Birthday Time!

I had a great Birthday!

Celebrating on the new back patio with the new fire pit, 

made it all special and worth the work I put into it!

New deck box!

I got the deck box and Home Depot for just $59.00!

The new crepe myrtle in front has already bloomed too. 

I re-did the side bed, with adding grass plants

I just can't get enough of this space now!!!

Me and my sister went to our favorite places.......

and had a great time!

Some cards and gifts I got it was another great year to reflect on. 

Thanks for reading! 

Garage Before and After

The garage at The Barbie House is coming along....

Here is the before and after......

It has a higher opening now too, yay!

Added a side door with a window and 2 more windows for light

It has electric and still needs the walls and floor. 

I am happy with the construction!

Thanks for reading :-)

Small Space Patio Make Over!

T has been very busy making over The Barbie House!

I finally got the back yard done, with a patio and I love it so much! The space looks amazing now and I can have the girls over ;-)

This is my inspirational photo that I used:

And here is the start.........

Lots of digging and leveling. 

I also moved some border pavers to make a new section by my rose of Sharon bush to tie it all in. I will be adding a blue planter there with flowers also. 

I didn't want to cover where my poppies come up each year. 

Ta-da........

Love it!

I am also going to add a fire pit, right on the edge on the right side from this photo. Moving that other planter in some towards the 2 entry pavers. 

They are 16" each. 

I also finished the side bed......and planted grass seed, this is the before. 

This is the after........

......and the front pond. I moved some out the little rocks and added just mulch and I like the cleaner look, it showcases the rocks better. 

And I added salvia next to the fence too. 

Thanks for reading.........

This is 8'x8' and cost +$232.00

New ART!

I got this great art piece, its BARK!

and I added some lilies.......

Been working on the flower beds too.........

Teaching 6 Yoga classes this week

Going to 2 Yoga Workshops

Yesterdays workout - 3 hours of lawn mowing whew!

New Patio Furniture at The Barbie House!

New Patio Furniture!

I love it, so comfy and more current. My old chairs were from so long ago they had rust. 

Then I got the 4 piece set so now I have 6 chairs in case of company.

Partay!

See how the wicker runs along the side of the glass?

Love it!

I can't put it outside till all the damage of the garage and wall are done but I can't wait to sit out and put up the matching umbrella and enjoy summer :-)

Oh, here is the garage damage, poor Barbie House!

Workouts:

Yoga 3 x a week

Walking 5 times a week

Thanks for reading :-)

Easter Weekend New Art!

I decided to add a new piece of art as my Easter gift!

Here is close up, its bark!

How cool is this? I was only $119 at Gordmans, plus I had a coupon bam :-)

It weighs a ton! My nice neighbor came over to hang it. 

Then I saw this inspiration photo and added some lilies. 

I love it!
So then it was off to work on the flower beds.........
Workouts:
2 Miles Sunday
3 hours yard work
2.5 miles Monday.

Feeling springy.........thanks for reading :-)

Get A Happy Home In 3 Steps!

I love feng shui and this is a super duper easy way to a happier home! 

 

Plus......
Here is a recipe to make your own feng shui, non-toxic, all purpose cleaner:
You need white vinegar, water and your orange essential oil. In feng shui, oranges and orange peels represent vibrant life, affirming happy energy. On a practical level orange oil disinfects, enhances your mood, and it just smells so good and clean. To make the non-toxic all-purpose cleaner, take one part vinegar to three parts water and add 18 drops of orange essential oil in an empty spray bottle. Then shake it up! This all-purpose solution is great for wiping down counters, windows, glass, bathroom surfaces, floors, etc. As a feng shui plus, the orange scent carries with it vibrant life energy to clear space, and in turn rejuvenates you and your home!


Want it too.............Find out more here:
http://www.examiner.com/article/get-a-happy-home-with-feng-shui

The Pond has a Frog!

Hey!

The Barbie House flowers and pond look great still!!!

You have to look close but the frog is next to the pump.

And he likes it............

I love the garden, it has really paid off.

 

Plus I got an extra pet :-)

 

Thanks for reading...........

For The Love of Landscaping!

The Barbie House Lanscape Project

COMPLETED!

I alternated the flowers with the Rush plants, they get about 2' by 2' so it should look very modern even filled in. (the blue flowers are Delphinium, at the end is  a Crape Myrtle in watermelon red)

I love it!

So pretty!

I like the wood with the bricks/stones.

I may add more grey paint to the stones not sure yet.

And the extra parking space next to garage is now open again......thats huge!!!

I know it looks orange but I like it next to the blue.

It is supposed to be natural cedar.

and here is all the rubish that has to be hauled off........

Still need to trim trees but I don't think I will do any more till fall.

T. is tired of shoveling and hauling.

Now its back to posting workouts and fun stuff ;-)

 

Thanks for reading............