We have finally finished the back patio, and I wanted to share it with you. This has been another project that has seemed to drag on.and on. and on, BUT alas it is finished. If you remember, I started working on the patio in April. The patio part came together pretty quickly. Here is a before and after of that space in case you missed it.
With a little help from my father in law, my first tile project was pretty easy, but very messy.
Next I put in the flowerbed. I just put vinca vine and a few sweet potato plants there. They have gone crazy in the shade and I have to trim it back constantly.
I ended up having to paint the entire wall because there was just no way around it. After painting, I wanted to do something to "decorate" the wall and went back and forth on several ideas. Ultimately, I decided to go with what I had, and hang some of the old tools Papa (Lon's grandpa) had given me. He has since given me a couple more, but I don't want to make it too busy.
Before:
After:
As a surprise, Lon did the first set of pavers for me in May. I LOVED them, so we decided to extend the patio with the same pavers from Lowe's. While the pavers were a little pricey, the cost was still a fraction of what we would have paid to have someone else do it. The most difficult part was definitely leveling the sand. Lonnie is much more patient than I am. He is a true perfectionist, and you need to be for a project like this.
Last but not least, I added the plants. Plants add so much to a space. I am growing quite a green thumb. My Dad keeps a beautiful yard, but since I moved to SC I have had to depend more heavily on Lon's Mom and grandma to teach me what will grow here and what won't. I am finally finding my footing in this sandy SC soil.
This has become a space that we use on a daily basis. The boys play on thier trampoline and I am able to sit in the shade and watch them. The tile counter has also become my "potting shed". I do so much with the outdoor sink. 
23 comments:
I think you did a FABULOUS job. I love everything you did and your plants are just beautiful.
Mandi, I need you to come over to my house and help me get some projects done!
I think it looks great. Every time I see your vinca and sweet potato vines, I think I need to pot some myself, but I have terrible follow through with plants!
Wow! What a great job with the stones and bricks! What a difference~
love the pavers and the countertop! Great job. How useful this space will be and beautiful at the same time!
Oh, so pretty. Good job!
I can't believe it. It looks fabulous! What a great job. Do you hire out your services (ha-ha)?
It looks great!!! I showed my husband and it has inspired him to start working on our patio area! Thanks!!!
Looks amazing!
Girlfriend, you should be so proud. What a lot of hard work you guys put in. It is amazing! Your plants look great. High five chicka!!
Oh my gosh, what a great transformation! You must be loving it! :)
Carrie
So jealous!! You truly transformed that space. Can I camp in your backyard?
Very cool. I don't think I've seen anything like it before. And tools have decorative appeal too!
Love LOVE the turn out! Congrats on your new lil' area! I love DIY DAY!
Oh I am in love! I have the perfect area to do this in my backyard. Oh hubby...
Wow!!! It looks amazing!!!!! Great job!
This needs to be featured in a magazine! :) I saw your older post when you were still working on it, and I love the final product! Visiting from Kimba's party. :)
Your before and after is amazing! What a fun and cheerful space! :)
Such a great space! Love the patio stone and the tile. Is your bbq nearby? That would be a great space to use for an outdoor bbq/get-together.
That is just beautiful. I think my very favorite thing is the plants UNDER the counter. What a great job you did!
It looks gorgeous! Fabulous job!
Great Job! Looks awesome. Have loads of fun out there.
You are just amazing..you did such a great job, Mandi! I wanna come over!!
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