Welcome to the Jungle (part 1)

Two days ago, our back yard looked like this:

(poor little table is lost in the jungle!)

That's what happens when your husband is deployed and you have a case of the lazies... for over a month.

But I got over that, pulled on my big girl pants and weed whacked the jungle. Go me.

So, that was part 1.5 of trying to transform our humble little back yard into a restful place where we can relax, entertain and enjoy a quiet dinner together once Chris returns.

(Part uno was grabbing those yellow adirondack chairs, some bright candles and that plant from the Navy Exchange Garden Shop. More fun additions to come!)


Part two is to work on this guy:

(I love those cute little orange candles and my little green guy!)

I love the lines of this table! We got the table for free last summer from an abandoned house our realtor was in charge of. So, here's the dilemma. It needs some refinishing... as you can see here:

Beautiful, right?! Here's where I need your opinion. After a bit of sanding, should I...

A). Give it a fresh coat of stain and keep that beautiful wood color?

B). Paint it bright & white?

C). Spice it up with a splash of color? Which color??

D). Got another brilliant idea? Chime in!


Here's a chance for all of you who are reading this blog but lurking in the shadows to pipe up! I know you're out there! So, click that little comment link and give me your .02 cents!

 I'll be patiently waiting for your opinions to pour in.