View from my friend Desiree’s Back Door

Posted on July 4, 2013 by thecompletebook

How exciting that Celi’s challenge extended all the way to my dear friends back door.

My friend Des sent me the pictures of what she did after being inspired by my post and utilising her birthday gifts to create the most inspiring view outside her back door. The results are absolutely stunning!

I love the zink baths. I think Des planted herbs and vegies in the baths – a modern take on raised beds. So clever!

How awesome are these angled pots. To create this, all you need to do is drop a metal pole into the ground and drop the potters on – couldn’t be easier. Who knew the holes at the bottom of potters would have more than just a drainage function. Think I may try this for a few of my favourite herbs. Thanks for this fantastic idea Des.

Des knows how I love my tea and I love these giant tea cups and saucers equally as much! Think I am going to have to hunt a few down for my garden too.

Des, thank you for sharing what you did outside your back door. Ican’t wait to see your view in person on my next trip to Johannesburg. 🙂 xo

52 thoughts on “View from my friend Desiree’s Back Door”

Bam's Kitchen on July 4, 2013 at 08:25 said:

I love your angles pots of herbs very fun and whimsicle.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 10:16 said:
  
  I have already set a few up for myself Bam – just need to run out and get the herbs. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Choc Chip Uru on July 4, 2013 at 08:37 said:

Those pots are crazy awesome, I love this my friend 😀

Cheers
CCU

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 10:16 said:
  
  And so easy to do – just the best idea ever. Have an awesome day CCU. 🙂 xo
  
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Hotly Spiced on July 4, 2013 at 09:07 said:

I love the pots of herbs. That’s a great idea. For a small space, Des has a lot of edible things growing. xx

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 10:17 said:
  
  They are fab! Such a clever lady my friend Des. Have a happy day Charlie. 🙂 xo
  
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Lisa the Gourmet Wog on July 4, 2013 at 09:08 said:

OMG I am so steeling that ‘pot on a metal post’ idea!! 😉 How fabulous does it look!! Thanks for sharing

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 10:18 said:
  
  It is just the best ins’t it Lisa! I have already set up a few in my herb garden – now just need to get to the herbs! Have an awesome day. 🙂 xo
  
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theonlycin on July 4, 2013 at 09:17 said:

Well done to Des, it looks lovely. The zink baths and angled pots are very inspiring for my future balcony garden. Thank you xxx

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 10:19 said:
  
  Ooo, I can’t wait to see your new balcony garden Cindy – these ideas are perfect for you. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Misky on July 4, 2013 at 10:13 said:

I’m in love with those zinc beds. So beautiful!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 10:19 said:
  
  Some more ideas for your new garden Misk. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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  - cecilia on July 4, 2013 at 15:26 said:
    
    Hey misky, How to get your raised beds without them looking like raised beds!!! We need to run with this idea, how about a clawfooted bath? c
    
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    - thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 15:31 said:
      
      Ooo, I love the idea of a ball and claw bath! Brilliant idea! 🙂 xo
      
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mylifeasmomandwife on July 4, 2013 at 11:15 said:

Hi Mands, thanks for the mention on your blog and thanks all for the lovely comments. I had so much fun doing this. This area used to have the washing line and a horrible creeper that was home to spiders and other creepy crawlies. Now it’s and area that I love spending time in and it’s become my “workshop”. I plant seeds and transplant them all in preparation for spring. The galvanised bins are home to spring onions, spinach and bean seeds…the entire family is involved in the watering, planting and composting that is part of this “workshop”. The gift that keeps on giving….

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 12:51 said:
  
  Absolutely brilliant Des. So lovely to hear the whole family is involved. I need to get cracking on my little “workshop” too! Have a beautiful day friend. 🙂 xo
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on July 4, 2013 at 13:31 said:

A beautiful backyard! The angled pots of herbs are great!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 13:40 said:
  
  I have already put a few pots like that in my herb garden Angie. Now I just need to get the herbs. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Chica Andaluza on July 4, 2013 at 13:34 said:

I agree with everyone – love those pots and what a lovely view your pal has 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 13:41 said:
  
  The pots are a definite favourite Tanya! Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Tandy on July 4, 2013 at 14:45 said:

What a stunning space 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 15:29 said:
  
  I will ask Des to send us updated shots in the Spring. Have a super afternoon Tandy. 🙂 xo
  
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cecilia on July 4, 2013 at 15:20 said:

Oh what fun. Your friend has such a playful take on gardening,and such a perfect space for all those containers. I love those pots too, I will try that! Thank you Desiree. and Thank you so much Mandy for the shout out, you are right it was a lovely surprise! have a great day.. c

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- thecompletecookbook on July 4, 2013 at 15:30 said:
  
  Yay, hope it took away from the passport worries, even if just for a minute. Have a super day Celi. 🙂 xo
  
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Bill on July 4, 2013 at 18:58 said:

I love the angled pots! We have pots with plants all over and around our house. What a great and eyecatching way to add more! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 5, 2013 at 10:40 said:
  
  Hi Bill, thanks for stopping by. You so right that angled pots are eye catching and a great idea for smaller homes and gardens. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on July 4, 2013 at 22:09 said:

What a great space — and spider-free, too! YAY!
I predict those angled pots will be decorating a number of yards. What a clever idea!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 5, 2013 at 10:41 said:
  
  Woohoo, always a celebration being spider free John, well for you and me anyway. These angled pots are such a hit – love being able to share new and fun ideas. Have an awesome weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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dianeskitchentable on July 5, 2013 at 01:33 said:

Absolutely fantastic! I love the tubs but that idea of using the pole w/the clay pots is so creative. I am definitely going to do that myself. Hmmm, now that I think of it, I do believe Niki’s got a great big tea cup somewhere stored up in my attic. She hasn’t claimed it in over a year so I might make good use of that too. What a creative friend you have & thank you for sharing those great ideas.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 5, 2013 at 10:46 said:
  
  Ooo, I cannot wait to see what you plant in the giant tea cup when you find it Diane. It’s lovely being able to share new and fun ideas that other people enjoy too. Have a fabulous day. 🙂 xo
  
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Martha on July 5, 2013 at 05:52 said:

Awesome! Long time no see. I hope all is well in your world!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 5, 2013 at 10:46 said:
  
  Hi Martha, lovely of you to pop in. All well this side – just a tad cold, winter has set in. Hope you are well too. Have a super weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Purely.. Kay on July 5, 2013 at 22:05 said:

The giant tea cups are MY FAV! I bought one and drink out of here almost everyday :). And those angled tea cups.. brilliant. Love it.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 7, 2013 at 11:20 said:
  
  The tea cups and pots are brilliant Kay. You must drink a lot of tea – hope it stays warm enough in your giant cup. Have a beautiful week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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My Inner Chick on July 6, 2013 at 00:27 said:

omgosh,
LOVE the leopard pot! FAB. xx

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- thecompletecookbook on July 7, 2013 at 11:21 said:
  
  I though you might like that one Kim. Have a beautiful love filled week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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Bluejellybeans on July 6, 2013 at 19:17 said:

It is beautiful! I love the angled pots too. I will make one of this as soon as I come back. Thanks for sharing and congrats to your friend Des 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 7, 2013 at 11:22 said:
  
  So kind of you to pop in on your holiday Giovanna. I look forward to hearing about your angled pots. Enjoy the rest of your vacation. 🙂 xo
  
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  - Bluejellybeans on July 8, 2013 at 00:24 said:
    
    It is always my pleasure, Mandy! I’ll send you a photo of the pots 😉
    
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    - thecompletecookbook on July 8, 2013 at 09:02 said:
      
      I’m looking forward to that Giovanna, thank you. 🙂 xo
      
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dedy oktavianus pardede on July 7, 2013 at 12:43 said:

i guess my mom would crave over the cute giant tea cup pot…..hehehe

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- thecompletecookbook on July 7, 2013 at 13:49 said:
  
  I wish I had a window sill big and sunny enough for one in my kitchen with herbs in it Dedy. Maybe you can find one for your mom. Have a super week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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Nilu A on July 8, 2013 at 09:01 said:

What a beautiful and stunning backyard.. Loved those pots.. I’m a new blogger… Do visit my blog.. http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/

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- thecompletecookbook on July 8, 2013 at 13:06 said:
  
  Hi Nilu, welcome and thanks for stopping by. Welcome the wonderful world of blogging. 🙂
  
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Kate (@KatefromScratch) on July 8, 2013 at 17:01 said:

These are all adorable! I love the teacups and saucers – very cute. Great ideas!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 8, 2013 at 18:03 said:
  
  I cannot wait to find a teacup or two for my garden too. Have a super day Kate. 🙂 xo
  
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GourmetGetaways (@GourmetGetaway) on July 9, 2013 at 13:00 said:

Thank you for the reminder! I haven’t made stuffed mushrooms for ages.

These look so good!! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 9, 2013 at 14:06 said:
  
  You’re welcome. Thank you and enjoy! Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Kristy on July 11, 2013 at 00:57 said:

I love those angled planters too! Great ideas here. 🙂 I might have to borrow some next year.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 11, 2013 at 14:50 said:
  
  I think a lot of our gardens are going to be boasting angled pots Kristy. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Promenade Claire on July 13, 2013 at 22:27 said:

It looks like a playful and beautiful garden – and edible too, my favourite kind!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 14, 2013 at 14:16 said:
  
  Yes, edible gardens are just the best. 🙂 xo
  
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