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New Patio!
We installed a new covered patio this spring, and we are so in love!
And when I say, "we," I mean we paid professionals to install a covered patio for us this spring.
We asked Brendan Johnson Landscaping, a favorite local business (and personal friend) to make our backyard paradise dreams come true! I would highly recommend them for all of your landscaping/hardscaping needs if you are in the Cookeville area.
Brendan is so knowledgeable and really took the reigns on everything which worked out great because I had NO idea where to begin. We simply told him that we had a vision of a covered patio with a fireplace and TV. I also mentioned that I wanted it to generally match the rest of our house. Brendan is capable of just about any project, but I didn't want a ridiculously grandiose patio on our modest home.
Honestly, our expectations were low to begin with because anything would look better than the dilapidated deck we had going on out there. We were just so happy to have something better than that. But Brendan understood our wishes completely and far exceeded our expectations! Sometimes I can't believe it's our space! 😍
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| Before ft. Dolly and our neglected deck |
Progress pics....
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| We have a covered portion and a full sun area with a small retaining wall/bench seat |
AFTER!
We have so enjoyed spending time out there so far this summer...grilling out, watching baseball games, and entertaining friends. We have always LOVED our back yard and are so grateful to be able to enjoy it in this way now. Looking forward to many fun times ahead.
XOXO,
Abbylish
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Gallery Wall with Mpix
This past summer, Greg and I took a quick anniversary getaway to Sulfur Ridge, Tennessee's First Luxury Treehouse, that just so happens to be right in our back yard. Our longtime friends and photographers, Zach and Sarah, offered to come out and take some photos for us because they knew the scenery at Sulfur Ridge was so gorgeous.
When I got our photos back in late summer, I started thinking about hanging a gallery wall. Although I wasn't quite sure how I wanted to execute the project quite yet, I was 100% sure that I'd be ordering my prints from Mpix.
Zach and Sarah took my senior pictures (when they were just getting started with what is now a booming business). They also took our wedding photos and basically every other picture of us that isn't taken on an iPhone. From the very beginning, Zach always told me that if I was going to print any of these professional images to do so using Mpix.
After my first order, I was hooked! The quality of even just a simple 4x6 is unmatched! I've also ordered a canvas of one of our wedding photos that is lovely. Mpix offers all kinds of different wall art options, and they even print holiday cards and wedding invitations! There are also tons of gift ideas on their website, all of which would make thoughtful and unique Christmas presents.
And to help with any holiday shopping you might be doing, you can use code abbylish2519 for 25% off an Mpix order now through November 30th!
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| The end result! |
On another note, hanging a gallery wall is NOT for the faint of heart. I initially bought cheap frames with poor hanging hardware and struggled to even get them on the wall. Three broken frames later, I returned what I hadn't ruined and started over with these frames from Target. They were a little bit more expensive but came with sawtooth hangers which are much more forgiving for a girl like me (a.k.a. not handy at all).
A few days and about thirty nail holes later, the frames are up and (mostly) symmetrical! I'm really pleased with the way it all turned out even though it was quite the labor of love (emphasis on labor).
Again, I don't think it would near as eye catching if I hadn't ordered my prints from Mpix.
Now that all the hard work is done, I can just sit, stare, and admire my beautiful gallery wall. That is until I get a wild hair for some other project...
What's been one of your most favorite home/DIY projects you've completed?
Let me know in the comments section below!
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What's In My Amazon Cart
One of my favorite things is when someone compliments something of mine, and I can say, "Thanks! It's from Amazon." Despite the fact that it's 2019, people are still usually stunned when I tell them that my adorable bracelet, dress, purse, or doormat came from Amazon. Only thing better than shocking my friends with Amazon purchases?? That free, 2-day shipping, baby. 😎
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| Guess how many things in this photo came from Amazon! |
My Amazon cart is full at all times. I know I've said this before, but if I ever accidentally purchased the whole cart, our bank account would be in a very bad way. Right now, I've got fall on the brain (why I don't know...it's 100 degrees), so my cart has a bunch of sweaters and cardigans but also a few pieces to finish out the summer in style.
Keep scrolling to check it all out!
Leopard Cuff Bracelet / Initial Necklace / Lace Off the Shoulder Top / Bell Sleeve Off the Shoulder Top / Sheet Set / Chunky Sweater / Chloe Dupe Handbag / Plaid Headbands / Sweatshirt / Graphic Tee / Retro Coffee Pot / Lace Tank / Color Block Cardigan / Floral Cami / Leopard Tumbler / Louis Vuitton Dupe Travel Bags / Snakeskin Platforms
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