We are gearing up for harvest and getting lots of summer jobs done on the farm. In between helping with everything else, I have been stripping and refinishing our deck.
For over 30 years, we have enjoyed this little piece of heaven in the evenings after a long day on the farm. In all that time, our deck never looked this sad. I purchased all the supplies to refinish it in 2009....right after harvest.
Then I had some health problems and it took a couple of years to get back to where I could actually put in a 12 hour day again.
Oh dear, it gets worse.
I have grape vines that grow over the top and provide shade in the summer. This photo was taken about a month ago so the grapes have not filled completely out yet. After the leaves are gone, the winter sun shines in and the snow can fall through.
See that old wagon wheel sign on the back wall?
I have a sweet neighbor gal that does awesome woodwork. Several years ago, I had her make me this sign and then had hubby help me hang it up on this old wagon wheel rim with some coiled barb wire.
I just love it!
Our last name is Wight so . . .
See how rustic it is?
How can this be cute, shabby chic . . .
. . . and this is just shabby?
It just boggles my mind.
The top is done, but I want to wait to post photos when the entire deck is done.
Stay Tuned!
You have just described why I had recycled (plastic and wood particle) planking put over the top of my deck. Now, I don't have the maintenance, and I am very happy.
ReplyDeleteI need to do the same thing to my deck. I'll have to wait until fall, way too hot now. Love your sign.
ReplyDeleteI love your house.
ReplyDeleteLove how your hubby hung the sign...I think the next time I go home I will see if I can find some barbed wire to bring home. I have our old horse collar but have never done anything with it.
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