Blinds: Thumbs up!
The blinds work great! There are a couple small spaces the sunlight sneaks in, but overall it’s cool in the gazebo and the breeze still comes through. Success! Posted via Pixelpipe.
Snoopy’s hope springs eternal
She likes the fresh air, but I know she must think she has a chance to get the birds, too. Posted via Pixelpipe.
Outdoor bedroom
This was our gazebo sleeping quarters last night. If it hadn’t been for construction going on nearby, I probably would still be asleep. Posted via Pixelpipe.
Sunshine and sycamore
No matter how often I see the spectacle, I am always amazed at how beautiful the sun is on the sycamore’s bark. That’s meadow rue blooming down on the left. When We first looked at this house back in 1999, I was excited to see the huge sycamore in the back yard. I’ve always wanted [...]
Made in the shade
We were a little surprised when we got the first blind up on its hooks, thinking they would be more opaque. I’m not sure if these will shade us like the sheets (a.k.a. my redneck, add-on canopies) did last year. I guess that remains to be seen. One thing’s certain, however: They sure look better [...]
Blind man
Howie’s putting up the matchstick blinds I found at Big Lots. These should keep us nicely shaded early afternoons in the gazebo. That’s when the sunlight comes down at a slant between the canopy and the patio and things really heat up. After about 5pm, most of the patio is in the shade and it’s [...]
Happy cat
A little sprig of catmint goes a long way. Posted via Pixelpipe.
