Front Patio Open House
Today I am starting Part One of a three part series called “Shelley seriously knows what she is doing” and Shelley is sharing her Front Patio Open House with us!
Welcome to the front patio of a dear dear family friend. My mama become besties with this talented lady twenty eight and a half years ago (And yes, they are both 29 years old, so that’s convenient… wink* wink*).
As I’ve grown up, I’ve seen Shelley’s style change and evolve over the years and it’s no surprise that she’s turned her current home into a beauty. She is a mother of three adult children and a Nona to two adorable grand.children.
{Her first born is Abby, from my first Open House, Kitchen Edition. I guess creativity runs in their family. Also note, her stunning faux garage door windows? She was the one who started the craze! See Garage Door Bling for more info.}
Let’s not waste any more time chatting, we’ve got some greatness to check out.
Q: What are your favorite parts of the front patio?
A: The overall welcoming and happy look! We’ve actually spied two different times since our updates, when gals have pulled in our driveway to show their friends, or actually tip toed into the front yard and snap a few pics. Haha! Highest compliment!
A: We used to sit out there alot more, but not as much now that we have a nice back patio.
Did I mention, her husband, Mike is a master brick mason? Oh yes, his front patio skills included the sitting wall, the brick terrace over concrete, the step leading to the door and the thin brick veneer on the porch. It was originally a painted concrete slab without enough space/depth to allow for a full sized brick veneer, so he used a thin brick veneer. I really wasn’t joking around with the master brick mason title.
Okay, let’s take a step closer and really see the space.
I know you are all dying to know the color of her front door (I sure was). She used Valspar’s Earth Element Collection, EE2112B Grass Lake.
Did I mention, Shelley also is an amazing seamstress? Look at this stunning awning she made.
AWNING HOW.TO NARRATIVE:
Voila! A use-what-I-already-had project that I think really made a cute difference to my front entrance.
