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    • May 18, 2011

    by Layla

    Outdoor Spaces

    I thought I’d share this pretty photo from my Mom’s secret garden….

    …to remind you to swing by Kate’s blog if you have an outdoor space you’d like to share tomorrow!

    As for the outdoor space we’re workin’ on at Kev’s Mom and Dad’s house, well, we aren’t quite finished yet…but we’re getting there! And I can’t wait to show you what we’re gonna do with this!


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    41 Responses to Outdoor Spaces

    1. Ginger says:
      May 18, 2011 at 8:34 am

      Hmmmm…coffee table?

      Reply
    2. Fuzzysmom says:
      May 18, 2011 at 8:42 am

      Wowzahs!
      That is a beautiful spot. It calls for a book and something delicious to sip on!
      I’m going to guess the thing in the trunk will grow up to be a coffee table.

      Reply
    3. Tina K says:
      May 18, 2011 at 9:05 am

      I am super jealous of your Mom’s garden! My family would survive solely on fast food and work would fire me….I could never leave. haha

      Reply
    4. Lin M says:
      May 18, 2011 at 9:40 am

      I’m so anxious — have several old chicken coops in the barn just waiting to do something creative with them. Can you give us a hint?????

      Reply
    5. Conspicuous Style Interior Design Blog says:
      May 18, 2011 at 9:42 am

      That blue door is great! I wish the weather would turn nice so i could get some outside photos to share
      -Stacy

      Reply
    6. Angela says:
      May 18, 2011 at 10:03 am

      You are so inspiring! I have caught the bug! I have been struggling with our patio furniture for a few years. We moved into a new-construction house about 9 years ago. The patio furniture thing was always a dilemma. Since money was tight, we bought an inexpensive vinyl set, that lasted about 5 years and then it was just so brittle and faded that it had to go.

      We looked at new patio furniture but there was a big problem…eveything that is affordable is very weak and cheaply made. I don’t want to have to buy new stuff every 2 years because the furniture is just not very sturdy. So we looked at more sturdy patio furniture and were shocked by the price tag on them…$4K-$5K!!!! Definitely NOT in our budget.

      We had a very sturdy patio set stored in our basement from our old house…the problem is that it is now about 17 years old so it is very dated and SOOOO not in line with our current taste. I hate to admit it, but there was a time when I thought mint green patio furniture was appealing! LOL

      So I have decided that I am going to try to sew new fabric covers for the cushions this weekend and will buy some of that spray paint you used on your bed frame for the metal table and chair frames. I have basic sewing skills so I figure, what the heck! Wish me luck!

      Reply
    7. Leslie W says:
      May 18, 2011 at 10:09 am

      OOOOHHHH!!! I can’t wait to see what you do with the old chicken crates! I wish the weather around here would straighten up so I could go out and do some stuff outside! It seems its always raining! Maybe this weekend I can get out there, I think the sun is SUPOOSED to shine!

      Reply
    8. Jennifer says:
      May 18, 2011 at 10:10 am

      Ooooo I have one of those too. I turned mine into shelves and it holds all my ironware. I am intrigued to see what you do with the chicken coop.

      Reply
    9. Kelly Miller says:
      May 18, 2011 at 10:14 am

      love love love the door ! I think the crate becomes a bench or seating of some kind. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

      Reply
    10. Simple Daisy says:
      May 18, 2011 at 10:59 am

      LOVE that outdoor space!!! So completely adorable:)

      Reply
    11. Kelly G says:
      May 18, 2011 at 11:32 am

      Very interested in your chicken crate project. I bought one last year and have been trying to figure out something cool to do with it. I was thinking a coffee table for the back patio. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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    12. Lolo says:
      May 18, 2011 at 11:41 am

      Oh my goodness….that crate! Im thinking a uber-cool chandelier ;)
      But a coffee table would look kick-butt too.

      Cant wait to see what you guys have been up to!
      XOX

      Reply
    13. Fairfield House says:
      May 18, 2011 at 11:41 am

      Layla,

      Does Jude know you shared her SECRET garden?! Shhh… :)

      I’ll say the chicken crate is going to be a coffee table, book/wall shelves or a hassock.

      Your Friend,
      Deborah

      Reply
    14. Allyson says:
      May 18, 2011 at 11:47 am

      Oooooh! I want one! A secret garden, that is. That was my favorite book when I was a little girl. Sigh. That blue door is just to die for.

      Reply
    15. Kim in MD says:
      May 18, 2011 at 11:50 am

      I love the secret garden! I can’t wait to see what you do with that crate! :-)

      Reply
    16. Christa @ BrownSugarToast says:
      May 18, 2011 at 11:52 am

      Wow – that blue door is awesome. Talk about intriguing! Makes me want to go inside! :)

      Love what you’re doing to your in-law’s porch. Can’t wait to see the finished project! You’ve definitely inspired me to spruce up some things around my home!! :) Thanks for the inspiration!

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    17. Joy says:
      May 18, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      A most excellent photo – what could be behind the door….
      - Joy

      Reply
    18. Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea says:
      May 18, 2011 at 12:12 pm

      I’m totally in love with that little secret garden space AND I totally have a “thing” (passion, obsession) for doors so this is fabulous in my eyes. Hope you guys are having a fabulous week.

      Reply
    19. Maureen says:
      May 18, 2011 at 12:19 pm

      Truly beautiful and romantic!

      Reply
    20. Leah says:
      May 18, 2011 at 1:09 pm

      Roses are red
      Violets are blue
      I am always so inspired
      By the two of you!

      Hugs from California! : )

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      • Kevin says:
        May 18, 2011 at 6:26 pm

        I always love the songs!!!!!!!!!

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        • Leah says:
          May 19, 2011 at 2:37 pm

          Okay, this one’s for you!
          Grab your guitar, Kevin, and sing this to Layla..
          (to the tune Hey There Delilah, by The Plain White T’s); )

          Hey there my Layla you’re so talented and pretty
          On a ladder again today, I’m getting’ dirty and so sweaty
          All for you
          This whole wall is just for you
          Should I paint it blue?

          Hey there my Layla don’t you worry about the dust and noise
          It’s worth the trouble, trust me, take my hand and just believe me
          Close your eyes
          Want this to be a big surprise
          I’ll be your guide.

          Oh our home is TLC
          Oh our home is TLC
          Oh our home is TLC
          Oh our home is TLC
          We blog and we tweet.

          Hey there my Layla I know some projects are hard
          But just believe me girl
          Sometimes I ask for help at our hardware store
          We have it good..
          We have the life we knew we would
          This life is good!

          Hey there my Layla we’ve got so much work today
          If we don’t get right to it soon
          We’ll waste the hours of this day
          Let’s do it all
          Whoa, I hope that I don’t fall
          Hey, what’s an awl?

          Oh our home is TLC
          Oh our home is TLC
          Oh our home is TLC
          Oh our home is TLC

          Come on let’s jump into the car
          The antique store’s not very far
          I hear that they have stuff on sale today
          Our friends all love to hang with us
          And we know why – must be because
          We’d help them out in any sort of way

          Yeah Layla I can promise you
          That by the time we get through
          Our home will never ever be the same
          We’ll take the blame

          Hey there my Layla, off I go
          But don’t you miss me – I’ll be back before you know it
          And we’ll keep on getting’ crafty like we do
          We can do whatever we want to
          We’ve got mad skills and tools and glue
          I’ll do whatever you want me to
          Wait, did you say blue?

          Oh our home is TLC
          Oh our home is TLC
          Oh our home is TLC
          Oh our home is TLC
          Home is TLC

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    21. Kathy B. says:
      May 18, 2011 at 2:40 pm

      You are a tease…plain and simple. HA!

      Reply
    22. Rita says:
      May 18, 2011 at 5:15 pm

      I’ve used my chicken coop as a wall cabinet with a shelf inside and the door left open. I’ve also used it as a small sofa/entry/hall table in a narrow space with a piece of glass on top. Can’t wait to see your idea. They are such fun pieces to use!

      Reply
    23. judy h. says:
      May 18, 2011 at 9:03 pm

      The lovely little garden spot looks like it belongs in a fairy tale with a princess!

      Reply
    24. Jan says:
      May 18, 2011 at 9:33 pm

      Love the secret garden! And now the chicken coop…lighting, table, shelves, cabinet…so many great choices! Can’t wait to see how you use it!
      Blessings!!

      Reply
    25. Patty says:
      May 19, 2011 at 1:59 pm

      Can’t wait to see what you do! We have a outdoor space that I know has great potential I just don’t have a vision yet. I’m in desperate need of ideas.

      Reply
    26. The Treasure Huntress says:
      May 19, 2011 at 4:32 pm

      Oh my…what a truly super secret garden that looks like! I’ll take my coffee there any day!

      Reply
    27. ann says:
      May 19, 2011 at 8:27 pm

      Layla, I can not wait to see what you and Kevin do with that chicken coop. I have dragged one around the world(literally for my husband is in the Army)for 16 years not wanting to part with my fabulous $10.00 find. I knew one day I would figure out what to do with it. Well, I think that day might be fast approaching!!

      Reply
    28. Rebecca @ RemadeHome.com says:
      May 20, 2011 at 11:55 am

      oh fun! I can’t wait to see what it is!
      I love your mom’s blue door in her secret garden so much!!!
      We’re just getting started on our suburban backyard and the thought of having such a private, gorgeous, secluded space really speaks to me. I think my kids would especially love it :) Like a little spot to hide away in-beautiful!

      Reply
    29. Amelia@ Home Decors says:
      May 20, 2011 at 6:45 pm

      What a pretty blue door. Secret garden indeed. Where does the blue door lead too? Do you trim the hanging plants or you just let it grow? I love how wild and bushy it is.

      I can’t wait what you’ll do with the wooden cage. I hope it will be a great DIY project.

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    30. jane says:
      May 22, 2011 at 9:52 pm

      I am headed to her garden……………….Outside space is so much better than indoor space…Mother Nature does the BEST work!!. Miss you. …tell your Mom I am on the way!!!!!!

      Reply