BUSY weekend!!

This whole Spring Cleaning thing has really been so worthwhile! I am lovin' the way things came out and can't wait for the temps to turn up on a regular basis to sit, relax after a long day, and enjoy a cool drink! We decided that we will keep the patio furniture we already have, but rearrange it to open up the area and make it more useful. 

Unfortunately, Saturday we had to remove a couple trees. One was getting way too tall, appearing to begin splitting in the middle, getting top heavy, and leaning in towards the house. We've watched it for a few years, but it was definitely time to take it out. Sadly, the one next to it was getting choked out and dying, which we didn't realize until the larger one was removed.  So, we are now down to one and hopefully that will fill in pretty good. I will say though, the little red maple does look pretty happy now that it has full sun!

Sunday was a play day for me while Butch finished the pressure washing, he wasn't up to tip toeing thru the tulips with the rest of us! LOL!! But we had a great time looking at the pretty flowers, picking our bouquets, and sampling the foodstuffs from the various vendors. 

The girls and I will compile an order together since we have to order at least 50 of each variety. Here are my top three that are on my order list:

The grounds are absolutely beautiful with small grouping of tulips and various trees and shrubbery:

And one can not go to the Tulip Festival without bring home a bouquet of their own!

We met up afterwards for lunch with Butch and it was the perfect ending to a great afternoon! I just love having our families living just a few minutes away! We can just decide at a moment's notice to make plans happen. :)

Have a pleasant Monday & Godspeed

Ideas please!

Today our temps climbed to the mid 80's so I got a head start on my day and the final pressure washing I can reach! Its a good thing too because my neck is saying "OUCH!" and my hand says "No more, please!" LOL!! You actually find all these little muscles you thought had left you in the aging process! I'm so ready for a dip in the hot tub, but I'd have to clean it first .... NOT! LOL!!

So now my dilemma is, decorating! Here is the corner I'm claiming ....

I'm looking for a 5 to 6 foot privacy screen to put in the corner to cover that electrical box.  I'll add a lounger and small table so I can just sit, chill, read, etc.  I have some outdoor artwork I've been checking out to hang on the privacy screen and with the addition of a few pots of pretties, it'll be a bit comfy and cozy! 

And then there's this side ....

I'd like to have a wooden step built to cover that ugly gray one that exists here now. I've contemplated painting the concrete, but it sounds like a bigger job than I had intended. Wonder how ceramic tiles would look?! I can hear Butch now!!! LOL!!

Okay, now that I have all these ideas running around in my head, what do you suggest? Since this will be our "forever home" I really want to make it something to be proud of and livable. 

Godspeed

Spring Cleaning!

It's that time of year to clear out all the dead ick of winter from our yard, sidewalks, flower pots, and get this yard back in shape. My first project was the front flower bed. After a few hours of turning the dirt, rearranging some bulbs and plants, I decided that I had way too many bulbs and they've all found homes in various locations of Clark County, LOL!

Then it was onto the next phase ....

It hasn't been an easy task with all the steady rain we've had since the first of the year, but it has finally subsided, at least long enough for us to get some major cleaning done! And my major cleaning, I'm referring to pressure washing! We started with the front porch & furniture, moved onto the sidewalk, front of house, and eventually stopped on the one side of the house ..... and that was just Sunday! Monday & Tuesday I tackled our looooong driveway and outside fence.

Today I have Ruby here so we are planting some pretties for the front porch to give it that homey touch! :)

Have a beautiful day!

Godspeed