

The corner is going to look amazing Catherine. Many a happy cup of tea will be had in that chair

[@uku3603]

I love your videos 👍❤️✨

[@daymonv3736]

A chiminea would be good. It would give you the benefits of a fire pit without letting the Sparks get everywhere.

[@sharonsunshine2532]

It's beautiful Catherine, and yes, gardening does make one sleepy. 😄👍💛

[@kayleehealy8406]

Definitely white chairs Catherine 🙌🏼

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

Another pretty corner in your garden. Love the idea that you're letting nature (via the hedgehogs) take care of the slug problem!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Ahh, perfectly rearranged!! A lovely sitting spot!!!! 💕 Oh and I think *vanilla* would be a pretty color for the chairs!!

[@carlapilbro1344]

I think sage green for your chairs would look lovely 🥰

[@archangelraphael4200]

What I wouldn’t give to sit in your garden for an hour with Blondie at my feet. Sounds wonderful to me. ❤️💕👍🐱🌼☘️🌸

[@nancyring8104]

What a cosy spot to relax and put your feet up!! Any kind of a fire pit that you can fit in would be the finishing touch!!❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

I got one this week Nancy, I only assembled it today, it’s raining this evening, but I might light it tomorrow 🔥❤️

[@pinkroses135]

Such a cozy sanctuary 👒

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thank you so much for another great inspiring video always love watching what you put together always done so well my dear friend hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww thanks for always leaving such kind comments 🥰