Done x
Baby it’s getting hot outside…but at least the patio is finished!
I LOVED doing the cobblestones – we incorporated stones we’d collected over the years from our holidays. I’d originally intended to polish them up – I’ve always fancied a proper stone polisher ever since I first saw them in the Science Museum as a child. But all these years later, I still haven’t got round to buying one..maybe underneath I’m concerned my house would be over run with hundreds shiny stones! It plays into my great love of Natural Art and the skill of embracing forms beyond – I remember years ago seeing a large, flat plate filled with a spiral of perfectly matching round stones in graduated shades of grey..I thought it was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen.
The magic really happens when they’re wet.
(Just a little side-note: The deadline for the Espadrille Competition is coming up – I’ve already have some amazing entries! But if you want to join the fun…time is starting to run out..)
So for the first time in many years I’ll actually be able to watch the Chelsea Flower Show (it’s just down the road) without feeling pangs of guilt. Now if only I could persuade the dog from digging up all the flowers……….
Laters, Kate x
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WOW!!! Not only “done” but “greatly done”. It looks just perfect. I am jealous.
Hehe..I roped the husband in to help with the heavy lifting..But I think he enjoyed his stint as a labourer..good for the soul hey! xxx
It looks fantastic! I just renovated my bathroom – what a task! Renovating always takes longer and presents more obstacles than you expect, but is so very worth it when it’s done!
You do it for that bit when you can stand back and admire all the blood, sweat and tears! xxx
WOW! from me too, I loved it. Thank you, love, nia
Thank you! the cobbles add a bit of character.. xxx
Beautiful! I love that you incorporated collected stones!
Gives me the excuse to collect some more now! my bowls are all empty! xxx
Great job!!! And all those lovely memories now set in stone…literally! Xxx
Most of them came from Greece, from the beach where a Grandmother used to live.. xxx
It all looks great but the cobblestones are definitely the piece de resistance! I love that they all preserve family memories!
it’s funny – it’s something only you will know..but it does feel like adding soul to the garden.. xxx
Looks fabulous! Love the cobblestones. Have a great weekend in the sunshine! x
We christened our endeavours with some cold white wine… xxx
Ooh it’s lovely!
As you know, we only get little gardens here so every bit matters.. xxx
Wow, you and the family did an awesome job Kate—a real labour of love!
And adore how the stones pay homage to past holidays…
little monuments to the good times shared by all!
Enjoy the Chelsea Flower Show guilt free—you earned it!!~ xo
Hehe – it was hard not to be precious when they were pushing in the stones willy-nilly..I did creep back and re-arrange a few…ho hum! xxx
The stones look like the beach when wet! I’m jealous of your patio! It looks great! xx
It has transformed our garden..now there’s more room round the table so we’re using it all the time. Perfect with this sunny spell..long may it last (and possibly not long with Chelsea this week!) xxx
It must have been gorgeous sitting there with this lovely weather! I wish it lasts as well, make the most of it! xx
WOW! So welcoming and relaxing. If I lived by I would be bold and invite myself over for a visit, bearing yummy food and drink 🙂
You, my dear, are welcome any time! xxxxx
SaWeet! ❤ Thanks, always 🙂
Just gorgeous! I love that you collected the stones and now have them incorporated into your home. It reminds me of a mosaics course I once did. Will have to get back into that!
Did you ever see that Grand Designs about a couple building their dream house in Puglia italy? She did some of the nicest mosaics I’ve ever seen.. xxx
I love Grand Designs. Didn’t see that episode, but there’s always DVD catch ups!xx
That’s so pretty, and looks like a relaxing tranquil setting re-vamped just in time for summer nights.
I’ve just planted some lavenders and white geraniums..say a little prayer for them for me…will the dog to leave them alone! xxx
Hahah, I will definitely pray for you
Stone me, that’s really pretty! xox
Hehe..I think I was a road labourer in a previous life! xxx
Looks excellent! Want to come do mine??
Any time! xxx
Looks fab! I collect and travel from one side of the world to the other with stones too – nice to know, I am not the only one! Kxx
!!!! I get deep sighs and rolling eyes from my best beloved every time! xxx