One Room Challenge: Our Back Patio, Week Three

 

Week Three is usually when the ORC drama begins, and we are no exception here! This is the state of our project right now:

 

 

We have had rain, rain and more rain. Sadly there's still plenty to come, and we are likely to have a soggy back yard for a while. The patio has been flooded several times and with the rest of the yard completely saturated, it will probably flood again with even a small rainfall. Our sunny days to get the patio projects completed are really numbered at this point, which I knew going in was a possibility. I did get one coat of stain on the furniture and it was already looking much fresher. 

I'm not really complaining, though. Altering my plan for our patio is nothing compared to the suffering and loss being experienced elsewhere in our great state. My heart aches for the people who have lost loved ones or had their homes destroyed in all the crazy storms this week. So I'm stepping back, removing unattainable tasks from the to-do list, and feeling thankful for the many blessings we have. 

You all will definitely be seeing a different final space than I had originally planned for, but one thing I can still promise is plenty of cheerful color! I swooned over this gorgeous outdoor fabric from JoAnn Fabrics, and even more so when it went 50% off! How fab is it with this cute Mainstays pillow? I could hardly believe the $5 price tag! The entire collection is colorful and cute. Here's the link to the pillow, unfortunately the fabric isn't sold online. Update! I did finally find the fabric here!

 

Here's to sunnier days ahead . . . .

You can see the 20 featured designers' Week Three posts on the Calling It Home blog here, and see the over 240 linking participants here!! So much eye candy!

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xo, Andrea

 

Joining: Thoughts of Home on Thursday

Comments

[Leslie]

Weather is always a risk factor when doing an outdoor space. I've been hearing about the flooding in Texas - it's horrendous. Hopefully the rain will ease up for you and the rest of the state!

[Jemma]

We have had so much rain and it's true there is more to arrive. I have been awakened at 4:00 a.m. the last few mornings to these wild storms.
I hope it will at least ease up enough that you can work on your project. I can see that your yard is lush, pretty and so green.
Thank you for sharing with us at Thoughts Of Home On Thursday.
Jemma

[Pidge]

What is the name of the black floral fabric? I love it

[Stacey]

I'm grateful for the rain but feeling soggy too. Your fabrics are adorable! I know your backyard will turn out great. Joyce and I are going to show up on your doorstep one day. :)

[Laura Ingalls Gunn]

Your fabrics are just fantastic. What an absolute delight this post is!!! Thank you so very much for joining the gathering at Thoughts of Home on Thursday.

[Lisa @ferncreekcottage]

I hope things dry out for your reveal! That new fabric is so fun and cheery!

[Cecilia]

Yikes, you're backyard looks like mine. Add two big dogs to the mix and you get a patio full of mud. But yes, we are blessed to not be as in bad of shape as others.
Love that fabric! I think I see a trip to JoAnn's in my future! I was trying to refresh my pato too but the rain stopped that for now. It will be hot and sunny soon enough though. Whatever you get done, at least you will have gotten off to a great start!

[Rachel@TrailerTrashTreasureTrove]

Love those fabrics together...what a great find! Sorry you've had so much trouble with the weather...you weren't kidding about drama in the One Room Challenge! Sending you wishes for a dry spell this next week!

Rachel@TrailerTrashTreasureTrove

[Pondside]

Beautiful fabrics! I wish we had a Joann's nearby. I shop there when I go south of the border and always leave with arms full of bags and head full of ideas. I look forward to your reveal.

[Tilisa]

I love that outdoor fabric! What a great find! It will look so pretty outside and I love it with your pillow! Great pattern mixing!

[Lisa]

That fabric is so gorgeous!