Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Outdoor spaces

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The seating area surrounded by lattice really caught my eye and gave me some ideas for our carport that is not so private.  The nice shady spot calls out for chill out time.

Even though we have had a very cold winter that has killed much of the greenery, most of the days have been pleasant enough to enjoy the outdoors, even if not gardening.  Now is the time to get those areas cleaned up, painted and redecorated.  


Our cleanup is underway and the first major project is putting up gate additions and finishing up the front of our wood fence to make the back yard entirely private.  The second project just may be something similar to that lattice seating area in the photo.  Before and after photos coming soon!

This photo comes from the website Design Sponge Online, one of my favorite websites!  


Check it out for lots of home dec inspiration for your inside and outside spaces.


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MALINDA WINKLE said...

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