The new garden and decking have really transformed our outdoor living space and how we use it (see the before and after pictures here). We seem to spend a lot of time there; whether it’s just hanging out or having a meal. It has become our second living room now and I’ve been trying to make it as cosy as possible in…
I’m still furnishing and accessorising our new garden/decking area but I couldn’t resist sharing some before and after pictures. I can’t believe our landscapers are finally finished! It’s always stressful no matter how much planning you do. Especially if you are a perfectionist like me. Well, there’s always few things that I would do differently but I am definitely loving our new outdoor living area. It’s…
You might have read in my previous post about our garden landscaping plans. 7 weeks ago our contractors started working on the garden and the driveway and now I’m happy to say that we are finished! It might seem like a long time but when you take into account what’s involved (builders, electricians etc) it will easily take 7 weeks. It has not been…
I cannot believe it’s already March. It has been a year since our last big project, the extension, and now it is time again to embrace another one. This will be our last BIG make-over for now at least. Obviously there will be bits and bobs like changing the windows and the front door, but I’m hoping it won’t be as…
I think most people’s garden is looking a little ‘tired’ (at least here in the UK) at the moment and I do find it challenging to maintain it during the winter months. It’s easy to make the garden look beautiful when the sun is shining and the grass is green, but in January/February, it will be looking pretty grim and…
