Tuesday, August 19, 2008

the trellis clothesline


Supermommy asked about my trellis clothesline, so as I headed out with my basket of laundry to hang, I grabbed the camera as well. Jodie also asked about the vines--they are morning glories. As I hang my laundry each morning, they are at their best!

The posts in the ground are 4x4's and are shiplap joined across the top with a 2x4--all pressure-treated lumber.

A sheet of lattice was cut to size and nailed to the inside...

It was a beautiful day for hanging out my new flea market napkins and towels.

Next, I head to the barn to feed the cats...

Jessica is waiting anxiously to be let out to graze...

Over at the henhouse, more morning glories climb the fence and nasturiums are overflowing the half-barrel I planted them in. The picture doesn't do them justice; many of the blossoms are hidden inside the foliage...I will definitely be planting many more of them next year--love them!
Thanks for joining me on my morning rounds.




28 comments:

  1. What a pretty clothesline!! It wouldn't have occurred to me to use a trellis. Filing that idea away...
    Elise

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  2. Oh how I love this. How did you get this idea. I want your clotheline. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Thanks for the info on the clothes line and what type of vine that is growing up the trellis!!! I can't wait to do something similar in my yard..

    Jodie

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  4. It's all so beautiful! I just love the idea of having a trellis with your clothesline -- how very clever!

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  5. Anonymous11:03 PM

    What perfect timing, my clothesline posts need repairing. Such an excellent replacement! My husband is already groaning. ;) Helpful hint: have your clothes/linens overlap a smidge & use one clip between each item. The clips go further, which is helpful when you have a large amount of wash. - Leslie

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  6. Wonderful idea, I love adding beauty to function.

    Have a blessed day :)
    Niki

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  7. Anonymous11:25 AM

    What a lovely morning walk you shared with us! Everything in your neck of the woods is so green and lush. It's quite beautiful.

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  8. It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. That's a really great idea for a clothesline. Are you tossing some of the nasturtium blossoms into salads?

    Jody

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  10. Anonymous1:28 PM

    What a lovely idea! I love morning glories too. Mine are just now starting to vine (a little late this year).

    Manuela

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  11. That is the most beautiful clothesline! I just love all of your summer flowers!
    ~Kelli

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  12. Laundry on the line is one of my favorite things...love yours. I really enjoy your blog.
    Amy

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  13. Beautiful pics!!! I love them! :)

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  14. What lovely pictures Deb. Sounds like my morning minus the horse right now--instead goats:-)

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  15. Great idea for a clothesline! Love it! Jean

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  16. Beautiful Deb.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  17. What a beautiful blog, what a beautiful garden and a simply beautiful morning walk. That's my kind of living!

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  18. Deb, your blog just continues to be beautiful and inspiring. Your's was one of the very first blogs I ever fell in love with and that is why I chose you for the 'I love your blog' award. If you'd like to pick it up, just visit our little blog. Hope your weekend is great! Twyla

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  19. Oh my what a wonderful clothesline! Lined dried linens are the best! Sounds like a lovely morning you had...simply delightful!

    Smiles...

    Beverly

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  20. Love your clothes line, great idea.

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  21. I love the idea of using a trellis as a clothesline. I can't wait to settle down in the country someday and have my husband make me one!

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  22. I love your clothesline and had my husband come look at it to make me one.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Trixi

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  23. My husband and I went to Lowe's and bought all the stuff to put together these clotheslines.I can't wait to have them up.Never thought I would be so excited just to think of hanging out clothes.lol It really is the small things that make us happy,huh?

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  24. My husband and I went to Lowe's and bought all the stuff to put together these clotheslines.I can't wait to have them up.Never thought I would be so excited just to think of hanging out clothes.lol It really is the small things that make us happy,huh?

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  25. What a beautiful blog, what a beautiful garden and a simply beautiful morning walk. That's my kind of living!

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  26. What a lovely idea! I love morning glories too. Mine are just now starting to vine (a little late this year).

    Manuela

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  27. It's all so beautiful! I just love the idea of having a trellis with your clothesline -- how very clever!

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  28. Thanks for the info on the clothes line and what type of vine that is growing up the trellis!!! I can't wait to do something similar in my yard..

    Jodie

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