Wood Working project plan

A few months ago David built a planter for our patio out of 6 redwood fence posts

Since spring is here, I thought I would share it with you today


Our patio does have a southern exposure which equals lots of light all day, but the front of our balcony has concrete instead of railing so that section gets indirect light most of the day, so a shade plant is needed.

Yesterday, I planted impatiens in our planter


I am hoping that they will look something like this soon ...

 Also recently planted, English Daisies - which love shade.

Some herbs ready to be planted that I purchased when they were on sale


spearmint, cilantro, basil, peppermint, and rosemary 

These will be going in a new planter - the plan is for a ladder planter against this wall which gets mid morning to late afternoon sun (photo was taken shortly before sunset)


We have already purchased fence posts, maybe we will make it this weekend?

You can see our little lemon tree in the corner, only tiny green lemons right now ...

I would also like to add some hanging baskets on the beam, since they would get loads of sunlight.

Also, if you havent heard me mention it we are currently living at the beach, since I have never lived remotely close the the beach ... I am pretty excited about it


The photo was taken from our patio, while it doesnt capture the full immenseness of the view you kinda get the idea ... on the far left are the Oceano dunes (where part of Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed) and Pismo Beach is on the right

On a side note, I am tired of smelling people barbeque around dinner time, so we are getting a grill this weekend :) 

So many projects to do ... what will we do this weekend? planter, swap overhead light in bedroom, two mirrors to repair and paint, and finish other half of console table

Check back to see what we get done

Hope you have a great weekend!

Good news!! Everything with the house is moving along! It was a little uncertain after my first post .. the home inspection for the home that the sellers of our house are buying (still following?) didnt go very well. Luckily the major issues will be fixed - so the sellers have lifted the "home of choice contingency" (if they didnt find a home, they would have the option cancel our contract) We still dont know if well be able to close early (scheduled to close early January) ... hopefully the repairs on the other house will be fast, but were not sure yet. Wed love to be in by Christmas since well be spending some time in MD.

Full tour when we do the final walk through (and I have my good camera), but these are a few of my favorite things (yes, I did just watch the Sound of Music :)

1. The house was thoughtfully designed. Most of the windows are on the southern exposure (good for loads of natural light) There are lots of floor to ceiling windows with a wooded lot so you arent on top of your neighbors. This is one of the bedrooms on the first floor.


2. Upstairs loft area (my future office) Love the large windows, and Ive always had a thing for lofted areas.


3. Other upstairs loft. This is off of the master bedroom. Im not sure what well use it for (probably a sitting/reading room), but on the right wall (where the white filing cabinet is) wed love to do a built in closet area or shelving for extra storage on the entire wall. There is a walk in closet on the other side of the wall, so it kinda makes sense.


Youre probably wondering about the wood. Yes, we will be painting most of the ceiling (maybe not the beams) it will be A LOT of painting well need a sturdy ladder or scaffolding, an amazing paint sprayer and lots of patience. It will make it so much brighter!! Maybe this (white and weathered wood with warm wood elements) or this (white ceiling with natural beams) or this (white and white) Dreamy, right?

Cant wait to show you more!! Were SO excited! :)

Dont forget to follow along on the Christmas home tour this week, more info here!