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Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 11, 2009

Well, here’s the basic shape of the deck. Not quite finished. Not stained. But your get the idea. There’s Abi with sand from the electrical saw on her whiskers. And Clyde in the background. Poor Clyde has been being taunted of late by a group of mockingbirds. They better not hurt my handsome boy!

One problem. The tree stump grinder man has yet to come calling. So we have tiny trees growing through the deck.

I don’t know how I’m going to furnish this deck yet. Probably with a lot of what I already have. Not to that point yet. But every time I go out there, my mind gets busy decorating.

I love how Robert took the wood design in all directions. Gave it quite a personality of its own.

Look, the four o’clocks are blooming up by the front gate arbor!

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1. The deck is wonderful…how fortunate you are! Robert really does great work.

   I didn’t grow any four o’clocks this year, but they are one of my favorites.

   By: Tabbie on June 11, 2009

   at 3:33 pm

2. Oh Brenda! That porch is GORGEOUS!!!! I love how the wood planks go in different directions like puzzle pieces. I also love the cut out for the tree. I was thinking you could take a pot and cut out the bottom and fit it around the tree trunk to give the illusion that it is in a pot.

   I would be itching to decorate that beautiful deck! Of course I am itching to get at my own. I have sooo much ahead of me to do but that makes it all the more exciting. Yes?

   By: kat on June 11, 2009

   at 3:45 pm

3. Its absolutely gorgeous, Robert is a magician with wood!!!!!

   By: Diane ( Crafty Passions) on June 11, 2009

   at 4:48 pm

4. Your new deck is awesome!! Robert is a treasure!

   I really like how he connected the house to the wall (?)! You have a whole new room now!

   Outstanding carpentry!

   By: Kathi on June 11, 2009

   at 4:57 pm

5. Your deck is awesome! It reminds me of the gardens in Savannah. Lots of them went all the way to the house next to them. Some of them even painted the wall on the other side. It’s going to be just wonderful.

   By: Stacey on June 11, 2009

   at 5:00 pm

6. Wow he did a terrific job! Love all the patterns in the wood. Don’t know about Texas but all the home builders (and deck builders) where I live only use Penofin on decks, that’s the only thing we’ve ever used. Robert would know I’m sure.

   Did you see the list of 10 harmful (toxic) plants to pets at my blog? I thought of you since you have so many beautiful flowers and always have the dogs and cat outside with you. Rule of thumb–the more beautiful the plant the more toxic it is to a pet.

   By: Elaine on June 11, 2009

   at 6:06 pm

7. Wow, Wow, Wow!! That is some deck!! It will be so much fun to get it decorated, arranging lots of collections of pretty pots filled with all kinds of wonderful plants! LUCKY!! xo, suzy

   By: Anonymous on June 11, 2009

   at 7:28 pm

8. Brenda that is beautiful! I am so happy for you! I know you will love this so much!!! Robert did a fantastic job on the deck and it will be so fun to have it for outdoor dinners or morning coffee or whatever you please!!!

   By: Cindee on June 11, 2009

   at 7:54 pm

9. Why it is an absolute outdoor living room. I’d have to move my television outside then I’d never come in!

   By: tina on June 11, 2009

   at 8:11 pm

10. This is awesome Brenda! What are you going to plant around the tree? Wish you could find those red adirondack chairs for the deck!

    By: Linda at Meadowview Thymes on June 11, 2009

    at 8:23 pm

11. It is looking wonderful! I know that you will decorate it up perfectly.

    Hugs,

    Penny

    By: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home on June 11, 2009

    at 9:04 pm

12. It’s wonderful seeing your new deck take shape, Brenda. It’s going to be a beautiful addition!

    By: Pat@Back Porch Musings on June 12, 2009

    at 7:04 am

13. What a wonderful new “room”! Just in time for summer, too.

    I thought for a minute there was a ghost in your window on the top photo! Then further down I could tell it was a television set. lol

    By: Jill on June 12, 2009

    at 7:42 am

14. Looks fabulous Brenda! I love the tree growing through the deck. My last house had a deck with a tree in it – you’ll love the shade, especially as hot as it gets in your neck of the woods!

    By: linda on June 12, 2009

    at 5:52 pm

15. Lookin’ good, Brenda … hope you are healing and your leg looking as good as your deck!

    By: joey on June 12, 2009

    at 7:31 pm

16. your deck is going to be so much fun to use. what a great outdoor space.

    By: marmee on June 12, 2009

    at 11:27 pm

17. It’s a great looking deck Brenda…and you are going to have a lot of fun decorating it! How is the leg? gail

    By: Gail on June 13, 2009

    at 8:27 am

18. It is coming out so good…I really can’t wait to see how you decorate it! Hope you are enjoying the weekend.

    ♥, Susan

    By: Susan at Black eyed susans kitchen on June 13, 2009

    at 10:50 am

19. Oh, Brenda! I’m so excited for you! It’s absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the way the wood goes in the different directions. You are going to have so much fun decorating it! Have a great weekend! Patti

    By: Anonymous on June 13, 2009

    at 7:25 pm

20. Brenda, it’s just gorgeous! Robert is an artist. And it looks like Clyde has given his approval!

    Diane

    By: Diane Knott on June 13, 2009

    at 7:35 pm

21. Oh your deck is gorgeous Brenda, I love the pattern Robert did & the varying shades on the unstained wood too. Are you going to clearcoat it or stain it?

    By: Racquel on June 14, 2009

    at 3:14 pm

22. And now your fun begins…well, continues and Robert can rest from the heat. Looks great!

    By: Layanee on June 14, 2009

    at 8:07 pm

23. Brenda,

    I love your new deck and especially that it goes off in all directions. Wish I was sitting on that pink rocker.

    Hugs,

    Gretchen

    By: Gretchen on June 15, 2009

    at 7:51 am

24. I love it. It fits so perfectly with the house. I see the kitty has to be one of the first to try it out;) Large enough to entertain and BBQ for a lot of friends.

    Marnie

    By: Marnie on June 15, 2009

    at 1:55 pm

25. Looks great. I, too, like the way the wood planks are placed. I can’t wait to see how you furnish it. I know it will look spectacular.

    Jan

    Always Growing

    By: Jan on June 16, 2009

    at 12:59 pm

26. Oh! Your new deck is fantastic. I just want to come over and sit a spell once it’s finished. I just know you’ll decorate it to the max and it will look even better with your containers and chairs. Where is the stump grinder anyway?~~Dee

    By: Dee/reddirtramblings on June 16, 2009

    at 1:36 pm

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