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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Outdoor Space

I've been working on my backyard outdoor space for several weeks now...
all thru the month of May, really...


 I've shown you my metal planter that I refinished with fresh paint:



and my bright red potting bench.....


I just LUV this.....:>)

and my little resting spot with lots and lots of color...




I was so excited when the UPS man in his brown truck left these boxes for me the other day....

I'd been watching for them for a couple days...






Mr. Sweet moving this tiny box that was sooo heavy he had to use a dolly.

I think all the bolts and screws and stuff were in the little box.


 ...after assembling the pergola, 
in order to be able to screw the inter pieces together,
they had to lay it down...

here family is helping to raise it up....
YAY for family.



...thanks so much for helping us with this....
we so appreciate it.




be still, my heart....
I've wanted a small pergola for a long, long time...

xoxo, bj 

I'll show you how great it looks soon....


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43 comments:

  1. GayleJune 1, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    Ohhh you are going to enjoy that!

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  2. RettabugJune 1, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    How exciting, BJ!! I hope it provides you with a wee bit of shade from that hot TX sun. Can you grow wisteria in TX? I have a beautiful painting in my foyer of a wisteria covered pergola. I should blog about it someday.
    Enjoy your new overhead pretty!!

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  3. AnnJune 1, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    The pergola looks fantastic and should shelter you from the blazing sun. Looks perfect, I've always wanted one too. Happy sunning.
    Ann

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  4. StaceyJune 1, 2016 at 1:15 PM

    That's just awesome BJ! You have an amazing family. :)

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    1. StaceyJune 5, 2016 at 5:59 PM

      BJ, thanks for sharing this at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. You rock!!

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  5. nonie everythingsewingJune 1, 2016 at 1:36 PM

    What fun!! You will enjoy it so much, but then you already know that!!

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  6. Debra She Who SeeksJune 1, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    Just like an Amish barn-raising but on a smaller scale!

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  7. Kathleen GraceJune 1, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    How beautiful! As I was scrolling past your sitting area I was thinking to myself, she needs some shade! Is the pergola going over the sitting area?

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  8. SusieJune 1, 2016 at 2:25 PM

    I know you will love this BJ . It's so nice to have a group of caring helpers. :) Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  9. JeanieJune 1, 2016 at 2:29 PM

    I love your pergola! Maybe that should be my summer project. Maybe not -- I'm pretty sure it wouldn't look half as good as yours!

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  10. GranthamLynnJune 1, 2016 at 3:10 PM

    Oh how cool. Congratulations. I'm about to go to the store. I think I need to read your next post first! Did I see Blackberries?

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  11. GranthamLynnJune 1, 2016 at 3:10 PM

    Oh how cool. Congratulations. I'm about to go to the store. I think I need to read your next post first! Did I see Blackberries?

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  12. 20 North OraJune 1, 2016 at 3:33 PM

    I want one!!! It is really pretty and I know you will spruce it up and it'll be gorgeous.

    Judy

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  13. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 1, 2016 at 3:46 PM

    So cool ... Isn't it wonderful to be able to order exactly what you need! This is really going to be perfect for summer! Tho I think that resting space is pretty perfect already!

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  14. Marie SmithJune 1, 2016 at 3:57 PM

    Enjoy!

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  15. Love Of QuiltsJune 1, 2016 at 3:58 PM

    Marvelous BJ,I Just love it.

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  16. AnonymousJune 1, 2016 at 4:47 PM

    Oh my goodness I'm in love, I have been wanting a pergola all my life, (well seems it to me) I must have a pergola Now!!

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  17. LindaJune 1, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    And now you HAVE it!!! I am so happy for you!!! It all looks very summery and beautiful!

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  18. LVJune 1, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    You have some great ideas and are fortunate to be able to carry them out. Everything looks perfect for the area. The thing that really caught my eye, is the little barn/house on your red potting bench. As you know by now, I am a little different.

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  19. RachelDJune 1, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    How bright and charming everything is---that green and white is simply stunning. I Do love those things---Daddy built one onto the back deck a couple of weeks before our wedding, and we got married under there, with a couple of hundred lawn chairs all spread out in front. Then a couple of friends brought in the two punch tables and cake table, and it became a lovely refreshment area.

    And I can NEVER remember how to pronounce it---all I know is it's NOT, like Miss Sissy Prater always called hers, a "Pagoda."

    Awaiting the reveal!

    r

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  20. JackieJune 1, 2016 at 5:41 PM

    I would love a pergola, but there is no room for one at this point in time in our yard.... Well there would be if I got rid of the fire pit or the perennial bed and I am not going to do that at this time.

    I can hardly wait to see the big reveal.

    God bless.

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  21. Latane BartonJune 1, 2016 at 5:42 PM

    You just about have that back yard like you want it now, bj. Or are there more surprises up your sleeve? Well, guess it's too hot to have a sleeve... but you get the picture. (grin)

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    1. bj June 1, 2016 at 6:29 PM

      Latane...I hope you see this...I have left comments on your blog 2 times that I get a notice in my email that it didn't work....?
      here's the comment I left on your blog today:
      "Hi, Latane..so good to have you come by...and yes, I do, indeed, have
      several more items that I will add to my tiny backyard space... as soon as
      that big brown, UPS truck gets here....:)
      Love all the pretty flowers...."

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  22. lynn cockrellJune 1, 2016 at 6:36 PM

    A pergola. How wonderful for you, BJ! I would love to have one. It looks great and I am excited to see how you will gussie it up. I just know it will look fabulous!

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  23. CindyJune 1, 2016 at 6:42 PM

    That looks great! Congratulations!

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  24. ellen b.June 1, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    Yippee for your new pergola! Love it. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

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  25. The French HutchJune 1, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    I love a pergola. We have a small one too and I am trying to train a vine to grow up and over the top. It looks like it may get there this year. What great potting bench, love that. You have so many pretty places in your yard to escape to, I love them all.
    Happy week…….

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  26. At Rivercrest CottageJune 1, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Many hands make little work.

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  27. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 1, 2016 at 8:07 PM

    How nice! We've wanted one for a long time too. I just showed your pics to my hubby and said, hint hint! haha! Hugs!

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  28. PinkyJune 1, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    A pergola!!! How exciting...and pretty! I know you will love it! It is beautiful, and yes, thank God for family!!!!

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  29. LorrieJune 1, 2016 at 10:51 PM

    Such a pretty new header! You'll have fun decorating that pergola. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

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  30. AdamJune 1, 2016 at 11:39 PM

    I would say I wanted one too, but up until now I didn't know what a pergola was.

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  31. PondsideJune 2, 2016 at 12:18 AM

    What a great idea - and you had lots of help to make it a reality! I can't wait to see what you plant near it.

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  32. a writing placeJune 2, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    With wisteria growing on it.....?????

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  33. JeanneJune 2, 2016 at 7:59 AM

    Good morning bj, We are in Ft. Worth Texas this morning. I had a waffle in the shape of Texas. Big smile here. Can't wait to see your pergola when it is finished. I love the look of them too. Your outside is looking fab!!!

    We are going to Houston to see our new baby great granddaughter today. Yippee!

    Love, Jeanne

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  34. Curtains in My TreeJune 2, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    Oh I love it to. and have wanted one on my patio for 24 years, bless my heart haha
    however guess i'll just enjoy yours
    I just didn't know the right people to get one

    so glad the family was there to help
    at my age I'm thinking about moving closer to some family

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  35. Madeline's AlbumJune 2, 2016 at 9:03 AM

    You always get the most wonderful things. Looking forward to seeing how you decorate it. Have a blessed day. Madeline

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  36. Jemma@athomewithjemmaJune 2, 2016 at 2:06 PM

    Well this is just wonderful and pretty. Looks like you had some wonderful family to assist you too!
    Thank you for sharing this inspiration with us at TOHOT!
    Jemma

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  37. Susan FreemanJune 2, 2016 at 2:18 PM

    Love your new pergola! Can't wait to see it after you put your special touches on it!!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  38. PatJune 2, 2016 at 6:17 PM

    BJ,
    Love the planter, the red table and the new pergola, dear friend!
    Even I, the not so out~of~doors Lady, love getting outside this time of year!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  39. Jackie and Joel SmithJune 3, 2016 at 9:12 AM

    I adore pergola. Keep the reports coming!!!

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  40. LauraJune 3, 2016 at 8:02 PM

    I love your new pergola- and everything you have done this spring, but seeing your sweet family helping made it extra special!
    Thank you for being at TOHOT.

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  41. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 5, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    Your family is the best! You're going to love your pretty pergola, bj!

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