It's done! Doesn't it look fabulous? Talfen and the crew actually came back on Saturday and spent the day finishing the brick laying. Saturday evening we had our dinner at the table under the plum tree.
Then on Monday morning they came to clean up and set out the river rocks for the final touch. And for the icing on the cake, Harry's purchased a little fountain kit so we can have some burbling water in the stones beside this bench.
We're just so pleased with the way everything turned out. Our outdoor furniture looks as though it was purchased for this location. Now we're ready for a big patio party. Oh yeah!
That's really gorgeous, Joanna. The work's really gone fast. I guess that's how it is when you're not trying to do it all yourself.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely summer spot.
wowee joanna - it's a deuced long bike ride but if there's something tasty at the other end . . . . enjoy that space. i can only see goodness coming out of it! steven
ReplyDeleteHey Steph, it's amazing how quickly these guys worked. What a bonus for us to have it ready in May! I know for sure if we were doing ourselves we'd still be working on ripping off the old deck and then be faced with a very steep learning curve. It would take all summer--at least!
ReplyDeleteHi Steven, if you could make it out here on your bicycle we'd feed you anything in the whole world you'd want. Just let me know, ok?
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it's going to be a wonderful place to hang out this summer.
Wow they were so fast and did a lovely job.
ReplyDeleteYour patio is fabulous. I envy your lovely green garden, so lush.
Do the pups drink the burbling water ?
Hamish would be trying to figure out why there is water but happy to drink it...
cheers, parsnip
Hi Parsnip,
ReplyDeleteI'll have to see if the pups drink the water. I expect that they will. It will mean we'll have to replenish the bucket more often.
Cheers,
Joanna
That is simply gorgeous! Someone had one fantastic vision of what could be done. I wish I was that someone!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen, thanks for that. It's been quite a change from four years ago when the back yard was a field of dandelions. (Not that I don't like dandelions--in their place).
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Terrific job and won't you have a nice summer on the patio? I particularly like the way you go from the door level to patio level. The large landing area makes for a comfortable transition down to the patio.
ReplyDeleteOH OH OH !!! Brilliant outcome. That Talfan is one brilliant stonetaffy. Tell him I said so. The stonework here in Paris is somewhat more dated (!), but beautiful in it's own way. Love your blogs.
ReplyDeleteWow it looks so great Joanna! Wishing you many delicious dinners under the plum tree!
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