The Completed Arbor in My Backyard!

So, I posted pictures of the completed arbor but I wanted to post pictures of the arbor in its final resting space...in my backyard. I went to Ace Hardware and bought two hanging flower baskets and a bunch of flowers and decorated the arbor. I took a ton of pictures and the arbor is definitely the centerpiece of the yard now. I love looking at it and can't wait for it to be filled with vines and flowers.

Orcas Island

Visit from Philly

From May 12th-May 17th, Rita came out to seattle to visit me. She likes to do this a couple times a year and only during good weather. So,when I complain about the crappy weather and then she comes to visit it always turns into being the nicest weather and her wondering what my problem is with the weather. This time we went to Orcas Island and spent the night at a B&B at Otter Pond outside of Moran State Park. On the Ferry over to Orcas we had the rare treat of seeing a three pods of killer(Orca whales) on our way over. It was magical! We also saw lots of wildlife at the B&B pond and on our hikes. We also did a lot of shopping at Uvillage and got manicures and pedicures at a salon near my house. Overall, it was a fun time that we got to spend together.

Presenting the Arbor!!!!

For the past several weeks this has been mine and Tyler's project for all those rainy days last month. So, finally after several sandings, stain, and polyurethane the pine arbor is finished at last!!!! It was a beautiful day yesterday at least for two hours so we had the opportunity to take some pictures of it outside of the garage in the natural setting where it might likely get to reside one day. FYI, the arbor will be heading to Seattle to be in my backyard as we are cleaning it up and hope to have BBQs and dinner parties out there this summer. Tyler handcrafted it himself and I designed the lattice diamond pattern and all the dimensions of the arbor. Tyler is currently finishing the lattice on a cedar arbor that he is about finished making and hopes to sell it soon.