tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post8253268290368300845..comments2023-09-12T05:56:11.425-04:00Comments on The Comforts of Home: The Backyard MakeoverPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-85150606662362024102010-10-26T11:15:26.253-04:002010-10-26T11:15:26.253-04:00I am looking forward to seeing your project comple...I am looking forward to seeing your project completed. You have great inspiration and vision. Creating your very own oasis is going to be Heaven. You won't want to leave home. Your sunsets are fabulous! LindaLinda @ Life and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210490476537882296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-28215324455873245642010-10-21T14:04:08.595-04:002010-10-21T14:04:08.595-04:00Wahy gorgeous sunsets where you are, Penny! Your ...Wahy gorgeous sunsets where you are, Penny! Your backyard project turned out so well. I have a postage stamp sized backyard so my dreams are not so much garden projects but where is the next place I can travel to? I love to live vicariously through the places I visit. :)Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-84599583616016863752010-10-21T00:24:14.674-04:002010-10-21T00:24:14.674-04:00Oh my, it's looking amazing ! You have such w...Oh my, it's looking amazing ! You have such wonderful vision and the husband to match !!!!!<br /><br /><br />thanks for sharing,<br />gena<br />www.thehouseonlavenderhill.blogspot.comgenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107578420056161144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-41147576224703016012010-10-20T23:05:05.299-04:002010-10-20T23:05:05.299-04:00Your yard is coming along nicely, Penny! Oh yes, ...Your yard is coming along nicely, Penny! Oh yes, I'm a dreamer...so many project, so little time and money. But I always know what project will be next....Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757567456934248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-43056269451688037162010-10-20T20:47:12.595-04:002010-10-20T20:47:12.595-04:00Oh Penny it's gonna look beautiful! Oh wow. Th...Oh Penny it's gonna look beautiful! Oh wow. The sky looks breathtaking. So amazing and beautiful! <br />Blessings,<br />SandraSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731602027213155763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-30823541441784230972010-10-20T19:41:38.256-04:002010-10-20T19:41:38.256-04:00Hi Penny,
Oh my goodness - your backyard makeover...Hi Penny,<br /><br />Oh my goodness - your backyard makeover is fabulous - what a beutiful spot to enjoy the mountians of N.C. Can't wait to see itcompleted - love the gravel paths - very French and charming.<br />Blessings,<br />ErinThe Painted Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294161760619834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-68866609272679635902010-10-20T16:10:20.035-04:002010-10-20T16:10:20.035-04:00That looks like such a relaxing place to be, lovel...That looks like such a relaxing place to be, lovely blog!xMelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183064592017156230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-32626478870125470032010-10-20T13:30:25.536-04:002010-10-20T13:30:25.536-04:00Penny this is going to be so fun when it's all...Penny this is going to be so fun when it's all done girl..I like the idea of living spaces my friend...Hope all is well in your world today and each day...Hugs and smiles Gl♥riaHappy To Be/ Gl♥riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515180398559277746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-60091061550290520732010-10-20T10:31:03.698-04:002010-10-20T10:31:03.698-04:00Hi Penny, I am so glad I was able to see this in p...Hi Penny, I am so glad I was able to see this in person. It looks like a huge project and it was. The after is beautiful. A wonderful plan, did you design it?<br /><br />My first company arrives today for the weekend. I am cooking and that's all today. I am ready for company. Smile.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week.<br />Love, JeanneJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496069719875179788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-16487467679266859112010-10-20T07:30:06.047-04:002010-10-20T07:30:06.047-04:00Your outside rooms are a great plan - and they are...Your outside rooms are a great plan - and they are looking great, too.<br /><br />We always have a "to do" list, and some of the "to dos" are small and some of them are much higher dollar. It is those high dollar "to dos" that take longer getting the desired "done" check next to them.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535622044396271722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-21059725883565118912010-10-20T06:15:01.005-04:002010-10-20T06:15:01.005-04:00What a great transformation & area to dine, ch...What a great transformation & area to dine, chat & relax! Love the concept of your "rooms"! I'm sure you'll enjoy it even more with a pergola & fire pit addition...and what a great place to sit & enjoy a glass of wine :-) Gorgeous sunset photos!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398643098588491009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-86459488065632203842010-10-20T06:09:16.784-04:002010-10-20T06:09:16.784-04:00Everything looks great outside Penny. I'm look...Everything looks great outside Penny. I'm looking forward to the deck being closed in while we're gone this winter and coming back to decorate it. I know you're going to get a lot of use out of your outside spaces.Donniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665597376389301581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-43428947021710137892010-10-20T01:55:03.064-04:002010-10-20T01:55:03.064-04:00I love flagstone and pea gravel. You did an excel...I love flagstone and pea gravel. You did an excellent design job.<br /><br />~elaine~rozettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10526684266410747971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-31833823608104109692010-10-20T00:45:07.620-04:002010-10-20T00:45:07.620-04:00Penny, your back yard is going to look so wonderfu...Penny, your back yard is going to look so wonderful, especially with a pergola, maybe some wisteria growing on it? Thanks for sharing the before pictures - can't wait to see the finished product.<br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-23874091240728876662010-10-20T00:03:47.642-04:002010-10-20T00:03:47.642-04:00Penny, that is beautiful. Enjoyed the step-by-ste...Penny, that is beautiful. Enjoyed the step-by-step photos. You are going to enjoy that space! <br /><br />Lovely sunset pics too!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-38279860980054855532010-10-19T21:55:14.374-04:002010-10-19T21:55:14.374-04:00Love your backyard and how it is coming together. ...Love your backyard and how it is coming together. A pergola will be great looking at that beautiful sunset...Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-41898846529179034992010-10-19T21:46:15.685-04:002010-10-19T21:46:15.685-04:00Penny, your backyard is really coming along! I lo...Penny, your backyard is really coming along! I love the look of flagstone and I like how you divided the area into rooms!~Hugs, PattiCrystal Rose Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427893770103768637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-45911615995855727832010-10-19T21:39:11.439-04:002010-10-19T21:39:11.439-04:00Love you backyard! How fun that you are creating ...Love you backyard! How fun that you are creating different rooms! Just Beautiful!!!Haden Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155034400844196219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-36819356732011218872010-10-19T19:56:37.996-04:002010-10-19T19:56:37.996-04:00With sunsets like that you don't want to cover...With sunsets like that you don't want to cover up the view. A pergola is perfect! Love what you're doing and I can't wait to see it all when it's finished. Now I wish we could get busy with our backyard makeover but we have to wait until next summer. The Fall rains are about to begin, followed by the Winter rains - we will be patient. Thanks for the inspiration!<br />~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-77647690391479342652010-10-19T19:28:44.851-04:002010-10-19T19:28:44.851-04:00Oh gosh, Penny. That's really nice, and I too...Oh gosh, Penny. That's really nice, and I too would dream about the perfect end results. How nice!<br /><br />DiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-35290718232913494652010-10-19T19:08:22.528-04:002010-10-19T19:08:22.528-04:00Penny, I really like how you have laid out "r...Penny, I really like how you have laid out "rooms" within your back yard. I want to something similar- I want as little grass to cut as possible! LOL What a great natural view you have. Yard work can be very demanding, so take it easy, ok? It will all come together like you want it, I'm sure.<br />Oh, and what fun you must have had at your luncheon and outing! Isn't it a ball to meet others with similar likes and tastes? <br />:-) SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-63302908489403599952010-10-19T18:34:53.714-04:002010-10-19T18:34:53.714-04:00Penny, This is going to be a fabulous place to ent...Penny, This is going to be a fabulous place to entertain next summer. Winter is a grand time to flip through seed and bulb catalogs and make plans for Spring/Summer. I especially love the fire pit/sitting area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-20859248234583206702010-10-19T17:54:38.451-04:002010-10-19T17:54:38.451-04:00The yard is looking beautiful and I know you will ...The yard is looking beautiful and I know you will enjoy many days out there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-44375343806024152102010-10-19T17:51:47.354-04:002010-10-19T17:51:47.354-04:00Just beautiful Penny...and the gorgeous sunset!
En...Just beautiful Penny...and the gorgeous sunset!<br />Enjoy each moment.<br /><br />~♥LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-34794707543872341872010-10-19T17:32:53.623-04:002010-10-19T17:32:53.623-04:00Holy cow! You are off to a great start Penny! I lo...Holy cow! You are off to a great start Penny! I love your inspiration pic of the pergola, but what you have in real life is already awesome, so that will be the icing on the cake.Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.com