Today is a special day because I’m sharing Shaquille O’Neill’s pond and waterfall which is beyond amazing! Also exciting is the fact that the company I work for is the pond builder who installed Shaq’s gorgeous water feature at his Georgia home. (All photos are courtesy of Aquascape, Inc.) Greg Wittstock, my boss and…
Some of my extroverted friends and family members are starting to go a little stir crazy with shelter-in-place orders. They want to take their kids to the park, but the parks are closed. Luckily the weather is warming up and outdoor dining seems like a good solution if you’re suffering from cabin fever. (This post…
I’m on a fire theme this week! Thursday I featured some cool fire pits and today I’m sharing nine gorgeous outdoor fireplace ideas! There’s a reason for my recent attraction to outdoor fire. I’m not a fan of winter but I have an idea that might help me warm up to it a bit. Photo…
This past Saturday my hubby and I attended an outdoor party at his boss’ house and the backyard had two different fire elements which made the evening super cozy. So now of course I’m on the hunt for fire pit landscaping ideas for my own yard. Here’s a few you’re sure to enjoy! Photo by…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Nature Conservancy for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Almost every year my New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. Unfortunately, I don’t always stick to it. So this year I chose a more creative 2019 resolution inspired by The Nature…
Although I hate to let go of summer, I do love the fall season with its crisp evenings and riotous color. Today I’m sharing easy outdoor fall decorations to spruce up our new deck and pond! We just installed and stained our new deck a few weekends ago. I haven’t had time to consider…
We recently installed a new deck next to the pond and will soon add a pea gravel patio. While getting the work done, I’ve been looking for inspirational ideas by cruising some of my blogging friends’ outdoor living areas! Annie at Zevy Joy creates a cozy spot on her pretty patio with comfy furniture…
This weekend the guys are finishing the backyard deck and then we start work on the patio. We plan to install a beautiful pergola for outdoor dining over a pea gravel patio. Photo by Lights4fun Hubby and I have looked at both metal and wooden pergolas. I love the organic appeal of real wood,…
My backyard has been a nuisance since the day we moved into our house. It’s small, has a shed, a skinny sidewalk, and a mishmash of plants. Before we had to cut down a couple of large dying trees back there, it was impossible to grow grass. Weeds on the other hand, had no trouble…
