Spring Projects and Blooms

Our California poppies down by the pool. I have been busy working in the yard every day now.  Mostly pressure washing the patios and walkways.  Also trimming hedges.  I love how it looks when finished.  My hubby sprayed a coating on some of the patios that gives it a rich look.  

Our Japanese Maple is gorgeous this year.

Our very own man made stream

The Iris down by the pool is blooming.

Today Paul is going to hang two hanging lanterns on each side of the pool cabana.  We bought two that match the front of the cabana.  The pavers are completed.  Yea!   We had the copper planter in the back sitting on a block wall, so I asked Paul to hang it below the  cabana window.

The next thing is building the outdoor shower enclosure. We found some cool palm leaves panels at Home Depot. It's a small area to frame in.  I also want him to build in a bench.  My ideas never cease! 

The above photo is what the palm leaf panel look like.  I added these palm leaves panel  in paint shop to show you what we are going to do. It will be fully enclosed with a gate.  Dante my supervisor seems to be everywhere.

The pool is looking great!  We love the new finish and of course those awesome lights at night.  A lovely light show of colors we can choose.  We went out to use our spa the other night and noticed a big bull frog swimming in our pool....too funny.  He loves the ambiance too.

 Here is the watering can with  fairy lights that Paul and I created.  It is very easy to make. You need a watering can with a removable head and large holes.  You could drill them larger.   Solar Fairy lights and a  Shepard's hook.

Here's the hedge I was trimming.  Today I am going to trim the Nandina hedge by our spa.  The sun should dry up the moss.

I am loving all of the blooms in  our yard. Just last week, I was bitten by something on my head.  My forehead and eyes were all swollen and itchy.  I am now wearing a black netted piece with my visor when working outdoors.

I just ordered this netted hat.  Paul loves to tease me about being miss Hollywood.

We are staying home and keeping busy with the yard and projects.  I hope you are doing the same.  Hobbies are a great way of making satisfying projects.

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About Linda @ Life and Linda

Hello, welcome to LifeandLinda. I am from Northern California. I enjoy blogging, Designing Blogs, Decorating, cooking, entertaining, gardening and clogging. I hope you enjoy your visit.