Home Sweet Home: The Patio

We absolutely love our patio! Where we spend time relaxing after work or hanging out with friends when the weather is right. It wasn't so lovely when we began our work on it.

The paint was the army green that was on the trim of the house. 

There were a few rotten boards and a nice little "work station."

I don't know what you call these - wood siding/panels/ coverings. 

We debated about what to do exactly. 1- Paint them and use them for privacy. 

2- Tear them down. We went with #2

Front of the patio now! 

When we first moved in the house 2 years ago we did not have the railings in between the columns. This spring, Gunter built those. One night I went to bible study. Two hours later when I got home, the railing was up! He's such a handy man! I  love the Confederate Jasmine that is growing up the columns. One day it will be full and stretch across the roof line. It smells so good when it blooms! I also really like the bistro table and iron chandelier that is hanging over the table. 

Before Picture! 

The patio is "L-shaped" and this is the back portion of the patio. Notice the mysterious door, that led to no where... it is gone. There was Confederate Jasmine growing on the left side of the patio. I saved it and transplanted it to the front of the yard. 

After Picture! 

The door is gone! We bricked over the spot where it was. We love sitting on the patio and eating meals! 

We also enjoy swinging on the swing! Heath does too! 

We are so happy about the progress of a patio! It is a very enjoyable place for our family!