a work in progress...
We just finished a mini make-over
of our patio and pool area,
and added a new fire pit.
Now comes the fun part,
DECORATING!
The photos I took are a work in
progress.
I'm currently looking for a
7-8 foot long rectangular dining
table
and am having cushions made in
Sunbrella's Sand color.
Pillows will be muted shades of
blues, greens and tans.
I need
all the inspiration I can get.
I'd love to hear your suggestions!
I think a bright punch of color
would be fun...
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| lambs ears, thyme, and succulents
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wating for a cushion
and solid colored throw pillows |
Master-mason, Randy Speer,
helped us create
the plan we had imagined,
and
we're so happy with the results!
He added the fire pit in a dark gray concrete finish
and built a new counter to match for our bbq station.
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| an area for barstools now
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Now we have room for four bar stools.
He also poured a new patio area
for our lounge chairs that previously was an small,
unused patch of grass.
And, one of favorite parts of the make-over
was getting rid of a large brick planter
that was between our house and bbq.
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| the former grassy area.
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In its place, we built a zig-zagged
brick seating area
that I call my little "Laguna
Cafe".
It was inspired by all the
quirky and fun brick work
and styles I love seeing in Laguna
Beach.
I added two small granite and iron
cafe tables,
and a vintage wrought iron sign
that we found at an antique store in
Pismo Beach.
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| backyard buddies
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