Saturday, June 4, 2011

My Outdoor Home - before and after

BEFORE: this little deck was so small that twice we had company over for supper and the guest sitting on the edge of the deck toppled over with feet up in the air....... rather embarrassing and awkward all around!  Something had to be done!  Plus, big scary spiders would dash in and out of those cracks....  arachnophobic is my middle name.  Notice the little "lean to" laundry room wtih the odd little door....  it is about to disappear and be replaced with:

My favorite "AFTER" shot of all time - because I enjoy it every single day of the spring, summer, and fall!!!!!  It is truely my outdoor home.  We just finished the addition on the above right side, so that required me to call dad and have him add to our patio for the third time (click HERE to see more detailed pics and see the dadman at work)!!  Oh my, he is the best.  But I think if one more stone needs to be moved or added to this patio, he just may never come visit me in Michigan again!

We still need a lawn.  Grass, I MISS YOU!!!!  Dirt is my boy's kid's dream yard since dirt is the next best thing to gummy bears.  I'm very sick of dealing with dirt but I gotta say - she sure is cute dirty, ain't she? 
 
Funky Junk's Sat Nite Special

8 comments:

  1. Love it! It makes your home look brand new. What an amazing transition. It's one of those projects that you can't help but go outside and admire over and over throughout the day =)

    ReplyDelete
  2. WOW! That is some change you've made. It looks beautiful. (The little cutie hanging out also adds to the beauty.)

    ReplyDelete
  3. The makeover turned out great! It looks like a great place to relax and entertain!

    ReplyDelete
  4. I'll be there in twenty minutes! ;o) Absolutely gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  5. OOOOHHHH, what a FABULOUS outdoor space...swoon! What a GREAT Dad you have to help you with this beautiful transformation. Must say too, I just LOVE the blog header with your kiddies!

    ReplyDelete
  6. She sure is cute! I love the after,it is beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  7. What a fabulous transformation. It looks amazing.

    Ruth

    ReplyDelete

Comments - Next best thing to chocolate! :) Please let me know you visited!