Today is Show and Tell Friday! Kelli is the host for this fun weekly event and be sure to visit her at There is No Place Like Home to see all the participants.
Good morning everyone! I have been long absent and I do apologize for abandoning my blog. Things have been pretty hectic with my dad. He had moved to a new house, got sicker, then nursing home...we closed the house. He fell this past weekend and has had a major setback. I have to admit, my heart just hasn't been in to too much these past months.
However, life goes on and I'm seeing some dayight. Good things happen too! OnlySon and SweetPea have bought a new home in southern Louisiana. OnlySon has moved into it and we helped him move last weekend. Wedding is set for August in Florida and we are all excited.
So...that's been my world. Now...onto fun things! We have been working in the yard and it's great therapy. Mr. Dumpling whines but I know he secretly enjoys it. I always have a project in my mind and he usually follows through.
I'm going to post a lot of pics and I hope you enjoy them!
We started a new project in April by adding a courtyard to the side of the house with the fountain. Here's some before and construction pics.
And here's our after pictures. We added large pots with flowers and trees. This is a Japanese maple.
I found some large fleur de lis pots and Mr. Dumpling bought them for me for Mother's Day. We added some varigated bougainvillea which should bloom white.
We added an arbor between the windows and planted Angel Jasmine on each side which will grow over the arbor. In the corner are sasanqua and some knock-out roses. You can see the Natchez crepe myrtles are blooming.
Boudreaux is still supervising everything and is sniffing the straw flowers. He has to check out everything that is new.
35 comments:
Welcome back! Sorry your Father is not doing well. I really like your new courtyard.
Glenda
It looks beautiful!-Sorry about your dad.Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful patio area. Just the right little nook for it. It turned out great.
Hi!
Great courtyard! It's really pretty with all the flowers and very colorful! Have a great day!
Sherrie
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I am so sorry to hear that your father has had such a bad setback. I know that is really stressful for you. I will continue to keep him in prayer. Congratulations on your sons new home and his upcoming wedding. What a blessing. Your courtyard is just simply gorgeous. I love the beautiful pavers and all the pots and plants are stunning. You've done a beautiful job. Love it all. Hugs, Marty
So glad you can see glimpses of sunlight again!! Hope and pray your sweet daddy improves. Your pics are so pretty just as your place is!
Welcome back!
What a great courtyard and wonderful patio...love it...
Sorry about your dad. I'll keep him in my prayer.
Happy Friday
Lots of luv,
Ita
So sorry about your dad. But girl, that courtyard area is great! I love courtyards. So romantic! The tile/brick floor is fantastic. Enjoy it!!
GM My friend...sorry to hear about your daddy's health issues...Love your home and yard very pretty...May you have a great weekend my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Welcome back, Judy!!! You know, I was thinking about you yesterday and checked your blog and then got really worried. Thankfully, you posted today because I was ready to send out the posse!! ;-)
I LOVE the courtyard. Very elegant. It's a great idea for using that space. The trees and plants look fabulous and I love the arbor. I just heard of Crape Myrtle the other day. Don't think we can grow it here. It's beautiful.
I'm sorry about your father. I will be thinking of you and your family.
xoxo
Jane
Glad to have you back! I'll keep you and your Daddy in my prayers. I love your new patio, ENJOY!
Leann
Sorry to hear about your dad's fall and setback. I have been there twice now, and it isn't easy. Your courtyard looks beautiful.
Your courtyard turned out really nice. Beautiful garden.
Miss Judy - so glad you are back! Your dad is so lucky to have you there to help him out - we'll keep you all in our prayers!
Gosh, your courtyard is heavenly! Just beautiful - a lot of work, but it looks like you will enjoy it for years! It looks like it's always been there - just perfect!
Have a nice weekend!
Karla & Karrie
What a lovely entry to your beautiful home! Looks like that was some back breaking work!
I am so glad you are back. I've been worried. You have had a tough few months. I'm so sorry your dad has had such trouble. I sure hope everything will settle down for you. A wedding in Florida sounds like fun! Your new patio looks so pretty. And wow, the entryway looks so welcoming. I know you're enjoying it. laurie
Please keep us posted about your daddy. I love the new courtyard. I am looking to plant some varigated bougainvillea and love yours. It all looks beautiful!
Glad you're back! But, I'm sorry your dad is not doing well. Love the new courtyard. What a beautiful job! Hope all goes well and your dad is feeling better soon!!!
Judybug, so sorry about your Dad's setbacks.
Your gardens and landscaping are sooo impressive - totally blown away at how great the patio looks.
AND your containers and the plants you put in them are fantastic.. HIGH FIVES and KUDOS to you.
Welcome back Judy and I am sending you a thousand hugs and prayers. I am so sorry for your Fathers health and the stress it has placed on you.
Your new patio is gorgeous...it looks like it was there all a long which is a compliment to you.
I love the potted ferns...it is just very pretty
Thank you for sharing the good and the not so good but we are here to be a blessing to you...to listen to each others sorrows and joys
hugs
debbie
I am glad I popped over here- I had been missing you. I'm sorry for your difficult time with your father. It is great to see your courtyard! Truly building and digging dirt helps.
Hope you get back to posting!
xxxoo
Sorry about your dad. Your hubby did a great job on the patio, and I love the way you've decorated it.
I love your courtyard! Its almost like a secret garden. Now come to my house I need one! lol Love it!
Wow! What a gorgeous court yard. Looks like it came out of a magazine. You did such a wonderful job incorperating it with your homes. Fits perfectly!!!
Patricia :o)
PS: I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I said a little prayer for him.
It's absolutely gorgeous! Just perfect, really. I'm having a little give away, I hope you'll join in the fun.
xo Lidy
I am sorry to hear your dad is not doing well. Your courtyard looks very lovely, I like your large pots. Hope you are having a nice weekend.
Sorry about your father. A beautiful patio -- so inviting and although pretty now will be even more so when the plants mature.
Hey! I came upon your blog! And you have to be from my state Louisiana!? No one else has dogs named Boudreaux! hehe Come by and visit my blog! I would love to hear what part your from? Im from New Roads! big hugs
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Sarah
Sorry to hear about your father not doing well. Your home is beautiful.
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Your home is lovely. You must be in heaven with such beautiful and elegant surroundings each day.
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