Light @ the End of the Tunnel

I can see the light at the "End of the Tunnel".

The computer chair hasn't been occupied too much lately

for a couple of reasons.  I feel as if I should play catch up.

This post is dedicated to "my hard labor".

I will not bore you with a tutorial. :))

And I really would like to forget the aches & sore muscles.

But, I would love to share with you,

PLEASE WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS -

BEFORE BUILDING A DECK

~High Maintenance~

We treat our outside area as another room of our home.

So up-keep is a must!

The deck & gazebo area is a little over 900 square feet.

The "fruit of the labor" is beginning to be enjoyed.

I will be adding accessories & flowers in the next few weeks, the excitement of starting to place accessories could not be restrained!

I began this project following the storms here in the south.

My "helpful husband" was completely wrapped up

in his work due to the need for electric poles.

His helping hands were not free to help

 with the staining & sealing.

SO DETERMINATION BECAME MY FRIEND!

The plants are soaking up the beautiful sunshine.

 The birdbath has been re-purposed, such a great place to sit

 "your glass of ice tea".

I placed our collected seashells in sand

 and covered it with a round table topper glass.

You can purchase the glass at Wal-mart.

  Fit just perfect for my size birdbath.

This makes an interesting conversation piece.

I don't know about you

 but, I've been longing for something "blooming".

The geranium & candleholder are sitting

 on top of a glass topped buffet.

The gazebo area is my perfect break-time from housework.

I'll be sharing more pictures as time allows of my "getaway" spot.

I am now spending a few hours each week working outside the home, another reason the blog posts and visits

 have been few & far between.

We are enjoying beautiful weather here in Mississippi.

40's at night & 70's in day

Beautiful blue skies after the devastion.

Please continue to remember those whose lives have been affected by the terrible storms.  Our small county lost three ladies, which

was in five miles of our home and lots of destruction.