Ask Anna

I have found a new blog that I am thoroughly enjoying.  It is called Ask Anna.  She has all kinds of organizing ideas and time saving tricks.  I found her on Pinterest.  Those of you who have joined Pinterest know that it is very addicting.


Check out her 14 days to get clean and organized. 

Backyard Transformation

In my last posting, I mentioned that we have been working on a major project at my house.  We've been planning and designing this for a long time and finally made it happen. The makeover began in September and we have just about finished with the major work. Let's look at some of the before pictures:

I love my backyard.  It's my little piece of heaven.  It is filled with azaleas, daylillies, hosta and sedum.  I enjoy sitting on the porch in the summer watching the birds.  One morning a deer showed up with her little twins and she nursed them in the backyard.  

 

It was hard seeing this happen to my yard.  We dug up all the azaleas, hosta, and other plantings.  They'll be transplanted when the construction is done. 

This is what you see when you come down the sidewalk from the driveway.  Not very pretty right now.  I do miss all of my plants. 

We decided on stamped concrete.  This picture doesn't do it justice.  The dye is added when it is poured and then when sealed, it is very shiny and beautiful!

Work in progress.

This is the outdoor kitchen.  There was a hot tub here but we never used it so I sold it.  My husband did all of this himself.  If you look closely, you will see him standing on the the counter.

After 4 months, we are finally done.  We had professionals pour the stamped concrete and lay the stone but my husband built the kitchen.  He did all the wiring, cabinetry, lights, install appliances and tile work.  I am so proud of him! Come on down and take a peek.

We are almost there!  

Here it is! 

Black awning installed over the screened porch.  It really helps keep out the rain.

Outdoor kitchen. 

Gas cooktop and sink 

Gotta have a grill.

My new place for relaxation.   Next time, I'll show what else we have been up to. 
Next on the to do list:  landscaping.  

I'm linking up with A Southern Daydreamer
and Kim at Savvy Southern Style
and Funky Junk Interiors 
 

It's Been Way Too Long

I took a little time off from blogging again. Football season takes up my weekends since we go to all of the Alabama home games and we have been working on a HUGE project at my house which I will share with you.  First I need to take down all of the Christmas decorations.  I am always ready on December 26th to take everything down. 

Come on in!  I'll show you a few of my decorations before I pack them away.

 

 

 

I decorated the dining room table differently this year.  I like it so much that I am thinking of just changing out a few things and keep it up for the New Year.