Monday, June 17, 2013

Before & After Outdoor Living Space ... over the years!

 Thanks for stopping by my before & after of the outdooor living space.. As you know it is a work of art to find just the right elements for an entertaining space!  CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW FAR WE HAVE CAME ON OUR GARDENS!


I thought we were done after we did this addition - however there was still alot of brush on our fence row from a divided fence line with our neighbor and as you can see here grass would not grown on the West shady side of the cottage.  


So we brought in the rock - see all the brush to the left - see the trellis to the left behind the white rocker.. They needed to go as well.. I had a plan !! 

Cleaned out the brush - trimmed the trees back and did away with all the vines growing on 3 trellis 

Beginning to open the space... (no flowers in those pots on the fence yet!) 

Sharing the before... 

 AND THE AFTER!!!! 
Added the cedar/guage wire fence to the left to plant vines and climbing roses.... 

SO happy with it... the dividing fence, we wanted privacy but did not want to shut out our fabulous neighbors! 

Added another pergola... its beautiful cedar so it will have to dry out a few weeks before we paint ... to match the other pergola. 

Perfect for entertaining...  

Better glimpse of the pergola.... The slats on top are exactly 2 inches apart which provides great shade.. Outdoor fans are coming - very vintage and will be hung on the cedar/painted posts...  

He does great work... used the same guy that remodeled our garage, did the side fence now this!  Local to Mckinney call me for their number. 

Looking up .... 

Looking down the side yard towards the street...

More to come when we have fans hung and paintng & planting done!

Thanks for stopping by!

Valarie 
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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Historic District - Mckinney

Can you say fabulous? 

This is one of the back yards in the historic district...  






Looking for quaint gardens & cottages look no further than the historic district! 

You can find me here... 

 




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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Historic Mckinney


IT'S a crazy life! I am a REALTOR!  

I list & sell real estate. 

I sell subdivisions.. 

I sell golf course views.. 

I sell land... 

I sell big homes... 

I sell small homes... 


But most of all I sell Historic Mckinney!  All sizes and shapes of cottages, Victorian homes... 

I live in the historic district ... 

IT IS NOW SOLD.... 

I was waiting on the porch swing for the inspector and loved the detail of the fret work.. 

I sold this one too.... She is a diamond in the rough... Been a little neglected over the last year... can't wait for the new owner to add a sparkle to this cottage!

Ever want to come to my town call me!  Can't wait for you to get here!

Valarie
 
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Friday, May 17, 2013

WOO PIG SOOIE!!

The proud Father & Jonathan 


Me, Jonathan, the love of my life aka Dad, You can call him Tim... 

Our 'HOG"

yes, we are still celebrating!! Our last one to graduate college!! #4 !!

We have supported Stephen F Austin, Texas A & M, University of North Texas and finally University of Arkansas!

So happy to have my checkbook back!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
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Monday, May 13, 2013

Random Monday.....

Sweet flowers for Mother's Day 

View of side yard.... roses starting to bloom...  

Red roses

Hosta & Fern 

Bird bath ready for the birdies!!

I love SPRING!!

Valarie 
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Little pink cottage...

Adorable pink cottage on the cusp of the historic district in Mckinney 

Huge corner lot, beautiful flower beds 

Roses are blooming! 

Find me here to preview this adorable cottage!! 


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Friday, May 3, 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013

Simple Joy!

Look what I found this morning! 
A bird nest --- 

Nestled in my wreath

Sweet little nest!

Happy Monday! Wishing you simple joys!

Valarie 
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