For my birthday, I wanted my dad to come over and help me finally fix my backyard. I’ve been neglecting the side area for months because I’ve been trying to decide what I wanted to do. If you look at the before picture – it was bad. The little man never played in his sandbox and I could never get grass to grow, so it looked so bad.
I took off last Friday and my dad came over – I’d finally conceived a plan. We headed to Home Depot and picked up 12 bags of mulch, weed-stopper fabric stuff and some plants. I also picked up some cute outdoor chairs from my mom for my birthday to go with the adorable polka dot cushions I bought on ebay.
Several hours later, and bunches of degrees hotter, we finished! I’m still adding accessories and when the hostas grow a bit, it will look even better! I’m really happy with the way it turned out and now I can sit in my chairs and watch my little guy play golf and baseball in the side yard. It’s going to be even more fabulous when it gets cooler outside!
19 Comments
July 22, 2009 at 3:47 pm
WOW! That looks great! The perfect spot for a glass of sweet tea….need company?
July 22, 2009 at 4:03 pm
It's beautiful!!!! So glad you gave us the before and after…so we could see what a difference all of your efforts made. I know you will enjoy that space immensely
July 22, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Can't get enough of your awesome weekend makeover! Gorgeous.
xo,
s (& j)
July 22, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Oh my, I love the polka dot pillows! What a perfect accent!
July 23, 2009 at 1:11 am
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks awesome Wendy!!!!!!!
July 23, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Um, OMG girl! That looks fantastic??
July 23, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Very pretty…
I love those polka dot cushions!
sandy toe
July 24, 2009 at 4:56 pm
you did such a good job…looks great.
July 26, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Lovely makeover! I would love sitting there in the mornings with a cup of coffee!
July 27, 2009 at 11:14 am
Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???
July 27, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???
July 27, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???
July 27, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???
July 27, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???
July 27, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???
July 27, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???
July 27, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???
July 27, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???
August 17, 2009 at 5:13 pm
That looks so good!