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Deck Progress

Hi Everyone!!

Happy Monday.  I hope you all had a great weekend.  Mine was super busy, but good.  Oh and it got to 108 degrees here on Saturday.  I’m a total heat lover and I’m pretty much not happy unless its at least 85-90 degrees out but 108 was flippin INSANE! Many of my poor plants paid the ultimate sacrifice because of it. Anyway….

Even though it was hotter than hell out I still managed to make some really good progress on the deck makeover.

 
 

For this first phase of the makeover  I focused on repurposing and reusing things I already owned.  The patio furniture is the same furniture Ive had for years that we got at Ikea.  The bench and chairs came as a dining set, but since I decided to use the space more for lounging and relaxing than dining, I nixed it and brought out a coffee table Ive been trying to find a home for for a while now.  Since its rattan, I knew it would be perfect for outside. I also brought out the garden stool I was using inside as well.  All the pieces had seen better days so everything got a new look with black spray paint. The lanterns and candle holders are leftovers from our wedding so it was nice to bring them out of storage too. 

I planted some drought tolerant plants in inexpensive terracotta pots I got from Ikea as well.  I had these on hand with other intentions but this is as good an excuse as any to use them I guess.  They are bit too plain for me at the moment so Ill probably amp em up a little some how.  I also planted a dwarf Sorrento lemon and Bearss lime in big pots back in April.  These will be so pretty next year when they are in bloom and start to bear fruit.

 Now that Ive got the larger pieces and overall layout down I’m on the hunt for some textiles and other accessories to bring it all together.  I picked up the pink cushions and throw pillow on clearance at Target and are what prompted this whole impromptu project.  Using them as my inspiration, Ill be looking for some more pillow covers and a rug.  The rug is gonna be key here so it may take me a while find just the right one. I’m leaning toward something really graphic or even kilim inspired. Id also like to try to DIY a water feature and a living wall to hang above the bench.  Ive seen some really awesome ones with succulents.  

We were actually able to enjoy some time out here in the evening last night. I love the direction its headed so far!  So what did you get into over the weekend? Have you worked on your backyard space yet?  What things did you incorporated into yours?  My blog buddy Coco recently spruced up her balcony and it looks so good. Until next time….

XoXo-Shavonda

P.S.-I’m super excited to (hopefully) be hosting my very first GIVEAWAY this week.  Trust me its one you wont want to miss!

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Comments

  1. Brandi says

    Sheesh, somehow I missed this post. I feel like a crappy blog friend. Don’t hold it against me! Ha! But seriously though, your first pic- looks like something out of a magazine. You are so good. Like really good. You have amazing taste. Did you post this on Hometalk? You really need to get your blog out there. Hello Link parties!!!

    • Shavonda says

      Hi Brandi! No worries my dear. I won’t hold it against you! I haven’t posted this on Hometalk yet. When I get home from work today I will. Thank you so much. Im finally finding my design niche and style and im loving exploring it. Its been great to be able to focus on design through my blog and its wonderful to have so many awesome people to share it with, even though so many of us are so different in the things we like:) I know I really need to get better about linking up. There are just so many.

    • Shavonda says

      Absolutely! Im there! I actually really love Montana. It’s gorgeous. I drive through a few times when I lived in North Dakota. So when I come hook up your deck, you can come get rid on this awful knock down texture on all my walls. Sound like a fair trade?

  5. Brandi@ Flights of Whimsy says

    It looks so good! And reminds me how horrible ours is! I keep telling myself one project at a time and right now that project is our spare bath reno. Its already too hot in Texas to enjoy the outdoors anyways. Maybe next year!

    • Shavonda says

      Ha!!! I totally get it. There’s still so much to do inside that I didn’t even want to think about the outside yet. I can’t wait to see your bathroom. I keep seeing sneak peeks on IG. I’m excited to see it all done!

  6. Wrist Soiree says

    That first shot is EVERYTHING!!!! You already no I’m in love with the pink! And then you go and add turquoise… Swoon! If this is just the beginning, I can even imagine what the finished space will look like. Fabulous doll:-)

    • Shavonda says

      Thank you Katrina! I’m so happy with how it’s going so far. When you come over for dinner we’ll have to have a glass wine outside:)

    • Shavonda says

      Thank you Caroline! Now if I can just get my hands on a great outdoor cart like yours for serving drinks Ill be even happier 😉

    • Shavonda says

      Thank Julia! I’m so glad I didn’t get rid of it. I was actually going to donate it a couple weeks ago but never got around to it.

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