We had to re-do our deck this spring; because after 30 years, it was WORN OUT. My preference was to keep the same design: large upper (main) deck with a small deck at the base of the stairs. My husband on the other hand is much more creative than I am. He made some major modifications / improvements to our deck. We kept the two deck layout, however, the lower deck was enlarged, the benches removed and a pergola was added. An octagon and second set of stairs was added to the other side of the main deck.
In addition to the deck itself being updated, we also needed new decor. We already have an awning that covers a good portion of the main deck. But we added…
Martha Stewart Broxton 9-Piece Set with Tan Cushions from Lowe’s Style Selection Large Resin Planters (in assorted colours) from Lowe’s Nourison Aloha Area Rug (8X10) from Lowe’s Oakland Living Storage Box in Tan from Lowe’s Char-Broil Performance Series Barbecue from Lowe’s
For the lower deck… Allen + Roth Oakport 5 Piece Patio Conversation Set in Slate Grey from Lowe’s Assorted Allen + Roth Ceramic Planters from Lowe’s
For the octagon… Allen + Roth Buchan Bay Octagon Wicker Table with Umbrella Hole from Lowe’s Allen + Roth Buchan Bay Set of 2 Wicker Dining Chairs from Lowe’s Allen + Roth 9ft Grey Auto-Tilt Market Patio Umbrella from Lowe’s Patio Railing Planters from Lowe’s
I was gifted an awesome journal for Christmas last year; Picadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts. I am still working my way through it! I wanted to share my most recent entry with you…
I lost my father twenty years ago today. Father’s Day is always a tough time for me. Although my father is no longer earthside, I do have some really incredible father figures in my life: my father-in-law and my uncle. To celebrate these special men I put together a gift guide.
After another, very long and very trying school year –summer is just around the corner. Staff parties were made null and void during COVID. We haven’t had a staff party in over two years.
To kick off summer with a bang as well as to say goodbye to several beloved staff members who decided to move on to bigger and better positions within the education system; we came up with some great party ideas…
1. Round of golf 2. City beer cart pedal tour 3. Amazing Race/Scavenger Hunt 4. Escape Room 5. Dinner Theater 6. Harbour Boat Cruise 7. Paint Night 8. Karaoke & Sushi 9. Overnight in the “Wilderness” 10. Murder Mystery Dinner Party
Although the Trooping of the Colour is a tiara-less event the pomp and circumstance got me thinking about all things royalty… especially the TIARAS because we see them so seldomly lately.
One of my favourite blogs used to be the Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor; on this blog she would, “honor all things elegant and entertaining in royal fashion.” I loved seeing what the royals wore and the history behind some of the jewelry. It is a blog I really hope becomes active once again. However, she does have another incredible blog: From Her Majesty’s Jewel Vault. My All-Time Favourites…
