MIA: What I've Been Up To

It's been a long week.

Or should I say loooooooooooooong.

What have I been doing?

You may know if you've been following along on instagram (sorry for the repeats if you are)

 Watching Eric work...

 While I drink wine:)

Just kidding. I've been working too!

It's not complete, but I couldn't wait to put up the lights!

 Here, you can see the southern cross pattern. 

The openings will have vertical 2x2's. The area to the right will be a wall with a built in bench and planter boxes. When it's complete and painted and stained, I'll share the details and dimensions. I can't wait to finish it...and then use it for 2 months out of the year. Here is my shopping list!

After working for days, I think Eric and Riggs had had enough:)

Tonight we're off to Lowe's to pick up a few more things (and take back some stuff we didn't use)

I'm thinking about picking up some herbs and small terracotta pots to age.

Have you tried this?

Shopping List: The Back Deck

It's almost Friday loves!

Who's excited? I know I am!

I'm so excited that it's finally warm enough to spend time outside. 

And you know what that means...projects!

Eric's grandad is coming up to build us a deck and a new front porch!

Here is what I'm thinking this new deck needs...

 

 

lights/umbrella/planter/table/pillows/lantern/chairs

I''m thinking about painting the chairs a minty aqua-ish color...thoughts?

Do you have these chairs? Are the comfortable?

Entry Porch Update

Hello strangers! I've missed you.

I hope the feeling is mutual:)

The weather has be ah-may-zing the past few days. 

Even though it rained, it felt great out.

I am SO ready for warm weather all the time.

With spring weather comes many house projects.

Lets start with our porch.

Right now, our house is blah. I want to make our house ahh!

I can't wait to get started on this project! 

I think it will make our house pop, too!

Come link up with us!

What outdoor projects are you planning for spring?

Speaking of projects, look at Danika's project! 

I am totally doing this with boxwoods asap!

For The Love Of My Big Toe

I love being able to spend time outside  during the summer. But, I have a problem. I'm not sure about you but, mosquitoes L-O-V-E me! No joke. Every party of me. Right now, I have FIVE (yes 5) bites on my big toe. Not my big toe is not that big...but 5? Really? Any way, a screened in porch is a necessity around here.  

Here are a few pretty porches that I found.

 I love how the last one has sliding screened in doors-options and so pretty!

all images can be found here

Do you have an remedies to keep mosquitoes away?

Porch Time

It's that time of year again...porch weather! I love being able to sit out on the porch and have a few drinks or dinner. Right not it's not too hot and not too cold. I LOVE it!

Here are a few of my faves

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I think I need to build a pond in my backyard so I can have these

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