So, I finally got my husband to transplant the ugly bushes that were linking our patio area. My husband who sometimes lacks vision fought me hard on this one. I told him to trust me. I had a plan. He was worried our patio would have no "life".... I told him I will give it better life!
Once we figure out the planting situation in the backyard (color schemes in particular), I want to paint terra cotta pots that coordinate and put on edge of patio! I think this will bring not only life but some much need oomf and color!
Check out these inspiration photos from my design file.
(Don't remember where I got most of them.)
This is from Martha Stewart. Only Martha could do something this awesome! :)
Pretty, pretty patio.... someday! Until next time...xoxo
With winter approaching in Boston....I am already dreaming of spring so we can begin working on our backyard. I sometimes drive around my town and envy others yards. When we moved into our home as newlyweds 2 years ago...we fenced in our yard for our dog. And then.... we did not really do much of anything. It has only gone downhill from there. We have a small back yard (thankfully) but it is a perfect long rectangle which is perfect for us. It has great potential. I am a designer at heart but my backyard has left me stumped. In search of some inspiration that I can totally plagarize... I hit the intranet. I now have a library of images that has me motivated and full of ideas (backyard and beyond). Come March.... I have to get the hubby to take out his wallet (without complaining) and to put in some real manpower! 
So many options.... fountain or fireplace/firepit? Deck or pavers? Tree, flowers, shrubs... oh my! 
