So you are probably wondering why I am just now writing a post about decks.
I can hear you now….“The Summer is almost over. Why are you thinking about your deck?”
Simple. It’s been so blasted hot all Summer here in Eastern North Carolina, we haven’t been able to enjoy a lot of deck time. In fact, I gave up on some of our deck plants and finally moved them somewhere else. Our deck gets full sun for most of the day, and is virtually unusable during the really hot months. Thankfully, it has cooled a bit….so I can’t help but allowing my thoughts to wander out to the back deck again.
but until that time…I went to Lowe’s tonight after work and bought one of these…
I have had my eye on one of these for several years.
I am not even sure how it will look. I know it’s a bit too small for the area where I will be placing it, but that’s okay. I am so excited over the prospects of us being able to sit under the shade on the back deck – I don’t mind at all.
It’s also going to be a family project. Well, not for my husband.
Mr. Grits is recovering from double knee replacement surgery. (Please keep him in your prayers, he is not doing well and will probably face more surgery in a few weeks.)
I will, of course, take lots of pics to chronicle the change. 🙂
Yes, yes….before’s and after’s.
Until then…look at some of these wonderful decks.
I love how the wooden deck boards meet with the stone patio.
This is the pergola I bought. I found this same pergola on-line with a red canvas. LOVE that!
But alas, mine has a neutral color so I hope to add pops of color with pillows.
My dream deck. Its not so much the deck itself…rather the setting.
I can imagine this on the back of my Mountain cabin in the Blue Ridge. That outdoor stone fireplace is to die for!
Love the almost tropical lushness of this deck. Isn’t that a wonderful privacy feature at the far end of the deck? I love how they hung a window within a “window.”
Love these colors. Very Summery.
Have a great weekend everyone….Barb
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh Barb, it is going to be wonderful. It is stil 110 here, so even though we have a patio cover you can’t be outside. I can’t wait to see yours and your new white kitchen. Hugs, Marty
View CommentLou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas says
Barb, I got one of these and put it on my deck and love it! Mind you, we haven’t been able to sit out there, even in the shade because of the heat!!! But I do have great plans for it in the Fall 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you do with yours!
Lou Cinda
View CommentBeeutiful by Design says
We’ve not been sitting outside much lately either with the heat and muggy -ness. I hope your husband feels better -knees are no fun 🙁
View CommentRobin says
I’ve been looking at these forever and just love them! I would love to get one, but we have to actually put the deck up first! LOL I can’t wait to see what you do with everything!
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