May I introduce you…
to my new deck : )
Ain’t she a beaut? I love it. Too bad we’ve had wicked gale force winds pretty much every day since, well since Christmas, really, but in the last few weeks it’s just been wind, wind, and more wind! It sucks. Now I stare longingly at the pretty furniture and all my lovely plants, wishing I could be enjoying my new little oasis. Hopefully this week the wind won’t be so bad.
My goal this week is to learn how to make chocolate martinis and then have a girls night on my deck once it warms up. This also means I must buy some martini glasses and a shaker…how fun. I’ve decided to collect martini glasses. I have a friend who collects them and I’ve always thought it such a neat collection, so I’m going to copy her. I mean who wouldn’t want to drink something out of this…
or this…
Yeah, I know. So sweet.
Once I’ve mastered the art of martini mixing you’re ALL invited. Well, maybe not all at once…then I’ll need a bigger deck.
I’m totally jealous! Your deck is beautiful. I would stay out there all the time, and I don’t even like being outside.
Comment by seven — May 26, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
OH YOU KNOW I AM SOOOOOO THERE!!
Can’t wait!!
Looks BEAUTIFUL!!
Comment by Louise — May 26, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
Love, love, love the furniture!! There’s nothing like chillin’ on the deck
Comment by staci — May 26, 2008 @ 7:51 pm
Your deck looks great, very fancy! It could almost be a living room! Oasis is definitely the right word choice.
Comment by Jenn — May 26, 2008 @ 8:01 pm
Beautiful - I so would love to come have one of those martinis - byw I know how to make a French Martini.
Comment by Nadine — May 26, 2008 @ 8:04 pm
Oooh that is one sweet deck! Here’s hoping the wind dies down and that you don’t get the week of rain we’ve just had so that you can enjoy both the deck, the furniture and those yummy martinis! I would highly suggest a chambord-tini. Okay, it’s really just chambord with 7-up but it’s in a martini glass … does that count? Me thinks, oui! It’s candy in a drink, really
Comment by Nicole — May 26, 2008 @ 8:08 pm
Absolutely beautiful!!! Soooo nice Erin!
Comment by Jen H. — May 26, 2008 @ 10:44 pm
Lovely stuff! Esp your view of the pond and field
That would be a lot of ladies/gents filling up your deck!
Comment by PamJ — May 26, 2008 @ 11:14 pm
its lovely Erin
Comment by jen — May 26, 2008 @ 11:26 pm
You know I love it! Looks like you’ll get a couple great days on it this week!!!
Comment by Kathy — May 27, 2008 @ 9:54 am
Oh Erin!! I’m green with envy;) I love it. It really is beautiful and I heart your deck furniture. You have SUCH great taste!!!
Comment by Randi — May 27, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
The deck looks great!!!
Hope your weather cooperates so you can get out there and enjoy it!
Comment by lil ole me — May 27, 2008 @ 12:49 pm
love your deck erin! it looks great!
Comment by Ruth — May 27, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
Looks beautiful, I can’t wait to sit out there and bast in the SHADE under the huge umbrella!
Comment by Tara — May 27, 2008 @ 4:06 pm
Looks absolutely fabulous!! GREAT!!!
Comment by Jody — May 27, 2008 @ 9:50 pm
LOVE the deck! The green looks so inviting!
Comment by Quirky — May 27, 2008 @ 10:20 pm
It’s so pretty! I’m definitely envious. Hope the weather starts cooperating for you!
Comment by Kacey — May 27, 2008 @ 11:45 pm
Purty deck furniture! I’m sure you’re going to have a great time out there this summer. There’s no way I can have anything like that. My cats would rip out all the stuffing from the cushions!
Comment by Linda — May 28, 2008 @ 7:47 am
your deck is lovely. i am jumping in Louise’s car on the way past my house… i always enjoy the pomegranate martinis at Earls, think you can be friendly with one of those ugly ugly bartenders and get the recipe?
Comment by gloria — May 29, 2008 @ 9:36 am
I love the furniture. I’m thinking about getting a little bistro set for my tiny little patio and this deck has me drooling with jealousy.
I’ve had an Appletini before, and I think it’s green apple schnapps and vodka??? Whatever it was? Delish-e-ous!
Comment by smtwngrl — May 30, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
Very nice!!
I’ve always been a bit leery of deck furniture with actual fabric. I know they say it’s weatherproof, but i’m always skeptical. Let me know how they hold up under pressure!
Comment by Tammy — June 1, 2008 @ 5:52 pm