Working on the Patio

We've been working on our patio little by little. If it didn't cost so much money to put a roof on it, it would be done by now! In the meantime, we are doing what we can to make it an outdoor sanctuary. I found some of these wonderful antique aqua Ball jars at a yard sale a few weeks ago. I snatched them up as fast as I could when I heard that she was only asking $1.50 for a dozen of them! I wanted to make some cute little candle holders to hang around the patio railing!

It couldn't be easier to make these. I just wrapped some wire around the mouth of the jar and made sure I had a handle to hang them from. I had my husband put some nails in the railing, I popped in some candles and instantly the patio looked and felt even better than before!

I love the way they look when the candles are all lit at dusk. Candle light in antique jars are seriously dreamy!

My old white wood windows were hung up once again, this time we made sure to make them a little more sturdy since they would swing in the wind before.

I just love the way our patio is coming together. Of course I can't wait to finish the roof, close in the bar, tile the counter top, fire up the smoker and have everyone over for a party! Until then, Cody and I will enjoy our work in progress as it slowly comes along!

Summer is definitely in Idaho now! We seemed to completely skip over Spring, but that is just the way it happens around here these days. So we have been spending a lot of time out in the yard, on the patio, loving the warm weather. Once it gets past 95, however, I'd rather stay inside and stay cool!

Have you entered my giveaway yet? I am giving away a shabby chic white candle holder that is dripping with crystals, an ornate frame with a beautiful sentiment inside, and a special gift that I got from Miss Gracie's and Friends Vintage Barn Sale. Go check it all out here and enter to win!!

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