The Grand Finale!

So here we are at the end of Barbara's home tour.  But wait!  There's one last "room" we want to show you.  She had a small patio outside the living room/ dining room.  It was pretty much a depressing slab of concrete to begin with.  

Too much sun and it overlooked the parking area.  

But we had to make the most of it!

Some outdoor furniture and the rug definitely make a difference.  The umbrella doesn't hurt either.

An outdoor storage ottoman holds all her stuff that she doesn't want to store inside.

She said she didn't have a green thumb so we literally gave her a black plant!
We were hoping succulents would have a better chance of surviving.  

The candle ring on the table was a perfect find.

We added some lanterns and patio lights for evening ambience.

The hanging planters were a score from HomeGoods.  We planted them with succulents and now they beautify the boring beige fence.

We had to be creative out here.  It was our last room and the budget was wearing a little thin.   

The patio now blends in perfectly with the inside!  Just no zebra out here!

We put the fountain just outside her kitchen window so she can hear it while she is making dinner.

The perfect escape!