Since the BACK yard (that is fenced in from the rest of the property) was such a low priority before we moved in and immediately after moving in, I didn't do anything with it for a few weeks. So after we were settled into the house and the front grounds looked decent, I began itching to do something with the back. This is what it looked like.
There is this gap from the back of the house to a concrete slab partially covered by part of a pergola (most of it since removed) because there used to be a huge deck or sun room off the back of the house and it met up with that concrete slab. That part had to be torn out about 2 years ago due to extensive water damage. I hope to add a new deck in the future that spans across the entire back of the house and add french doors from the dining room out onto the deck. #futureplans
Just one of the few pillars left from the old pergola that somebody else (not us) tore down awhile ago.
Desert weeds galore!
You can see in these shots patchy fence work. What it is is that a few years ago (maybe several) when the fence was originally built they put 2 feet worth of concrete blocks on the bottom and THEN built a wood fence inside or on top of that. So in total the backyard fence is about 7-8 feet tall. Which is nice for privacy but I've yet to figure out why they did it the way they did. Now last year a few of those panels fell down and so the unpainted portion is where they put up new panels and none of it was ever painted. The old fencing is a light blue that was greatly aged by time, not intentionally. I haven't figured out what I'm going to do with it yet, if I will paint it all 1 new color or if I'll paint the new fencing to match the blue aged wood. I can't decide if I like it or not.
Some before and after collages. Cleaned up the yard and put in some outdoor seating and stuff.
It is far from complete and just the beginning but I wanted to setup a little grill area and since I have personally NEVER grilled the only one I own is this tiny one we bought for a day we spent on the lake last summer. And that lattice you see there is the ONLY remaining lattice anywhere on the property, lol!
And here is why I love living in the country! A day with rain in the distance, near farmers with gorgeous rows of corn and this is the view I get when driving to town! This corn field is just about a mile from my house and I pass it every time I go to town. I love it!
Talk about a mail box redo. That little guy was so ugly and pitiful, much less you couldn't even see the number. So I just got some black spray repaint, sprayed down the ENTIRE thing and put new numbers on it. I want to do a whole new one in the near future but for now at least it doesn't look hideous AND it functions as the mail woman can now see the house numbers!
Another gorgeous Arizona sunset from my front yard! I couldn't love it any more if I tried! =)
To the inside of the house!
Things a little more setup in the living room (although the chase on the sectional was later moved)
Getting the essentials put together in my room. Love my old metal headboard and foot board and this adorable antique nightstand I got off of Craigslist. I didn't redo that one, someone else did, but they did aqua paint and applied a crackle finish on it after. I love it!
Dining room progress!
Oops, almost forgot! A corner in my room where I have an antique chair, an old antique phone a friend gave me, an antique sewing box kit on the floor and my Ariat cowgirl boots! =)
The built in book shelf in the living room. I have many more books than that...
Dining room buffet all setup! =D
XoXo,
Elizabeth
