I just remembered that I promised you guys a summer update on my patio! For those of you new to the blog this is what our patio looked like before I started on it. It was the world's smallest concrete slab! Isn't it just pitiful?
So I built some planter boxes and turned it into this fantastic private book nook back in May!
So I built some planter boxes and turned it into this fantastic private book nook back in May!
But my Mandevilla have grown up a lot so here is a updated look at the patio!
Ahhh! I love the Mandevilla! I am going to try to winter it this year (fingers crossed!) I think accidentally got two different kinds. This one on the right is more bushy, while the one on the right is a climber! I LOVE the climber! (Shh - don't tell the others it is my favorite!)
It has been a little too hot to enjoy the patio a lot over the summer. However, on some days when the sun has gone over the house and it isn't too humid, I can sit out there with some Caribbean music on my Ipod, read and pretend I am miles away!
There are several projects that went into this patio.
I am looking forward to it getting just a little cooler this fall - I might neglect you guys a little as I start spending more time out there enjoying a book! Or I guess I could figure out a way to rig up the computer out there! Hmmm - I wonder if my wireless will work? There is only one way to find out ...
What about you? Do you have a favorite outdoor space that has just grown up beautifully over the summer? Or have you read any good books I might want to put on my list? Lemme know!
- The gorgeous Lattice Planters - the first thing I ever built. (Yes - I built those out of lumber with my own two hands! You can too!)
- My PB Knockoff Mason Jar Lanterns - everyone asks if those are coffee beans in the bottom but it is just aquarium river rocks!
- And finally my No Sew Outdoor Pillow - I am so obsessed with quatrefoils!
What about you? Do you have a favorite outdoor space that has just grown up beautifully over the summer? Or have you read any good books I might want to put on my list? Lemme know!
P.S. I am looking for guest posters as I will be out of town on and off for the next couple weeks! Send me an email if you are interested in guest posting.
Linking this up to
Metamorphosis Monday with Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch
Making the World Cuter Monday with Tiff @ Making the World Cuter
Get Your Craft On with Kim @ Today's Creative Blog
Show and Tell with Becca @ Blue Cricket Design
Making the World Cuter Monday with Tiff @ Making the World Cuter
Get Your Craft On with Kim @ Today's Creative Blog
Show and Tell with Becca @ Blue Cricket Design
13 frugal friends said ...
Oh, you've made it such a cozy and inviting spot to go and sit and relax. Hopefully the weather will cool off soon and you can really enjoy it. Love the planters. Hugs, Marty
I love the transformation! The mason jar lanterns are especially amazing!!!
Cute and your plants look good!
Mary
From Virginia
Hi Jess! Oh, your patio is so nice! As the weather cools down hopefully you'll be able to enjoy it more. It's been the hottest summer ever all over!
Thanks for popping in to see me,
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
This is great! And I love that you have a reading spot to enjoy! I am with you, fall hurry up! I just read The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks, it was good!!! But too, it depends on what you like. I am an avid reader, birds of a feather?
LOVE the transformation. The planters are amazing. I so wish we had a garage (currently in a condo) so I could build. Love the PB mason jar lantern knockoffs, too. Clever!
XO,
Kimberly
What kind of things would you like to read on that beautiful patio?
looks great!
Oh my, it looks wonderful. What a perfect place to spend a late summer evening. Pour me some tea, I'm coming right over.
That is one heck of a makeover! I love how it turned out. I've stumbled this post for ya. :)
Those trellis planters are fantastic! You've created a little oasis! Just wonderful.
So cute, Jess. Love it!
Sue
xo
Have you read any of Diane Mott Davidson's books? Goldy is a caterer who finds killers. Good recipes, too.
Also, an OLD series by Dorothy Sayers, if you can find them, are the Lord Peter Wimsey books. (She died in 1957!)
I also like Dorothy Simpson's Inspector Luke Thanet novels. She has some nice descriptions of interesting interiors, along with the mysteries.
The last two are British, the first is American. You should try to read each of them in order, as the characters develop.
Hope I helped you find someone new. Happy reading!
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