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May 2, 2007

Back Deck Clean Up

I have finally finished the front steps to my house and the smaller back deck (lower, larger decks and steps to go!). It looks so much better when I look out my slider now... no more black & green wood....in fact, the wood looks brand new. I wish, however, that I had never painted the railings white- it's an annual event every spring to give them a fresh coat. Guess I'll have to get around to that next! The pictures were taken at dusk so they may appear a little darker than it actually is..but still better than what it was!

This is the overall look...I still need to fill in with plants and some more containers, but it's coming along.



This is a fountain I bought years ago that unfortunately cracked last winter. I used contact cement to hold it together, and now she makes a lovely (albeit worn!) planter.



This is a wall-mounted fountain I bought years ago that DOES work. I love the sound of the water in the afternoon when the slider is open. Very peaceful...and the kids like it too!



And this is the start to my herb garden...



Hope you all have a "rosey" day!


6 comments:

Gypsy Purple said...

That must have been quite hard work.....love your herb garden

Deb said...

Great deck ... it's an area of the garden I love to spend time in too. I love the idea of having a little herb garden on it!

Melissa said...

Woo-hoo! I'm so glad I found your blog! While I'm no longer a homeowner (life changes fast doesn't it?), I still enjoy making the place I lay my head down HOME. Thank you for the inspiration!

Lora said...

Melissa
I'm so glad to hear from you as well. Life does certainly change fast...but sometimes, at least for me, it is for the better!! This is the only home I've ever owned, and I'm 45... but I've ALWAYS decorated any place I've lived as if I owned it. No sense in living in something that you're not comforable in!! I hope you enter my drawing as well, and thanks for your kind comments!
Lora

Anita said...

Lovely deck! And I adore that lemonade sign!

Mackenzie said...

I'm so glad I found your blog! Your dining room is making my fingers itch and mouth water...it is SO BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your nice clean deck! I love the fountain-pot!