Sunday, July 19, 2009

More home improvements

First, we cut the trees down. Next we excavated the yard so it was not as sloped in the front and back and had dirt delivered. Lastly, we had sod delivered and Zach installed it early on Saturday morning. The backyard just got seed and fertilizer since it was so big but the front is done. All I need to do is get beauty bark and plants/flowers for the edges of the grass and we need to shape it around the edge. It is sooooo awesome having a yard to look at instead of dirt!!! Of course, I still want a new driveway, new paint and a new front porch but that will all come within the next few years. . . :) I'd really love new garage doors too but who knows if that will happen while we live here--This is a pic of the living room with our new paint color--nothing too exciting. We are getting all new trim installed this summer by Zach's dad so that will really add a nice finishing touch. Right now we have ripped out the old so there is nothing. I also wanted to show off my new Pottery Barn rug that I love. I originally bought it in a smaller size but thought we would need more comfy floor space for the little one to have tummy time on so Zach said okay on buying the next size up and we both love it. It really pulls the room together.A close up shot of the rug so you can see the detail. I'll try to get some nice pics of our basement now that the trim is done down there. . .

6 comments:

Marisa said...

Your front yard looks so good. It is amazing what green grass can do for a home. The curb appeal is totes worth the cost!!!

Kora said...

Kim! This looks abosolutely awesome...the front yard looks great and the rug is so perfect!!

Jamie said...

I can't even believe how different the front of the house looks with grass! Wow!

Amy said...

Everything looks so great! Totes jealous on the grass. Definitely a good call on a the larger size rug. I love the pattern and colors in it. Aren't you feeling better now that the messy part is starting to turn into your completed vision... Love it.

Cate said...

the room looks gorgeous, I love the rug!

Laura said...

Your yard looks awesome!! What a differnece grass (really green grass at that) can make.

Also - how cute are you in that pic below!