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Backyard Bliss

For my birthday, I wanted my dad to come over and help me finally fix my backyard. I've been neglecting the side area for months because I've been trying to decide what I wanted to do. If you look at the before picture - it was bad. The little man never played in his sandbox and I could never get grass to grow, so it looked so bad.

I took off last Friday and my dad came over - I'd finally conceived a plan. We headed to Home Depot and picked up 12 bags of mulch, weed-stopper fabric stuff and some plants. I also picked up some cute outdoor chairs from my mom for my birthday to go with the adorable polka dot cushions I bought on ebay.

Several hours later, and bunches of degrees hotter, we finished! I'm still adding accessories and when the hostas grow a bit, it will look even better! I'm really happy with the way it turned out and now I can sit in my chairs and watch my little guy play golf and baseball in the side yard. It's going to be even more fabulous when it gets cooler outside!

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  1. WOW! That looks great! The perfect spot for a glass of sweet tea....need company?

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  2. It's beautiful!!!! So glad you gave us the before and after...so we could see what a difference all of your efforts made. I know you will enjoy that space immensely :)

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  3. Can't get enough of your awesome weekend makeover! Gorgeous.

    xo,
    s (& j)

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  4. Oh my, I love the polka dot pillows! What a perfect accent!

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  5. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks awesome Wendy!!!!!!!

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  6. Um, OMG girl! That looks fantastic??

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  7. Very pretty...

    I love those polka dot cushions!
    sandy toe

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  8. you did such a good job...looks great.

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  9. Lovely makeover! I would love sitting there in the mornings with a cup of coffee!

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  10. Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???

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  11. Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???

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  12. Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???

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  13. Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???

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  14. Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???

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  15. Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???

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  16. Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???

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  17. Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???

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  18. Hmmmm so should I have you help with curtains or landscaping???

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